Debates of June 1st, 2004

This is page numbers 641 - 686 of the Hansard for the 15th Assembly, 3rd 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 development .

Topics

Members Present

Item 1: Prayer

Election Of Speaker

National Aboriginal Day

Supporting NWT Official Languages

Veteran's Licence Plate To Honour Canada's Veterans

Seniors Week And Disabilities Awareness Week

National Public Service Week

60th Anniversary Of D-day

Passing Of Sahtu Elders

Tribute To Corporate Sponsorship In The Northwest Territories

Elderly Couple's Housing Needs

Benefits Agreements Required With Outfitters

Passing Of Anne Buggins On The Hay River Reserve

Acknowledgement Of Scholastic Success Of Deninu Kue Students

Pursuit Of A Northern Agenda In Ottawa

Social Housing Needs Are Critical

Congratulations To New Speaker And Cabinet Member

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Highway Contract Concerns

Benefits Agreements With Outfitters

Oil And Gas Training Strategy For The Sahtu

Pursuit Of A Northern Agenda In The Federal Election

Request For A Meeting With NWT Seniors

Interjurisdictional Water Management Agreements

Home Renovation Assistance For Elderly Tuktoyaktuk Couple

Dealing With Diabetes In The Nwt

Construction Standards To Eliminate Mould

Telecare Service In The Nwt

Written Question 23-15(3): Overtime Payment And Vacancy Rates At The North Slave Correctional Centre

Committee Report 6-15(3): Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight Report On Priorities And Objectives

Motion To Receive And Adopt Committee Report 6-15(3)

Recommendation For Appointment To The Executive Council

Bill 7:

An Act To Amend The Legal Profession Act

Bill 8: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2004

Bill 9: Write-off Of Assets And Debts Act, 2004-2005

Bill 10: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 2004-2005

Bill 12:

An Act To Amend The Education Act

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Others Matters

To Delete $850,000 From Rwed Operations Expenditures In Bill 11

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Members Present

Mr. Allen , Honourable Brendan Bell , Mr. Braden , Honourable Paul Delorey , Honourable Charles Dent , Mrs. Groenewegen , Honourable Joe Handley , Mr. Hawkins , Honourable David Krutko , Ms. Lee , Honourable Michael McLeod , Mr. Menicoche , Honourable Michael Miltenberger , Mr. Pokiak , Mr. Ramsay , Honourable Floyd Roland , Mr. Villeneuve , Mr. Yakeleya , Mr. Zoe

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Item 1: Prayer

Item 1: Prayer

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Clerk Of The House

Mr. Tim Mercer

Members, it is my duty to inform the House that the honourable David Krutko has resigned as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. I will now open the floor to a motion to elect a new Speaker. Mr. Krutko .

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Motion 11-15(3): Election Of Speaker, Carried

Item 1: Prayer

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David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you.

I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre , that the honourable Paul Delorey from the electoral district from Hay River North, take the chair of this House as Speaker.

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Motion 11-15(3): Election Of Speaker, Carried

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Clerk Of The House

Mr. Tim Mercer

All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

I will now ask the mover and seconder of the motion to escort Mr. Delorey to the chair.

---Applause

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Motion 11-15(3): Election Of Speaker, Carried

Item 1: Prayer

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, honourable colleagues. Good afternoon. I wish to express my gratitude for the confidence you have demonstrated in choosing me as your Speaker. It has been with a great deal of pride that I accept the honour of being the new Speaker for the 15th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.

I want to direct my first comments to my constituents in Hay River North and all the people of Hay River. I want them to know that I did not accept the nomination for Speaker without considerable thought. The role of the Speaker is one which I feel carries great importance in our system of consensus government. I have great respect for the institution of the Legislative Assembly and the work that is done in this Chamber. I want to assure my constituents, however, that my accepting the position of Speaker in no way diminishes my efforts to serve each and every one of them to the very best of my ability.

The way that I do that may change within the confines of this Chamber, but my dedication to them is stronger than ever.

To the Members of this House, my first obligation is to give you my commitment to ensure that the rights and privileges of all Members will be upheld and to ensure you are each able to carry out your duties.

The most important and fundamental right is the freedom of speech in your debate and freedom from interference in carrying out your duties. I can assure you that I will do my best to ensure that these rights are upheld, as well as all other rules and procedures that this House has adopted.

At this time, I would like to acknowledge the contribution of my predecessor, Mr. David Krutko , who has set a very high standard for me to follow. I am sure you will all join me in extending our thanks to Mr. Krutko for the dedicated effort and service he gave to his constituents, and particularly for the admirable performance of his speakership duties within this Chamber.

---Applause

Last but not least I would like to acknowledge the support I have received and continue to receive from my family, without which I certainly would not be here today.

As a legislature, we will continue to face many critical decisions in the days and years ahead. While we may not always agree on these decisions, we must remember to always treat each other with respect, dignity, compassion and understanding. In conclusion, my ability to preside over this House ultimately rests in your hands. I will continue to work hard to maintain the trust and confidence that you have placed in me today.

My door is always open and I look forward to working with each of you on both sides of the House for the remainder of the 15th Legislative Assembly.

I would like to draw your attention to the flags hanging behind me here today. This year, the House is not scheduled to be in session on National Aboriginal Day, June 21st or Canada Day, July 1st. As such, I have decided to fly the flags commemorating both of these important days for the remainder of this sitting. I know the Premier will have some words to say later this week regarding National Aboriginal Day. As Speaker of this House, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Members and all Northerners a safe and happy Aboriginal Day and Canada Day. Please take some time to celebrate the many great things about being Canadian.

I would like to recognize two persons in the gallery: the Chief Electoral Officer of the Northwest Territories, the former Clerk of this House, Mr. David Hamilton.

---Applause

And the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for the Northwest Territories, Mr. Glen McLean.

---Applause

We will now proceed to orders of the day. Item 2, Ministers' statements. Honourable Premier , Mr. Handley .

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Minister's Statement 37-15(3): National Aboriginal Day

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Joe Handley

Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me first congratulate you as Speaker. I assure you that we look forward to your guidance as we serve in this House over the balance of our term.

Mr. Speaker, the spirit and character of the Northwest Territories and, in fact Canada, is greatly defined by the traditions and customs and talents of our aboriginal people.

Our artists, carvers and entertainers are world renowned. Our drum dances, traditional games and cultural activities are highlighted and promoted in countless documentaries, films, stories and brochures. They represent and promote our territory and country around the globe.

