The district education councils we’ve been engaged with have a considerable amount of authority in the present stages to make those decisions on education

issues and programming in the communities and regions. The Education Act does not define them as autonomous. In fact, we have one education system and it’s paid entirely by the GNWT, with the exception of Yellowknife where approximately 18 percent for YK1 and 15 percent for YCS total revenue for municipal taxes. I would just like to highlight as Minister of Education, the buck stops here with me. I’m in charge and I’m acting in the best interest of all residents, including Yellowknife. Change can be difficult; I know that. I have confidence by this time next year, those experiencing junior kindergarten in communities, we’re going to be seeing positive results. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.