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November 3, 2010 HANSARD 7127 Yukon Legislative Assembly provide 70 awards to apprentices who have achieved a mark of Whitehorse, Yukon 85 percent or higher on a level or interprovincial exams. Atten- Wednesday, November 3, 2010 — 1:00 p.m. dees to the banquet include apprentices who are being hon- oured and their employers, as well as Skills Canada Yukon, Speaker: I will now call the House to order. We will Yukon Women in Trades and Technology, Yukon College, and proceed at this time with prayers. others who support apprenticeship in Yukon. The next territorial skills competition is being held at Prayers Yukon College on April 29, 2010. This event is now in the school calendar, and I urge all who are listening to attend and DAILY ROUTINE to show support. I know that there will certainly be members of Speaker: We will proceed at this time with the Order the Assembly there, as they have been there in past years. Paper. Finally, I would also like to recognize the Yukoners who Tributes. participate in the many trades- and technology-related boards, working groups, and committees for their contribution toward TRIBUTES the success of trades and technology in Yukon. Together we’re In recognition of Skilled Trades and Technology Week building a skilled workforce that will meet the current and fu- Hon. Mr. Rouble: Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House ture needs of Yukon. today in honour of Skilled Trades and Technology Week, At this time, I would like to ask members of the Assembly which this year will be held from November 1 to 7. Skilled to join me in welcoming a couple of guests to the gallery today: trades and technology careers are important for our economy with us today are Melissa Craig, the program coordinator for and are an excellent career path for many young Canadians. the Yukon Women in Trades, and Dan “The Man” Curtis, the In Yukon, education and advocacy groups like Skills Can- executive director for Skills Canada Yukon. Welcome. ada Yukon and Yukon Women in Trades and Technology are Applause dedicated to promoting and assisting in the recruitment, train- ing and retention of Yukoners in the skilled trades and technol- Mr. Cardiff: Today I rise on behalf of the New De- ogy sectors. mocrat caucus and the Official Opposition to pay tribute to Skills Canada Yukon provides Yukon youth with hands- Skilled Trades and Technology Week. As difficult as it may be, on, trade-related workshops and skills clubs to explore trades I’m going to try to keep my comments brief, as many of the and technology as viable career options. remarks made by the minister — or maybe I should say “Rube The group also holds annual skills competitions to prepare X” — were on the mark. The minister should be applauded for participants and apprentices — with great success — to attend being a good sport, although I’ve been advised by a hip hop national and world competitions. enthusiast in my office that he’s no Chuck D. Yukon Women in Trades and Technology’s goal is to in- I would like to acknowledge the outstanding work of Skills crease the participation of women in well-paying, in demand Canada Yukon and Yukon Women in Trades and Technology. and respected trades and technology jobs through ongoing pro- As a tradesperson, I am honoured to be associated with both of jects and workshops. These projects and workshops are de- them and to be able to stand up in the Legislature and pay trib- signed by women, for women, and thus expose them to lucra- ute to the work they do. tive and exciting fields of trades and technology. I’m looking forward to the Young Women Exploring The Advanced Education branch provides annual funding Trades workshops on November 26 and the fundraiser that will and support to enable Skills Canada Yukon and Yukon Women follow after that. I also would like take the time — because I in Trades and Technology to deliver their trades and technol- haven’t had the opportunity — to acknowledge the outstanding ogy-related workshops. Advanced Education also plays a key work of the Skills Canada team that went to Waterloo earlier role in helping Yukoners prepare for Yukon work opportunities this year. by promoting industrial and apprenticeship training programs They were Whitehorse’s Nathan Peterson, who took a gold and by promoting the interprovincial standards Red Seal pro- in heavy-duty mechanics; Dawson City’s Greg Fischer, who gram. won a bronze in small-engine repair; Molly Jenney, who be- Advanced Education branch provides for the registration, came the first female Yukoner to medal in 2009 and took a monitoring, arranging of in-school technical training and coor- second in the sheet metal category. I’d be remiss if I