Mr. Speaker, part of the research that we’ve done does reflect on that where a child learns at the early stages and does well and is successful as they grow into secondary and postsecondary studies. Those are areas that we’ve highlighted and captured into our ASAI, Aboriginal Student Achievement Initiative, and also the framework that I’ve referred to. Those are the important pieces of work that have been discussed and have been captured within the agreement as well. Mahsi.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. With respect to preschool in the Northwest Territories, there has been some work in different areas such as the Aboriginal Student Achievement Initiative. We visit all forums and all regions in the Northwest Territories. We’ve heard from people the importance of having these early childhood development programs. Not only that but there’s also a framework that has been in the works since last year, the Early Childhood Development Framework for Action. The report is currently being drafted. With that in mind, there is all this different research that has been initiated and...

Mr. Chair, I’ll get Karan to elaborate more on this particular area, but I just want to stress that there is a national strategy that the parties are involved from provincial and territorial jurisdictions. Once we file, let’s say the bill comes into effect and we file a lawsuit, we’ll be part of that national strategy. So we can seek out the information and input and others on what they’ve been through, but if Karan wants to elaborate a bit more on Ms. Groenewegen’s question.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Department of Education, Culture and Employment is committed to enhancing accessibility to post-secondary education for all Northerners. Through a Student Financial Assistance review and the development of northern university options, we continue to strive for a strong, prosperous, educated society.

The primary objective of the Student Financial Assistance program independent review is to determine whether the program benefits adequately support students with rising living costs, how the program contributes to the government’s objective to develop a healthy educated...

Mahsi, Mr. Chair. No, we don’t.

Yes, I would, Mr. Chair.

Mahsi, Mr. Chair. Those are streamlined in front of the rental officer.

Mahsi, Mr. Chairman. To my left is Karan Shaner, assistant deputy minister of Justice. To my right is Mark Aitken, part of the legislative counsel.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to be here today to speak about Bill 22, An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act. This bill will amend the Territorial Court Act to increase the monetary limit in civil cases from $10,000 to $35,000.

The Territorial Court provides an effective process for civil claims but the limit of $10,000 means that many lower-level civil claims must be heard in Supreme Court, which is much more complicated. Increasing the monetary limits will permit residents to bring forward claims in an affordable practical way and improve access to justice.

I would be pleased to...

Definitely, that’s one of the priorities that we have with the Aboriginal Student Achievement Initiative. That’s a first priority as early childhood development and also child care development. Definitely, this is an area that has been the prime focus in the childhood discussion among the forums in the Northwest Territories among the regions. We’ll keep the Members posted as we move forward. Mahsi.