David Krutko

Minister of Education.

Thank you. Next on the list I have Mr. Hawkins.

Mr. Lafferty, would you like to respond to the general comment?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are directed probably to the Premier in regard to the reviews that have been taking place on the energy needs and the Power Corporation and looking at the affordability of energy in the Northwest Territories. I’d like to ask the Premier how soon we can have a debate in this Legislature where those documents can be brought forward and tabled in this House so that a public debate can be had on this issue and the people of the Northwest Territories can see where we stand on this issue and what it’s going to do to improve the power rates for the majority of the...

Minister of Education.

Mr. Devitt.

With that, Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses in.

For the record, Mr. McLeod, can you introduce your witnesses?

Mr. Speaker, as we heard from several Members in this House regarding electrical rate reviews, I think it’s important to realize that the high cost associated with anyone’s billing, regardless if you are a homeowner, a resident, a business operator or even a community government, is the high cost of energy in the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, I believe that this government is going in the right direction with regard to electrical rate review and we have to find a way of bringing down those high electrical bills, especially in our smaller communities where we are paying in excess of $2.38...

Moving on to 10-31, again, or 10-32, information item, active positions, education authorities. Questions? Agreed?

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Next on the list I have Ms. Bisaro.