Statements in Debates
Thank you, Mr. McLeod. At this time, I’d like to ask the Minister responsible for the bill if he will be bringing any witnesses. Mr. Lafferty?
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I too would like to thank this government for the apology and, more importantly, hearing it from the Prime Minister of Canada. Again, you cannot replace the lives of the young individuals who have lost their lives, either at these residential schools or by way of problems that originate from a lot of these experiences. We’re still seeing it in today’s society. I think people can’t state, Oh well; we can compensate somebody. You can never replace a language, a culture, a way of life.
Again, we talk about a society in the Northwest Territories, and you look at other nations...
Mr. Abernethy.
At this time I’ll ask the Minister responsible for the bill if he has any opening comments. Mr. Lafferty.
Does the committee agree that consideration of Committee Report 3-16(2) is concluded?
Okay, with that, we’ll begin after a short break with Bill 18.
The Committee of the Whole took a short recess.
Total Human Resources, not previously authorized: $70,000.
Bill 18, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2008–2009, Human Resources, Total Human Resources, not previously authorized: $70,000, approved.
Mr. Ramsay.
More of a comment. Mr. Minister, if you want to respond, go ahead.
Total Department, not previously authorized: $10.078 million.
Bill 18, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2008–2009, Education, Culture and Employment, Total Department, not previously authorized: $10.078 million, approved.