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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. There were a number of reductions on this page. Just wondering how those were decided upon. These are contributions that are given out to different Aboriginal governments, communities and so on, to, I think, engage in some of our processes. So how were the reductions made? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I still don't quite understand this. So does that mean ITI got to keep the money for those two positions? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Thanks. And just further down on the page there, contract services, there is a pretty big reduction there. Can someone explain that, please? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I think where we ended off on Friday was I was asking the department some questions about the court library. I understand that the Law Society of the Northwest Territories and the Northwest Territories Law Foundation have made significant contributions towards the operation of the library over a number of years and so it's quite an investment on their part. Would the Minister be prepared to meet with the Law Society and the Law Foundation to talk about the future of the facility? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Mr. Chair. Is a reduction in the travel line below? I think the Minister talked about a reduced fuel expenditure. Is that the explanation for the reduced travel there? I guess what I am asking is, I want to make sure that our staff have the ability to travel to do the work to properly manage and inspect the lands that we have inherited. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Thanks. I don't have any other questions on this one. Thanks.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Just so I understand, when did these reductions take place? Because it's not what I see on page 278 in 2015-16. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. There are a couple of significant changes in the program details there. Corporate information management is up about $600,000 and finance is down about half a million dollars. I was just wondering if someone from the department can explain those changes? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Appreciate the answer from the Minister again. We have already taken steps on the harvest side. There is not going to be any harvesting on the Bathurst caribou herd by Aboriginal peoples, residents, outfitters, and so on. I am asking what are we going to do on the habitat side? Earlier, I mentioned how the Wek'eezhii Renewable Resources Board says that we need to take action now as managers. I have been involved in this range planning exercise myself in a previous life. When are we going to see some results? Is this government prepared to take some interim actions now as a...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 24)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the Minister refreshing my mind on some of those. What impact will it have on our ability to manage and inspect lands? Thanks, Mr. Chair.