Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister made reference to us about the availability of the $25 million program that she has established and that was announced in the federal budget back several months ago, the availability of funding for aboriginal human resource development and skill development. She indicated to me that there is a high probability that she can access funding for us. She did not indicate the amount. It is a two-year program that she has of $25 million that is already in the federal budget. Now comes the time for allocation. She indicated and left me with the feeling that certainly the Territories are high on her agenda, we just do not know the amount of funding that may be available, Mr. Speaker. I emphasized to her that we do have great need here in the Territories because of our impending possibilities in the mining area for the three diamond mines, and the possible activity of a pipeline and resultant exploration activity. So, there is a lot of potential for us here in the Territories for employment, but a lot of our people need training and that was the intent behind our submissions, but also that is the intent behind the money that Minister Stewart has. Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Question 278-14(6): Proposals To Human Resources Development Canada
In the Legislative Assembly on June 9th, 2003. See this statement in context.
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Question 278-14(6): Proposals To Human Resources Development Canada
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