Mr. Speaker, we do have data. We’ve conducted a survey in the past and we also have an MOU with the mining industry and they’ve identified how many apprentices will be required, how many positions will be required, training programs and the local employment. Just recently the Rio Tinto Diavik, they’ve hired on I believe it’s nine additional apprentices. That’s above and beyond what they’ve committed to. So kudos goes to the team. But others, the corporations and the bands have identified what’s going to be required in the next five to 10 years down the road. We do have the information on that and we are working with that information as we develop a plan to move forward on identifying budget, within the budget, to allocate that funding specifically to the communities such as Fort Res and Lutselk'e in the Member’s riding and other communities as well. Mahsi.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 485-16(5): Utilizing Training And Apprenticeship Programs In Small Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 485-16(5): Utilizing Training And Apprenticeship Programs In Small Communities
Oral Questions
February 17th, 2011
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