Oral Questions, Wildlife, Health and Social Services — 10 October 2003 (14th Assembly, 6th Session, pp. 1397–1454)
2003-10-10, 14th Assembly 6th Session, pp. 1397–1454
Northwest Territories — Debates (Hansard)
Debates of Oct. 10th, 2003
This is page numbers 1397 - 1454 of the Hansard for the 14th 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 tlicho .
Topics
Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Department Of Executive
Tourism Marketing Campaign
Departmental Achievements
Rwed Achievements
resources
wildlife
environment
economic Development
conclusion
Minister's Statement 115-141(6): Departmental Successes
early Childhood
kindergarten To Grade 12
adult And Post-secondary Education
training And Employment
income Support
culture, Heritage And Language
Development Of The NWT Tourism Industry
Reflections On The 14th Legislative Assembly
Acknowledgment Of Mackenzie Delta Constituents
Honouring Commitments To The North Slave Region
Recognition Of Youth, Family And Constituency Assistant
Passing Of Elders In Tu Nedhe
Fairness To Income Support Recipients
Appreciation For Colleagues, Constituency Assistant And Family
Education And Training For Northerners
Significance Of The NWT Tourism Industry
Appreciation For Colleagues, Staff And Family
GNWT Daycare Subsidy Program
Appreciation For Colleagues, Staff, Constituents And Family
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Proposal For Tl'oondih Healing Program
Clawback Of Impact Benefit Agreement Payments
Aurora College Academic Appeal Process For Students
Impacts Of Auditory Ailments In Young People
Subsidy Payments To Daycare Operators
Increase Funding For Tourism Marketing Initiatives
Amendments To The Wildlife Act
Invitation To Attend Grey Cup Festivities
Gwich'in Wildlife Harvesting Rights
Item 9: Replies To Opening Address
Tabled Document 106-14(6): Letter From President Of Kapami Cooperative Regarding Power Rates In Colville Lake
Censure Of The Minister Of Health And Social Services
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 34: Tlicho Land Claims And Self-government Agreement Act
To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 34
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 34: Tlicho Land Claims And Self-government Agreement Act
Members Present
Honourable Roger Allen , Honourable Jim Antoine , Mr. Bell , Mr. Braden , Mr. Delorey , Mr. Dent , Mrs. Groenewegen , Honourable Stephen Kakfwi , Mr. Krutko , Mr. Lafferty , Ms. Lee , Mr. McLeod , Honourable Michael Miltenberger , Mr. Nitah , Honourable Jake Ootes , Mr. Roland , Honourable Vince Steen , Honourable Tony Whitford
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Item 1: Prayer
Item 1: Prayer
Page 1397
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Good morning, colleagues. Bonjour. Before I begin the Orders of the Day, by the authority given the Speaker by Motion 4-14(6), the House is authorized to sit beyond the hours of daily adjournment today. Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Member for the Sahtu , Mr. Kakfwi .
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Minister's Statement 111-14(6): Department Of Executive
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1397
Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss in my duties as Premier if I did not take time during this final session of the 14th Legislative Assembly to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of a department that does not receive a great deal of recognition in this House, but one which is nonetheless instrumental in ensuring the overall coordination and management of government -- the Department of Executive.
In my capacity as Minister responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs , and with the unflagging services of the Department of Executive, Cabinet has succeeded in placing the NWT on the national stage, raising our profile with our federal, provincial and territorial counterparts and, most importantly, establishing the linkage between a booming economy and the benefits to the nation. This positioning has helped to influence the growing national recognition that the territorial government must have greater access to revenues generated here, if we are to reach our goal of economic self-sufficiency.
Meetings of First Ministers were used to build alliances with provinces and territories and unanimous support for devolution was gained from all.
On the intergovernmental relations front, we also worked hard to establish a solid working relationship with our northern partners. We signed a bilateral MOU with the Yukon, as well as a trilateral MOU amongst the three territories. Strengthening our northern voice has assisted in raising awareness about northern issues and the challenges northern governments face.
For example, the unified approach that we northern Premiers took at the First Ministers meeting was critical in ensuring an additional $20 million per territory for health care, as well as convincing Canada that per capita funding for federal programs does not help the territories, where populations are small and program delivery costs are huge.
Our relationships with Premiers across the country has never been stronger and it has resulted in their support for devolution and initiatives such as the national diamond strategy. Furthermore, we will be hosting the 2004 annual Western Premiers conference in Inuvik next July.
One important role played by the Department of Executive is the corporate leadership and government-wide support offered to departments. Managers in the Executive chair interdepartmental committees whose purpose is to ensure that information is shared, to promote excellence in their respective fields and to solidify cross-departmental relationships.
The department assists with the development of the strategic, policy and communications aspects of overall government-wide strategies such as the energy strategy, maximizing northern employment, the social agenda and the development of the national diamond strategy -- a strategy developed by all provinces and territories and spearheaded by the NWT and Quebec.
As well, the Executive provides leadership in communicating about the government's agenda. The Executive produces the monthly Bear Facts newsletter, to keep our public service informed and connected. It manages the GNWT's Web site and visual identity program. As well, it provides an exemplary protocol service for visiting dignitaries from all over the world.
In the past four years, we have planned or played host to over 50 protocol events, ranging from the visits of foreign ambassadors, high commissioners and consul generals to those of Canadian foreign service officers, heads of diplomatic missions and Canadian high commissioners, ambassadors and federal Ministers. With each visit comes an opportunity to promote an increased understanding of the NWT, its goals and aspirations and the opportunities we have to offer.
Through its Cabinet Secretariat, the Executive provides quality advice and analysis that is intrinsic to the Cabinet decision-making process. The thorough examination of all matters and issues that were brought before Cabinet is another assurance that sound decision-making, based on solid information and analysis, remains a cornerstone of governmental processes.
The Executive has provided corporate human resource support through the delivery of a number of innovative programs. The management assignment program, designed to help develop skills of existing employees to better prepare them for management and senior management is now underway. We had 101 applications this year. This group was reduced to 29 who are in the final assessment phase. Twenty will join the existing five participants. This innovative program is one means of providing training and career advancement opportunities within our public service.
A new employee recognition program was launched. It updated the long service and retirement programs, added departmental recognition programs and introduced the Premier 's Award for Excellence, which celebrates excellence in public service. We have honoured the recent recipients of this award during this session.
Additionally, we have made strides in standardizing GNWT training in both human resources and in general management skills areas such as staffing and writing decision papers. These training opportunities are being delivered in all regional centres on a regular basis.
In terms of building the public service of tomorrow, highly successful student and graduate employment programs have been put in place. The graduate employment program, in place for the past two years, has seen over 200 new graduates of diploma and degree programs find initial employment in the NWT in their fields of study. A good cross-section of communities were represented among the graduates and placements. Over 90 percent of these graduates remained in relevant jobs following their initial placements. On the student side, increased coordination has resulted in over 300 students hired in each of the last two summers, one-third of whom were regional placements.
To support staff retention, we introduced a standard exit interview process for those changing jobs or leaving government. The first year of this new process has been completed and a report released on the results. These results will help the GNWT to become an even better employer and improve the retention of our valuable staff.
