Mr. Speaker, one of the things we have to look at as a government when we put out for positions to have filled by residents of the Northwest Territories is the type of function and other parameters we have to work within in having people be successful in applications when they apply for that position. We can't just set targets and say there's a 20 percent requirement here, let's fill it with persons with a disability, or that are from a different part of the territory, or aboriginal descent, 1922-ers or whatever we call, as well. The fact is, first and foremost, as we put out positions that are to be filled to do jobs for this government is we have to look at the role of that job and take in the affirmative action policy as it sits. I've already stated we are working on a paper, an employment equity policy that hopefully will address concerns around affirmative action hiring in the Northwest Territories. Thank you.
Floyd Roland on Question 13-15(5): Barriers To Government Employment Experienced By Persons With Disabilities
In the Legislative Assembly on May 31st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 13-15(5): Barriers To Government Employment Experienced By Persons With Disabilities
Question 13-15(5): Barriers To Government Employment Experienced By Persons With Disabilities
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 30th, 2006
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