Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Delorey. Mr. Dent.

Thank you, Mr. Dent. At this time I'm going to ask the Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Programs, Member for the Sahtu, Mr. Yakeleya, to provide the committee's overview of the main estimates for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment. Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Mr. Villeneuve.

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. Mr. Dent.

Agreed. Thank you. Shall we proceed with the opening remarks from the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment?

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Mr. Villeneuve.

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. Mr. Dent.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the tax initiatives that were referred to in the budget address by the Minister have sort of grabbed the attention of the public here, and that is why we are getting questioned about it and it will be necessary to talk to people about this. So thank you for that explanation and I think that definitely does put it in context that this is probably not a short-term thing. I think it will generate a lot of response from the public and I am hoping that the Minister will make himself or his officials available when we return to our constituencies to get out...

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Next on the list I have Mr. Villeneuve.

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. Mr. Dent.