Debates of May 13, 2011 (day 7)

Date
May
13
2011
Session
16th Assembly, 6th Session
Day
7
Speaker
Members Present
Mr. Abernethy, Mr. Beaulieu, Ms. Bisaro, Mr. Bromley, Hon. Paul Delorey, Mrs. Groenewegen, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Krutko, Hon. Jackson Lafferty, Hon. Bob McLeod, Hon. Michael McLeod, Hon. Robert McLeod, Mr. Menicoche, Hon. Michael Miltenberger, Mr. Ramsay, Mr. Yakeleya
Topics
Statements

QUESTION 77-16(6): EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND THE ABORIGINAL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT INITIATIVE

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to follow up on my questions to the Minister of ECE.

I just want to start by saying that I appreciate the Minister’s commitment to update Social Programs on what he’s hearing on the Aboriginal student achievement review, but that’s not what I was asking. What I am seeking specifically, recognizing that true early childhood development can be the cornerstone and perhaps the most important cornerstone of this achievement initiative, will the Minister commit to offer, at the earliest opportunity, a briefing on how the two reviews, ASA and early childhood, will be integrated before any decisions are made? Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. The honourable Minister responsible for Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Lafferty.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I did already commit to meeting with the committee and we can meet whenever the committee is available to discuss the ASA, and also the Early Childhood Development Framework integration, and the dates and so forth. I’ve committed to meeting with the committee. Mahsi.

I don’t have any further questions. Thanks to the Minister for that commitment.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Hawkins.