Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Mr. Speaker, we are now one and a half into implementation of Tlicho Agreement, but most of the North Slave regional office did not go into Behchoko as the Monfwi centre. I realize that the Department of Executive may be working on plans transferring the North Slave regional staff located in Yellowknife to the Tlicho region. We need to know how many North Slave positions work on Tlicho files, work for the Tlicho region and make decisions on Tlicho issues and business. We need to know about the government plans to transfer them into our region. We need to ensure that the Department of Executive consult with Behchoko Community Government to Tlicho Community Services Agency and Behchoko Development Corporation before finalizing its plan.
The government needs to reveal its plan on office and accommodation needs on its consideration for a new office complex that could truly function as Monfwi regional centre, centralizing all GNWT service for Tlicho region building to government. (Translation ends)
...as of yet. I realize the Department of Executive may be working on plans on transferring the North Slave regional office located in Yellowknife to the Tlicho region. We need to know how many North Slave positions work on Tlicho files, work for the Tlicho region, and make decisions on behalf of Tlicho issues and businesses. We need to know the government's plans to transfer them into our region. We need to ensure the Department of Executive consults with the Behchoko Community Government, Tlicho Community Services Agency, and Behchoko Development Corporation before finalizing its plans, Mr. Speaker.
The government needs to reveal its plans on office accommodation needs on its consideration for a new office complex that could truly function as Monfwi regional centre. Centralizing all GNWT services for Tlicho region into one building would make the government more accessible and services user-friendly, Mr. Speaker. At the same time, such a move would open an opportunity to bring offices and services of the Tlicho Community Services Agency under one roof as tenants of Nishi-Khon complex. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement. Mahsi cho.