Human Resources committee  I just want to add to Shirley's comments about housing and support by Inuit communities and first nations groups. There definitely needs to be some sort of accountability. It is the same with Inuit organizations. They do not always have to table their financial statements. A lot

Human Resources committee  May I comment?

Human Resources committee  As an aboriginal person, I have to say, though, that aboriginal people are really tired of being consulted and seeing no change happen after that. We just settled, in 1999, a Nunavut land claim. As a beneficiary, I have seen nothing. All the resources... Our community has been

Human Resources committee  I'll let her answer, but I agree, yes.

Human Resources committee  Yes, both should be supported by government. Right now our organization does not have core funding. You'll find that both Nunavut and NWT do not actually have funded departments to deal with persons with disabilities. Currently the portfolio lies with health and social services.

Human Resources committee  I would, but one of the larger issues is Canada's definition of, and in particular the Government of Canada's position on, what a disability is. We deal with a number of clients who aren't just legally disabled. They have complex needs, special needs, and chronic illnesses. Rig

Human Resources committee  I agree entirely with what you're saying. I'm new to the Council of Persons with Disabilities, but for 10 years I worked as mayor in one of the northern communities and lived my life in Nunavut and NWT. One of the things I touched on was the working poor. It includes those pers

Human Resources committee  With positions opening up, let's say, in resource development and mining, so many families are coming in from the south, because they want to take part in the mining industry or otherwise. With the housing crisis the way it is right now, with the very limited rental units availab

Human Resources committee  The recommendations are: provide educational resources for home schooling; provide adaptations to the classroom when required; make all public spaces accessible for daily living; provide proper instruction for those who are disabled; provide more accessible and affordable housing

Human Resources committee  Okay. As you said, my name is Michelle Gillis. I'm the executive director of the NWT Council of Persons with Disabilities. Ours is a non-governmental organization. It is a territorial council that serves all persons with disabilities, right across the north. At present, the maj

Human Resources committee  Thank you. Mr. Chair, did you also want me to go through the recommendations I've made or...?