Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I imagine past governments and past members have asked for this information and received hard copies. The public never sees it, it's never written into the record. I just want to demonstrate where government employees are and how government policies affect the communities. If we're going to have the income support program and use that program to encourage people to go to work, then let's give them the option in the communities. What I'm trying to demonstrate here is that there is no option in most of these communities. We spend millions of dollars in this department on creating employment and business opportunities, but where are we spending the money? We're encouraging them to leave the community and go work in camps, but we don't create an economic base in the community. I'm just trying to demonstrate here by the Minister reading for the public where the government jobs are and where the social states are, and how one policy of one department affects another department. Thank you.
Steven Nitah 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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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
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