didn’t say dination of an individual’s apprentice training in any of the that I’ve had the pleasure to work with Molly, with the tools in apprenticeship occupations in Yukon. the shop. I admire her for her dedication to the trade, her dedi- For the 2009-10 academic year, there were a record num- cation to her fellow workers and to doing a good job and taking ber of 520 registered apprentices, including 110 First Nation pride in the work that she does. people and 55 female apprentices. As well, Whitehorse’s Dennis Godin won the Yukon’s first Advanced Education will be holding an apprentice gradua- gold medal last year and took a silver this time around in the tion and an award of excellence banquet on November 19 to mechanical category; Tyler Martin won a silver in electrical recognize the 56 apprentice program graduates who have be- wiring; and first-time competitor Jodie Thompson won a come certified journeypersons. Advanced Education will also bronze in graphic design in the post-secondary level. 7128 HANSARD November 3, 2010 Yukon’s team won six medals and we’re very proud of all Yukon Conservation Society; Yukon Environmental and Socio- of their efforts. There are a lot of statistics out there about the economic Assessment Board, Whitehorse office; Yukon Heri- value of skilled trades and the problems that are on the horizon tage Resources; and the Yukon Outfitters Association. with the shortage of skilled workers to fill those positions. I’d just like to conclude my remarks with a quote I read in Mr. Mitchell: Mr. Speaker, I give notice of the fol- The Globe and Mail today from Thomas Hurka, who has writ- lowing motion: ten a book called The Best Things in Life: A Guide to What THAT this House urges the Premier to call a by-election in Really Matters. This is what he said: “If you ask what are the the riding of Whitehorse Centre this week. things that make life worthwhile, one of them is pleasure, satis- faction, feeling good. But another one is achievement. If you Mr. Cardiff: Mr. Speaker, I give notice of the follow- have work that is challenging and calls on your abilities, and ing motion: then you succeed at it, that’s worthwhile in itself. So it’s a mis- THAT this House urges the Government of Canada to im- take to talk about work versus your life – work is a valuable mediately issue orders-in-council appointing a 12-person board element in your life.” of directors to the Canadian Polar Commission in order that: All tradespeople and those active in skills clubs know this (1) this federal advisory body, which was created in 1991 feeling of achievement. As a tradesperson, I certainly know and has been without a board of directors since October 2008, that. I think that’s what is a big attraction to enticing young can continue its important work of monitoring, promoting and people to get into those trades positions and explore the possi- disseminating scientific research on Canada’s Arctic; and bilities. (2) Canada’s lead polar research agency can ensure public funds are not misspent and opportunities are not missed in the Speaker: Are there any further tributes? field of northern research. Introduction of visitors. Speaker: Are there any further notices of motion? INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS Is there a ministerial statement? Mr. Cardiff: I’d like to introduce a couple of wilder- ness tourism operators from Faro. Please join me in welcoming MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Angelika Knapp and Eric Dufresne. Nordenskiold (Tsâwnjik Chu) HPA management plan Applause signing Hon. Mr. Edzerza: Last Friday it was my pleasure to Speaker: Are there any further introduction of visi- sign on behalf of the Government of Yukon the management tors? plan for the Nordenskiold habitat protection area. This was an Returns or documents for tabling. important occasion on behalf of the Little Salmon-Carmacks TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS First Nation government and the Government of Yukon. The Hon. Ms. Taylor: I have for tabling the annual report Nordenskiold Wetland is the breadbasket for the Little Salmon- of the Yukon Arts Centre 2009-10, and the annual report for Carmacks people. This beautiful valley has fed people for Yukon Geographical Place Names Board 2009-10. many, many generations. Swans, ducks, geese, berries, fish and game can be found in this rich habitat. It’s a good place to build Speaker: Are there any further documents for tabling? a village next to land that will help feed you. Are there any reports of committees? I would like to recognize the vision and the hard work that Are there any petitions? went into protecting the Nordenskiold Wetland for generations Are there any bills to be introduced? to come.