David Krutko

Members, we’re on page 2-63, Management and Recruitment Services, Operations Expenditure Summary. Next on the list I have Mr. Bob Bromley and Mr. Abernethy, then Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Bromley.

Next on my list I have Ms. Bisaro.

As I also illustrated in my comments on this matter, this has been going on for some time. I sat on a committee five years ago that recommended this be dealt with. Yet today, we’re still talking about it. It has to do with trying to find the technology to, basically, deal with existing software that’s being used in computers so they’re able to use that software to deal with the Dene fonts.

I’d like to ask the Minister, exactly, does he have the capacity in his department, or should he find an expert in that area to deal with the computer software challenges we’re facing in regard to…? The...

We’re on page 2-63, Management and Recruitment Services, Operations Expenditure Summary: $7.341 million. Mr. Hawkins.

Minister McLeod.

Mr. McLeod.

Next on the list I have Mr. Bromley.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues.

Again, this shows how we end up year after year talking about an issue and saying, “Yes, it is important,” but at the end of it all you have nothing to show of success, achievement or results on these matters.

In the meantime, every day, technology keeps changing, and outdated existing Dene fonts become almost impossible for community organizations to use to develop resource materials.

I will be asking questions of the Minister responsible for official languages at the appropriate time.

Next I have Ms. Bisaro.

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Department of Human Resources, Client Services, Active Positions, information item, approved.