Health and Social Services, Wildlife — 9 November 1998 (13th Assembly, 6th Session, pp. 309–340)
1998-11-09, 13th Assembly 6th Session, pp. 309–340
Northwest Territories — Debates (Hansard)
Debates of Nov. 9th, 1998
This is page numbers 309 - 340 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 6th Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library.
The word of the day was chairman .
Topics
Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Arctic Canada Trading Co. Ltd. Display
Wire North Initiative
Health And Social Services Workers Training Framework
NWT Fur Marketing Strategy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/fetal Alcohol Effects
Political Landscape In Fort Smith
New Roads Initiative
Rae-edzo Municipal Funding Formula
Products Of The Kiluk Sewing Factory
Wire North Initiative
International Culinary Competition
Arctic Canada Trading Company Display
Return To Oral Question 129-13(6): Transfer Of Federal Authorities To The North
Return To Oral Question 50-13(6): Additional Wildlife Officer For Tuktoyaktuk
Return To Oral Question 60-13(6): NWT Campgrounds
Return To Oral Question 74-13(6): Northern Carver Copyright
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Wire North Initiative
Special Needs Of Fas/fae Students
Review Of The Municipal Funding Formula
Fort Smith District Education Authority
Tourism Association Funding
Aurora Fund Loans
Recruitment And Retention Initiative
Decision On Polar Bear Plates
Declining Peary Caribou
Options For Post-division Wcb
Keewatin Chief Electrical Inspector
Roads To Resources Study
Federal Gun Control Legislation
Legal Aid Services
Proclamation Of Tuktut Nogait National Park
Closure Of Vital Statistics Office
Changes To The Labour Standards Act
Written Question 6-13(6): Resources To Address The Needs Of Fas/fae Students
Petition 6-13(6): Delivery Of Health And Social Services
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Bill 1: Division Measures Act
Bill 14: Nunavut Judicial System Implementation Act
Bill 15: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act
Bill 16: Nunavut Statutes Replacement Act
Establishment Of The Special Committee On Nunavut Legislation
Approval Of Formula Financing Agreement
Bill 13: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1998/99
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Members Present
Honourable Jim Antoine , Honourable Goo Arlooktoo , Honourable Charles Dent , Mr. Erasmus , Honourable Sam Gargan, Mrs. Groenewegen , Mr. Henry , Honourable Stephen Kakfwi , Mr. Krutko , Mr. Miltenberger , Honourable Kelvin Ng , Mr. Ningark , Mr. O'Brien , Mr. Ootes , Mr. Rabesca , Mr. Roland , Mr. Steen , Honourable Manitok Thompson , Honourable John Todd .
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Oh, God, may your spirit and guidance be in us as we work for the benefit of all our people, for peace and justice in our land and for the constant recognition of the dignity and aspirations of those whom we serve. Amen.
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Item 1: Prayer
Item 1: Prayer
Page 309
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Good afternoon. Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger . Before we proceed, I wish to inform the Legislative Assembly that I have received three communications dated November 5, 1998, which are in accordance with
section 76.05 of the Nunavut Act from the Interim Commissioner of Nunavut.
I would like to read the following letters received:
Dear Speaker:
Re: Nunavut Judicial System Implementation Act
The formal creation of Nunavut is now less than five months away. As we continue our preparation for this historic event, we look forward to the establishment of a single-level trial court system for Nunavut. This is the first system of its kind in Canada, and we expect it to be more responsive to the needs of the people of Nunavut.
This bill, when adopted, will enact a new Justices of the Peace Act for Nunavut, make consequential amendments to other acts, and put in place a new Judicature Act for Nunavut. The latter deals with the composition, powers and officers of the Nunavut Court of Justice and Court of Appeal and establishes rules of law and procedural rules applicable to Nunavut.
As required by
Section 76.05 of the Nunavut Act, it is with pleasure that I recommend to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories the bill entitled Nunavut Judicial System Implementation Act, for enactment during the Sixth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly.
Yours sincerely,
Jack Anawak
Interim Commissioner of Nunavut
The second letter;
Dear Speaker:
Re: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act
The formal creation of Nunavut is now less than five months away. As we continue our preparation for this historic event, the legislative authorities required for the new government to act in many areas must be put in place. The Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act contains amendments to a number of statutes that will be duplicated for Nunavut, in order to render them appropriate for Nunavut.
As required by
Section 76.05 of the Nunavut Act, it is with pleasure that I recommend to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories the bill entitled Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, for enactment during the Sixth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly.
Yours sincerely,
Jack Anawak
Interim Commissioner of Nunavut
My final letter is;
Dear Speaker:
Re: Nunavut Statutes Replacement Act
The formal creation of Nunavut is now less than five months away. As we continue our preparations for this historic event, we must consider the effects that the creation of the new territory will have on professional associations in the north. The Nunavut Statutes Replacement Act adjusts the laws that currently establish professional associations and provides for the regulation of the members of those associations.
As required by
Section 76.05 of the Nunavut Act, it is with pleasure that I recommend to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories the bill entitled Nunavut Statutes Replacement Act for enactment during the Sixth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly.
Yours sincerely,
Jack Anawak
Interim Commissioner of Nunavut
Orders of the day. Item 2, Ministers' Statements. Mr. Kakfwi .
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Minister's Statement 57-13(6): Arctic Canada Trading Co. Ltd. Display
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 310
Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to invite you, all Members and the public to view the Arctic Canada Trading display and meet the Arctic Canada Trading staff featured today in the Great Hall. Arctic Canada Trading is the marketing group established by the Northwest Territories Development Corporation.