It is fitting that the Northwest Territories also leads the way in Canada in recognizing and paying tribute to the contributions of our First Nations with a holiday on June 21st, National Aboriginal Day.

Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is, once again, proud to offer its support to over 45 aboriginal organizations in the Northwest Territories who will be hosting and planning community celebrations for their people in honour of National Aboriginal Day.

But, Mr. Speaker, our commitment to the Dene, Inuvialuit and Metis people of the Northwest Territories extends well beyond this annual celebration of their culture and traditions.

As I outlined to Members of the assembly last week, it includes a promise to work in partnership with aboriginal leaders towards the successful negotiation and implementation of aboriginal lands, resources and self-government agreements in all regions; to pursue economic development in a matter that respects, balances and preserves the social, culture and environmental values of our aboriginal people; and, to work together with all northerners to ensure a strong and unified voice for the North in Canada.

Mr. Speaker, National Aboriginal Day is, in many ways, a celebration of the history, identity and values that we so proudly identify with as northern Canadians. I hope that everyone from around the North will participate in their community's celebrations of National Aboriginal Day on June 21st. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause

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Minister's Statement 37-15(3): National Aboriginal Day

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley . Item 2, Ministers' statements. Mr. Dent .

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Minister's Statement 38-15(3): Supporting NWT Official Languages

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Charles Dent

Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Congratulations on your appointment to the Speaker's chair.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to update Members on work being done to address the recommendations of the 14th Legislative Assembly with respect to official languages. Members of the assembly have indicated that continuing attention to the support and revitalization of all NWT official languages is important.

The last government placed a priority on the establishment of two new language boards. Members are aware, the Official Languages Act provides for the creation of an official languages board and an aboriginal languages revitalization board.

Regulations have been drafted to create the two language boards. In the coming weeks, I will be consulting with the official language communities of the Northwest Territories for nominations to these boards, with the expectation that members will be appointed by July 1, 2004.

The boards will provide advice on key priorities for fulfilling our obligations under the Official Languages Act. In addition, I will be seeking the advice of the boards on key priorities as they relate to the GNWT response to the review of the Official Languages Act by the 14th Legislative Assembly.

Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take this opportunity to update Members on the status of the Canada-NWT Cooperation Agreement for French and Aboriginal Languages in the NWT. The last five-year agreement ended March 31, 2004. We had anticipated that negotiations for a new agreement would commence earlier this year. However, the federal government announced that they were not ready to begin new negotiations until they had completed an evaluation and program review process.

In addition to these activities, we have started to strengthen communications with the groups representing various language communities and in ensuring that all departments, boards and agencies are aware of their responsibilities under the Government of the Northwest Territories Official Languages Act. For example, I have met with the Federation Franco-TeNOise and the Commission scolaire francophone de division during the last few weeks to make sure they know my door is open and we will work cooperatively to address matters of concern.

Mr. Speaker, it is essential to note, that the protection and revitalization of many of the NWT's official languages will not be successful without the continued commitment from northerners to use their languages in their homes and communities. A broad family-based effort is necessary if we are to maintain the unique languages of the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause

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Minister's Statement 38-15(3): Supporting NWT Official Languages

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Dent . Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Minister of Transportation , Mr. McLeod .

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Minister's Statement 39-15(3): Veteran's Licence Plate To Honour Canada's Veterans

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Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, want to offer my congratulations.

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Allied D-Day landings in Normandy of 1944, the Department of Transportation in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Alberta/Northwest Territories Command have introduced a special Veteran's licence plate in honour of Canada's veterans living in the Northwest Territories.

---Applause

Mr. Speaker, the veteran's licence plate is trimmed in poppy red with the letters V E T followed by three numerals. It will be available to residents of the Northwest Territories who served in wartime as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces or an allied force, or in the Merchant Navy or Ferry Command. People who have served at least three years or are still serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, a U.N. peacekeeping force or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are also eligible for the plate.

The veteran's licence plate is available at no charge to veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War who live in the Northwest Territories. For other eligible veterans, the plate is available at a cost of $10.

In conjunction with the registrar of motor vehicles, the Royal Canadian Legion Alberta/Northwest Territories Command and all NWT Legions will administer the program as of June 30, 2004.

Mr. Speaker, during our break this afternoon. The Members may wish to join me when I will have the honour of presenting some veterans of the Second World War with the new veteran's licence plates. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod . The honourable Minister of Health and Social Services , Mr. Miltenberger .

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Minister's Statement 40-15(3): Seniors Week And Disabilities Awareness Week

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Michael Miltenberger

Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. You look like a natural there sitting in the big chair. Congratulations.

---Laughter

Mr. Speaker, this is Disabilities Awareness Week and next week is Seniors Week. As Minister responsible for these two portfolios, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the work being done to help people with disabilities and elders.

Mr. Speaker, while I have taken the lead on this work on behalf of the GNWT, it is important to recognize that success is only possible because of the efforts of many agencies and individuals. For example, the Housing Corporation has a program providing support to elders with age-related disabilities to carry out minor adaptations to their homes. Education, Culture and Employment has a home heating subsidy to help low-income elders offset the high cost of heating fuel during the winter. And, of course, non-government organizations and community groups provide support for seniors and people with disabilities to live fuller, more active lives.

We are working with community groups to make it easier for people with disabilities to be part of our communities. This includes providing support to the people who care for them: usually relatives. For example, we have a pilot respite care project with the Yellowknife Association for Community Living. A trained worker provides care for up to 10 hours per week, to allow the primary caregiver a much-needed break.

We have a new toll-free line for people with disabilities to help them access programs and services, no matter where they live in the NWT. As well, the Council of Persons with Disabilities has a new state-of-the-art, accessible computer that is available for people with disabilities to use.

I am also pleased to report, Mr. Speaker, that the Department of Health and Social Services is developing a framework and action plan to improve and coordinate the delivery of services to people with disabilities. The framework will be part of the upcoming business plan, and we hope to release the action plan within the next few months.

Next week is Seniors Week and we are working to make it easier for seniors to access government services, including home care, supported living and facility living services. Mr. Speaker, we are continuing with the action plan items identified in the seniors action plan. All 28 recommendations have either been completed or are part of ongoing government business.

We have also made significant progress in providing seniors with new information resources in a variety of formats. As Members know, a toll-free line is available for elders who want to know more about programs and services they can access. We are also updating the Seniors' Handbook, which helps elders find the services they need. For seniors and their families who are comfortable with computer technology, we have a new seniors' Web site with all of this information online and answers to frequently asked questions. The site also has publications and application forms that can be downloaded.

