Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, the Honourable Jake Ootes.
As a Member of the Standing Committee on Social Programs, I was privileged to sit in on a discussion with the Members and organizations that are part of the Northwest Territories Literary Council. I was surprised to learn that BHP Ekati Mine plans to spend more on literacy training at the mine site then the Government of the Northwest Territories plans to spend in my entire North Slave riding.
Obviously, BHP recognizes the importance of having a literate workforce. Can the Minister inform the House what programs exist in the North Slave for people who want to upgrade their literacy? Thank you.