Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today as a follow-up to a statement we heard in the House from one of our Ministers on corrections and on-the-land programs, otherwise known as wilderness programs. I do agree with the Minister that these programs do help our people heal, reconnect with their land and culture and values. But I’m saddened to hear that after all these years we’re still unable to select a qualified contractor. So with that, I do have questions for the Minister of Justice

It is well documented that the proponents who have offered wilderness programs in the past had serious issues with...

Thank you, committee. Page 302, court services, active positions, information item. Any questions?

Thank you, Mr. Vician. Mr. Moses.

Mr. Hawkins.

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Before we go to Minister Ramsay, I would like to draw your attention to the gallery. We have joining us today, former Member for Hay River North, MLA and longest serving Speaker in the Northwest Territories, Mr. Paul Delorey.

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Mr. Delorey, thank you for joining us tonight. I will turn the response to Minister Ramsay.

Thank you, committee. Page 270, minerals and petroleum resources, grants, contributions and transfers, total contributions, $1.325 million. Does committee agree?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, I’d like to thank Mildred Hall School choir for singing O Canada in the Chamber today, and I look forward to listening later in the Great Hall to the Yellowknife Choral Society’s rendition as well.

Mr. Speaker, as we heard from you, this Sunday, February 15th, will mark a unique day in our history. As mentioned, not only is this day our annual National Flag Day of Canada but it also represents an incredible milestone. Our flag is turning the big 5-0. It is without a doubt, our Canadian flag is an admired symbol that unites all Canadians from… [English...

Thank you, committee. Committee, page 299, corrections, active positions, information item. Any questions?

Thank you, Minister Ramsay. Continuing on with general comments, ITI, I have Mr. Moses.

I will now rise and report progress. Thank you.