Mahsi Mr. Chairman. This is a particular area of interest to our department. We are currently in negotiation with the federal government on the First Nations policing. We have shown our uniqueness in the Northwest Territories. The three territorial approach to the federal government and they have finally listened and they are re-examining and reviewing the formula funding that we get and we were told at that time that there is going to be some changes. They haven’t told us what kind of changes will be coming but to reflect our northern perspective. So with that in mind, we feel that there is going to be some increase in funding or resources that we currently have. I think we have four PYs in this respect and we have also told the federal government, every opportunity I have met with them, increase the positions. The Community Policing Program is another area that we have voiced our concerns and finally they are doing a pilot project and should be up and running we are hoping by this fall. There should be a federal announcement soon. There are advertisements that are happening. Those are the areas of increase that we have initiated and are still ongoing discussions. Mahsi.
Jackson Lafferty on Committee Motion 30-16(4): Transportation, Operations Expenditures – Provision Of Quarterly Updates On Status Of Deh Cho Bridge Project, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 2010. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 30-16(4): Transportation, Operations Expenditures – Provision Of Quarterly Updates On Status Of Deh Cho Bridge Project, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 22nd, 2010
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