Bob Bromley

Thank you, Minister McLeod. Committee, that concludes general comments.

I am calling on the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment for a commitment to meet with representatives of the NWT film and new media industry to discuss the actions that he will immediately take to begin setting up an NWT multimedia and supporting programs. I will be asking the Minister questions today, if I get the opportunity, on current support to the film and new media industry and his vision for its development. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the comments towards greater understanding here. Is there a cost that’s estimated to that budgeted for it and do we know is there a schedule yet for that? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Next on my list is Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I understand that the education authorities have been removed from the network and I’m wondering, first of all, have I got that right. Is there a cost associated with this? When is it going to happen? And, finally, is it difficult to do this? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. General comments. Mr. Yakeleya.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Minister McLeod or Mr. Guy? Mr. Guy.

I’ll just ask, it sounds like the department is well along on this. If there are appropriate public alert mechanisms for the different... It sounds like there are different programs or funds, small-scale foods and so on might be a general public thing, so there would be a different way of getting that word out. The Territorial Farmers’ Association might be really plugged into this and so on. I just ask that the department make sure that publicizing these opportunities is done in an appropriate manner for the clients.

Thank you, Minister. I allowed Mr. Yakeleya to run beyond; we can put you back on the list if you wish, Mr. Yakeleya. Next I have on my list Mr. Hawkins.

Are those funds that the public can apply for? Is that an onerous process for the GNWT? Is that the process for GNWT to apply for? If it’s the public, is there assistance for the public with that onerous application process?