We have also done a variety of things to improve coordination and consistency in human resource practices across government. This has resulted in regular sharing of information among human resource officers and managers, regular reporting to deputy ministers and improved guidelines and procedures in a number of areas including a complete overhaul of the staffing procedures.
Mr. Speaker, the staff members of the Department of Executive are a hard-working and dedicated group of employees whose talents help ensure the continued smooth operations of the machinery of government. It has been my pleasure to work with them as Premier and I thank them again for their efforts. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Minister's Statement 111-14(6): Department Of Executive
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1398
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Premier . Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Antoine .
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Minister's Statement 112-14(6): Tourism Marketing Campaign
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1398
Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
Mr. Speaker, the tourism industry has worked hard over the past 14 years to promote the Northwest Territories as the premier Aurora viewing destination for Japanese tourists.
Since 1989 when 80 Japanese tourists came to view the aurora borealis, the industry has grown to a peak of just over 13,000 visitors during the winter of 2000-2001, who spent $20 million in the Northwest Territories.
Unfortunately, the growth in this industry came to an abrupt halt with the impact of September 11, 2001. After the tragic events of that day, the number of aurora tourists from Japan dropped dramatically and spending dropped by $11.2 million. The SARS and BSE outbreaks and the war in Iraq have also impacted the Japanese aurora viewing market and resulted in further revenue losses of $2.6 million.
Mr. Speaker, Members of this Assembly have recognized that without intervention by this government and our tourism partners the recovery of the Aurora viewing market would not be assured. Many businesses now depend on Japanese tourism spending, which amounts to about $1600 per visitor. Any further erosion of this delicate tourism market will have severe impacts on many northern businesses. This government is committed to working with our partners to ensure the Japanese people know the Northwest Territories is a safe and healthy place to visit.
For this reason, I am pleased that the Legislative Assembly agreed yesterday to provide a supplementary appropriation of $250,000 for a targeted marketing campaign this winter in Japan promoting the Northwest Territories as a safe tourism destination. This investment will lever additional funding from our partners including the Canadian Tourism Commission and industry, bringing the total budget for the campaign to more than $500,000.
The Northwest Territories Arctic Tourism Association and the Canadian Tourism Commission, in consultation with our major Japanese tour operators, are developing the campaign. The campaign is targeted specifically at the large wholesale tour industry and will include five components: media familiarization tours; travel trade familiarization tours; sales visits; participation at the Japanese tour operators Kanata marketplace; and, print media campaign. The aim is to rekindle interest in Japanese travelers coming to the Northwest Territories.
Mr. Speaker, I am confident that by working together with our tourism industry partners we can bring the aurora viewing tourism industry back to, and even surpass, its previous levels and expand this industry throughout the Northwest Territories. This additional funding is good news for our tourism industry and will be welcomed at the upcoming 2003 Northwest Territories Arctic Tourism Association annual general meeting and tourism conference that will be held in Inuvik on November 6 to 8. Mahsi.
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Minister's Statement 112-14(6): Tourism Marketing Campaign
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1398
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Mahsi, Mr. Minister. Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes , Mr. Allen .
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Minister's Statement 113-14(6): Departmental Achievements
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1398
Roger Allen
Inuvik Twin Lakes
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to talk today about some of the achievements of the Department of Justice during the 14th Legislative Assembly.
The department had many significant legislative achievements during the 14th Assembly, including the Human Rights Act and National Aboriginal Day Act. The Human Rights Act is one of the most comprehensive in Canada and everyone in this Assembly shares in this achievement. Other legislative achievements include the Personal Property Security Act, Powers of Attorney Act, raising the minimum wage, and increasing the small claims court limit. These legislative changes support our growing economy and the ability of residents to control their own affairs.
I am pleased that the Protection Against Family Violence Act and Youth Justice Act have been given third reading this final session.
During this Legislative Assembly, the department expanded its community justice program. Working in partnership, we have seen the number of communities involved in justice activities double over the last four years. The community justice program is an alternative to the justice system, encouraging offenders to accept responsibility of their actions and face their community. By next year, all communities will receive funding from the department to hire a part-time justice coordinator.
Mr. Speaker, considerable work has gone into modernizing the corrections system. We have created a corrections system that is safe, secure and focused on community support and reintegration. The department is using wilderness camps, alternative homes and traditional counsellors to help transition offenders back into their communities.
The department assumed responsibility for probation, expanding it into a community corrections program. With community corrections workers in eleven communities, the department is better able to supervise offenders and assist them in returning to their communities.
The third step in modernizing our corrections system has been the construction of new facilities to replace old, outdated centres. These facilities use new supervision techniques and provide an environment more reflective of aboriginal culture and values to support the rehabilitation of offenders.
Mr. Speaker, improvements have been made to other parts of the justice system as well. In the area of family law, the department has brought together all family programs under the supervision of one person. This has resulted in improvements to both legislation and the maintenance enforcement program. It has also resulted in the delivery of positive parenting programs in Inuvik, Yellowknife and Fort Smith, and support for a new collaborative approach to family law.
The department has also worked with the RCMP to improve the level of police services in the Northwest Territories. During the last four years, the department has provided resources for a new restorative justice coordinator in the RCMP, and to add an additional officer to all single-member detachments.
The department worked to prepare for implementation of the federal government's Youth Criminal Justice Act. This act complements the NWT's existing practice of diverting offenders into the community justice system. The department provided training and materials for all justice partners, including communities to prepare them for the larger role they will play in the system.
The final achievement I would like to highlight today relates to the role of the Department of Justice as the government's "in-house law firm," providing legal advice to government departments. The changing political and economic environment of the Northwest Territories has increased demand for legal advice and support from the department. The department's legal team played important roles in self-government, devolution and land claim negotiations over the past four years, and will continue to do so.
Also, Mr. Speaker, the department's legislation division has worked with both the Legislative Assembly and all departments to meet the active legislative agenda of the 14th Assembly while ensuring our laws meet the needs of citizens.
These are just some highlights of the many achievements of the Department of Justice, Mr. Speaker, and I thank you for the opportunity to talk about them.
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Minister's Statement 113-14(6): Departmental Achievements
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1399
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Antoine .
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Minister's Statement 114-14(6): Rwed Achievements
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1399
Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
Mr. Speaker, I would like to provide the Members of the Legislative Assembly with highlights of the major initiatives that the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development has undertaken over the past four years.
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resources
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1399
Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
The management of our renewable resources, which includes wise use, relates directly to the health of our environment and our economy. RWED has worked hard to promote the management and use of fur, forest, agriculture, et cetera. Mr. Speaker, I recently provided an update on our fur program and the results we are achieving.
We have also worked steadily at improving our forest inventories which need constant updating and are the basis for determining sustainable harvest levels. We are involving aboriginal governments through the development of forest management agreements. In addition, over 670,000 tree seedlings were planted through contracts with communities over the past four years to help renew our forests.
To assist our farming sector, Mr. Speaker, our government has signed the national agricultural policy framework agreement for the 21st Century, and a bilateral agricultural accord that will lever funding from the federal government. Members are also aware of the activities we undertook to deal with the recent outbreak of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, BSE.