The display is used as part of a major marketing tool to showcase our products from the Northwest Territories to buyers both nationally and internationally. The products are created as a result of the efforts of people working in subsidiary companies operated under the guidance of the Northwest Territories Development Corporation. In addition, Members will see products created by those involved in the cottage industry programs. These individuals make their products in their own homes and sell them to Arctic Canada Trading.
Mr. Speaker, I would ask that the Members take time to note and appreciate the high quality and detail of the work purchased from the people throughout their constituencies. Arctic Canada Trading has played a major role in strengthening the outside marketing infrastructure, thereby helping to create continual sales for northern products made by northern people in southern and international markets.
As a result, this wholly owned marketing group is creating employment throughout the Northwest Territories. In fact, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to tell you today that in the last fiscal year, the Northwest Territories Development Corporation issued over 1300 T4s to workers across the Northwest Territories.
Mr. Speaker, good marketing requires investment and patience. It also requires support from all people in the territories. I would like to thank all Members of this Legislative Assembly who continually, throughout their travels, have taken the time to request products or brochures to pass on to those they meet. This kind of commitment strengthens and broadens the marketing of northern projects. Mahsi cho.
--Applause
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Minister's Statement 57-13(6): Arctic Canada Trading Co. Ltd. Display
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 310
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Ministers' statements. Ms. Thompson .
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Minister's Statement 58-13(6): Wire North Initiative
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to inform this House of an exciting project that will help to bring the north into the 21st century. Wire North will help communities connect to the Internet.
Every day, we see signs of the new technology that is changing our world. E-mail messages are replacing letters and phone calls to family and friends. Banking is done from the convenience of our homes through telephones and computers. Medical services are provided through video conferencing and other technology over the Internet.
Mr. Speaker, these are just a few of many opportunities that modern technology gives us. So far, this technology has only been affordable in our larger communities. As the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs , I believe it is vital that all northern communities have access to these same opportunities.
The Wire North Initiative is a partnership between the Departments of Municipal and Community Affairs; Education, Culture and Employment; Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development; the Financial Management Board Secretariat; Industry Canada, the NWT Association of Municipalities, the NWT Association of Municipal Administrators, and not-for-profit and private sector representatives. Through partnerships, Wire North will provide communities with coordinated access to programs and support so they can use the Internet.
Mr. Speaker, MACA will invest up to $600,000 in Wire North Initiatives. This will provide community access to the Internet in every northern community. Wire North will help communities train in using the new technology and demonstrate other potential uses such as training and banking on-line. These initiatives will provide communities with Internet access to information, resources, programs and services; and, assist in community development.
Mr. Speaker, the Wire North Initiative is an exciting opportunity for communities. It is a chance for them to use technology to improve their quality of life. Mr. Speaker, officials in MACA are working closely with the future Government of Nunavut to make sure that wire north becomes a wire Nunavut initiative. This is a good example of on-going partnerships between our two new territories. I would like to thank my honourable colleagues, Mr. Todd , Mr. Dent and Mr. Kakfwi for their collaboration in the Wire North Initiative. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
--Applause
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Minister's Statement 58-13(6): Wire North Initiative
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 310
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Ministers' statements. Mr. Dent .
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Minister's Statement 59-13(6): Health And Social Services Workers Training Framework
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 310
Charles Dent
Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce today that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment will implement a framework to train more health and social services workers. This training will be done in conjunction with the Department of Health and Social Services through Nunavut and Aurora Arctic colleges. In all, over $2 million in additional training funds will be spent in the next two years.
This funding will be used to offer more nursing access programs, increased support for students in diploma programs, and begin delivery of nursing degree courses. Other health-related occupation programs will also be expanded. These include Community Health Representative, Community Home Support Worker, Long-term Care Aid and Alcohol and Drug Addictions Counsellor programs.
On the social services side, a social work access year will be added to the social work diploma program and degree courses will be enhanced. This January, the nursing access year will be offered at two locations in the western NWT and one in Nunavut. A social work access program will also begin in the west. The rest of the programs will begin next fall.
Last week, my colleague, the Minister of Health and Social Services , announced actions to help attract and keep more health and social service professionals in our northern communities. These actions, together with more opportunities for training, will go a long way to ensure a good supply of well-trained professionals to fill health and social services jobs now and in the future.
I am pleased that we have been able to respond in such a positive way to a clear and important need. This training strategy will build the capacity of northerners to meet our own needs in the health and social services professions and improve services for all residents. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
--Applause
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Minister's Statement 59-13(6): Health And Social Services Workers Training Framework
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Ministers' statements. Mr. Kakfwi .
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Minister's Statement 60-13(6): NWT Fur Marketing Strategy
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 311
Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, fur harvesting is an integral part of northern culture, history and the economy. Because fur is so important to our residents, this government has shown unparalleled leadership in our efforts to ensure that harvesting, as a way of life, remains a viable option for future generations. In 1994, we implemented the NWT Fur Strategy and achieved the following objectives:
- Our biologists have worked closely with local harvesters to monitor populations of fur-bearers and their prey so fur-bearers can be managed sustainably;
- We participated in negotiating an Agreement on International Trapping Standards with the European Union to keep our fur markets open;
- We have implemented an extensive trap exchange program to ensure that our fur harvesters comply with the standards outlined in the agreement;
- We have invested in harvester training in the use of new traps and techniques to ensure harvesting is humane;
- We promoted Nunavut-produced sealskins; and worked to develop a larger market for this product;
- We have developed a new Fur Harvesters Training Manual that has been sent to each of our regions to assist in harvester training.
