Mr. Chairman, aside from the list that I read out previously -- 486 positions -- there are other positions that are not on our list because they are contract crews, like the fire contract crews that some of the bands and some of the community corporations have been able to negotiate with us. There are a number of them. We also have a number of different community transfer initiatives: the economic development officer positions that we've negotiated with quite a number of the communities. We intend to look at those as well. I think that gives communities some community empowerment. Community governments have asked for EDO positions, and we're trying to comply with that. We'll continue to do that. That gives resources to the smaller communities to have their own people hired or an expert hired to help them out. We're going to be promoting the contributions that are available to help enhance the smaller communities as well. So the intention this year is to be aggressive in this area. We know there are requirements in our smaller communities. Even though we have programs and services, we want to make sure that these programs and services are delivered to smaller communities where it's required. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on March 6th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 5th, 2003
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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