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wildlife
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1399
Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
The department is responsible for maintaining healthy wildlife populations. Earlier this year, the department initiated the western NWT biophysical study. This $1 million project will gather baseline data to measure and mitigate the impact of natural gas development on wildlife and wildlife habitat.
We continue to support harvesting of our healthy wildlife populations. Over the past four years, the western NWT harvester assistance program, which promotes community driven, renewable resource harvesting initiatives has committed almost $1.8 million to 23 qualified organizations, who match our contribution as a condition of participation.
As well, we have worked over the past four years to renew our Wildlife Act and develop a Species at Risk Act. Aboriginal governments and the public have been intimately involved in providing advice so that the proposed legislation will be compatible with land claim agreements and address the concerns with the existing legislation.
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environment
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1399
Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
We have taken a number of measures over the past four years to protect and enhance the quality of our land, air and water. The proposed Waste Reduction and Recovery Act will allow us to establish programs that should reduce materials going to landfills and littering the land. Under the protected areas strategy, communities continue to identify land and processes to protect important areas.
Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to waive Rule 349(6) so that all Ministers' statements filed with the Clerk can be delivered today.
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environment
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1400
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you. The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to waive the rules pertaining to the timing of the Ministers' statements, so that they may conclude the remaining ministerial statements for today. There are no nays, Mr. Minister, you may conclude your statement.
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environment
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1400
Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
Under the protected areas strategy, communities continue to identify land and processes to protect important areas. Last year, lands were withdrawn for protection in the Edhzhie or Horn Plateau. Currently, nine protected area candidate initiatives are in progress. In addition, the PAS Implementation and Advisory Committee recently approved a five-year management plan in partnership with the federal Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development that will see more than $17 million invested to protect areas of significant value in the Northwest Territories prior to the construction of a pipeline.
Climate change is also of great concern to territorial residents. The department developed both the greenhouse gas strategy and the energy strategy to encourage residents, businesses and governments to conserve energy and develop affordable and sustainable sources of energy. We have taken a leading role on behalf of this government to work with other Canadian governments toward the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol, which will curb the emission of these gasses on a global level. We continue to develop and adopt new standards, under our Environmental Protection Act, to manage air quality.
In the past two years, the department has coordinated our government's participation in eight major environmental assessments relating to proposed tungsten, diamond, forestry and oil and natural gas developments. The environmental assessment unit was formed this year to help coordinate more effective environmental assessment.
In addition, the department negotiated and signed the Yukon-NWT trans-boundary water management agreement in February 2002, to facilitate closer cooperation and more effective management of shared water resources.
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economic Development
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1400
Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
The rapid growth of the NWT economy has provided for many economic opportunities. We have many success stories we could report on.
Mr. Speaker, we began with the creation of the Common Ground Economic Strategy Panel, which undertook a comprehensive review of the NWT economy and recommended actions to foster continued economic growth. The strategy provided a foundation for specific actions in a wide range of areas, including access to capital. We then worked through the Business Program Review Panel to develop a "single window" approach to deliver our government's business development services. Draft legislation and recommended actions have been developed for the next government.
We also took into account recommendations from the Bankers' Commission in order to remedy the chronic shortage of capital that hampers economic development in the NWT.
Through our business programs, we have provided the following assistance over the past four years:
- $10.1 million contributed through the business development fund;
- an increase of 33.3 percent in jobs established through subsidiaries or investments made by the Northwest Territories Development Corporation;
- establishment of the NWT opportunities fund, which provides access to additional capital under the new federal immigrant investor program;
- distribution of over 2000 copies of a new booklet on "How to Start a Business in the NWT" through the Canada/NWT Business Service Centre and community futures organizations;
- over $2.28 million provided since 2001 through the private partnership fund to territorial businesses to maximize northern employment in resource development;
- socio-economic agreements with diamond producers to access rough diamonds and business support to approved manufacturers in order to establish a value-added diamond cutting and polishing industry. We set up the world's first polished diamond certification program, and we developed a world-class diamond cutting training program that attracts students from every corner of the globe.
We also want to see aboriginal businesses grow and mature. Two highlights are:
- signing of the Gwich'in memorandum of understanding to give aboriginal businesses in the Gwich'in settlement area greater opportunity to participate in government contracting. To date, our overall contracting goals in this area have been exceeded, with a total of $4.2 million in contracts being awarded to Gwich'in businesses;
- financial and political support for the Aboriginal Pipeline Group, which Mackenzie Delta Gas Producers Group to secure a one-third ownership share of a Mackenzie Valley gas pipeline for aboriginal governments.
We have promoted our tourism industry which has faced severe challenges in recent years. I spoke earlier of our recent actions in this area. As well, an NWT tourism strategy was developed in cooperation with the industry. A comprehensive tourism exit survey and report was conducted last year to create more accurate market data for the industry, and a tourism marketing conversion assessment was completed to provide an accurate and useful analysis of the effectiveness of tourism media advertising campaigns.
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conclusion
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1400
Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development has been active and vigilant in conserving and protecting our natural environment, while fostering the prudent and sustainable development of both renewable and non-renewable resources. We have also played an important role in providing meaningful career opportunities for the young people of the Northwest Territories. Mahsi cho.
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conclusion
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1400
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Mahsi, Mr. Antoine . Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre , Mr. Ootes .
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Minister's Statement 115-141(6): Departmental Successes
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1401
Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you for your understanding, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, "Towards a Better Tomorrow" states, "Our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for all people in the NWT." With that goal in mind, I would like to briefly highlight some of the initiatives and accomplishments by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment during the 14th Legislative Assembly.
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early Childhood
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1401
Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
In our early childhood education area, Mr. Speaker, to ensure the youngest members of our population have a positive start in life, we have:
- provided funding for 15 language nests - a program whereby the elders and community language speakers work with preschoolers to develop and encourage aboriginal languages, and
- funded the northern parenting and literacy program in conjunction with the NWT Literacy Council - workshops and community family activities in three communities, including training of 150 family literacy coordinators.
Initiatives such as these have been critical to laying a foundation for our youngest citizens to becoming literate and able to prepare them for school.
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kindergarten To Grade 12
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1401
Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
For all our kindergarten to Grade 12 students, Mr. Speaker, we have completed initiatives that we feel have not only improved students' ability to learn, but have assisted our teachers and administration to better perform their important task of assisting our youth to be the best they can. These initiatives include:
- lowering our pupil to teacher ratio to 16 to 1;
- initiation of the student success initiative to provide funding for school-based projects; and,
- increase of student supports funding.
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adult And Post-secondary Education
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1401
Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Mr. Speaker, a GNWT-wide literacy strategy has been developed during the life of this Assembly to ensure that each and everyone in our communities has the opportunity to learn to read, write and perform basic math skills in any of our eleven official languages. This literacy strategy has provided increased access to basic education for adults across the NWT.
Also during this term, we have introduced significant changes to the student financial assistance program to provide increased levels of funding for post-secondary students to help them meet the increased costs of education.
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training And Employment
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1401
Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Mr. Speaker, through the support of all Members of the 14th Legislative Assembly, we have supported training and employment for Northerners, including:
- the maximizing northern employment initiative to help ensure that the people of the North are employed and actively involved sharing the wealth in the NWT;
- our labour force development plan to assist northern workers to develop the skills and knowledge needed to secure employment;
- NWT mining industrial skills and NWT oil and gas strategy proposals to the federal government for a northern workforce to be employed in each respective industry; and,
- socio-economic agreements to ensure northern participation in major resource sectors.