Health and social services professionals work together in their communities to help seniors and people with disabilities. Doctors, nurses and specialists provide medical treatment and advice. Community health representatives provide support and, in some cases, assisted living programs are available. Social workers help elders and people with disabilities with family support

issues. Health and social services professionals also work with representatives from other territorial departments, community groups and aboriginal organizations, to improve the lives of seniors and people with disabilities. This is a great partnership.

In celebration of this year's Disabilities Awareness Week and Seniors Week, I would like to invite the Members of this House to two events to be held in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly. The first event will be a social tea celebrating Disabilities Awareness Week this Thursday, and the second, a social tea will be held for seniors next Wednesday. I invite you to join me, the Council of Persons with Disabilities and the Seniors' Society at these events where we will recognize the great contributions that both groups bring to the NWT. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger . Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Minister of Finance , Mr. Roland .

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Minister's Statement 41-15(3): National Public Service Week

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Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also want to congratulate you on becoming Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, June 13th to the 19th has been designated as National Public Service Week.

As the Minister responsible for the public service of the Northwest Territories, I encourage my colleagues to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions made by GNWT public service employees.

GNWT employees need a diverse skill set to deliver programs to the NWT public. Public service employees work on the front lines delivering programs such as health care, student financial assistance, education at the kindergarten to grade 12 level and college programs. They work behind the scenes to support these programs in areas such as policy development, finance and human resources. They maintain our roads and our community buildings; they observe and protect our environment and our wildlife; they keep our airports safe and they fight forest fires.

The GNWT is fortunate in that it has a public service that is highly professional and dedicated to delivering effective programs. On an ongoing basis, they show the desire to refine and improve their skills and provide the best level of service possible.

Mr. Speaker, the daily efforts of these employees often goes unrecognized. It is important that we all recognize the work of the public service and that we say thank you. Please join me today in expressing my appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the public service in celebrating National Public Service Week.

---Applause

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Item 2, Ministers' statements. Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Range Lake , Ms. Lee .

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60th Anniversary Of D-day

Item 3: Members' Statements

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Sandy Lee

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I should congratulate you on your new appointment and to the new Minister, David Krutko .

Mr. Speaker, this Sunday, June 6, 2004, communities around Canada and around the world, including Yellowknife, will be commemorating the 60th anniversary of D-Day, the day that marked the beginning of the end of World War II. In honour of that, I would like to just share with you parts of an

article from CBC reporter Robin Rowland, which gives a very good idea of what the Canadian soldiers had to experience on this day.

Mr. Speaker, the sun was just coming up over the Normandy coast at about 5:00 a.m. on June 6, 1944, D-Day. The Allied navies -- Canadian, British and American -- had just brought a huge invasion fleet from England to France in total darkness. For men on the ships, first light showed the black shapes of other nearby vessels. For the Germans on shore, the dawn revealed a vast armada poised to invade occupied France.

The military planners had given Canada a measured role on D-Day: to take one of the five designated beaches where Allied forces were to land to begin the liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany. The Americans had Utah and Omaha beaches in the west, then came the British at Gold, then the Canadians at Juno Beach and finally the British at Sword on the east.

The greatest seaborne invasion in history was aimed at 80 kilometres of mostly flat, sandy beach along the Normandy coast, west of the Seine River, east of the jutting Cotentin Peninsula. Canada's objective was right in the middle.

There were about 155,000 soldiers, 5,000 ships and landing craft, 50,000 vehicles and 11,000 planes set for the coming battle. For Canada, 14,000 soldiers were to land on the beaches; another 450 were to drop behind enemy lines by parachute or glider. The Royal Canadian Navy supplied ships and about 10,000 sailors, Lancaster bombers and Spitfire fighters from the Royal Canadian Air Force supported the invasion.

The Canadians who landed on Juno Beach were part of the British Second Army under the command of British Lieutenant General Miles Dempsey, who had served in North Africa and Italy with overall British commander Bernard Montgomery.

Mr. Speaker, may I seek unanimous consent to complete my statement? Thank you.

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Lee . The Member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude her statement. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may conclude your statement, Ms. Lee .

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60th Anniversary Of D-day

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Sandy Lee

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. The Canadian assault forces were the Third Canadian Infantry Division, commanded by Major General R. F. Keller and the Second Canadian Armoured Brigade, with Brigadier R. A. Wyman in charge.

The units were from across the country; from east to west, from the North Nova Scotia Highlanders to the Canadian Scottish from Victoria.

The bombardment of the beaches began at 6:00 a.m. Within an hour the lead landing craft were away from the ships. Two hours later, the German defences at Juno Beach had been shattered and Canada had established the beachhead.

Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, I would like to also share with you the quick facts from World War II and the content of the D-Day that we are celebrating. There were 1.1 million Canadians who served in World War II, including 106,000 in the Royal Canadian Navy and 200,000 in the Royal Canadian Airforce; 42,042 Canadians were killed; 54,414 were wounded; and, 14,000 Canadians landed on D-Day. Mr. Speaker, during the first six days of the Normandy campaign, 1,017 Canadians died. By the end of the Normandy campaign, about 5,020 Canadians had been killed. About 5,400 Canadians are buried in Normandy.

In the two-and-one-half months of the Normandy campaign, Allied casualties totalled 210,000. Canadian casualties totalled more than 18,000, including more than 5,000 dead. German casualties were up to 450,000.

Mr. Speaker, I thank you for letting me share an

article that gives a very good idea about what the Canadian soldiers and other Allied forces had to go through during World War II. I would also like to take this opportunity to invite the residents of Yellowknife and the communities around the NWT to come out and take this time to pay our respects for those who fought and those who gave up their lives for this just cause. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause

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60th Anniversary Of D-day

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Lee . I would just like to caution Members not to not take any exorbitant amount of time quoting directly from a document, more refer to a document, but ...

---Applause

Item 3, Members' statements. The Honourable Member for the Sahtu , Mr. Yakeleya .

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Passing Of Sahtu Elders

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Norman Yakeleya

Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will extend my congratulations to you. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words about a group of people for whom I have a great deal of admiration and respect: our elders. They are the carriers of traditional knowledge and wisdom. Most recently we, in the Sahtu region, have sadly seen the passing of a number of our elders: George Masuzumi, Fred Hotti, Fred Widow, Mrs. Bayha, Mrs. Tatti and many more. I extend my sincere condolences to the families.

