Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this detailed information on how the facility is running is not something I am familiar with. I am aware the casuals at this facility are on an as-and-when contract basis. They are extended until the year 2001,and are called in when required. This is a contract situation.
We know the union made the request to provide some certainty to employment, so we are looking at that as a department. In regard to students being hired, I am aware that two students who are in the criminology and corrections program at the Aurora College in Inuvik, are doing their practicuum experience. They need their practicuum experience to graduate. They are working this summer at the institute.
This is done to train students from Inuvik for upcoming new jobs that will be in Inuvik at the female young offenders' facility. As I said, the casual positions are as-and-when contracts. That is what I am told. They will be called in when they are required. When the students return to school in the fall, more hours will be expected at that time. Thank you.