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Thanks to the Minister for that reply. It is good to know that there is progress made in preserving the knowledge of Canada's First Nations and Peoples. My next question: how does the Aurora College Bachelor of Science in Nursing program ensure TRC recommendations are integrated into the curriculum of the program?
Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister Abernethy.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Committee heard comments about the limitations of the current cellular service in the Northwest Territories. In Fort McPherson, Mr. Richard Nerysoo pointed out that cell service is sporadic around town and that smaller communities won't benefit from 911 if they don't have the infrastructure. Mr. Buckle suggested that maybe it would be better to spend the money on expanding cell service on the highway. The Hamlet of Tulita wondered if the GNWT was preparing to lobby Bell Canada to encourage them to install more cellphone towers along existing highways. In developing its...
Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister Abernethy.
Nothing further, Mr. Chair. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Related to this activity, on the tourism side, as mentioned in my statement earlier today, it is a vibrant sector doing quite well, supported by various programs and marketing with the department. I compliment the department for their various initiatives and attendances. Looking at the Minister's opening remarks, on the second page, there was a note toward advancing the federal transfer of the proposed Doi T'oh Park. I know that there is a committee in place. I will respect the committee, which is represented by the Tulita District Land Corporation, and they have held a...
Thank you, Mr. Chair. My question is related to page 248. I think it might fit well with regional management or facilities management. As we all know, the opening of the regional health centre in Norman Wells took place last year. It is a very modern building. Is it standard within the department to have some set-aside money on the after-care of personnel training to get more and more familiar with some of the small problematic issues that might arise with the new building and in the areas of troubleshooting, for example? Are there monies for staff training for these new facilities coming on...
Thank you, Mr. Chair. My question is related to pages 244 and 245. I notice quite a variety of different programs with budget amounts to them. I recall this government in previous Assemblies conducted a geothermal potential study from the many federal low-emission green funding sources. Have there been any discussions with the federal government to secure funding for a pilot project related to the geothermal? Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The NWT tourism is very much a thriving industry. This can be measured by the current surveys reflecting over the past several years on the incoming visitors and public and private sector investments.
Mr. Speaker, our continued support is needed in broadening our horizons to further provide destination options through infrastructure investments while reducing our living costs through affordable travel on expanding our all season road systems. These strategic infrastructure investments enhance affordable connections by providing travellers with options in collaboration to...
Thank you, Mr. Chair. If the department could keep me posted on the progress of that transfer, that will keep me in touch with both stakeholders. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.