These remarkable individuals would be greatly missed by their families, friends, and the whole communities in our region. With the passing of these valuable members of our community, we in the Sahtu region have lost a wealth of knowledge, history and culture. That is hundreds of years of history that is gone. That is quite a loss, considering the number of elders that have passed on. We are all dependent on our elders for judgments and insights. As leaders, we especially look to them for guidance in our decision-making, especially when in conflict about our land and the people.

The elders in our communities have lived through a lot of changes, Mr. Speaker. Throughout their lives, they have been active participants in making decisions about the futures of our people. Many have been involved in the same issues we continue to struggle with today including land claims, economic development of our lands and resources, as well as the cultural upheaval that flows from this. Their experience is invaluable. Look at the laws that they have taught us, the Yamoria laws of the aboriginal people in the Northwest Territories. We must take the utmost care for them, Mr. Speaker.

I encourage Members of this House to consider the values of involving elders in this House as we grapple with the assembly. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause

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Passing Of Sahtu Elders

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya . Item 3, Members' statements. The Chair recognizes the honourable Member for Kam Lake , Mr. Ramsay .

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Tribute To Corporate Sponsorship In The Northwest Territories

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 645

David Ramsay

Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to congratulate you on your new position with this House. I rise in the House today to speak about the great corporate citizens that we have in the Northwest Territories. Whether it is for community groups, sporting events, or individual pursuits, it is the corporate sponsors and supporters that, time and again, make so many things happen for so many of us. Mr. Speaker, many times, corporate citizens step up to the plate and often they do not get the full recognition that they deserve.

Just a few weeks back, the YK seniors' raffle had a book of tickets stolen from them. It was valued at $400. Without blinking an eye, Diavik stepped in and gave the Seniors' Society a cheque for $400. Diavik also gets full marks for stepping in and helping the City of Yellowknife complete the second half of the Multiplex project. I would like to publicly thank Diavik for that kind of commitment to our community.

Big events in Yellowknife and the rest of the Northwest Territories do not happen without corporate support. DeBeers has recently come to the calling of Folk on the Rocks with a multi-year sponsorship deal. The tournament coordinator for the Canadian North Balsillie Cup Tournament, which was recently held in Yellowknife, wrote MLAs a letter at the beginning of the month expressing how pleased he and the organizing committee were with the level of corporate support they received and the dedication of the volunteers. They identified Canadian North as playing a key role in the success of that tournament.

In addition, his letter stated that the tournament had received donations of money and promotional items from over 40 local businesses.

I am also in receipt of a letter from the Yellowknife Ski Club who also commends the corporate support of Canadian North, Blachford Lake Lodge, and Air Tindi for helping them put together their annual high performance and biathlon raffle.

There are many other valued corporate citizens out there. As I mentioned, they often do not get the recognition they deserve. What brought this statement together for me was when a young constituent of mine, Mr. Kevin St. Germaine, was accepting his award for youth male athlete

of the year last Saturday evening at the Sport North awards banquet, and he singled out Mr. Rick Bolivar from Ryfan Electric as being the reason he was financially able to compete and have his best season ever. It is the strong corporate citizens of this community and territory that make events happen and allow individuals to pursue their goals and dreams.

Mr. Speaker, I cannot mention all of the great corporate citizens we have here today, but I just want to say your efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you.

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Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 646

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay . Item 3, Members' statements. The Chair recognizes the Honourable Member for Nunakput , Mr. Pokiak .

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Elderly Couple's Housing Needs

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 646

Calvin Pokiak

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to congratulate you on your appointment as Speaker. I recently received a complaint from an elderly Tuktoyaktuk couple, aged 77 and 67 years respectively, with regard to the difficulties they are having in applying for funding to renovate their home. They applied on numerous occasions under the home repair program and have been turned down by the NWT Housing Corporation.

They know of some individuals in the community who have received funding from the NWT Housing Corporation, and they are not even elders. The husband has been retired for a number of years now, and the wife will be retiring from her employment this year. Mr. Speaker, to give the Members a brief history of their dilemma, the information provided to me by this elderly couple is as follows. If the Members may recall, government provided subsidized housing to their employees. Eventually, government decided to get out of housing their employees and put the units up for sale, with the first offer going to the employees.

The elders decided to purchase a unit, and I am happy to say that today they own the unit. Mr. Speaker, prior to purchasing the unit some 20 years ago, there were a number of deficiencies with the unit. The Housing Corporation was to replace the wooden windows and the window handles and renovate the floor. For your information, that was 12 years ago, and he fell through the rotten floor. The corporation installed one window because the rest of the windows did not fit. The corporation took measurements and said that they would come back the following summer to install the windows.

It is 14 years later, and they still have the wooden windows, not to mention the floor.

Mr. Speaker, the elderly couple are wondering why they have to wait all these years and yet she never let the Housing Corporation wait for one payment on the mortgage. The elderly couple indicated to me that if they could have afforded the renovations, they would have done it years ago. Many elders today cannot afford to purchase their own unit let alone pay for operations and maintenance. Mr. Speaker, I will be asking questions to the Minister of the NWT Housing Corporation at the appropriate time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak . Item 3, Members' statements. Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Menicoche .

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Benefits Agreements Required With Outfitters

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 646

Kevin A. Menicoche

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to offer my congratulations to you on your new duties as Speaker of this esteemed House. Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories is well known for its natural resources, both renewable and non-renewable. In recent years, we have seen the world arrive on our doorstep to exploit our diamond resources. Soon, with the construction of the Mackenzie gas pipeline, our energy resources will be exploited to meet the needs of the foreign nations. The cornerstone of the agreement to allow this kind of development has been the negotiation of socioeconomic agreements with affected communities.

There are impact benefit agreements, access agreements, and northern hiring quotas. It has not always been like this. Developers have not always been required to provide benefits to the people who live here. Many of you will recall the experience of the Norman Wells pipeline. Developers were not required to provide impact benefits, they paid no access fees, and they were not required to hire local people. Fortunately, that situation has begun to change, and it will continue to change as we take our rightful place in this world as masters of our own destiny.

But the situation has not changed in all sectors of our economy. In the renewable resource sector, southern business interests are still allowed to operate without recourse to the needs and aspirations of our communities. This is certainly the situation in my riding of Nahendeh where we have a number of big outfitters operating on traditional lands. It is time that the outfitters also are required to provide meaningful benefits to the people who live here. Giving away a little meat as a charitable donation does not qualify as a meaningful benefit.

In my riding, the confrontation has grown between outfitters and the Deh Cho First Nations, and a solution needs to be found. Since all outfitters must be licensed by the Government of the Northwest Territories, the government has a key role to play in negotiating a solution.

