Debates of May 28th, 1996

This is page numbers 689 - 732 of the Hansard for the 13th 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 --- .

Topics

Members Present

Item 1: Prayer

impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign

Seal Coat Fashion Show

Bhp Project Status

Commercialization Of The Air Navigation System

Now Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Fort Mcpherson Drinking Water

Community Wellness Conference In Iqaluit

Attendance At Graduation Ceremonies

Absence Of NTPC Staff At Resolute Bay Power Plant

Preparing Union Members For Strike Vote

Suggestions On Saving Money In Justice System

High School Graduation In Arviat

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Class Of All-weather Road From Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk

Explanation Of WCB Investment Returns

Monitoring Of Bip Hiring Provisions

Status Of Request To Extend Gjoa Haven Runway

Criteria For Sale Of Staff Housing

Economic Opportunities For Seal Harvesters

Status Of Material For Gjoa Haven Seniors' Facility

Item 9: Replies To Opening Address

Item 10: Petitions

Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

Rates Charged To Seniors Resident In Long-term Care Facilities

Bill 17: Business Corporations Act

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

Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97

To Amend Clause 3(2) Of Bill 11

To Amend

Schedule To Bill 11

Bill 13: Loan Authorization Act, 1996-97

Bill 5:

An Act To Amend The Motor Vehicles Act

Bill 8:

An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act

Bill 7:

An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act

Bill 12: Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Members Present

Hon. Jim Antoine , Hon. Goo Arlooktoo , Mr. Barnabas , Hon. Charles Dent , Mr. Enuaraq , Mr. Erasmus , Mr. Evaloarjuk , Hon. Samuel Gargan , Mrs. Groenewegen , Mr. Henry , Hon. Stephen Kakfwi , Mr. Krutko , Mr. Miltenberger , Hon. Don Morin , Hon. Kelvin Ng , Mr. Ningark , Mr. O'Brien , Mr. Ootes , Mr. Picco , Mr. Rabesca , Mr. Roland , Mr. Steen , Hon. Manitok Thompson , Hon. John Todd

--- Prayer

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Item 1: Prayer

Item 1: Prayer

Page 689

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger . Good afternoon. It is my understanding that Her Honour, The Commissioner, is available to assent to bills. Mr. Clerk, would you ascertain if Her Honour, The Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, is prepared to enter the Chamber to assent to bills.

Assent To Bill 10, Budget Measures Implementation Act, 1996-97

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Item 1: Prayer

Item 1: Prayer

Page 689

Commissioner Maksagak

As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, it gives me pleasure to assent to the following bill: Bill 10, Budget Measures Implementation Act, 1996-97. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Item 1: Prayer

Item 1: Prayer

Page 689

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

If Members will permit, I would like to make a few comments, in my own language, before we all leave here in the next few days to go home to our families and communities. As you know, I am not the oldest Member in years, but here in the House, I do have the honour of being the longest-serving Member.

--- Applause

I was first elected many, many years ago in the general election of 1983.

(Translation) At that time, I came into what was then the 10th Legislative Assembly with a dream to change the world and the way we do things. I had a vision that I would make a difference and would not be like all the other Members. I would open the doors to make the Assembly more culturally relevant to the people it is supposed to serve. I think, as I look around the Chamber today, after 13 years of service in this Assembly, a lot has changed; mostly for the better, but some things still need a little work.

When you elected me as your Speaker, I looked around this Chamber in November last year and saw many much younger, eager faces and of course, several returning Members who looked as young as ever. As a newly elected Assembly, we faced many difficult issues that even the more experienced Members could not have imagined. I see now that, after the first seven months of this Assembly, some of you are looking a little bit tired, and a little bit older, yet as eager as ever to do the best you can for our people. Even I have developed a bit of grey in my hair.

I feet that you all have come a long way in developing a new system of doing business in this House and its committees, especially in establishing a new relationship with the Premier and Ministers. (Translation ends) I would, however, like to make a brief comment on the conduct of business in the House. Members have learned the rules as you have gone along and, for the most part, have understood the reasons for our rules and why we must have them to assist with the orderly and efficient conduct of business. I do note, however, that the use of unanimous consent to complete Members' statements must be a record.

In order to curb this trend, I will be issuing you each a stop watch so over the summer you can time yourself talking to the animals in the wilderness...

--- Applause

... as you get ready for the fall session.

On a more serious note, being a Member of the Legislative Assembly takes its toll on our families. We are away from home for long periods of time and we sometimes forget that day-to-day life goes on outside this building. As many of you have expressed, on a number of occasions in the House -and particularly our friend from Inuvik who I note has not said 'hello" to his family for some time -without the understanding, support and love from our families, I don't think that we would be able to carry on. I am sure you will all agree that they deserve our heartfelt thanks.

--- Applause

I know we will not be recessing until tomorrow, but I just wanted to take the opportunity to wish you all a safe journey home and wherever your travels take you over the summer, I hope you come back refreshed in October to once again take up the many challenges facing us as the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. Mahsi cho.