We have also supported our harvesters through the Fur Pricing Program which guarantees harvesters a minimum price for prime-quality furs. We believe it is now time to turn our attention towards marketing. Wild fur from the NWT is the best in the world. Unfortunately, auction houses often mix our fur with lower-grade products. If it is collected and marketed properly, we believe we can take advantage of the exclusive quality of NWT fur and ensure our harvesters are rewarded with top prices.
A change in our marketing approach will also encourage more participation by NWT harvesters, provide opportunities for NWT residents in other sectors of the fur economy, and put pride back in a proud industry.
To help market our furs more effectively, we have engaged the services of a company with many years of experience in international wild fur marketing. We are encouraging all trappers to use this agency which will sell NWT furs as a unique product. Other aspects of our fur marketing strategy will focus on increasing awareness among the world's fur and fashion leaders of the high quality of fur harvested in the Northwest Territories. Mr. Speaker, we are confident that this strategy will increase the value and return to our fur harvesters.
The northern trapping industry has already seen many positive changes and I believe we can continue to build on that momentum and rejuvenate a sense of pride and ownership in fur harvesting and fur products. Thank you.
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Minister's Statement 60-13(6): NWT Fur Marketing Strategy
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 311
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Ministers' statements. Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Krutko .
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Member's Statement 143-13(6): Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/fetal Alcohol Effects
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 311
David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak today about a problem that affects all of us, especially ones in the smaller communities. It is the problem with fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effect. We know that FAS and also FAE can cause birth defects in children and also affect their ability to learn. Children and adults who suffer from these symptoms have difficulty understanding and learning, ranging to severe mental disabilities. We know that FAS/FAE is not an isolated incidence, but is a problem. It is preventable and it affects everyone across the Northwest Territories.
In Fort McPherson and Aklavik, there is a dire need to address the problems of FAS/FAE within the education system. Some students with FAS/FAE are seriously disabled and find they need intensive supervision and others need to be cared for in a manner which may take a little longer than healthy students. We need to support public education in regard to preventative measures, as well as support for the victims, our children. Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will be asking the Minister questions on the matter of FAS/FAE students in our schools. Thank you.
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Member's Statement 143-13(6): Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/fetal Alcohol Effects
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Members' statements. Mr. Miltenberger .
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Member's Statement 144-13(6): Political Landscape In Fort Smith
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 312
Michael Miltenberger
Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Fort Smith, the community I represent, is a multicultural community where there are three main political organizations, the town, the band and the Metis. Over the years, as we have worked on fine-tuning a relationship among those three key organizations, agreements have been reached on how local services and programs should be run and governed. For example, a number of years ago it was agreed that the hospital, the health board, would go to an appointed structure with three representatives from the band, three from the town and three from the Metis.
A similar process was agreed to with the local housing authority where they were appointed seats and within the last year, the community turned its attention to the local district education authority.
Over the years, like many communities, it had been almost impossible to get a full slate of elected representatives. Steps have been taken in the last year, working with the Minister and the department through the new Education Act, to look at changing the structure in which appointments and people are put on the board. The request from the community was, in fact, that we move to an appointed board, similar to those used in the health board and the local housing board.
It is my understanding that the process is almost complete and that after slightly over a year, the Minister and the department are almost ready to sign off that request and that direction from the people in the community that I represent. This was done over the course of the year where there was consultation, public meetings, meetings with the community leaders on this particular issue. I am very pleased at this juncture to have us almost ready to bring to conclusion this next step with the community of Fort Smith as we once again continue to improve and fine-tune how we do business as a community.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Members' statements. Mr. Ootes .
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Member's Statement 145-13(6): New Roads Initiative
Item 3: Members' Statements
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Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, the Transportation department launched a $2.2 million new roads initiative for the Northwest Territories and there are four roads that are being studied that will have a great impact and economic benefit for all northerners. It is a good initiative for this government to undertake. We need road development to access non-renewable resources and, in turn, create jobs with the resultant spinoff of more stability for our government. There is a need for the government to address the issue of economic development.
Population levels in the west are stagnant or perhaps declining. Any population decrease will impact negatively on the amount of money that is transferred to this government from the federal government, through the formula financing system. Any decease in population could cost us millions of dollars, transfer dollars, plus losses in income taxes. It should also be remembered that our government continues to be hampered by the force growth in such areas as health and social services and education to the tune of possibly $15 million a year.
While we may have a balanced budget today, in several years the forced-growth situation and decline in population may put this government in a deficit position once again.
The solution, of course, is for us to create jobs. Therefore roads to access the resources in the territories is critical. Our resource potential has been termed as massive with huge oil and gas fields, as well as rich deposits of diamonds and gold and other precious metals and minerals. These are the industries that can provide large-scale jobs for our northerners. Industry and businesses have for many years indicated that the lack of jobs is directly related to a lack of public investment in the transportation infrastructure.
A highway into the barren lands, north of Yellowknife and Great Slave Lake, would give increased access not only for mineral exploration, but also for tourism. Such an undertaking can dramatically alter the economic well-being of the western Arctic and any road construction that leads to increased development of resources can have a positive rippling effect for all communities of the north, be they near or far. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
--Applause.