Mr. Speaker, there is a new way of doing business in the North, and it is time that all businesses and all sectors of the economy subscribe to this new regime. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.

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Page 646

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche . Item 3, Members' statements. Honourable Member for Deh Cho , Mr. McLeod .

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Passing Of Anne Buggins On The Hay River Reserve

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 646

Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On Tuesday, May 25, 2004, Ms. Anne Buggins, a great northerner and prominent elder of the Hay River Reserve, passed away. She was the eldest person on the Hay River Reserve. Anne Buggins was born at Buffalo Lake to William and Madeline Buggins. As a young girl who lived on the land in the area of Buffalo Lake, she became a very skilled hunter and became very efficient in the ways

of the Dene. She was also known across the Northwest Territories for her kindness and generosity. Anne never married and, although she did not have any children of her own, after her sister passed away, she took her sister's children in and raised them up and also adopted three other children. Anne is survived by her brother, Pat Buggins.

Mr. Speaker, last month, I had the opportunity to watch Anne being interviewed on television. She spoke of many things that happened throughout her life. What stood out in my mind is the fact that she had a very deep concern about people and especially her people, the people of Katlodeeche. She talked about how happy she was to see certain ceremonies revived, especially the feeding of the fire. She was also very happy to see drummers once again in her community. She also spoke about finding a young man lying in the snow bank because he had too much to drink. She stated about how concerned she was about today's youth and the toll that alcohol was having upon them.

Mr. Speaker, many people relied on this lady for her advice. Many people went to her when they did not have any place to go and no one else to talk to. In many cases, they went to her when they did not have a place to stay. In the last couple of years, she dedicated a lot of time to the aboriginal Head Start program, sharing her language, skills and culture. She was also very dedicated to her family. Mr. Speaker, Anne was a vibrant, active lady who was loved by her community. On Saturday, May 29, 2004, the community, friends, and family said goodbye to Anne.

On behalf of the people of Deh Cho, I would like to send our condolences to her family and let them know that she will be very deeply missed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause

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Page 647

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod . Item 3, Members' statements. Honourable Member for Tu Nedhe , Mr. Villeneuve .

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Acknowledgement Of Scholastic Success Of Deninu Kue Students

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 647

Robert Villeneuve

Tu Nedhe

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I would like to congratulate you on your new role as Speaker of this House and also send out my congratulatory notes to the new Minister-elect of the Executive Council, Mr. David Krutko . Also, Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome my colleague, Mr. Zoe , to this side of the House. Hopefully he will fit in well.

Today, Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge the success of four of my constituents of Deninu Kue, who have graduated and shown a lot of progress from various educational institutions, both in the NWT and Alberta this year. I want to publicly congratulate Mr. Dennis King, who is graduating from the management studies program at Aurora College; Kristen Boucher, and Ms. Leanne Boucher, for both graduating from the office administration program also at Aurora College. Finally, I want to congratulate Mr.

Kevin Giroux for completing the second of the three-year civil engineering program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. It is my privilege to not only acknowledge the hard work and dedication that these individuals have displayed thus far, but also their remarkable achievements given circumstances and surroundings that they all come from.

I believe these achievements will not only benefit them each personally, but also have a positive rippling effect on all the younger people of Tu Nedhe, those in schools and to those who may not be in schools who may now consider returning to school after seeing that these local individuals succeeded in their endeavours of higher education.

Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I again wish continued success to all of these individuals in their future endeavours and aspirations. I look forward to personally meeting and congratulating each one individually in the near future. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

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Page 647

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve . Item 3, Members' statements. Honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre , Mr. Hawkins .

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Pursuit Of A Northern Agenda In Ottawa

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 647

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I rise, I would like to wish congratulations to you for your new appointment to your station. I know you will do a great job. I wish to say, for the record, as a senior, you certainly put up a good fight. If you suffer from any bruises, I am sure they must have been the affliction of Mr. Krutko .

Mr. Speaker, as a territorial government, we are in a particular strategic position with our federal leadership yet to be determined. I would like to talk to you about a northern agenda today. Candidates for the Western Arctic riding in the upcoming federal election are looking to us, our current leaders, to share some of our northern views with them. It is important that they know them. Mr.

Speaker, we have the opportunity, if I may say, we truly have the obligation to engage in these candidates to ensure that they realize and understand true northern issues and make sure that these concerns are brought forward at a national level. Mr. Speaker, issues such as health care needs, resource sharing, environmental, cultural awareness, and devolution. I can go on endlessly, but it is important that we ensure that these candidates, our potential new Member of Parliament, understand these issues.

Mr. Speaker, this new Member of Parliament will be an advocate, so it is important that we make sure that they are truly educated on our needs. However, some of these needs and issues may seem similar to those in the South. I demand that they bring forward the issue and understand, in the sense that they educate the South of the higher cost of living and the higher cost of delivering these basic services that should be enshrined to everyone. Mr. Speaker, it is incumbent that the rest of Canada truly recognizes the Northwest Territories as a distinct society.

As I stated yesterday in the debate with regard to a motion on provincehood, I would encourage our potential candidates and hopefully someday our new Member of Parliament to make sure that the rest of Canada knows that. Mr. Speaker, as they are recording us presently, the commitment should be on us to bring forward a strong message and educate them on northern priorities.

Mr. Speaker, in closing, I will further be asking more questions to the Premier with regard to possibly educating our candidates for the Western Arctic riding. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 648

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins . Item 3, Members' statements. Honourable Member for Great Slave , Mr. Braden .

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Social Housing Needs Are Critical

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 648

Bill Braden

Great Slave

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. My congratulations and compliments to you, Mr. Krutko , and Mr. Zoe for your new views and new perspectives on your respective seats in the Assembly. I look forward to working with all of you.

I don't like to miss a chance at least once in every session, Mr. Speaker, to talk about housing. Like my colleague, Mr. Hawkins , who has reflected on the opportunity before us with the federal election campaign, I think this is an opportune time for this Assembly and, indeed, for everyone in the NWT who is affected by housing issues to bring this to the floor, and make sure that it is on the campaign trail for the candidates in the June 28th federal election.

Housing, especially social housing I believe, Mr. Speaker, is the most critical issue facing the NWT today. I know working as an MLA that just about every issue that constituents come to me with when there are family and personal issues, have some kind of connection to an inadequate housing situation. In fact, in just the past few days in the small community of Colville Lake we have had a tuberculosis crisis, and this is a classic symptom of inadequate and overcrowded housing situations.

