Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Education. The aboriginal language translation and interpretation services provided by the Language Bureau was privatized in 1997. In June, 1997, the Cabinet authorized a reallocation of the budget formerly used for these services or about $1.437 million to be allocated to the language groups. I understand, Mr. Speaker, that there is only $350,000 from the original $1.437 million available to the aboriginal language groups in the Northwest Territories. Given that the Minister has stated that the closure of the Language Bureau was not a cost-cutting exercise, I am wondering why only $350,000 is available for the several different language organizations and groups in the Northwest Territories? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Edward Picco on Question 255-13(6): Aboriginal Language Community Contributions
In the Legislative Assembly on December 4th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Question 255-13(6): Aboriginal Language Community Contributions
Item 6: Oral Questions
December 3rd, 1998
Page 520
Edward Picco Iqaluit
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