Jake Ootes on Question 373-14(3): Workplace Literacy Programs

In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 2001. See this statement in context.

Further Return To Question 373-14(3): Workplace Literacy Programs
Question 373-14(3): Workplace Literacy Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

February 22nd, 2001

Page 1205

Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I did personally meet with BHP in the fall to discuss their literacy thrust. I am well aware of that. As well, I have been in touch with Diavik's training group. Glen Zelinski is the head of that. I met with him not one Sunday ago.

Mr. Speaker, I am on top of this. I know what industry needs of this. I know what businesses need. It is not only large industries we have to be concerned about, Mr. Speaker. We have to be concerned about the smaller operations in the Territories as well, the aboriginal groups, et cetera. These all fall into this as well, Mr. Speaker.

With regard to why we did not meet our responsibility, we do not have that kind of money and we did not. That is why we are putting this money in, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

-- Applause

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Jake Ootes on Question 373-14(3): Workplace Literacy Programs

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