Here in Yellowknife, to bring it closer to home, transitional housing and emergency housing needs are staying relatively consistent, Mr. Speaker, and that means that there is a tremendous demand continuing for them even though hundreds of new units have been built. Federal programs that used to come under the auspices of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation have been dramatically cut since the 1990s, and I think it is time that we really got this back on the federal agenda and got it restored.

I don't want to get partisan about it in this House this afternoon, Mr. Speaker, but I would urge every federal candidate, and every federal party, and everyone in the NWT who carries housing as a concern, to take this into this election and make sure that it gets to the top of those federal agendas. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Braden . Item 3, members' statements. The honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes , Mr. Allen .

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Congratulations To New Speaker And Cabinet Member

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 648

Roger Allen

Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of my constituents in Inuvik Twin Lakes and all of the people of the Northwest Territories, to offer congratulations to you as our new Speaker. I want to extend our well wishes and convey our confidence in your role as the Speaker of this Assembly. Also, Mr. Speaker, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate Mr. Krutko , the newly-elected Cabinet Minister for the north region of this Assembly. I look forward to working with Mr. Krutko on a number of issues that impacts or affects the Mackenzie Delta region.

Mr. Speaker, the democratic process we have in Canada is a world envy. It is known that we have the ability to speak freely and without fear of retribution. Therefore, I know you will require us to uphold this level of excellence. Again, I congratulate both of you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Page 648

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Allen . Item 3, members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The Member for Kam Lake , Mr. Ramsay .

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Page 648

David Ramsay

Kam Lake

Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a constituent of mine, and a local businessman, also president of the Royal Canadian Legion, Mr. Lloyd Lush; and to Mr. Lush's left, Mr. Lorne Power, general manager of the Royal Canadian Legion. I have one more person up there, a former business mentor of mine, prominent northern businessman Mr. Ray Anderson from Matco. Welcome. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Page 648

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for YK Centre , Mr. Hawkins .

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to recognize one of our esteemed seniors in Yellowknife Centre, the Right Reverend Sperry.

---Applause

I would also like to recognize as well, as you did earlier, Mr. David Hamilton and Mr. Glen McLean.

---Applause

As well as Mr. Ramsay , I would like to also recognize Mr. Lloyd Lush and Mr. Lorne Power. Finally, I would like to recognize a constituent of mine, Sue Glowach. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.

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Page 648

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins . Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Premier , Mr. Handley .

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Page 648

Joe Handley

Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm also pleased to recognize Ray Anderson, president of Matco. Ray was one of the strong supporters when we had the business coalition working with us in the last government. With Mr. Anderson is Anne Martin, president of United Van Lines. I recognize her as well. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to recognize my constituent, Major Karen Hoeft from the Salvation Army. Thank you.

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Page 648

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley . Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Deh Cho , Mr. McLeod .

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Page 649

Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize several people who will be joining me for the launching of our new veteran's licence plate today. We have two veterans, Brock Parsons.

---Applause

We also have Bishop John Sperry...

---Applause

...and the president of the YK Royal Canadian Legion and also the representative for the Alberta/Northwest Territories Command, Lloyd Lush.

---Applause

We also have with us Gary Walsh from the Department of Transportation, motor vehicles and licensing. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Page 649

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod . Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for North Slave , Mr. Zoe .

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Henry Zoe

North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize the former mayor of Rae-Edzo and former Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, Mr. Dan Marion, and his daughter Gizelle Marion. Welcome to the House, but I believe they just left the gallery. Thank you.

---Laughter

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Zoe . Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Range Lake , Ms. Lee .

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Sandy Lee

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to welcome everyone who has been recognized, I am not going to repeat names, but one who wasn't mentioned is Ms. Lydia Bardak who now is with the Salvation Army. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Page 649

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Lee . Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Sahtu , Mr. Yakeleya .

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Norman Yakeleya

Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a visitor in the gallery who made an impact on my life, Mr. David Hamilton. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya . Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. I would like to recognize a friend of mine, Ms. Kat Nicholson in the gallery who is no stranger around the Legislative Assembly. I would like to welcome everyone who is in the gallery today and taking

part in our proceedings. Welcome to the Legislative Assembly.

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes , Mr. Allen .

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Question 184-15(3): Highway Contract Concerns

Item 6: Oral Questions

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Roger Allen

Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is not often that we would debate an issue of a sentence. In the Minister's statement today there was reference made to a specific economic development matter that respects, and it goes on and on. I won't quote it all, but it is important to know that the Minister's statement is in contrast to actions taken by the Department of Transportation with respect to MOUs signed between the Gwich'in and the Government of the Northwest Territories on a highway contract in Inuvik.

I want to ask the Minister of Transportation if he is willing to sit down with the president of the Gwich'in Tribal Council to resolve all the outstanding concerns that are included in the letter. Would he do that? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Allen . The honourable Minister of Transportation , Mr. McLeod .

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Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am not sure what document the Member is referring to. We did meet with the Gwich'in Tribal Council, the president, and a number of the chiefs. We had a fairly lengthy discussion about contracts, the Gwich'in MOU, and how we would deal with some of the issues rising from the previous year, and there are a number of issues that we are currently working on. That was just two weeks ago, so I am not sure why the Member wants us to get together again so quickly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Roger Allen

Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Perhaps in recognition that the Minister may not be in receipt of the same letter, I want to assure the Minister that we are in receipt of a letter as recent as this morning. So I just wanted to have the Minister confirm if he is willing to follow up to that initial meeting to ascertain what the problems are that may have occurred in the last two weeks between the department officials and the Gwich'in Tribal Council. Thank you.

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Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we certainly commit to that. I don't believe I am in receipt of that same letter that the Member is referring to. We would certainly follow up on any issues that are in the letter. It is difficult to speak to a document I don't have, but we'd certainly follow it up. Thank you.

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Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod . Item 6, oral questions. The Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Menicoche .

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Question 185-15(3): Benefits Agreements With Outfitters

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 650

Kevin A. Menicoche

Nahendeh

Mr. Speaker, at lunch today we heard Claudia Barlow from the Council of Canadians speak about the negative effects of globalization whereby foreign companies will be able to override local laws of interests with impunity. In the future, these companies will not be required to provide any benefits locally. They will be free to come and exploit our resources, and take all the profits from those resources home with them. But, Mr. Speaker, in some ways we are already in that situation.

Southern owned big game outfitters in the Deh Cho are not required to provide any benefits from their use of local resources to local people. On both a small scale and a large scale, the prosperity of our northern citizens is threatened. In the face of this threat to our economic well-being, will the Minister of Renewable Resources take a stand to ensure in policy that northerners benefit from all activity on their land? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche . The Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development , Mr. Bell .

