Item 9: Replies To Opening Address  That's providing, though, Mr. Speaker, she pays concern to my comments. Mr. Speaker, those are my comments with respect to the work that the Premier has done. I do want to state that I appreciate her hard work that she has done to serve this Assembly. I know that she works t

Item 9: Replies To Opening Address  Too often in our history, it seems as though women of Metis, Dene and Inuit descent have been viewed as not quite equal and too often this conviction has been very present in the political atmosphere. It seems through the years though, we have two strikes against us when we firs

Item 9: Replies To Opening Address  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have been looking forward to the opportunity to make my reply to the Commissioner's address for some time, and I have indicated to the Members that it is going to be a fairly lengthy one, so feel free, when you think we need a break, to giv

Question 662-12(7): Reduction To Divisional Board Funding  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I recognize what the Minister is stating; however, the reality is there are some boards in a deficit situation. I look particularly at my riding and how it has affected and placed serious concerns on how this will affect the quality of education to the s

Question 662-12(7): Reduction To Divisional Board Funding  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Since the Minister understands the concerns, can the Minister indicate whether or not his department has taken any measures to address these concerns that have been expressed by many of the schools across the territories? Thank you.

Question 662-12(7): Reduction To Divisional Board Funding  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. Mr. Speaker, when Members reviewed the budget of the education boards earlier this year, it appeared on the surface that the budgets were essentially the same as for previ

Question 658-12(7): Development On Agricultural Policy  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism what progress he has made with respect to the development of an agricultural policy. Thank you.

Committee Motion 78-12(7): To Amend Clause 44 Of Bill 25  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just want to ask legal counsel for clarification. The Minister indicated it's not proper language. As Members, we don't run to legal counsel every time we want to change a clause in a bill or we want to propose an amendment. That's what we have the reso

Committee Motion 78-12(7): To Amend Clause 44 Of Bill 25  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It's not my intention to indicate that any aboriginal language is of lesser importance than English or French, but the reality is that in the school system, it is. I don't see this government and the Department of Education taking any steps to enhance off

Committee Motion 78-12(7): To Amend Clause 44 Of Bill 25  Mr. Chairman, thank you. This motion would allow people in the community who have special language skills and knowledge to be employed and to pass those skills along, despite the fact that they may not have any formal teaching education or credentials. Elders have significant k

Committee Motion 78-12(7): To Amend Clause 44 Of Bill 25  Thank you. If I may continue: "(3.2) For greater certainty, a person who is not certified to teach or to act as a classroom assistant may be employed to teach or to assist in the teaching of cultural subjects, including but not limited to land skills, art, crafts, local custom

Committee Motion 78-12(7): To Amend Clause 44 Of Bill 25  If I may, Mr. Chairman, I move that clause 44 of Bill 25 be amended by adding the following after proposed subsection (3): "(3.1) For greater certainty, a person who is not certified to teach or to act as a classroom assistant may be employed to teach or to assist in the teach

Committee Motion 77-12(7): To Amend Clause 27 Of Bill 25, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to propose an amendment under 44.(3)(b). I move that clause 44.(3)(b)(i) read, "For greater certainty, a person who is not certified to teach or to act as a classroom assistant may be employed to teach or to assist in the teaching of an off

Committee Motion 77-12(7): To Amend Clause 27 Of Bill 25, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On clause 44, I did want to indicate to the Minister that there were some concerns expressed about our TEP program. They indicated that they would like to see teachers have a bachelor of education degree. Currently, teachers holds teaching certificates is

Committee Motion 77-12(7): To Amend Clause 27 Of Bill 25, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Possibly one way to address this ...I recognize what the Minister is saying; however, this is the way the clause reads. If a district education authority, which is at the local level, develops a discipline policy and if they develop it on the advice of th