Robert Hawkins

I move that this committee recommends that the Executive Council table a comprehensive response to this report within 120 days in accordance with Rule 93(5) of the rules of the Legislative Assembly.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to speak in support of this motion. I want people to know truly that, as the Member for Monfwi has said, this is about fair treatment. This is about respect for the elders. This is about showing that we care about their valued work and we do not believe this motion…This motion says we do not believe that their work should be undervalued. It should be appreciated for what they do. This will not break this government to take this into consideration and I certainly hope that this government is listening and I certainly hope the Premier will allow Members of...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In this particular case, obviously we have an agreement in place and we have to ensure that it’s funded properly, which I have no concern with that issue. The concern I think I would have is, and this is what I’m asking for, is a commitment from the Minister whereas when we notice these anomalies and they may not be specific to, for example, Collective Agreement issues where dental premiums are under funded or whatnot. It could be a whole array of issues. But when we notice anomalies like this and, as stated by Mr. Voytilla, was noticed last summer when they were...

Thank you, Minister Roland. Mr. Yakeleya, please.

Thank you, committee. To the bill as a whole?

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Voytilla, please.

Thank you, Minister. Mr. Pokiak.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I’m just curious if we could explore the comments made by the Minister about the shortfalls made up by the departments. When was the signal to the Minister or the department of FMB about the shortage and the fact that they were covering it through alternative means? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you, Minister Roland. Mr. Yakeleya, please.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Any further general comments from committee? Mr. Braden, please.