Bob Bromley

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Minister Roland.

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I’d like to call the Committee of the Whole together. Colleagues, we have before us consideration of tabled documents 4, 30, 38, 62, 75, 103, 133, and 135, as well we have 156, 157, and we have Bills 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20; and Ministers’ statements 65-16(5) and 88-16(5). What is the wish of committee, Mrs. Groenewegen?

Go ahead, Mr. Krutko.

I realize that. It just was sort of portrayed as a bit of a surprise and I wondered... Perhaps it wasn’t a surprise and perhaps it’s just an explanation of the increase. I guess I’ll just drop it.

I appreciate the comments from the Minister. Mr. Speaker, this is good work. It shows motivation on behalf of our employees and our leadership. We know that improving practices involves changing habits and human behaviour such as getting people to wear seat belts or stop cell phone driving, not an easy task; one of the most difficult things to change. Strong leadership is often needed. The Minister, according to my correspondence, has indicated that at least seven departments are signed on. That’s a good start. What more aggressive plans does the Minister have to roll this out across...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Elders have a huge role to play in our education systems of today. They remind youth what wisdom is and what real education means. Their presence in schools, though too rare, brings stability and assurance to our young people that are currently wanting. Let’s work to ensure that our elders are able to fulfill their key role in every one of our educational facilities.

Today I especially want to salute the woman who is the traditional heart and soul of K’alemi Dene School in Ndilo, Mary Jane Francois, who the children call Mrs. Fwasi.

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Mrs. Fwasi is the school...

Thanks, Mr. Guy. So is the intent to eventually... Those disappear into the general revenues then. I assume and I wonder if the intent is to eventually see them reflected here as revenue. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Committee, we are on general comments for Public Works and Services. Seeing no further, I will give the Minister an opportunity to respond. Minister McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to table today testimonials and drawings from 16 of the young students at Dettah’s Kaw Tay Whee School describing the enormous benefits they’ve received from the recently cancelled Healthy Food for Learning school nutrition program.