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income Support
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1401
Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
To ensure that Northerners who require some help in making ends meet, ECE has:
- increased benefits to income assistance clients;
-expanded the provision of childcare subsidies for after school and summer breaks;
- ensured that income support clients are able to clearly understand their entitlements and their responsibilities through the development of informational guides and a Web site, both developed in plain language.
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culture, Heritage And Language
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1401
Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Mr. Speaker, our last area of responsibility blankets all other initiatives throughout our department. To help Northerners celebrate and demonstrate our culture and heritage including our languages, we have:
- increased support for creative arts projects and our support for northern performers and initiated, as a result of our arts panel response, the development of an integrated arts strategy;
- implemented the aboriginal languages strategy to set goals, objectives and implementation plans for meeting aboriginal language responsibilities; and,
- spearheaded the work required to form the GNWT Response to the Special Committee's Report on the Review of the Official Languages Act, a response that outlines approaches to supporting all the official languages of the Northwest Territories.
These are accomplishments of the department, Mr. Speaker, but I would like to stress that they would not have been possible without the direction provided by Members. The questions, suggestions, criticisms and general input of Members, whether in the House, or in standing or special committee have been invaluable in moving us towards these accomplishments.
Mr. Speaker, this is the last session in which I will have the honour of being the Minister of this department and a Member of this House. I can say unequivocally that I am proud of the many things we have accomplished.
I would like to thank all Members of the 14th Legislative Assembly, my staff who have assisted me throughout my past four years, officials in my department and throughout government, as well as all industry non-government organizations, aboriginal governments and community governments. Together, we have all helped to improve the quality of life for all Northerners. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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culture, Heritage And Language
Item 2: Ministers' Statements
Page 1402
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 2, Ministers' statements. Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Frame Lake , Mr. Dent .
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Development Of The NWT Tourism Industry
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1402
Charles Dent
Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I was happy to hear Minister Antoine 's statement on tourism marketing today. The Minister listed the factors that have been having a negative impact on the tourism industry in the Northwest Territories. There's been a great deal of focus on developing our non-renewable resources lately and that's right. It's the thing we need to do because this sector has been the biggest driver of growth in our economy of late.
Mr. Speaker, the tourism industry is also a huge contributor to the NWT economy and a major player in the NWT's GDP. Our hotels, restaurants and other small businesses rely on tourism dollars and, Mr. Speaker, guiding brings dollars into many northern communities. Unfortunately, the industry has struggled for many years for their fair share of government support. We are lucky to have the kind of natural wilderness that attracts tourists from all over the world. As the Minister noted in his statement today, in recent years there's been strong growth in the aurora market attracting Japanese visitors every year.
The North's abundant wildlife also attracts many sport hunters and fisherman who pay premium dollars to participate in a true northern adventure.
Mr. Speaker, the continued trend towards eco-tourism and cultural tourism can only be good news for the Northwest Territories. We still have vast areas of unspoiled wilderness and our outfitters are ready and able to bring in visitors to experience the pristine wilderness of the NWT.
The strength and uniqueness of northern culture offers a remarkable experience for visitors to the Northwest Territories and provides employment for people in our smaller communities. Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to hear the Minister's announcement of the $500,000 campaign to market aurora tourism in Japan, but there needs to be even more support for the industry to survive the current downturn and to expand its product. The economic impact of tourism cannot be underestimated whether it's viewing the northern lights, rafting the Nahanni River or tracking caribou, our tourist visitors leave behind many dollars in our territory.
Mr. Speaker, it would be an important challenge for the 15th Assembly to see whether they can properly support the tourism industry so they can achieve its full potential. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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Development Of The NWT Tourism Industry
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1402
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Dent . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake , Mr. Roland .
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Reflections On The 14th Legislative Assembly
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1402
Floyd Roland
Inuvik Boot Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's been interesting to hear over the last few days the Ministers' remarks on the achievements the departments have made over the life of this government. There are many accomplishments that we can stand up as Members of the 14th Assembly and talk about the work that's been done.
Mr. Speaker, we've also had our dark days in this Assembly but, as we've heard, we've come through it to the end of the days as Members of this 14th Assembly. Something I have always looked at, Mr. Speaker, is when members of my community sent me to work on their behalf, they did so knowing that I stood up and would represent them to the best of my ability on whatever issues would come forward and to respect their wishes and not to put name tags on them or put them in sections or categories of people, but to try to represent them as a whole community. Mr.
Speaker, that's important because I stand here in this Assembly as a Member of a public government of the Northwest Territories representing all people in the Northwest Territories, not just one group of people versus another group. That's very important, Mr. Speaker, as we travel down this road that we are on. As the next government is put forward by the people of the Northwest Territories, all those using their democratic right to put an "x" beside an individual's name must do so looking forward to what leadership would be put here and the decisions they would make.
Mr. Speaker, it's important that we continue to work to the benefit of the people in these last days. I think you will see that by the amount of legislation that's been passed. It impacts people across the North. Mr. Speaker, when we stand in this House to represent people, we must remember we represent all people across the Northwest Territories who live in our communities. I would hold that up to all Members as a measure that we use not only for ourselves but for others in this House and other leaders across this land. Thank you.
---Applause
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Reflections On The 14th Legislative Assembly
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1402
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Roland . Item 3, Members' Statements. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta , Mr. Krutko .
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Acknowledgment Of Mackenzie Delta Constituents
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1402
David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I, too, would like to take this opportunity to thank my constituents to have the opportunity to have been their voice in this Legislative Assembly for the last four years. I have served two terms.
Mr. Speaker it's not often we get to thank the people who have put us here, but today I would like to do that, especially the elders, the youth, the community leaders and those people who we serve everyday. Mr. Speaker, without having that connection to the people we serve and having the ability to be able to contact them and help them out with their problems, their issues, and our community leaders have challenges along with us to assist them to improve the lives of those people who we serve. That is key. We are here to serve the people, not for them to serve us. It's an opportunity that one is blessed with to be able to do that.
Mr. Speaker, I have always strived to improve the lives of the people I serve in the Mackenzie Delta communities and to be able to stand here knowing that when I speak, I am not speaking for myself, I am speaking because someone has asked me to raise an issue, to make a problem either go away with the help of the Ministers on the other side and not just stand here and rant and rave day in and day out and hope someone is listening. Mr. Speaker, I think it's important that that opportunity we have to serve also means we, as a government, have to change the whole system.
We have to ensure that we are listening as elected officials and that the government across the hall is hearing what we are saying.
Mr. Speaker, it has been a real honour to serve two terms in this House for the people of the Mackenzie Delta and deal with the challenges we have and the many we have ahead of us such as pipeline development, self-government arrangements...
Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.
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Acknowledgment Of Mackenzie Delta Constituents
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1403
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his Member's statement. Are there any nays? Mr. Krutko , you may conclude.
