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Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Today is a sad day for the voluntary sector and non-governmental organizations in the Northwest Territories. As of yesterday, due to lack of GNWT funding and support, Volunteer NWT had to close their doors.

Volunteer NWT has been a champion for the voluntary sector, which includes volunteer organizations as well as NGOs, by promoting and supporting this sector. They have worked towards increasing the number of Northerners helping out, providing communities and organizations with the tools to increase volunteerism, and setting up a formal network to support the long-term goals and work of...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Mr. Chair, I’m now slightly confused. I thought the revenue summary, the grant-in-kind mentioned on page 5-10…. I thought the Minister said that that was the Rockhill grant, whereas on 5-18, the $260,000 is the Rockhill grant. So I’m just a little confused. The number you mentioned before — that $510,000 that disappeared — doesn’t seem consistent with this $260,000. So if you can help me understand that, that’d be great.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Thank you for that information, Mr. Minister. I’m curious, given that…. I may have misunderstood, so just bear with me. With these additional tables, if you’re going to be going for a forced growth in ’09–10, and we’re already…. April, May, June — three months into this fiscal year, and by the time we give the employees their notice, we’ll be halfway through the fiscal year. So they’ll be gone after halfway through the fiscal year is up, and then we’ll be looking at bringing back people to do similar jobs at the beginning of ’09–10. Does laying off the individuals now make much sense if we...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Minister Lee.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Thank you, Minister Lee. Any other questions on page 6-12? Ms. Bisaro.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Active Positions – Community Allocation, information item.

Department of Health and Social Services, Department Summary, Active Positions – Community Allocation, information item, approved.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Moving along to 6-12, information item, Revenue Summary. Mr. Bromley.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Minister Lee.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

We’re on page 6-10, Active Positions – Health and Social Services Authorities.

Department of Health and Social Services, Active Positions – Health and Social Services Authorities, approved.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 22)

Mr. Cummings.