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Member's Statement 145-13(6): New Roads Initiative
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Members' statements. Mr. Rabesca .
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Member's Statement 146-13(6): Rae-edzo Municipal Funding Formula
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James Rabesca
North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I again would like to raise a concern that I have brought forward many times during this Assembly. That being, the problem of the current Municipal Funding Formula for the community of Rae-Edzo. Time and time again, I brought this forward in this House with the department of MACA saying are view is being done to solve the many problems my community is having. However, to date nothing has changed. The department even went to the point of promising extra funding to ensure the problems were being taken care of, however, this funding has not been given to the community.
When will this review be completed? How long does my community and others have to wait before we can say that all communities are treated fairly and equitably?
Rae-Edzo has worked very hard with the department to identify the problem areas. The hamlet has made every effort to ensure a good working relationship has developed, but they cannot continue to be delayed any longer. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Members' statements. Mr. O'Brien .
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Member's Statement 147-13(6): Products Of The Kiluk Sewing Factory
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Kevin O'Brien
Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, following Mr. Kakfwi 's comments, I would also like to acknowledge and recognize the fine exhibit located out in the Great Hall of northern crafts and clothing. Mr. Speaker, I especially would like to acknowledge the excellent work done
by the Kiluk Sewing Factory of Arviat.
Mr. Speaker, at the display, you will notice a small Christmas tree; all the decorations on this tree are handmade by the ladies at the centre from Arviat, along with the tree skirt. Also on display are jackets and vests made by the staff. Mr. Speaker, I would encourage all staff and MLAs to visit the display and I would like to acknowledge the hard work of the Arviat centre manager, Jody, her staff Denelda, Bernadette, Arlene, Agatha, Margaret and Mary. Thank you.
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Member's Statement 147-13(6): Products Of The Kiluk Sewing Factory
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Members' statements. Mr. Ningark .
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Member's Statement 148-13(6): Wire North Initiative
Item 3: Members' Statements
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John Ningark
Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I think like many of the residents of the NWT, I welcome the new initiative introduced by the Minister of MACA , Wire North Initiative. A few days ago, Mr. Miltenberger , Mr. Erasmus and myself, we talked about a problem with a communication system in the NWT, despite the fact that we have many hard-working technicians as outlined by the Member for Thebacha . I am not criticizing the people who work in the area of the communication system. Mr. Speaker, I believe we have to change with the times and welcome any changes that will improve things like communication.
I have used my Interac card in Pelly Bay and find I have no problem connecting to a bank here in Yellowknife. I have made many phone calls to people and find now that the line is not working, Mr. Speaker. Perhaps we should try and make sure that people, residents, businesses and municipalities will get the best services that money can buy. I understand the honourable Minister is investing about $600,000 in the area of communication. Will the Minister ensure that once we have invested a lot of money into this, $600,000 is a substantial amount of money, will the government ensure that we have the quality service available that the money can buy? Thank you.
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Member's Statement 148-13(6): Wire North Initiative
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Members' statements. Mr. Kakfwi .
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Member's Statement 149-13(6): International Culinary Competition
Item 3: Members' Statements
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will just use this opportunity to make a statement about the recent international culinary competitions which were held in Quebec City that were attended by an NWT culinary team. Chef Pierre LaPage, Chef John MacDonald, and Chef Patrick Kane who are all in the gallery today, attended and represented the people of the Northwest Territories at that competition and, in fact, came away with some top marks and received some gold awards as a result of their efforts. I just wanted to make note of it as a Member of the Legislature for their excellent representation and their work that they performed in the competitions. Thank you.
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Member's Statement 149-13(6): International Culinary Competition
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Members' statements. Mr. Antoine .
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Member's Statement 150-13(6): Arctic Canada Trading Company Display
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Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I also want to make a comment about the Arctic Canada Trading Company Limited that has a display here in the Great Hall today. That is the display they use whenever they represent us in the Northwest Territories when they travel to other parts of the country or maybe internationally as well, displaying the type of crafts and clothing and different artwork that is produced by northern people. It is a very fine display out in the Great Hall that they are having today.
The reason I raise this is that there is some clothing, art and crafts out there from my constituency of Nahendeh. I just want to talk about the birchbark basket that is produced and is a very renowned product from Fort Liard. People use traditional knowledge to develop this fine craft and it is displayed today. As well, there is some clothing made by the Naitsiliu Society. The society has been in existence in Fort Simpson for quite a number of years.
With the help of the designer, Doris Moses, they are developing a very fine line of work using traditional material and garments and making it into contemporary designs. It is a very fine display and I urge everyone in the Legislative Assembly to check that out along with all the other good displays from other parts of the north. Thank you.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Mr. Kakfwi .
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Return To Oral Question 129-13(6): Transfer Of Federal Authorities To The North
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Page 313
Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is in response to a question asked by Mr. Krutko on September 25, 1998. It is regarding transfers of federal authorities to the north.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has been seeking the transfer of province-like responsibilities for land, water and non-renewable resources from the federal government since the mid-1980s. However, agreement on such a transfer through various framework agreements, negotiated accords and memoranda of understanding has not been successful.
In the absence of any final agreement, Cabinet directed in October 1997 that a number of actions be undertaken to further the GNWT's broader objective of increasing northern control over northern resources. Specific actions included:
- A common position with aboriginal organizations on the full devolution of federal responsibilities;
- Discussions with the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) on the decentralization of the Northern Affairs Program to the north;
- Discussions with DIAND regarding a proposal to include pre-bid qualifications in the process of issuance of petroleum rights in the Northwest Territories (NWT); and,
- Discussions with the federal government on resource revenue sharing arrangements.