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Acknowledgment Of Mackenzie Delta Constituents
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1403
David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, in the Mackenzie Delta, we are facing many challenges such as oil and gas development, pipeline construction and negotiations for a regional self-government agreement. Mr. Speaker, all that doesn't mean anything unless the individuals we represent in our communities can see a change or improvement in their lives and in not having to cope with the stresses that we, as a government, should be managing. In most cases, those are the issues that are raised in this House.
Mr. Speaker, the programs and services we deliver as a government are our responsibility to ensure that they are being delivered fairly, equitably and to all residents of the Northwest Territories, especially, Mr. Speaker, to ensure that we work for the benefit of all our people.
Mr. Speaker, with that, I'd like to thank my constituents again and I look forward to serving for another four years. Thank you.
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Acknowledgment Of Mackenzie Delta Constituents
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1403
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Krutko . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for North Slave , Mr. Lafferty .
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Honouring Commitments To The North Slave Region
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1403
Leon Lafferty
North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Premier made reference to the comment he made in Rae-Edzo. On August 25th, in front of the Prime Minister, in front of all the government officials and witnesses to the signing of the Tlicho land claim, he stated, if you take care of the Tlicho, the Tlicho will take care of you. The Premier went on to say that these words apply to this government in particular.
Mr. Speaker, these are strong words. Unfortunately, over the past four years I have seen numerous government studies, plans and reports dating back 10 years which have overlooked the North Slave riding. Some of these documents and studies include the highway strategy, Corridors to Canada document, the energy strategy, and the Health and Social Services action plan.
Mr. Speaker, last week in the House the Premier acknowledged my relentless pursuit over the past four years for improvements on Highway No. 3 and road access to the smaller communities in my region. Has Cabinet listened and responded? No. The highway is still in terrible shape and there are still no plans for roads to the small communities.
Mr. Speaker, there is an opportunity for the Premier to go beyond lip service with his reference to a strong partnership with the Tlicho. As this Assembly is winding down, transition documents are being created for the next Assembly. I urge the Premier to make sure that the best interests of the North Slave are considered by including in this document:
• plans for an addiction centre in the North Slave;
• policy changes for housing programs;
• changes to the highway strategy; and,
• the establishment of health service delivery standards throughout the North.
These are all areas which I have brought up. These are areas of ongoing concern. When he talked about the land claim, the Premier commented that the Tlicho have taken a bold step to say we were partnered with this government. I only hope that this government will walk with the people of the North Slave and ensure that they are included in government plans, strategies and reports. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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Honouring Commitments To The North Slave Region
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1403
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Lafferty . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Hay River North , Mr. Delorey .
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Recognition Of Youth, Family And Constituency Assistant
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1403
Paul Delorey
Hay River North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as this is our last time in this House together as Members of the 14th Legislative Assembly, and seeing as Thanksgiving is this coming weekend, I thought it would be appropriate to give well-deserved recognition and thanks to various individuals.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to start by giving thanks to our youth. We are blessed in Hay River with having some fine examples of youth excelling in their chosen endeavors. One fine example of this, Mr. Speaker, are the three young people from Hay River who recently participated in an extremely intensive Canadian Forces program called the aboriginal entry program.
Mr. Speaker, the three youths are Robert Lafleur, Brandon Starcevic and Angel Asels. Brandon has been accepted into the Canadian Navy and Robert has been accepted into the Canadian Army. Both Robert and Brandon are currently in the throes of their 10-week basic training program before they commence a three-year tour with the Canadian Armed Forces.
Mr. Speaker, I am a strong supporter of seeing our youths succeed. Therefore, I would like to recognize and thank them for their commitment and dedication and wish them continued success.
As all 19 Members of this House are aware, Mr. Speaker, our four-year terms of office are an arduous process and we couldn't possibly accomplish what we do without the tremendous support of our beloved families. Mr. Speaker, our family's constant support is what keeps us going. As I do in every day of my life, I would like to give enormous thanks this time to my wife, Davida; my daughters, Michelle, Monique and Katrina; and my son, D'Arcy.
Mr. Speaker, also at this time, I would like to thank and recognize a very special young lady who has been an enormous help to me over the past four years: my constituency assistant, Ms. Debra Mageean. She has been extremely dedicated to my office and has been a strong link between my constituents and myself, especially when I've been away on government business.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to close by saying that I have thoroughly enjoyed my four-year term of office here representing the interests of my constituents of Hay River North. I give thanks every day for their continued support and I look forward for the next month or so being in very close contact with all my constituents. Hopefully I will be here to represent them for another four years, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1404
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Delorey . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe , Mr. Nitah .
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Passing Of Elders In Tu Nedhe
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1404
Steven Nitah
Tu Nedhe
Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my riding has lost quite a bit this past week. Yesterday, Marie Casaway - known as Marie-Louise, but better known as Granny - passed away in Lutselk'e. I spoke earlier in the week about a lady passing away in Deninu Kue. Combined, Mr. Speaker, we lost 195 years of life experience.
Marie was born in 1908 and when I was born, Mr. Speaker, just to give you an idea of how old this lady was, she was just collecting the old age pension. That was 36 years ago. She was a woman who had many children and many grandchildren and many more great-great-grandchildren. A woman who is known to our government because our government has been helping to pay for her care in the community. Members of my community in Lutselk'e did not want to send her to an old age home in Yellowknife or anyplace else. In that sense, Mr. Speaker, she became everyone's granny in Lutselk'e.
I'd like to celebrate her life with the Members. I will be going home tomorrow and celebrating in mourning her life with my community as well. A woman that stays with you that long has an effect on everybody in the community. Everybody called her Granny and it's not too often that you find a woman that lives long enough for everyone to adopt as their granny. It's a sad day for the community, for the region and, again, Mr. Speaker, we lost a wise old lady who helped many peoples, including many generations.
I'd like to officially thank her on behalf of my constituents in the people's House here today. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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Passing Of Elders In Tu Nedhe
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1404
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Mahsi, Mr. Nitah . Condolences go the family of Granny Casaway. As a young social worker I had the pleasure of knowing her and learning from her advice way back in the 1960s. Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Deh Cho , Mr. McLeod .
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Fairness To Income Support Recipients
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1404
Michael McLeod
Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Seeing as this is our last day I'd like to raise the issue facing our income support residents of the Northwest Territories and more specifically the disabled residents of the Northwest Territories one more time. That issue is the clawback of certain dollars in the support system that are intended for the disabled.
Mr. Speaker, these individuals currently have a program called the community living benefit program to assist in meeting their daily needs. This entitles them to income support, including $300 for their disability needs. Like any other income assistance recipients, all other income is deducted from their monthly payments. With the high cost of living in the North and after all the deductions, this leaves these people in a financial situation of poverty that's difficult to work your way out of.
Under the income support program, the allowable income without interference is $200 for singles and $400 for families on a monthly basis. Everyone has debts and other essential needs and these debts are not considered as basic need expenses. Consequently, these expenses are deducted from their monthly payments.
Mr. Speaker, also, all other federal and territorial funded programs are deducted from the recipients. Many of these programs are intended to address child poverty or career development. These programs become meaningless if they're not received by the very people they're targeted for. After reviewing an Alberta government guide for assured income for the severely handicapped, also known as the AISH program, which entitles the handicapped to medical and financial benefits, I see that in that province these benefits are assured if your disability impairs your ability to earn a living and is modified based on the severity of the disability.
