Louis Sebert

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I mean, whenever there are positions that are affected often there is a process that the government goes through, and often these people find other positions in the government. That is often the case as we all know from the round of reductions that took place last year. Most people found other positions, some retired. Some who were affected unfortunately could not find other positions, that is true, but the government has to live within its means and therefore we have to look at a rationalization. We always hear that the government should be acting more efficiently. Well...

It will be somewhat similar to the ones in the past years. I mean, what we want to do is we make sure that we can provide effective policing to all of the 33 communities of the Northwest Territories. Thank you.

It is not currently being used for remand prisoners. I don't know, frankly, whether it would would provide adequate security for remands. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Well, I suppose, like any other department, there is some financial oversight, but I do not want to give anybody the idea that they are not independent in their operations, because that is the whole point. I mean I do not know how it is done in other jurisdictions, but I can assure the Members that OROGO is properly funded and they are independent. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Yes, we are contemplating an increase of the current minimums. There hasn't been a change for many years. Again, the lease payments are based on the assessed value of the property.

Well, Mr. Chair, we have not adjusted the risk framework to meet the reduction. The risk matrix still remains the same, so we based our decisions on that as to the number of inspections required. I don't have all of the numbers requested. I can look into that and get back to the Member, should he wish. Thank you.

Well, we are still working on the request for proposals. I think that what we wish to do is move some of the administrative and clerical functions away from the party who actually contracts with us. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I do not have those figures before us, but we believe we could assemble those figures and provide them. Thank you.

There is a contract with a provider in Edmonton. Our delivery of this service really is dependent both on staff and the contractors from Edmonton.

Mr. Chair, I think all of us realize the potential wisdom of making the government, our department, more efficient, and I think that I am prepared to discuss this matter with other Ministers, what has been suggested today and does seem to be make sense. As I say, we are always interested in making the government more efficient. Thank you.