Shane Thompson

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Maybe I am not understanding clearly. I understand you do a training program, but previously, you just said that there was no need to be hiring new staff. My question was previously: have you done a cost analysis to see if we should have more staff in there that would reduce the cost of overtime? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am glad that the Minister figures that a 33 percent increase and a 50 percent increase, regardless of the fees, is modest and minor. I mean, for people out there who are house poor, that is an impact on them. Did the Minister or the department look at averaging or increasing it gradually instead of just one lump sum? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just to clarify, are we actually asking the federal government to look at reinstating this type of program, or is it just something that we are talking about? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Can the Minister then advise, you know, how much overtime do we see there? Would it be better to actually have new staff in place? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I guess my first question is: can the Minister explain what he means by modest and minor? Is it similar to when he talked about the increase to land fees in going to 10 percent? Can he explain what he means by minor or modest? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would just like to follow up on questions by Mr. McNeely there. In regard to the special constable, has the department been looking at this as an opportunity to get more Indigenous police officers in the system? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That is great to hear. I actually applaud you guys for looking outside of the box and at home communities, as well. That is very positive. My next question is: what is the status of the department's plan to introduce additional security measures at North Slave Correctional Centre? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you. I greatly appreciate that it is operational. I apologize for implying that it was delayed. Well, actually, I did say it was delayed, so it is great to hear that it is operational. When are we looking at implementing the new upgrade? When is that going to be done? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Since it is a multi-departmental approach, how is the work being done incorporating community partners and the other stakeholders? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Is this program a federally-funded program, or is this actually being funded by the territorial government? Thank you, Mr. Chair.