Mr. Speaker, the Alberta government enables those in poverty to better their lifestyles by exempting certain incomes, such as Canada child tax benefit under the Canadian Income Tax Act; death benefits under the Canadian Pension Plan; land claim settlement payments; grants intended to enhance employability; and also allows an income of $400 for each child receiving maintenance.
Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.
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The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you. The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his Member's statement. Are there any nays? There are no nays, Mr. McLeod . You may continue.
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Fairness To Income Support Recipients
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Michael McLeod
Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, in Alberta, these exemptions allow the families that are experiencing financial difficulties to get back on their feet without jeopardizing essential needs. It may also be the key to recipients relying less on income support payments.
Mr. Speaker, with the program we have in place compared to the AISH program, our disability assistance recipients fall short of their needs. I'm especially concerned for the disabled with terminal illnesses. They have to worry about finances that are not being covered under current benefits. Some don't qualify for any special benefits. Mr. Speaker, this government has to change their attitude towards the people on income support, especially towards our disabled residents. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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An Hon. Member
Hear, hear!
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The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. McLeod . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Hay River South , Mrs. Groenewegen .
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Appreciation For Colleagues, Constituency Assistant And Family
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1405
Jane Groenewegen
Hay River South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this being the last day of session for the 14th Assembly, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues in this House for the pleasure of having worked with them for the past four years. As I've said before, it's a very unique working environment. We've spent a lot of time together. Sometimes we agree and sometimes we don't. But we attempt to maintain a high level of decorum so that everyone can express themselves and feel that their input is valued and heard.
At the end of the day, we are all here for the same reason. We want to ensure the best outcomes for our constituents and the people of the North, where our decisions, programs and services impact on their lives. In that sense, it's an awesome responsibility.
I would like to thank my constituents in Hay River for allowing me this opportunity to be their voice in this legislature and I know that they expect me to do this to the best of my ability and I trust that I have done that.
I would like to thank my awesome constituency assistant, Wendy Morgan, for all of her help and support. I would also like to thank my honourable colleague from Hay River North. I supported his bid for this job. He is my MLA. I voted for him and I have not been disappointed.
Mr. Speaker, I would also like to thank my family: my husband, Rick, who's here today; my children, Jordan and his wife Kathleen, my son Jeffrey and his wife Kandace, and my very opinionated and ever-active daughter Jillian. As our children grow up and pass different milestones like graduations and weddings, it's a reality check for us and a stark reminder that time marches on. Jillian was in Grade 1 when I was elected the first time and now she's in Grade 9. By the way, Mr. Speaker, might I say she's serving her third consecutive year as class president. I've had serious competition for willpower with her, but I think that Mommy is still the boss.
As we watch our family grow it gives us cause to reflect on the choices that we've made and the choices that we will continue to make in the future. Life is precious and time is valuable and I'm always conscious of an admonition of my late father. One of them was, let's make the day count for something. In other words, get up and get to work. Even though we won't always fully understand or realize all the consequences of our decisions or our work until we're some ways down the road, I'm thankful for the privilege that I've had of representing Hay River and working for my constituents. Working in this environment and in this capacity is not something that I would trade and I hope to be back.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to seek unanimous consent to just quickly conclude my statement.
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The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you. The honourable Member seeking unanimous consent to conclude her Member's statement. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may conclude your statement, Mrs. Groenewegen .
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Page 1405
Jane Groenewegen
Hay River South
Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss today if I did not also thank God for all of his blessings. Whether we choose to acknowledge it or not, any skill or talent that we have we can thank Him for. I would like to end my statement with a verse from the Bible which answers the question of what was required of Israel at the time. Michael was a prophet and he said, "He has showed you, oh, Man, what is good and what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." This is my prayer for myself and for our government: to act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Yellowknife South , Mr. Bell .
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Education And Training For Northerners
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1405
Brendan Bell
Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thought today about issues I might like to highlight in my last Member's statement. I think for me it was an easy choice. I wanted to again remind us of our challenge and that is to ensure that we can do everything we can for the people of the Northwest Territories in terms of education and training.
It's no secret that many of the discussions we've had as a legislature have been difficult. They've been tough discussions, but they've been about the sense that there's a growing disparity between the have and the have-not communities of the Northwest Territories.
Mr. Speaker, I believe that more than anything education and training can be the great equalizer. I think that if our education system across the Territories is successful then opportunities will open up for everyone. Yesterday I mentioned the program south of the border, the bill, Leave No Child Behind. I think our education system has to leave no community behind.
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I think, Mr. Speaker, we did a good job as an Assembly. When we started we put a lot of money into the pupil/teacher ratio. I'm proud of that, but I think we can do more especially in terms of student supports, Mr. Speaker. I also believe that if there was an area that we've fallen short of in education, it certainly, I think, is in terms of trades and apprenticeship.
We did have much discussion about the need to meet the opportunities for jobs that are becoming more and more available in the Territories, but we really need to look at our priorities and, I believe, spend more effort encouraging young people to enter this area of employment and ensure that we put the resources there so that our young people across the Territories can get training.
Mr. Speaker, speaking of resources, another program that I think we seriously need to improve is our student financial assistance. It has come some way and four years ago I remember discussions about student financial assistance, if you can believe it, not recognizing distance learning. We are there now, but we need to continue to improve its flexibility. I've had constituents come to me who wanted to go to cooking school, take real estate training, financial services training and our program simply didn't meet them half way, Mr. Speaker.
It seemed to be more concerned that they were attending a typical university program in the South, two semesters a year, a certain number of hours a day. Mr. Speaker, we have to get out of that mindset so that we can meet the needs of all of our residents. I certainly hope the next government will make that a priority. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1406
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Bell . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Great Slave , Mr. Braden .
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Significance Of The NWT Tourism Industry
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1406
Bill Braden
Great Slave
Tourism is one of those magic industries, Mr. Speaker, that spreads itself across our economy. It's been estimated that a dollar spent by a tourist is a new dollar that comes in and it makes its way up to seven times across the restaurants, the taxis, everyone who provides a product.
We need to be aggressive, not only to win the tourism market share, but to keep it. Mr. Speaker, the ecotourism and cultural tourism sectors really are the ways of the future. This fall, I had the pleasure of experiencing three days on the Barren Lands about 300 miles east of Yellowknife to enjoy and experience and sample this rare and this wonderful product that we have out there. It went far beyond just looking at the magnificent natural wildlife of the caribou and muskox, but there was tremendous evidence there of the Dene culture and the trapping from the early days.
I was very interested, Mr. Speaker, to talk to the other guests who were there, mostly American, to find out why they wanted to be here. Well, besides their passion for photography or the wilderness, Mr. Speaker, they like Canada -- of course they like our dollar compared to theirs -- and they like our style. Our tourism product is a great strength. It gives us diversity. The operators and the owners who believe in it, who have invested in it, are passionate about it. I'm very pleased to see that at least on this occasion we were able to match that with some investment.
Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to conclude my statement.
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Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1406
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you. The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his Member's statement. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may conclude your statement, Mr. Braden .