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Brendan Bell

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the Member for the question. In his statement today the Member referred to an new era, and a new era of doing business in not only the Northwest Territories but I believe the country, and I think those businesses in the Northwest Territories embrace meaningful partnership with aboriginal organizations. Meaningful partnership with community groups will be successful businesses. I think that makes good business sense in this day and age, and I think we all recognize that.

So I would certainly urge all businesspeople, any proprietors throughout the Northwest Territories, to sit down, meet with local people, understand their needs, understand their desires and do what they can to make sure that benefits accrue locally. That to me, Mr. Speaker, as I say, just makes good business sense. But I am certainly willing to discuss with communities and with regional organizations any concerns they might have with specific outfitters. I am willing to do that at any time, and will certainly make the time to do that. Thank you.

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Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Bell . Supplementary, Mr. Menicoche .

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Kevin A. Menicoche

Nahendeh

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased with the Minister's answer, and I am sure the Minister is aware that the Deh Cho First Nations has taken a stand against the outfitters in the Nahendeh riding. As well as that, the Government of the Northwest Territories required diamond companies to negotiate impact agreements before they use our resources. Will the Minister of Renewable Resources require the same commitment from the non-NWT-owned big game outfitters by requiring them to negotiate benefits agreements as part of their licensing process? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Brendan Bell

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Member is certainly correct that we do sit down and, as a government, negotiate socioeconomic agreements with big industry. We've done it with a couple of the diamond mines; a third one just recently completed. We look to do that with the Producers Group and the Aboriginal Pipeline Group in terms of oil and gas development. These are negotiations between our government and industry, and they speak to opportunities, benefits for northerners right across the territory.

As it relates to access agreements or IBAs between regional groups and industry, we are not specifically involved in those negotiations and are not privy to them. We do get involved in the respect that we generally work toward helping local organizations build capacity. But, Mr. Speaker, I would certainly encourage industry and business to be willing to sit down and work with local people to make sure that there are meaningful, tangible local benefits, because obviously without those, businesses, I think, can expect resistance. Thank you.

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Kevin A. Menicoche

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As a result of the firm stand that the DCFN has taken, our local businesses in the Nahendeh riding do not want to be impacted more than necessary. Will the Minister at least provide guidelines by which southern companies are expected to operate if they want to be considered as good corporate citizens operating in our North?

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Brendan Bell

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think that I will certainly commit to sitting down first with committee Members to discuss the kinds of things that might be involved in a framework in dealing with industry. Even with small individual businesses I think there is certainly merit in sitting down to discuss the kinds of benefits that can be left behind. So I am certainly willing to meet with regional organizations to understand their concerns, and will also meet with industry if I can play a role in supporting the efforts of local and regional organizations.

I think it is very important that we do recognize this is a new era in the Northwest Territories of doing business. As I've said, those that embrace it, acknowledge and accept it, and try to work within that framework, I think will be successful businesses. So I certainly look forward to further discussion with committee Members and with the Member opposite on this very important issue, and let him know that our department and our government does not take this lightly. Thank you.

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Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Bell . Your final supplementary, Mr. Menicoche .

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Kevin A. Menicoche

Nahendeh

Mr. Speaker, mahsi cho. There is at least one outfitter whose licence is due this summer. I am just wondering if the Minister knows of a process or at any stage of the permitting system where there is allowable room for input from the communities and local interest groups with regard to having these outfitters provide more benefits locally. Mahsi cho.

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Brendan Bell

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Obviously the management of big game outfitting in our territory is governed by the provisions of the Wildlife Act and the wildlife business regulations. Licenses are issued; I believe they are typically issued for 10 years. They can be cancelled if there are no activities for a couple of years or if there are major concerns with the individual outfitter that have been raised.

Upon investigation if we find them to be in violation of the acts, then we are able to do that, and typically those concerns are raised by regional people, by regional organizations who have been working with and have firsthand knowledge of potential infractions. So any time there is a licence up for renewal, we would certainly sit down, and our regional staff would consult with regional organizations to better understand any concerns, if there are any, with an individual outfitter. Thank you.

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Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Bell . Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for the Sahtu , Mr. Yakeleya .

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Question 186-15(3): Oil And Gas Training Strategy For The Sahtu

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 651

Norman Yakeleya

Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today my question is to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment with regard to the oil and gas training activities in the Sahtu region. Mr. Speaker, I have some great concerns about the message about the number of opportunities available to our people in the Sahtu with regard to the oil and gas training activities. I understand that they are most concerned about the low enrolment of some of these courses, and I want to relay that this government is doing nothing to help the people in the Sahtu to take advantage of the training opportunities out there.

I would like to ask the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment if his department has a strategy for oil and gas training in the Sahtu, and how does the government know that it is offering the right kinds of courses within the Sahtu in time for the preparation of oil and gas activities? Thank you.

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Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya . The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment , Mr. Dent .

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Charles Dent

Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we certainly want to make sure that we can take advantage of the opportunities that may present themselves with the development of a pipeline in the Mackenzie Valley. So there have been ongoing courses for a number of years now that this government has offered to residents to make sure that we are starting the process for them to be ready. On top of that, this government has worked with the college.

The college has worked with stakeholders in the oil and gas field, as well as aboriginal governments along the Mackenzie to develop a proposal to the federal government for a training program, and we're confident that we will see significant monies flowing for that program, which will make sure that we have training that is extremely well targeted to make sure that residents in the region can be ready for pipeline activity. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Paul Delorey

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Norman Yakeleya

Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment how he advertises courses available in the Sahtu. Prior to coming here, I had a member of Tulita ask that question. There seems to be a lot of confusion in our region. What advertising does his department put forward particularly for the Sahtu?

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Charles Dent

Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am not sure exactly what methods are used to publicize the availability of courses. They are typically developed in cooperation with community and regional governments and industry. We do have a commitment, even in advance of the ASEP funding being approved, for $350,000 in training and short-term programs. I will have to get back to the Member as to how we promote it in each of the communities that it is being offered because I don't have that information.

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Norman Yakeleya

Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I look forward to the Minister's answer with regard to advertising in the Sahtu region. Mr. Speaker, could the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment tell me why the enrolment in the Sahtu is so low with only one or two students in some of the courses like electrician, truck driver or any other courses that have poor enrolment in the Sahtu region?

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Charles Dent

Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Unfortunately I can't answer the question as to why the enrolment is so low. We will have to see if we can do a better job of attracting people to do the training in the future. Thank you.

