David Krutko

Minister of Education.

Mr. Devitt.

With that, Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses in.

For the record, Mr. McLeod, can you introduce your witnesses?

Mr. Speaker, as we heard from several Members in this House regarding electrical rate reviews, I think it’s important to realize that the high cost associated with anyone’s billing, regardless if you are a homeowner, a resident, a business operator or even a community government, is the high cost of energy in the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, I believe that this government is going in the right direction with regard to electrical rate review and we have to find a way of bringing down those high electrical bills, especially in our smaller communities where we are paying in excess of $2.38...

Moving on to 10-31, again, or 10-32, information item, active positions, education authorities. Questions? Agreed?

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Next on the list I have Ms. Bisaro.

With that, I’d like to ask the Minister if he will be bringing in any witnesses.

Minister of Education.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Mr. Lafferty, before you answer the question, I guess you should introduce your witnesses. Introduce your witness for the record.

With that, I’d like to ask the Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation if he has any opening comments. Minister McLeod.