I will be supporting the motion. I think it is about time we dealt with the whole issue of aboriginal languages, especially in my region, the Gwich'in language, which is a dying language. Without those interpreters the constituents that I represent, when they hear the translation of what happens in this House in the Gwich'in language, a lot of people are interested in what goes on in the government. Without that translation service, and other services in the courts, a lot of people will be denied due process because they do not understand the procedures. Without these people that we do have, who are qualified, and have been in place for a number of years and assisted other people to get into this field through the language bureau and other areas that we have been involved in. We have to continue to support this initiative, especially salvaging or recovering a language which has been lost. I am supporting the motion.
David Krutko on Committee Motion 24-13(4): Recommendation For Withdrawal Of Layoff Notices To Interpreters/translators
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 24-13(4): Recommendation For Withdrawal Of Layoff Notices To Interpreters/translators
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 24th, 1997
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