Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Regarding the role I see this government playing in allowing aboriginal people to get themselves into senior management positions within this government. We have to keep in mind that there is affirmative policy in place and that we do have local individuals, in the case of the Dempster Highway, who have over 20 years experience working on that highway system. I think it is critical that this government seriously consider when they do these interviews that they do consider the policies we have in place. Such as the Affirmative Action Policy, the highway work experiences the individuals have and also consideration of disabilities. I would like to ask the Minister, have they looked at the history of a lot of these individuals who, the Dempster Highway as I know from my experience living there, is probably one of the most hazardous routes, especially in the winter time because of the hazardous conditions that road runs through, especially through the Richardson mountains. I would like to ask the Minister again, will he consider a process to allow the interviews to take place with the consideration of all these elements as part of the interview qualifications to be classified so that there be certain credits given in certain sectors for hiring.
David Krutko on Question 78-13(6): Highway Maintenance Foreman Position
In the Legislative Assembly on September 22nd, 1998. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 78-13(6): Highway Maintenance Foreman Position
Question 78-13(6): Highway Maintenance Foreman Position
Item 6: Oral Questions
September 21st, 1998
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