In 1998, when the Games were last here, we had similar policies in place and the government’s decision at that time was, “Let the staff have the two hours.” I'm wondering why, several years later, we now look at the same or very similar policies and we're rigidly applying them. We are not seeing the value in having our staff work on the Games. We are not seeing the value in giving them the time they need without taking credit away from them. We're saying, “Yeah, do it, it’s great, but you have to use your own time,” whereas in the past, we've stood up for employees and given them the time they need to support this valuable community and Territorial event.
Glen Abernethy on Question 55-16(2) Participation Of G.N.W.T. Staff Volunteers At The 2008 Arctic Winter Games
In the Legislative Assembly on February 12th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Question 55-16(2) Participation Of G.N.W.T. Staff Volunteers At The 2008 Arctic Winter Games
Oral Questions
February 11th, 2008
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