Robert Hawkins

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will certainly accept that information. I am happy to read it and look through it.

Mr. Speaker, in many employment situations, they have what's called exit interviews. I understand that the territorial government does this in some cases. Not all cases are possible. I get that. So what the question really comes down to is what happens to that data through the exit interviews; where is it stored, who is it shared with, are there themes developed? And, you know, what type of transparency is brought into that data so we can talk about real challenges and real...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the fact that the Minister pointed out the application process. As well as that is, it's challenging to find the staff to meet that. So, Mr. Speaker, if staff are not available to meet that, how is the department going to work with the system to ensure that we have enough people to respond to this need so that Jordan's Principle money gets spent in the appropriate way and on the ground to support the kids, noting that we are struggling to staff these positions for this support? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, on the news today, I am sure it'll be no surprise to the Minister of ECE, that $1.55 billion is rolling forward on the Jordan's Principle money. So I guess maybe let's start with the easy questions. What does the department of education know about the money as in how much money is coming, when it'll be flowing specifically, and will it have any impact on the backstop that the GNWT has provided already? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker,

WHEREAS Section 16.(2) of the Human Rights Act provides that the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission is composed of such members, between three and five in number, as may be appointed by the Commissioner on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS there is a single vacancy on the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission;

AND WHEREAS Section 17(1) of the Human Rights Act provides that members of the Commission hold office at pleasure or for a term not exceeding four years;

AND WHEREAS the Legislative...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, I will move the following motion:

Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Ms. Jennie Vandermeer of Norman Wells be recommended to the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories for appointment to the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission, effective immediately for a four-year term.

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The P3 project, when I was here, talked about generating revenue for Northerners and access for Northerners. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister enlighten the House what happened, why it isn't making money through that P3 initiative as it was originally intended? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions now are to the Minister of Finance.

I was listening to the Trailbreaker podcast the other day, and it got me to thinking about when the former finance Minister talked about the fibre link. My question really is about the fact that he'd spent a lot of time talking on that podcast about a missed opportunity and not generating money. So maybe we can set the record straight. Whether he's right or whatnot, we'll find out soon.

Can the Minister of Finance tell us why NorthwesTel is in full control of the fibre link and how much money the GNWT is getting out of this...

Okay, thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I appreciate the answer from the Minister. I will take that information if he can provide it. I believe the ratio is one tradesperson and two apprentices. Now, I am not saying we have to hire a thousand apprentices, but my next question is about how we maximize the opportunity about getting people trained and employed and becoming maybe independent contractors in their own right.

So, Mr. Speaker, can the Minister acknowledge and provide some information and enlightenment around that type of ratio. How are we meeting that challenge by hiring as many tradespeople...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am hearing workloads, ratios, and premiums matter to the nursing community specifically. But I am referring to the health section, so let's not just hammer it to -- or sorry, be too specific on one. That said, the Minister did allude to sharing it. I'd like to ask, can she share the last two years of data with Members so we can start talking about challenges and working on themes to be successful to keep them here in the Northwest Territories? Whether they're in a small community, a region, or in Yellowknife, it matters. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The public often sees these without deadlines more akin to career files or economic development. I guess that brings us to the point which is what can the government do? They could offer -- they could incentivize it with money. They could offer better deals. What can the Premier do within his purview to close these open-ended negotiations? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.