Louis Sebert

Thebacha

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Yes. Certainly, we have identified that as an issue, which, of course, led to, apart from possible employee burnout, a bit of a jump up in our overtime amounts. We are trying to address that. We are hoping that is in process right now. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I understand there has been a reduction in their use of contractors as they build their own capacity. I don't think the Member really would want us to cut down the funds we're supplying to OROGO. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Mr. Chair, yes, we could look at it. We have to be always cognizant that there are others looking for housing, and we do have it generally in the Northwest Territories, a shortage of housing, so there are some challenges, but we can look at it. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

I can get back to committee. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Sure. Certainly. Yes, I confirm. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I understand that verbal judo, as it was referred to, would be a part of de-escalation techniques. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I don't think there's any dramatic change in their level of activity over the last year or two. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. If I could defer that question to Mr. Goldney, I think he could give more detail. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Thank you. I simply don't have that information before me. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Yes, I would expect we would do so. I would have to confirm with my confreres about that additional cost, but I would expect we will.