Glen Abernethy

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Minister Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Premier. Is committee agreed that we allow the Premier to bring in some witnesses?

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Mr. Roland.

With respect to our definition of voluntary sector and NGOs, ultimately I think we’re talking about the same thing. We’re talking about these organizations that we’re working with who some provide services with us and others who do things for us and others who need support so they can do things on their own. I think we’re ultimately talking about the same thing and clearly we’re really, really close to being exactly on the same page here. We’re doing the things that we want you to do, but from a public point of view what we’re trying to tell you is there is that confusion about who is the...

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Robertson.

Alright. We’ll go to the Premier for opening comments.

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Minister Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My questions are related to the voluntary sector. I know that MACA’s doing a lot of good work but I and other Members on this side of the House have been continually asking for a more centralized body that could sort of represent the GNWT across all sectors of the voluntary sector. Earlier today I heard the Premier talking about the sports side, the volunteerism going on at MACA. That’s clearly one side. The NGOs, or the non-government organizations, which cross responsibility across every department in this organization, are the other side of the voluntary sector, the...

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Mr. Roland.