Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am not sure there is a specific age group that's stipulated. For instance, in the education system, if you are 20 and you have been out for a year, you are expected to go back through the college. I think the same sort of requirements would be expected in this program. So it's similar to those found for education. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Supplementary, Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I applaud the government on this that they are going out and seeking students and leaders of tomorrow. Can the Minister let the House know, because of this program, will it hurt other programs that are funded towards the youth for the next two years?

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Mr. Dent.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I want to make it clear that this isn't a government program. It's basically volunteers who are running the program. This government is providing contribution assistance for two years to assist it to get off the ground. It's very similar to what happened with the initial program that was set up in Nunavut. That's one of the reasons I can't answer the age questions because I don't have all of the criteria. We welcome all the Members here for the 2:00 p.m. launch this afternoon of the program in the Great Hall. At that time, I am sure we will be able to provide a lot more detail. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Final supplementary, Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Minister. I am just getting some clarification for myself. Are the career and technology study courses offered in small communities in regions like mine? Will they have an opportunity to apply for a program such as this? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Mr. Dent.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, CTS courses are offered in schools across the Northwest Territories.

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Item 6, oral questions. Item 7, written questions. The honourable Member for Nunakput, Mr. Pokiak.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My written question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. In my Member's statement of October 19, 2004, there were a number of concerns raised with regard to patients requiring escorts:

1. Can the Minister provide me with information on the number of patients from Nunakput who were denied escorts and why?
2. Can the Minister provide me with information on who makes the final decisions for patients requiring escorts?
3. Can the Minister provide me with information on the policy for travel of patients who require escorts?
4. Can the Minister provide me with information on how the department keeps the families informed when their loved ones are travelling for medical reasons?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Item 7, written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. Item 9, replies to opening address. Item 10, petitions. Item 11, reports of standing and special committees. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. Before I go to the next item, I would like to recognize William Greenland in the gallery.

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Item 13, tabling of documents. The honourable Minister of Finance, Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled Government of the Northwest Territories 2003 Public Service Annual Report. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Item 13, tabling of documents. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the document Canada and Missile Defence: 10 Straight Questions and 10 Honest Answers. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Item 13, tabling of documents. Item 14, notices of motion. Item 15, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. The honourable Member for Kam Lake, Mr. Ramsay.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS section 103.(1) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides for the approval of sole adjudicators by motion of the House;

AND WHEREAS it's desirable to have persons approved for appointment as sole adjudicators under 103.(2) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act;

AND WHEREAS the Board of Management has considered a number of qualified persons for approval as sole adjudicators;

NOW THERFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that the following persons be approved by the Legislative Assembly as sole adjudicators:

1. a) Mr. Robert Clark;
2. b) Mr. Robert Halifax; and,
3. c) Mr. David Jones, QC.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

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Item 16, motions. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Menicoche.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS section 48(1) of the Human Rights Act provides for the establishment of an adjudication panel composed of at least three persons appointed by the Commissioner on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the Board of Management has considered a number of qualified individuals for appointment as adjudication panel members, including one member to be appointed as the chairperson;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that the following persons be recommended to the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories for appointment as members for the Human Rights Adjudication Panel for the terms indicated:

1. Mr. James Posynick, chair, for four years;
2. Ms. Shannon Gullberg, member, for two years; and,
3. Ms. Joan Mercredi, member, for three years.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Item 16, motions. Before I go to the next item, I would like to recognize in the gallery Hon. Michael Miltenberger's baby brother, Mark Miltenberger.

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