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Return To Oral Question 50-13(6): Additional Wildlife Officer For Tuktoyaktuk
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Page 313
Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
This is a return to oral question asked by Mr. Steen on September 18, 1998 regarding an additional wildlife officer for Tuktoyaktuk.
The Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development has reviewed the possibility of placing an additional renewable resource officer in the community of Tuktoyaktuk. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, an additional position is not an option. Consideration was given to establishing a trainee position with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment. However, trainee positions require that a full-time, indeterminate position be available upon completion.
Given this and the fact that other communities in the area do not have renewable resource officers, we cannot justify the establishment of an additional renewable resource officer position in Tuktoyaktuk. It may be possible, however, to allocate additional funds for increased patrols during the caribou harvest. This may be an area to consider during the budget review process.
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Return To Oral Question 60-13(6): NWT Campgrounds
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Page 313
Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, this is a return to oral question asked by Mr. Rabesca on September 21, 1998, regarding NWT campgrounds.
Mr. Speaker, we are currently drafting terms of reference for a study into the needs of local residents regarding the development of a new park in the Rae-Edzo area. We see this as providing employment and economic benefits to the community while allowing consideration of other tourism-related developments.
Although we do not expect the study to begin until the 1999/2000 fiscal year, we hope to have the support of the band and local agencies regarding the terms of reference before March 31, 1999. It is clear that with land claims negotiations not yet concluded, the acquisition of land for this development purpose will be a major consideration.
We anticipate that part of this study would include revisiting some of the planning work previously done, but the study must also recognize other new developments such as the golf course that the community is currently developing.
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Return To Oral Question 74-13(6): Northern Carver Copyright
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Page 313
Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Finally, Mr. Speaker, this is a return to oral question asked by Mr. Barnabas on September 22, 1998 regarding an issue about northern carver copyright.
The federal government has a Copyright Act that protects artists from others copying their work without the artist's permission. This law applies to carvers and a variety of other creative art forms.
The Universal Copyright Convention provides for marking with a small "c" in a circle, the name of the copyright owner, who is the artist in this case, and the year the artwork was produced. This marking serves as a reminder to others of a copyright, as well as providing the name of the artist. This convention has been in use for many years. Any artist is protected under this act, whether they register their work or not.
The Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development is working with Aboriginal Business Canada and the Dene Cultural Institute on a "Business of Art" conference in Yellowknife this March. Part of this conference will deal with copyright law for artists and should provide a forum to discuss the extent of the problem and propose means to address it. A similar conference is planned for Nunavut in the near future, sponsored by the newly formed Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association in conjunction with Aboriginal Business Canada. Thank you.
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Return To Oral Question 74-13(6): Northern Carver Copyright
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Page 314
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Returns to oral questions. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Kakfwi .
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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Page 314
Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize representatives of the NWT Development Corporation and Arctic Canada Trading. The president and chief executive officer, Glen Soloy; the vice-president and general manager, Clyde Sigurdsen; the executive assistant, Anne Corbett; the sales representative, Jack Meckling; sales representative, Shirley Shafer; marketing assistant, Anamika Mulders; business advisor, Roy Erasmus , Jr., all sitting in the gallery today. Again, Mr. Speaker, the members of the culinary team, Chef Lepage, John MacDonald and Patrick Kane, also sitting in the gallery. Thank you.
--Applause
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Page 314
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Krutko .
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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Page 314
David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to welcome the individuals who have not been recognized in the gallery. I would like to thank them for coming today. Thank you.
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Page 314
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ningark .
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Question 180-13(6): Wire North Initiative
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 314
John Ningark
Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the honourable Minister of MACA . As I indicated in my Member's statement, she talks about Wire North
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Question 180-13(6): Wire North Initiative
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Page 315
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
The Minister responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs , Ms. Thompson .
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will be speaking Inuktitut, with respect to the question from the Member of Natilikmiot . I would like to thank him for his question. With respect to the $600,000 from the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, I understand it will be useful and used for a good purpose. Part of the funding will be used for training purposes and Municipal and Community Affairs is not the only department that is going to have a responsibility for it.
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment is also involved in this initiative and regional communities will be given $30,000 to $40,000 from the $600,000 amount we are talking about. This will be used for training purposes with respect to Internet and computer communication. Perhaps $600,000 is not enough for full initiative on training. That is all I have to say for now, Mr. Speaker. Thank you. (Translation ends)
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Page 315
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
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Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 315
John Ningark
Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe that $600,000 is onetime funding. The Minister also talks about the larger communities being only able to afford the privilege of having to use the Internet. Now, I believe that we know there is going to be ongoing cost to the new initiative. Will the Minister ensure that the hamlets are funded for the service of the distant communication? Thank you.
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Samuel Gargan
Ms. Thompson .
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This $600,000 is onetime funding. The hamlets will be informed as to what the money is supposed to be used for. After the hamlets are informed, I will be giving more information to the Member of Natilikmiot . I do not have the document in front of me at this time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)
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Page 315
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ningark .
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Supplementary To Question 180-13(6): Wire North Initiative
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Ningark
Natilikmiot
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to my question to the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs . A lot of times the smaller communities, in particular the hamlets, are not informed as to what the money is supposed to be used for and as to how much these training initiatives will cost. Will the Minister be able to keep them informed with respect to the $600,000 that we are discussing at this time? Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)
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Samuel Gargan
Ms. Thompson .
