The third response, Mr. Speaker, is to a question asked by Mr. Miltenberger on March 24, 2000, concerning a listing of summer student employment opportunities. I am again responding as the Premier.
On March 24, 2000, Mr. Miltenberger, MLA for Thebacha, asked for information on the formal process that is in place within the Government of the Northwest Territories to identify student employment opportunities.
In late January-early February each year, corporate human resources services in the Department of the Executive begins to notify students about the central referral service. This notification includes advertisements and information in the GNWT's Student Financial Assistance students' newsletter. Resumes from students generally start to arrive in late February. Departments are also reminded about the referral service.
At the same time, departments begin to identify potential opportunities for students. This includes reviewing specific project work as well as summer replacement needs. By early April, all departments have an initial list of possible summer jobs.
Between May and August, departments may also identify needs for additional casual staff and will provide those opportunities to students as well.
To date, our government has identified 221 possible casual positions for student summer employment. Details on these positions by department and community-region, have been provided to Members. Thank you.