--- Applause

Orders of the day, item 2, Ministers' statements. Mr. Antoine .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Minister's Statement 73-13(3):impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

Page 689

Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, our debates this session have made it clear that the people of the Northwest

Territories confront a multitude of social and economic problems that stand as barriers to a better northern society and a worthwhile future.

One very serious problem we face is the problem of alcohol. I know I have been troubled this session with the amount of time we have spent discussing the many different ways that alcohol afflicts northern society. It would be a sorry revelation to go back through the departmental budgets and total up the precious dollars we allocate to cleaning up the damage caused by alcohol in one way or another.

In the Transportation portfolio, alcohol appears as the menace of impaired driving. Impaired driving has been a criminal offence for almost 30 years now and still there are so many who have yet to get the message. It is a crime to operate a high-speed and heavy piece of machinery on a public road with poor reflexes and faulty judgement. Driving is a public activity. Impaired driving is a crime against society. The impaired driver is a dangerous threat to anyone and everyone close by; passengers, people in other vehicles and pedestrians.

These observations seem so painfully obvious and still people insist on drinking and driving. They kill or injure their passengers, smash into other vehicles and run over pedestrians. Many of those who survive are maimed or crippled for life.

Already this year, impaired drivers have caused too many deaths and injuries on our highways. Impaired drivers have no excuse for the pain, misery and suffering they have thoughtlessly inflicted on others. I am angry and I intend to do something about it, Mr. Speaker.

I have instructed the Department of Transportation's motor vehicles division to arrange with the RCMP and our highway patrol officers to carry out a series of checkstop operations on our highways. For a start, I have asked them to begin with Highway 3 between Yellowknife and Rae-Edzo, where several deaths have occurred most recently. People have told me that they are frightened and anxious travelling this

section of highway because of the numbers of impaired drivers on it. We will find them and take them off the road, Mr. Speaker.

One should never make promises one cannot keep; much as I might like, it would be foolhardy for me to tell the Legislative Assembly that I will put a stop to drinking and driving. However, I can and will tell the Members that I am going to put a dent in it. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

--- Applause

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Minister's Statement 73-13(3):impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

Page 690

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mahsi, Mr. Antoine . Item 2, Ministers' statements. Mr. Kakfwi .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Minister's Statement 74-13(3): Seal Coat Fashion Show

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

Page 690

Stephen Kakfwi

Sahtu

Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday afternoon, May 28th, at 3:00 p.m., we will be showing 13 new sealskin coats in the great hall of the Legislative Assembly. These are high-fashion coats, made of the Northwest Territories sealskins and designed in Montreal.

The coats were recently shown at the Montreal International Fur Show, where they generated a great deal of enthusiasm and literally stole the show. Partly as a result of these developments, the sealskin harvest for this year has risen to about 20,000 pelts.

The interest shown in these coats may represent a tremendous opportunity for Nunavut seal harvesters. We invite you to come down, enjoy our show and see these new coats for yourself. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--- Applause

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Minister's Statement 74-13(3): Seal Coat Fashion Show

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

Page 690

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Kakfwi . Item 2, Ministers' statements. Mr. Kakfwi .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Minister's Statement 75-13(3): Bhp Project Status

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

Page 690

Stephen Kakfwi

Sahtu

Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring Members up to date on the status of BHP's NWT diamonds project.

It has been four and a half years since the first announcement of the discovery of a diamond-bearing kimberlite pipe at Point Lake. Since that time, BHP has found diamond-bearing kimberlite pipes that are sufficient to support a mine development with a life of 25 plus years. As of this April, BHP has spent $172 million on the project, including about $50 million in expenditures here in the Northwest Territories.

This project has the potential of providing a very large infusion of jobs and business opportunities into the northern economy. It has also raised a number of issues and concerns about environmental impacts of large-scale development on our lands.

A federal environmental assessment panel was established in late 1994 and, by the end of June, will submit its report and recommendations to the federal Ministers of the Environment and Indian Affairs and Northern Development, as well as the Premier of the Northwest Territories, The Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, the Yellowknives Dene Band and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.

The report and its recommendations will be reviewed by federal Cabinet; the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development will issue the formal federal response about the project's acceptability. Ultimately, the decision on whether the project will proceed is the responsibility of the federal government.

This project, and the review of the project, has been precedent-setting in many ways. We are looking at the first major diamond mine in North America. The mine will generate revenues and economic benefits on a scale that has not been seen before for a mining project in the Northwest Territories.

The panel was the first federal panel that required a proponent to give full and equal consideration of traditional knowledge of the aboriginal people.

Scoping sessions and public meetings were held in many communities. The panel visited Wha Ti, Rae Lakes, Rae-Edzo, Snare Lake, Lutsel K'e, Kugluktuk, Umingmaktok, Deline, Ndilo, Dettah and Yellowknife. Northerners were given the opportunity to make their views known to the panel members.