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Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1406
Bill Braden
Great Slave
Mr. Speaker, this industry is worth protecting. It is worth investing in. It is worth growing in. I would like to wish the members of the industry and the people in our government and other communities and organizations who work in the industry, all the success this coming winter season and next season and at their annual convention in Inuvik in November. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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Page 1406
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Nunakput , Mr. Steen .
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Appreciation For Colleagues, Staff And Family
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1406
Vince Steen
Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good morning. Mr. Speaker, as this may be the last day for the Members of the 14th Assembly in this House, I wish to thank you and all my colleagues for your cooperation and understanding while serving as a Member representing Nunakput and all residents of the Northwest Territories. I wish to thank the Clerk and his staff for their assistance over the years. Mr.
Speaker, I could not do the job I have over the past four years without the professional assistance of my executive assistant Kat Nicholson; my constituency assistant in Tuktoyaktuk, Lena Kotokak; and, my executive secretary here in Yellowknife, Judy Payne. Thanks to them all. I must not forget to thank my summer student assistant, Amanda Nasogaluak. I wish to acknowledge, Mr. Speaker, the cooperation I received from community leaders in Nunakput.
Mr. Speaker, it has been a productive four years, in my opinion. Time seemed to fly because we have been so busy. Will I be back, Mr. Speaker? I don't know. I do know I will let my name stand for re-election. With the support of my voters in Nunakput, I could be back.
Mr. Speaker, a big thank you to my wife and partner, Betty, and to all my family for their endless understanding of my absence from the dinner table at home.
Mr. Speaker, a happy Thanksgiving to you, my colleagues, and everyone back home. I hope to see them all soon. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Page 1406
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Steen . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Range Lake , Ms. Lee .
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GNWT Daycare Subsidy Program
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1406
Sandy Lee
Range Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier today the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment outlined the accomplishments of the department and I acknowledge that happily. I don't want to take anything away from that, Mr. Speaker.
At the same time, I know he will continue to work diligently on his portfolio until the last day, even when all of us are out there doing something else. So I wish to highlight something I need to look at, which I have mentioned in this House before, and that has to do with improving the government's daycare subsidy program and how it's applied to a licensed daycare home.
Mr. Speaker, a licensed day home is a small home-based operation that is just a little bit bigger than a regular babysitting service where the operator is allowed to have up to eight children and up to six of them of preschool age. Currently, Mr. Speaker, the government subsidizes $28 per child per day, while the going market rate is $35. Once they're billed, the government often takes months and months to pay their bills. In the meantime, these operators are expected to pay for these children and carry the cost until they are paid. This is not a fair practice, Mr. Speaker.
I would suggest that the subsidy should be increased to at least meet the market rate. Furthermore, Mr. Speaker, I am advised that these clients on subsidy are cut off for whatever reason and often no notice is given to the operator. The operators usually expect a 30-day notice from any other parents that bring their children. The operator is then left out in the cold without ability to fill the spot because she or he was given no notice. No business would be expected to operate under these conditions, Mr. Speaker.
I would suggest to the government that the government consider reserving spots for a daycare subsidy or at least pay for the duration of notice. Mr. Speaker, the important point here is that the daycare program is a much needed service and there's not enough of it. The daycare subsidy program is one small thing the government is doing and it's a good thing. It's just that it should be done better.
Mr. Speaker, daycare operators will be less and less willing to take the children on daycare subsidy unless the situation is improved. I do believe that the Minister believes in the importance of this program and that he will work until the last day to improve it. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1407
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre , Mr. Ootes .
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Appreciation For Colleagues, Staff, Constituents And Family
Item 3: Members' Statements
Page 1407
Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for the opportunity to speak. I spoke in June with my reply to the Opening Address, so I appreciate being able to use two-and-a-half minutes here to express my thank yous and thoughts of my eight-and-a-half years in political life.
Mr. Speaker, I told my colleagues how far we have come in the time I have been a witness to the evolution of political life in the Northwest Territories, some 40 years. In 1964, the Eastern Arctic didn't have political representation and that area is Nunavut today. Today we have the Tlicho bill before us and what remarkable progress we've made, Mr. Speaker. Even in those early days, the representation was from appointed Members from southern Canada, so we have evolved tremendously. For me. Mr.
Speaker, the past 50 years of my working life here has been as a civil servant, as a business person, and they've been exciting and interesting and a fabulous life for me, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take an opportunity to thank my staff who have worked with me over the past four years so diligently, some have come recently. I would like to acknowledge my EA, Evan Walz, who is in the gallery today; Kathy Wind, my secretary; Pearl Benyk, my CA; and, I would also like to thank them for their tremendous support that they've provided to me over the four years.
Of course, it's been an honour for me to represent the constituency of Yellowknife Centre and I thank my constituents.
Of course, the most important thank you I leave to my wife, Margaret, who's been my supporter and, like Mr. Steen , I have missed many a day for supper and that's sometimes hard to take for people who support us, Mr. Speaker.
I would like to say hello to my son, Luke, who today is a geologist with this government and I am sure he'll enjoy his life here in the Northwest Territories. In December, I will leave public life, Mr. Speaker, and I will devote myself until the last day diligently and totally dedicated. Then I will go on to my next hurrah in the North here. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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Page 1407
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Ootes . Item 3, Members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral questions. The honourable Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Antoine .
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Further Return To Question 411-14(6): Approval For Giant Remediation Project
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Page 1407
Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a return to oral question asked by Mr. Dent on October 8, 2003, regarding the approval for Giant Mine's remediation project. In response to the Member's question, the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development has been aware of the following information on the timing of surface remediation at Giant Mine:
• While any long-term management plan for arsenic underground will necessitate access to the storage vaults and for some surface structures such as the C-shaft headframe work to remain functional, the federal government could initiate cleanup of other surface liabilities immediately.
---Applause
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Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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Page 1407
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Mahsi, Mr. Minister. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Nunakput , Mr. Steen .
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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Page 1407
Vince Steen
Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize two of my staff in the gallery, Kat Nicholson, my executive assistant and Judy Payne, my executive secretary.
---Applause
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Page 1407
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Steen . Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Hay River South Mrs. Groenewegen .
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Page 1407
Jane Groenewegen
Hay River South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize two very close friends of ours; Twyla Campbell, and it's her first visit to Yellowknife; and, long-time friend Steven Cooper who is no stranger to the North. They are visiting here today. I would also like to recognize my constituency assistant Wendy Morgan. Without her support, I truly could not do my job. Also, Mr. Speaker, today in the gallery, I would like to recognize my husband, Rick, who has been my biggest supporter and fan. Thank you.
---Applause
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Page 1408
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Sahtu , Mr. Kakfwi .
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Page 1408
Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's not often I do this, but today I have a special visitor: my son, Thomas Keenan, who's got a day off school and is attending the session.
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Page 1408
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Kakfwi . Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Hay River North , Mr. Delorey .
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Page 1408
Paul Delorey
Hay River North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize two fine young people from my constituency of Hay River North who have been here paging all week. They are Ms. Bailey Mackie and Morgan Monkman. I would also like to recognize my constituency assistant, Ms. Deborah Mageean, who is in the gallery today. I would also like to recognize a constituent of mine, Rick Groenewegen, in the gallery. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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Page 1408
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for North Slave , Mr. Lafferty .
