David Krutko

Mr. Jacobson.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have heard a lot in regard to residential schools and the high number of children that were mentally and physically abused in residential schools.

The Auditor General of Canada reported on the high number of children on reserves that are in foster care and in permanent custody of the provincial government. Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories is no different. In 2002 in my constituency, there were 58 children in care in the three communities I represent. Compared to other jurisdictions in Canada and other groups in Canada, aboriginal people have the highest number...

Mr. Jacobson.

We’ve decided we’re going to move to the Main Estimates of the NWT Housing Corporation. So at this time I’d like to ask the Minister responsible to provide opening comments in regard to his department’s estimates.

Thank you. Next on my list I have Mr. Abernethy, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. McLeod and Mr. Beaulieu. Mr. Abernethy.

With that, we’ll take a short break and come back and continue on with the Housing Corporation.

The Committee of the Whole took a short recess.

The president of the Housing Corporation, Mr. Polakoff.

I’d like to call the Committee of the Whole to order.

In consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters is Bill 8, Committee Report 2-16(2), Committee Report 3-16(2), Committee Report 4-16(2), Committee Report 5-16(2), Committee Report 6-16(2), Committee Report 7-16(2), Tabled Document 37-16(2). What is the wish of the committee? Ms. Groenewegen.

Minister Miltenberger.

Ms. Schofield.