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The hamlets will be informed in regard to the $30,000/$40,000 that is going to be allocated to the regions. The communities will be informed of that money for the future use of this program. This will be discussed with the communities so that the future will be more secure for the hamlet councils. Thank you. (Translation ends)
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
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Question 181-13(6): Special Needs Of Fas/fae Students
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 315
David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Education in regard to my Member's statement about FAS/FAE students and the problem we see increasing in our schools. Mr. Speaker, in regard to Fort McPherson and Aklavik, they are in dire need of finding more teachers and specialists to deal with the problem of FAS/FAE within the education systems. Mr. Speaker, some students with FAS and FAE are seriously disabled and in need of intensive supervision. Mr. Speaker, in regard to the enrolments that we have seen in Fort McPherson and Aklavik which are almost in the area of eight percent.
I would like to ask the Minister, with these increases and the demand on teachers, what has been done to ensure that there is adequate assistance to help the schools and teachers deal with this problem in our education system?
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment , Mr. Dent .
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Charles Dent
Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in response to the Member's question about support for teachers to deal with students who may exhibit the symptoms of FAS or FAE in the classroom. The department continues to work with both teachers and divisional education councils to ensure that teachers are prepared to deal with the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom; whether that is through providing resource guides or support manuals for teachers, or assisting divisional education councils to provide special needs assistants to support students with special needs. In terms of the Member's second question, about the
increase in the enrollment numbers in schools in his constituency, there are in fact two schools that have seen increases of just over seven percent. In one case, just over seven percent and just under eight percent. The policy of the department is that, where schools have growth in excess of six percent and the divisional educational council has growth in excess of three percent, we will provide extra funding to help the divisional educational council deal with the unexpected growth. In cases where the growth is less than that, the divisional education council is expected to fund the growth from within. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko .
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Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 316
David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister tell me exactly what type of training the teachers have to deal with FAS/FAE students? Are they trained to deal with that element of the education system? Do they have to take that as part of their curriculum to become a teacher?
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Samuel Gargan
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Charles Dent
Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No. To become a teacher, one does not have to be trained in specific strategies for dealing fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effects in a classroom. However, it is worth noting that as part of our community counsellor training, our community counsellors are, in fact, given training in this area and are expected to work with the schools in each community. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister tell me exactly what he has done as the Minister of Education to find funds to deal with this problem in our schools, the problem with increased enrolments and also the increased numbers of students that are being identified with FAS/FAE? Has he been able to acquire any more funds to deal with this problem in our education system?
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Charles Dent
Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, throughout my tenure as Minister, the one area of the formula that provides funding to all divisional educational councils that has not been cut and has, in fact, been increased as a proportion of the funding is in the area of special needs. I have impressed upon my colleagues at the Cabinet table the need to deal with the special needs issue and the fact that we do need more funding in this area. I am confident that, as we find funds, my colleagues will agree that we should put more into that area.
We have, over the past few years, provided support to divisional education councils and teachers. When it comes to areas like the resource guides and support manuals, we have provided funding to the Association for Community Living to develop a video related to FAS/FAE and we are working with other jurisdictions in the western consortium to ensure that we set up effective strategies to deal with the problem, as well as to increase awareness throughout all of our jurisdictions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
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David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister tell me exactly how the communities of Aklavik and Fort McPherson, with their high enrolment numbers, will be able to access another teacher, either through his office or through the department, to ensure that there are adequate funds in those communities to be able to acquire additional staff to help offset the high workload that presently exists with the teachers that are there?
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Charles Dent
Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, those communities will have to work with the divisional education council. The education program is provided in the regions by the divisional education councils and all of the funding for teachers is delivered by the department to the councils. The proper mechanism to deal with an increase in student numbers, in a community, is to talk to their divisional education council. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Question 182-13(6): Review Of The Municipal Funding Formula
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 316
James Rabesca
North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister responsible for MACA , as I have many times over the past two years, when will the review of the municipal funding formula be completed? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I did not hear the last part of the question. Can the Member please repeat his question?
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James Rabesca
North Slave
The question Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister responsible for Department of MACA, as I have many times over the past two years, when would the review of the municipal funding formula be completed? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I know that the Member has been asking me questions about the municipal finance review. The review has been going on for some time and the finance review committee will be presenting their recommendation to the annual meeting that will be happening in Cambridge Bay in March, 1999. Thank you.
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James Rabesca
North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Same question to the Minister of MACA . As you can imagine, my community of Rae-Edzo is becoming very frustrated with many promises that MACA has given. I stated in my Member's statement earlier today, the department has promised extraordinary funding to offset the cost of associated various promises with the funding formula. My supplementary question to the Minister is, when will the hamlet of Rae-Edzo receive these dollars? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will take that as notice and get my staff to review the promise. I do not where it is and I do not have it in front of me. Thank you.
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Question 183-13(6): Fort Smith District Education Authority
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Michael Miltenberger
Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is addressed to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment and it is in regard to the re-structuring of the DEA in Fort Smith. The Minister commented in Inuvik at the Beaufort Delta Leaders meeting as an example, that he was very close to signing off this agreement. Can the Minister give a time-frame as to when he anticipates that agreement will be signed off? Thank you.
