Herbert Nakimayak

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the response. Mr. Speaker, my final question for the Minister is: will this money be eligible to assist in specific projects related to each of the small communities across the NWT where it may involve more than one or two GNWT departments? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

My second question for the Minister is: what is the department's timeline for developing and implementing this strategy in order for it to be effective in 2017-18?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Small Community Employment Support Program provides wage subsidies to employers in our small communities. Those employers can offer work and on-the-job training to unemployed youth and adults.

That means places like small businesses, schools, local governments, NGOs, and local housing authorities can apply through their local ECE service centre for financial support to train local people in the jobs small communities need.

Last year this program was funded just $339,000; this year, we're seeing a proposed increase of $3 million in the main estimates...

No further questions right now. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I am just looking at bullet number three, highway operations. I see there is an increase. Can the Minister elaborate on that? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I appreciate the response. Mr. Speaker, as I have said, the new fiscal year is rapidly approaching. What specific actions will the department take under this program to ensure it is well promoted, fully subscribed, and creating jobs for our small communities for the duration of 2017-18?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just a question. I know that you say it hasn't been renewed yet. Are there other options rather than the current location, and will the department look at renewing the lease for the future? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just one more thing: I just wonder how the department is going to roll this out and advertise it across the Northwest Territories for this year? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the response, Mr. Speaker. More of a comment than a question, Mr. Speaker. My final question is: when will further information be available to Regular Members? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I appreciate the response. Mr. Speaker, my second question is: when will the barging schedule be drafted and shared with the public so the communities and suppliers can start preparing?