David Krutko

Minister of Education.

General comments. I’ll come out.

As I said in my statement, I think this is probably one of the achievements we can make as the 16th Assembly by doing something that will really show results. I think we have to move on this. I think the people in our communities, especially the smaller communities, who are struggling to pay their bills these days, especially the ones who are now unemployed and looking for work. It raises the importance of high energy costs and finding ways to reduce them.

I would like to ask the Premier how soon they can come forward so we can have a debate on this issue in this House.

Okay we’re on page 10-35, Aurora College, funding allocations, information item. Mr. Hawkins.

More of a comment, but if you’d like to respond, Mr. Minister.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Welcome, witnesses. General comments. Mr. Bromley.

We do have to realize the high cost of energy in our communities and the effect it has on our residents, especially in our small communities. It is right now unaffordable; we have to make it affordable.

As a government we have an obligation to all people in the Northwest Territories to bring down the high cost of energy and also share in that pain throughout the whole Northwest Territories. I look forward to the rate review before this House sooner rather than later. I will be asking questions to the Minister responsible for the review.

Moving on to page 10-35, Aurora College funding allocations, information item. Any questions? Mr. Bromley.

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment.

Does committee agree?