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Samuel Gargan
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Charles Dent
Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the Member indicated in his statement this morning there has been a fair amount of time spent on this issue, and a good deal of consultation. I have been pretty well satisfied that the request put forward by the community is one that I can concur with. It is my intention to sign the order as soon as I am satisfied that we have a clear understanding of the transition from the currently elected board and the board that would be appointed to replace it. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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Michael Miltenberger
Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate in the general sense whether there is a legal necessity to run out the terms of the current board or is there another arrangement that can be made?
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Charles Dent
Yellowknife Frame Lake
I am sorry, Mr. Speaker, I am going to have to take that question as notice.
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Question 184-13(6): Tourism Association Funding
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 317
Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for Mr. Kakfwi , the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development . It concerns the statement I made last week on tourism for the Northwest Territories, and I pointed out at that time that the association has made tremendous progress in their development as an association. Their funding was cut to $540,000, yet they have shown tourism visitation has not come down in the territories and that to me shows efficiency and that they are on track. Their request is to have funding increased to $1.2 million in the first year and then $2.2 million in the next year.
Tourism is the third highest GDP producer in the territories with some $40 million in the western Arctic. I wonder if the Minister would consider their request to increase their funding in the coming years? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have been trying to be supportive of this new association over the last couple of years. We have indicated to the association that they should finalize their plans to hire a new executive director as soon as possible because they presently have the services of an employee of this government. There is uncertainty as to how long, if at all, that this arrangement would continue.
We have also indicated to the association that we would like to receive from them a strategic marketing plan that would tell us what it is that they want to do in order to promote the western Northwest Territories as a destination for tourists both nationally and internationally. They have indicated that they will be working on that over the next few months and prepare that for presentation to me some time this fall. We have also indicated to them that they should seek to have input into the economic development strategy that is being currently developed by the Minister of Finance . Thank you.
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Samuel Gargan
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Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It was my understanding that the organization did prepare a business plan and strategic plan for the coming years. One of the areas of concern to the association was the areas that they need to come to agreement on with specific roles. For example, where RWED would maintain strategic planning, research, licensing functions and so forth, the association would take control of media relations and travel shows, etc. Will the Minister also address that particular issue with the association, of clarifying who will be responsible for what areas? Thank you.
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We are intending to clarify the roles that the association has in relation to the officials within the department responsible for tourism. It is an item of business that we will be working on with the association. Thank you.
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Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Going back to the question of funding, the Minister did not answer my question as to whether he would consider additional funding for the association. We are coming close to business plans, I wonder if he will consider increasing their funding. Thank you.
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have indicated that we require a comprehensive marketing plan, marketing strategy, between the association and our department, and that all the resources that are available would be looked at once we determine how viable and realistic the strategy would be. We are trying to take a positive outlook on something that has not yet been formulated. Thank you.
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Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister indicated that it will take several months for this, I believe it was a marketing plan to be completed, and that means for next year the funding in the business plans will not be allocated. I wonder if the Minister will consider providing more funding next year for the tourism association? Thank you.
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, we try to plan our work in accordance with the budget planning process as much as we can. There is some flexibility in the amounts of money that could be allocated as plans develop, but generally speaking, let us say that the earlier we get some indication of what type of resources would be required by this plan and marketing strategy, the more lead time I have, the easier it would be to identify any resources that might be available for such a plan. Thank you.
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Question 185-13(6): Aurora Fund Loans
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Kevin O'Brien
Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister Responsible for the Aurora Fund. Mr. Speaker, I note that to date approximately $22 million in loans have been given out to various companies and individuals. Mr. Speaker, some of these companies are the Shoe Store for two aircraft, the Yellowknife Golf Club to expand the facility to 18 holes and the Explorer Hotel to refurbish it. Mr. Speaker, I wonder if the Minister could give us the amount that these companies have borrowed? Thank you.
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John Todd
Keewatin Central
I do not have that information available at my fingertips today. I will provide the Member with it. Thank you.
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Kevin O'Brien
Kivallivik
Mr. Speaker, I could be mistaken but it seems that most of the companies here that are borrowing the money are individuals that are western based. I wonder if there is any formula or criteria that the Minister has in place to ensure there is a balance between east and west as far as money that is lent out? Thank you.
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John Todd
Keewatin Central
There is no formula, Mr. Speaker, in relationship to east and west. It is first-come, first-served, assuming that they meet all the criteria and they are recommended by the investment committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Thank you.
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Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just to go back to my earlier question, when will the Minister commit to provide this information as to the amount that is being borrowed by these various companies?
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John Todd
Keewatin Central
As soon as I can get it typed. Thank you.
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Question 186-13(6): Recruitment And Retention Initiative
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Seamus Henry
Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of FMBS, Mr. Todd . Last week in the House, Mr. Ng announced initiatives to help with the recruitment and retention of health care professionals for the Northwest Territories. We have listened last week and before, to Mr. Steen and Mr. Krutko , talk about the shortages of health care professionals in various communities in the north. It was recognized even by the Minister that those initiatives he is proposing are of a long-term nature, more than a short-term solution.
My question to the Minister of FMBS is, if it is recognized and accepted that there is an emergency in the provision of providing health care services in the north, could the Minister not come up with some emergency measures, like housing or added pay to attract and keep staff in the communities to provide health care services? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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John Todd
Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. While the situation is a difficult one, I would not characterize it as an emergency one. Certainly the Minister of Health is trying his best to put both short and long-term policy changes into place and some programs into place that will bring about greater retention of nurses across the Arctic. I have said many times in the House and to a question last week, we, I believe, go back to the bargaining table tomorrow or the next day. I think it is tomorrow.
