Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There's no impediment to local education authorities or other bodies making up a contract with an elder. That could be something that they could undertake on their own responsibility. The department itself doesn't hire people to go into the schools or in the areas where the divisional education councils have responsibility. That is something that can be done at the local level. But all payments now are being done through FMBS. If there are areas of concern in a region, then if I'm advised of that, I'll certainly take the issue up with my colleague, the Minister of Finance.
Charles Dent on Question 431-15(4): Supporting The Work Of Elders In The Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 431-15(4): Supporting The Work Of Elders In The Nwt
Question 431-15(4): Supporting The Work Of Elders In The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 20th, 2006
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