Robert Hawkins

Thank you, Minister. Ms. Lee.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This year’s Arctic Winter Games are about to get underway later this week and I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate all the athletes, the staff, the volunteers who will be travelling to Alaska representing the NWT.

In particular, I would like to recognize a number of constituents from Yellowknife Centre who have committed themselves to the game and the spirit of competition. Mr. Speaker, I am going to name all the athletes: Laurell Graf, badminton team coach; Michael Callas, junior male basketball; Alexander Hopkins, midget male cross-country skiing; Peggy...

Thank you. Page 18, Industry, Tourism and Investment, operation expenditures, economic development, not previously authorized, $527,000, total department, $527,000.

At this time, I would like to ask for general comments on the bill. Ms. Lee.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Minister Roland.

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Minister, please.

Thank you. Page 15, Education, Culture and Employment, operations expenditures, education and culture, not previously authorized, $1.874 million, income security, $2.749 million, total department, $4.623 million.

Is the Minister ready to bring in his witnesses?

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Minister, please.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Minister Roland.