Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I mentioned, one of the mandates of this government is to increase employment rates, close the skill gaps throughout the Northwest Territories, and obviously $3 million in employment in small communities would be significant. We would see a lot of businesses that would train locals, as well as a focus on skill development, and create employment. As you go back through the history, the Small Community Employment Program with the funding that we had in previous years was not fully utilized. With the increase influx that we have gotten, I think we will continue to support the small communities, but, looking at enhancements, we want to make sure that the communities that did take a hit with the economy also got supports.
Alfred Moses on Question 886-18(2): Small Community Employment Support Program
In the Legislative Assembly on September 26th, 2017. See this statement in context.
Question 886-18(2): Small Community Employment Support Program
Oral Questions
September 25th, 2017
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