Thank you, Madam Chair. I have no issue with better training for front-line workers, better resources but I am having somewhat of a difficult time having another conference telling us this is what we have to do. It's been an issue in our communities for a long, long time. Front-line workers know the issue of family violence and they know they work with different coalitions such as the Family Violence Working Committee. This money has been spent to bring in 120 workers from different areas of the Northwest Territories to look at training, look at different areas they can work on to reduce, minimize and prevent family violence in our communities. I am having a hard time with the $120,000 expenditure. I think this money could be used for going into the regions and tackle the problem as there is always a lack of money with these hard-working committees that work on such issues as family violence. It certainly could be used now. I certainly don't understand the need for a conference to tell us we have an issue with family violence. I would ask the Premier if they have anything new to add in our discussion here.
Norman Yakeleya on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on May 14th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 13th, 2007
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