Debates of February 6, 2006 (day 23)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I indicated in my Member’s statement today, with the overwhelming support of the residents of Holman to change the name to Ulukhaktok in December 2005 and with my support, my question is to the Minister of ECE. When will the department implement the official name change to Ulukhaktok to reflect their culture? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. The honourable Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.

Return To Question 341-15(4): Name Change For Holman

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The names will change officially on April 1st, 2006.

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Supplementary, Mr. Pokiak.

Supplementary To Question 341-15(4): Name Change For Holman

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Thanks for the information, Mr. Dent. In that regard, will the Minister be travelling to Holman for the official name change? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. Mr. Dent.

Further Return To Question 341-15(4): Name Change For Holman

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I had not planned on travelling to Ulukhaktok…

Nay!

…for the name change on April 1st, but I would be happy to accompany the Member to the community sometime in the not-too-distant future to celebrate the change of name.

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Final supplementary, Mr. Pokiak.

Supplementary To Question 341-15(4): Name Change For Holman

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just in that regard, since it’s going to be officially changed on April 1st, wouldn’t it be fair for the Minister to actually come down on that date, to accompany me to Ulukhaktok for the name change? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. Mr. Dent.

Further Return To Question 341-15(4): Name Change For Holman

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will endeavour to look at whether or not I can move things around in my schedule to accomplish that. I do have some other travel plans, but if it’s possible I would be happy to join the Member on that occasion.