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Page 1408
Leon Lafferty
North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, I would like to recognize my constituents from the North Slave; the aboriginal leaders from the North Slave; and, other people who are back there that I can't see. Thank you.
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Page 1408
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes , Mr. Allen .
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Page 1408
Roger Allen
Inuvik Twin Lakes
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take the opportunity this morning to recognize Tom Williams, my former executive assistant who now plays a major role in the Gwich'in Tribal Council. Welcome. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Page 1408
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta , Mr. Krutko .
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Page 1408
David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a couple of my chiefs from the Mackenzie Delta; Chief Abe Wilson from the Tetlit Gwich'in Council, along with Chief Peter Ross from the Tsiigehtchic Council and also Tom Williams, the executive director of the Gwich'in Tribal Council. With him is his sister and his mom, Agnes. Welcome to the House.
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The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Antoine .
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Page 1408
Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a number of people in the gallery today. First I would like to recognize Jim Excell. He's president of Ekati diamond mines. He, like some of us here, will be retiring later on this year.
---Applause
I would also like to recognize the members of the NWT Business Coalition. Kelly Hayden is past president of the NWT Chamber of Commerce; Denise Burlingame is president of the NWT Chamber of Commerce and is also senior public affairs officer with BHP Billiton; I would like to recognize Georges Erasmus, a long-time leader and friend of mine; and I would like to recognize two Pages from Fort Simpson who have been serving us all week, Megan Okrainec and Anthony Roche.
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Page 1408
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Mahsi. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Great Slave , Mr. Braden .
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Bill Braden
Great Slave
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize constituents Sandra Knight and Georges Erasmus and members of the business coalition partners and friends of this Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Page 1408
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre , Mr. Ootes .
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Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize the members of the business coalition. They are all my constituents, Mr. Speaker. I would also like to recognize another constituent, Gary Black, who is with us today, and my executive assistant, Evan Walz, and my secretary, Kathy Wind, who are in the gallery today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
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The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe , Mr. Nitah .
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Steven Nitah
Tu Nedhe
Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize my constituency assistant Caroline Sanderson and I would like to recognize my constituents of Lutselk'e who are in the House and are always with me in the House in spirit. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Page 1408
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Deh Cho , Mr. McLeod .
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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Michael McLeod
Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, want to recognize my constituent assistant Sherry Landry-Braun and thank her for all the work she's done for me.
---Applause
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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Page 1408
The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Colleagues, I would like to welcome two special people in my life, my son, Ian, in the front row...
---Applause
...representing his two brothers, Blaire and Warren. The other person I would like to recognize is my former assistant Mrs. Barb Paquin.
---Applause
And I promised my mother that I would say hello to her in Thebacha. Mom.
---Applause
Any further recognition of visitors in the gallery? I would like to direct your attention to the presence in the visitors' gallery representing the North Slave Metis, Mr. North Douglas.
---Applause
I would like to say a special welcome to the folks who are taking time out of their day who are watching the Legislative Assembly. It's going to be a very busy day. Welcome.
Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta , Mr. Krutko .
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Question 424-14(6): Proposal For Tl'oondih Healing Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 1409
David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are directed to the Minister of Justice . We have been in discussion with the department and Fort McPherson band council trying to find a program that can be delivered out of the Tl'oondih Healing Centre. I would just like to get an update from the Minister. You were making some progress on this program, but it seems like it's hit a brick wall. I would like to ask the Minister, could you give us an update on where we are at with that project and how soon we can see some activity happening on that?
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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The honourable Minister of Justice , Mr. Allen .
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roger Allen
Inuvik Twin Lakes
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On the question of continuing discussions, yes, our department has been working with the community. To what degree over the last several months is uncertain at this time. I believe we are still pursuing the intent of that proposal which is to facilitate some form of restorative justice programs at the Tl'oondih healing lodge.
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko .
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Supplementary To Question 424-14(6): Proposal For Tl'oondih Healing Program
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can I get a commitment from the Minister here today in the House stating that this project will continue and that we will have a program up and running? It seems like we are not too clear on where we are going here. Can I get a commitment from the Minister that this program will continue?
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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Thank you. The honourable Minister of Justice , Mr. Allen .
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Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 1409
Roger Allen
Inuvik Twin Lakes
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I understand there was a proposal submitted from the community. We are in the process of evaluating the cost of that proposal and I am sure that I can direct our senior officials to work closely with the community to try to resolve any outstanding issues in response to that proposal. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko .
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to get a verbal commitment from the Minister. It was made clear in the meeting held with the community leaders, along with myself and the Minister of Justice and his staff, that this program will become a reality. I would like to have a commitment from the Minister here in the House that we will see this program delivered, concluded and hopefully implemented within the next couple of months. Is that still the plan?
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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Thank you, Mr. Krutko . The honourable Minister of Justice , Mr. Allen .
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roger Allen
Inuvik Twin Lakes
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If I may also speak to the subject of the
schedule we spoke of during our discussions, I am not sure whether we can meet the exact dates, but we will pursue this with due diligence. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko .
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister for a yes or no answer. Is the government committed to implementing this program at the Tl'oondih Healing Centre?
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Thank you. The honourable Minister of Justice , Mr. Allen .
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roger Allen
Inuvik Twin Lakes
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe we are committed and I believe we can show proof between the continual liaison between the department and the community of representatives. I want to assure the Members that if there are some shortfalls between now and the end of the fiscal year, we can deal with it in a timely basis. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for North Slave , Mr. Lafferty .
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Question 425-14(6): Clawback Of Impact Benefit Agreement Payments
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 1409
Leon Lafferty
North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Honourable Jake Ootes , Minister of Education, Culture and Employment . As it is the Minister's last day in the House and this will be the last time I am able to ask him this question, which I have asked for the last three-and-a-half years, will he make arrangements so that impact benefit agreements are not clawed back as part of the clawback the Minister has initiated in his department? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Tony Whitford
Thank you. The honourable Minister of Education, Culture and Employment , Mr. Ootes .
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Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The IBAs we have looked at extensively and they have many implications that we have not yet worked out. There are implications legally as to how IBAs are treated by other agencies. Even the federal government has not been able to develop a position on impact benefit agreements. It affects our whole policy area of the principles of income support, Mr. Speaker. So, Mr. Speaker, that's still an area that a lot more work needs to be done on.
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Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. Lafferty .
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Item 6: Oral Questions
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Leon Lafferty
North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister as he is now aware, a colleague of mine put in his statement that Alberta does not claw back. If Alberta is not clawing back, Newfoundland is not clawing back, why is this Minister and his department so set on clawing this money back from the people that need it the most, the people on income support? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Lafferty . The honourable Minister of Education, Culture and Employment , Mr. Ootes .
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Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I say, I go back to the principles in the program, Mr. Speaker. That's a program that meets the basic needs of individuals, but the program is intended to let individuals help themselves. We've also introduced for many years and applied the productive choice component. Really it comes into question of how far we can go providing support for people from public money and then not take into account other monies received, Mr. Speaker, especially in cases where we haven't completely outlined and know the parame