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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 16)

Of course, Nutrition North has been a concern for all Northerners in the last few years. We want to see how we can work with our federal partners to make the program more feasible here in the northern communities, so definitely working with our federal counterparts to address those issues.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 16)

I think we are trying to hit so many different areas by moving it into labour development and standards section. We are trying to make sure throughout the board that we are actually getting the skilled developments, being able to provide other opportunities to some of our partners and stakeholders outside of the Aurora College system. We are trying to reach all areas and having this area definitely helps with that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 16)

Yes, I'll make the commitment to look into creating a policy moving forward after we do the scan and see the feasibilities of that. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 16)

I'll take that as a comment. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 16)

As we went through our business planning review, as well as our main estimates review, and with the regulations, when those go through we're going to see a significant increase to our low to moderate-families, which the Member is bringing forward with the NWT Child Benefits and how we're going to be assessing those and addressing those now. There will be an increase to our families that have low income to moderate income. It's just going to take time, as we have to go through the regulations. We will see those increases as we move forward.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 16)

Roughly, it's about $250,000 to $300,000 to both College nordique and also to Dechinta. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 16)

Yes, as I mentioned in the House when taking questions on this, we're just doing a scan right now to see what other jurisdictions are doing. Member O'Reilly has brought up the Yukon index and we're taking a look at that. We’re looking at what other jurisdictions are doing. As I said, we review yearly. We always want to make sure our programs and services are adequate enough to support those that need it, but we're just doing a scan right now to see what policies are out there. The Yukon has been brought up and we're taking a look at that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 16)

I think the changes that we did are seen because of the enrolment changes that we had throughout the Northwest Territories, and in some cases, there also being a decrease in students as well. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 16)

As I mentioned, the Mangilaluk School is on our priority list. We did go and do a needs assessment of the school. What we're looking at proposing is an additional 1,000 square metres in order to respond with our capital standards and criteria for NWT schools. We're also looking at upgrading to existing program areas to accommodate current program requirements and also do a mid-life technical retrofit that'll include an energy-efficient exterior building envelope.

As everything that comes through the government, whether it's hospitals, schools, roads, it does have to go through a capital budget...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 16)

Not at this time. During the review of the main estimates, but we can get that within the next couple days for sure, if not tomorrow.