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Thank you, Mr. Dent . Final supplementary, Mr. Yakeleya .

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Norman Yakeleya

Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister please tell me how and when these training courses for the oil and gas industries will be evaluated? What are the performance measures going to be and how will these results be made public? Thank you.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya . Mr. Dent .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

Charles Dent

Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For the most part, what we look for is an indication for potential employers that the training that is being offered is acceptable to them. We want to know from them that they will take people who successfully pass the course, and that's really the evaluation process. If the people who need to hire the folks who take the training say the training isn't any good, then we would have to change it. If they say yes, we will make sure people are ready to take jobs with this, then we are satisfied. It's done in cooperation with employers. Thank you.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Dent . Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre , Mr. Hawkins .

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Question 187-15(3): Pursuit Of A Northern Agenda In The Federal Election

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Premier of the Northwest Territories. I will be calling upon his former educational skills to my first question.

Mr. Speaker, earlier today I talked about a northern agenda and the importance of making sure that that is educated to a potential Member of Parliament and to all candidates who are running in the Western Arctic riding. Therefore, my direct question to the Premier is would the Premier be willing to bring forward the strategic plan that he laid out in last week's sessional statement and be willing to take forward that plan and address it to those potential candidates? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins . The honourable Premier , Mr. Handley .

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Question 187-15(3): Pursuit Of A Northern Agenda In The Federal Election

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

Joe Handley

Weledeh

Mr. Speaker, that is a document that is available to the public and I am sure most of the candidates, if not all of them, would have picked up a copy of the document. If it gives the Member comfort, I certainly have no problem in sending it to each of the candidates. Thank you.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Supplementary, Mr. Hawkins .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's a well-known fact to we Members in the Northwest Territories, but the Northwest Territories seems to be left out in the federal election system. Would the Premier be able to initiate a letter to the leadership in the federal parties and send them a copy of the document, as well as invite them to the Northwest Territories and possibly speak to the citizens of the Northwest Territories? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Thank you, Mr. Hawkins . Mr. Handley .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

Joe Handley

Weledeh

Mr. Speaker, I will certainly respond to requests for information from the candidates and from the political parties. Mr. Speaker, we want to be very careful as a government that we don't get ourselves involved in the federal election anymore than we would want to see the federal government becoming involved in making statements on our election. So there's a line between providing information and then becoming involved in the campaign. So as a government, we want to have a good working relationship with whoever the next government is and we must maintain our impartiality. Thank you.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley . Supplementary, Mr. Hawkins .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do respect what the Premier did say. Would the Premier be willing to consider something along the lines of a forum to talk about northern issues to all the candidates, not unlike what the Union of Northern Workers would do or another advocacy group would do? Would the Premier be willing to host a forum of some sort to get some discussion out on both the northern agenda, as well as what some of these potential candidates may be doing for the citizens of the Northwest Territories that they are saying they wish to represent? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

Joe Handley

Weledeh

Mr. Speaker, we certainly want to ensure that all the candidates know all the issues that we deal with and hope that their staff, their researchers, and they themselves will make themselves aware of what is happening. But, Mr. Speaker, in my mind there is a difference between us as a government and an interest group or a union who may want to host such a forum. Mr. Speaker, my view would be that it wouldn't be appropriate for us, as a government, to organize and host such a political event during a campaign. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley . Final supplementary, Mr. Hawkins .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 652

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Premier , for your answer. My concern personally is the fact that the northern agenda could be hidden somewhere on page whatever in who knows which text of the party policy. We don't really know what plans they have for us. What makes matters worse is they may be

overlooking us because we only have one candidate, and I want to make sure that our candidate is bolstered with the best education on the northern needs. So I further ask, once again, would the Premier consider a non-partisan type of discussion hosted by him or someone of that similar representation, so we can get a northern discussion on northern issues that are important to the Northwest Territories, rather than a special interest group strictly focussing in on their individual needs? Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Premier .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Thank you, Mr. Hawkins . Mr. Handley .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Joe Handley

Weledeh

Mr. Speaker, I think the Member meant we have one Member, one MP, not one candidate. I believe there is more than one candidate.

Mr. Speaker, I don't think it's appropriate for the government to do that. It may be something that Caucus might want to do. As a government, we want to maintain our government-to-government relationship. Mr. Speaker, I don't think we should do it as a government, but if Caucus were to decide to do that, that may be very appropriate. Thank you.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 653

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley . Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Range Lake , Ms. Lee .

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Question 188-15(3): Request For A Meeting With NWT Seniors

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 653

Sandy Lee

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of the Housing Corporation . Mr. Speaker, I have been raising issues of importance to seniors over the last few days and one of them has been on housing. There are lots of other Members who have raised questions on that end. Mr. Speaker, I should say when we in this House are asking questions to the Minister, the least we expect is that the Ministers are responding to requests for meetings, if not requests for action. My information, Mr.

Speaker, is the seniors' groups all across the Territories meet regarding housing, and I have brought a lot of issues up about seniors and the Minister has not agreed yet to meet with the seniors who wanted to talk to him about that. Could the Minister advise as to whether he's aware of any requests from the meetings from the seniors and why is it he's not meeting with them? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Lee . The honourable Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation , Mr. McLeod .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It gives me concern that the Member has information from the seniors' groups stating that I have not been responding to requests. We have arrangements and dates picked out. I would be glad to share that information with the Member. We have been dealing with the NWT seniors' groups for some time now. Thank you.

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Paul Delorey

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Sandy Lee

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I thought I could just pump up for the cause of the seniors, but I can see the Minister is getting a little testy.

---Laughter

He's not having a good day and I am not in the mood for a fight either. So maybe, Mr. Speaker, the Minister could advise as to when he has agreed to meet with the seniors to talk about seniors' housing. Thank you.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am trying to recall the exact detail. I don't have it on my calendar in front of me. I believe it's the middle of June; I believe it's the 11th. I would have to confirm that, however.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod . Supplementary, Ms. Lee .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Sandy Lee

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I guess the Minister does not have his Daytimer there. My understanding is the suggestion for a June meeting is not very good at all. Mr. Speaker, could he make the commitment to find the earliest opportunity for him to clear his calendar and sit down with the seniors and listen to their concerns about the housing needs in Fort Liard, in Simpson and in Yellowknife? Thank you.

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The Speaker

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 653

Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we spent several days going back and forth with the president of the Seniors' Society. We did finally manage to nail down a date. I can share that with the Member. If she wants me to cancel