Daniel McNeely

Further questions? Mr. Testart.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Minister Schumann.

Thank you, Minister Schumann. Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Mr. Stewart.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Minister McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My last question: as I look forward, it seems that we are depleting our resources here for our territorial physical position here. That's why I mention in there the federal sources. In the report coming this spring, will the Minister include qualifying federal sources in the report? Mahsi.

Thanks to the Minister for that information. I am glad to hear that it's moving in the direction that it's intended for. My next question: will the Minister confirm if there are other accessible resources available to increase the Small Community Employment Program, a consolidation of various programs moving toward that same direction?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In today's YK Paper, the unemployment rate in the Northwest Territories increased to 8.7 per cent, up from 7 per cent last year, fourth-highest in Canada and much higher in our small communities. This is an indicator to government's decrease in revenues and without industry, as well.

Mr. Speaker, one of the positive supporting action initiatives is the Department of Education, Culture and Employment Small Community Employment Support Program. We can all agree, without government support and without industry projects, this only increases challenges to the household income...

Thank you, Minster McLeod. Mr. Simpson.

Thank you, Minister McLeod. Mr. Simpson.