Thank you. Mr. Speaker, honourable colleagues.

WHEREAS the document titled A Human Resource Development Proposal Related to Non-Renewable Resources in the Northwest Territories has been tabled in this House;

AND WHEREAS the document is a proposal designed to provide a coordinated and effective approach to human resource development associated with non-renewable resources;

AND WHEREAS the document is a proposal that identifies a four-year schedule of activities to promote human resource planning, career development, short-term industry specific training, basic education, long-term career training, evaluation and financial supports;

AND WHEREAS the document is a proposal that indicates the funding required to carry out these initiatives with a total of $12,680,000 over the period 2000-2001 to 2004-05;

AND WHEREAS this report requires detailed consideration;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Tabled Document 62-14(3), A Human Resource Development Proposal Related to Non-Renewable Resources in the Northwest Territories, be referred to committee of the whole for consideration.