Robert C. McLeod

Mr. Speaker, well, communication plan is obviously very important, and, if there were folks out there that are interested in this particular type of training, as I said before in response to the questions from the Member from Tu NedheWiilideh, that, you know, if they approach the department, I'm sure that we can work with them to see if they fit into any of the programs that we offer; and, as far as anything else besides communication, our conversation right now is also a good way of getting the message out there; and, hopefully those that have an interest in the public service are listening...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I can.

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Of the 39 applications that we received, 24 of them are P1 candidates. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

My understanding is that the folks in the Detah-Ndilo area, are they eligible, the short answer is yes, they are.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Generally the duration is about one year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when you look at the projects that we've proposed for across the Northwest Territories, I believe every constituency and pretty well every community in the Northwest Territories is represented; $298 million in infrastructure spending would go a long way to helping the communities, especially the smaller communities.

To me, that fits within our mandate. Some of the other projects we would like to see go ahead, and these are discussions we are having with the federal government as to some of the hydro projects, where we could reduce the cost of living. We want...

Mr. Speaker, we can't control the correspondence from any external parties during the ministerial decision phase of the water licensing process, and correspondence received during the decision phase is not considered in making the decision. The Minister, we rely on the board's reasons for the decision, and, as far as any policies in place, I would have to do some research and follow up with the Member.

Thank you. I would like to correct myself. Jayleen is actually the assistant deputy minister of the Department of Transportation. My apologies.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. ENR is only aware of one instance, in December 2011, where the federal Minister of the day of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development was unable to render a decision on the renewal of a type-A water license. It was actually held by the NWT Power Corporation. The Minister identified that the decision could not be rendered until an issue that was outstanding was resolved. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would.

Yes, I do, Mr. Chair. Proceed?