If we can get an agreement on the collective bargaining and if the UNW executive will have the decency to take it out to its membership, nurses will get with the new agreement that is on the table right now, we presented to them, somewhere between $9,000 to $13,000 in additional dollars in their pay packet. I would hope while that may not be the perfect solution, it will be a step in the right direction in terms of compensating our nursing fraternity for the work that they do. Thank you.
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Seamus Henry
Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister has suggested that nurses in the communities will get between $9,000 and $13,000 additionally. Is this over and above what they may receive in pay equity when that matter is resolved? Would this be between $9,000 and $10,000 a year over and above any other pay equity awards? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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John Todd
Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, let me explain that in the job reclassification exercise it went through with respect to Hay and Associates, it was determined in accordance with the skills and responsibilities of a nurse, because that is what we are discussing right now; under the new pay scheme, they would get somewhere between $9,000 to $13,000 in pay increase. Over and above that, they would get whatever collective agreement arrangements are made, should we manage to get it out to our employees to sign off.
I think there is a two percent increase in wages, there are some additional northern allowances that are out there; depending what community you are in, there is a $500 signing-on bonus for two years.
There are a variety of other physical arrangements outside of the reclassification of the job, of community nurses, et cetera. What I am saying to you is, it is one component of the program that both Mr. Ng and myself are collaborating on to ensure that we have in the short term, an adequate nursing fraternity to look after the health care of the people of the territories and long-term, that we develop, along with Mr. Dent , a training component that will bring about a homegrown nursing fraternity as we have done with teachers. Thank you.
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Seamus Henry
Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question to the Minister is, this additional $9,000 to $13,000, what level will the nurses be in the Northwest Territories compared to other jurisdictions, if and when this increased remuneration will be voted on and hopefully accepted? At what level will they be at? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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John Todd
Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was asked that question earlier, I think, last week, and at the time had indicated that I would provide the House with a full detailed explanation of what the other provincial jurisdictions do in comparison to what we were offering and, unfortunately, for my colleague today, I do not have that at my fingertips but he will be getting it later on this week or early next week. Thank you.
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Question 187-13(6): Decision On Polar Bear Plates
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Floyd Roland
Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question at this time will be directed to the Minister responsible for Transportation . Mr. Speaker, on a number of occasions, from the public in the community of Inuvik, there have been concerns raised on the licence plate, the polar bear licence plate. I would like to ask the Minister responsible for Transportation if there has been any decision made on the licence plate because there have been a number of people who have come to me who have told me that they have been told by other people that a decision has been made.
I have told them that I do not believe that any decision has been made but, can the Minister confirm or deny the fact there has been any decision made on whether the polar bear plate will stay in the west or go east. Thank you
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Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there is no decision made on the licence plate. It is up for discussion and there has been no real movement, on what is going to happen to it. I think it is the NWT licence plate but it is still up for discussion and for a decision among ourselves here. Thank you.
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Floyd Roland
Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, could the Minister inform us is he aware of any time lines out there where decisions of that nature will be made. Thank you.
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Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there are no timelines on that at this point in time. It should be soon. Thank you.
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Question 188-13(6): Declining Peary Caribou
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Vince Steen
Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the honourable Stephen Kakfwi , the Minister for Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development . Mr. Speaker, last week I questioned the Minister on the declining Peary caribou population and he responded that he was working closely with the aboriginal group in coming up with solutions. I wonder if the Minister could expand on that. Mr. Speaker, what I would like to know is whether they are still willing to go to extremes. Last year, there was talk of flying some of these caribou down to Calgary.
I would like to know from the Minister whether those options are still being considered or what exactly is the department willing to do to off set the declining population?
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we have indications that the Peary caribou on the western High Arctic Islands have taken the first step towards recovery, as our surveys have recorded, calves in both Melville and Bathurst Islands in July of this year. However, wolves remain on Bathurst Island and muskox show no recovery. There are no calves seen in the muskox herd. We have a sense, as I said last week, that wolf predation may become a factor with the Peary caribou. Our studies indicate that range conditions on Bathurst Island are more than adequate for recovery of the Peary caribou.
We are planning to have a survey done of the Peary caribou in the eastern High Arctic Islands in March/April of the coming year.
As a government, we will continue to work with the future government of Nunavut, the Wildlife Management Advisory Council of the Northwest Territories, as well as the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board to consider options for the recovery and management of Peary and Arctic Island caribou. We will look at these options only after the surveys are completed in March and April of this year. I do not know that those options of looking at capturing caribou and taking them to the Calgary Zoo is still on that list of options. Thank you.
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Vince Steen
Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister indicate whether there are any studies being done on the Peary caribou population on Banks Island?
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, the information I have is that in spite of the fact that the Sachs Harbour hunters have reduced their harvest of caribou on Banks Island, and they have done that since 1991, our surveys indicate that there is no measurable recovery yet indicated of the caribou on that island. Thank you.
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Vince Steen
Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I take it that the wildlife service will be working with the Inuvialuit Game Council to address this declining herd on Sachs Harbour, Banks Island. What I am concerned about, Mr. Speaker, is the department at the present time considering any measures or any future studies for both the Peary caribou and wolves on Banks Island?
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, we are doing surveys on the muskox on Banks Island as well as the caribou. They said there is no indication that the caribou population is recovering. We have indications that the number of muskox on Banks Island have decreased but the population of the wolves has increased dramatically. The study is being finalized and will be used by the different management boards in March and April of this year to finalize whatever plans may be developed for assisting in