Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, July 7, 2000, I will move the following motion. Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that the government immediately undertake the development of a comprehensive literacy strategy for the Northwest Territories.
And further, that the development of the strategy be a cooperative effort of all departments, particularly those in the social envelope, with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment as the lead department. Furthermore, that the literacy strategy be directly linked to the aboriginal languages strategy currently under development, specifically in relation to the preservation of aboriginal languages in both the written and oral forms.
Furthermore, that the strategy address the need to measure and increase literacy levels in all official languages in the Northwest Territories. And furthermore, that the active involvement of applicable agencies, appropriate non-government organizations, literacy practitioners, aboriginal organizations and communities are engaged in the development and implementation of the strategy.
Furthermore, that a key component of the strategy be a mechanism to address the need for multi-year funding of the literacy program delivery groups and organizations. And furthermore, that the strategy include an effective, accountability framework to provide timely and accurate results measurement and evaluation. Furthermore, the strategy framework be completed and presented to the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight for review no later than November 30, 2000. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.