Committee members were pleased with the success that the department has attained in aboriginal employment in the corrections division. It is apparent that transfer and developmental assignments, when used correctly, can help a department in meeting the GNWT goal of a representative workforce.

Members are not so pleased with the department's efforts at the headquarters level. Aboriginal people are under represented, particularly at the senior management level. The Department of Justice must apply to headquarters the policies and strategies that accomplished affirmative action success in the corrections division. The committee looks forward to improvements in aboriginal representation at the headquarters level.

The Standing Committee on Social Programs is pleased that the department has implemented a Lawyer Bursary Program for aboriginal students. This initiative coupled with mentorship and summer employment opportunities could help the department meet affirmative action goals in the future.