Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I kind of like that answer from the Premier. I wish we had gotten those answers the last four years, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I agree with the Premier when he says the political landscape is changing in the Northwest Territories. Through negotiations and the creation of aboriginal governments, we will see positions devolve, but that's not going to happen overnight, Mr. Speaker. I would like a specific number. I think 150 positions is a reasonable number considering the number of people in the GNWT bureaucracy. It would be a good training program for people in those communities. If those people are not capable or able to do their jobs, then the entire NWT will be suffering. The quicker we put positions into the community, the quicker the transition between different levels of government and programs and services. Would the Premier use his Premiership to push the 150 positions or a number near there that is reasonable? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Steven Nitah on Question 358-14(6): Decentralization Of GNWT Positions
In the Legislative Assembly on October 2nd, 2003. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 358-14(6): Decentralization Of GNWT Positions
Question 358-14(6): Decentralization Of GNWT Positions
Item 7: Oral Questions
October 1st, 2003
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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
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