The environmental and socio-economic impacts of the project are a major concern to northerners. After hearing many presentations and studying many reports during the review process, this government has concluded that no significant adverse social, economic or environmental impacts are likely to occur if the appropriate mitigation and monitoring is done. DIAND is of a similar opinion and has concluded that the project could be adequately regulated based on the information provided by BHP during the review process.

If the federal government approves the project, we are not at the end of the decision-making process, but rather the beginning. A first step in a process of regulating mine development, operation, closure and abandonment; a process that will span decades.

There are many opportunities ahead to influence the way this mine is developed and operated, to ensure that the environment is protected, that northerners benefit from the project and that BHP lives up to its commitments and promises.

One of the first opportunities is the permitting process for the mine. BHP has applied for the permits they need for mine development, including their water licence, surface lease and approvals from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canada Coast Guard. Even though there has been a full panel review of the project, there will be additional opportunities for public comment and comments from the territorial government, as BHP's applications are circulated for review. This will be a chance to ensure that environmental safeguards are built into the permits and approvals.

Assuming a positive federal response to the panel report around mid-July or early August, BHP has sketched out a work

schedule for the next few years. They will start hiring construction workers in the fall of this year for construction of a 400-person permanent camp. The construction workforce will be about 1,000 people. The camp will be built over the 1996-97 winter road season and will be used as a base for construction of the rest of the mine facilities.

BHP expects to start hiring mine workers mid-1997. They are two years away from having their full complement of workers for the mine. BHP hopes to start production in the early part of 1998 with a mine workforce of about 830 people during full operation. BHP has agreed to make Yellowknife their point of hire and has a policy of aboriginal and northern hiring preference.

The agreements cover subjects such as training, employment, business opportunities, workplace conditions and environmental protection. These agreements are an important vehicle for making sure that aboriginal people can benefit fully from the project.

The territorial government is also participating in a precedent setting initiative called the "NWT community mobilization partnership strategy."

The community mobilization strategy is more comprehensive and more inclusive than anything that has been tried here in the past. It includes government, business and community members. The strategy works with the skills, capacities and talents of community members. It does not dwell on problems or what is missing but focuses on what can be done. It looks beyond just employment and business opportunities at a single mine, to an array of other opportunities in a growing, healthy NWT economy.

Relationships and partnerships between communities, business, government and non-government partners are being built and evolved in this process.

Mr. Speaker, this week, about 130 community members and business and government partners are participating in phase III of the strategy: an action planning forum being held at BHP's Koala Camp. This is a forum for discussing short and long-term job development strategies, including business and career opportunities.

This type of forum is important if BHP is going to meet its stated objective of making 69 per cent of its mine operation expenditures in the NWT and having a mine workforce where two-thirds of the workers are northerners and of the northern workers, one-half are aboriginal people. These objectives may be optimistic and will not be met unless northerners are trained and prepared.

BHP has made commitments to ensure northern and aboriginal benefits. However, mining companies in the past have had problems living up to their promises about participation levels of northerners.

I, therefore, intend to work with BHP on an agreement to itemize the commitments they have made and monitor their success in meeting the commitments. If there are problems, we will need to examine what we can do to work together and correct them.

In looking at this project, I am concerned about the fact that there are already a large number of jobs in the mining and oil and gas industries, as well as other sectors of the economy, which are filled by imported workers, while our residents and long-term northerners stay on social assistance. Mr. Speaker, we have to take a serious look at the design of our income support programs to ensure that adequate incentives and support are in place to ensure that employable northern residents take advantage of the available employment opportunities.

The departments of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and Education, Culture and Employment are looking at new strategies for training northerners for jobs in the mineral industry. One of the projects that we are working on through the community mobilization strategy is a pilot project for a phased approach to a mining and related-industry jobshadowing training program. It will lead to meaningful job experience in the mineral and related industry and will expose students to potential employers.

In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, this mine offers many significant opportunities for northerners. As a government, we cannot become complacent once we hear the federal decision has been made. We must continue to work with BHP, the communities and the federal government to maximize the benefits from this mine, and minimize any negative impacts. Thank you.

--- Applause

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Minister's Statement 75-13(3): Bhp Project Status

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

Page 692

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Kakfwi . Item 2, Ministers' statements. Mr. Antoine .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Minister's Statement 76-13(3): Commercialization Of The Air Navigation System

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

Page 692

Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Mr. Speaker, during the session, several Members have approached me with a number of questions about Nav Canada and the move to commercialize the Canadian air navigation system. This afternoon, I would like to inform the House of current developments and likely implications for the Northwest Territories.

The Canadian air navigation system is the network of communication centres and radio beacons that identify the airways in Canadian air space. Aircraft depend on the system to determine their position and direction in flight. At airport terminals, the air navigation system includes the instrument landing systems, air traffic control, flight information and weather advisory services.

Our most direct contact with the air navigation system in the Northwest Territories is through the aviation services available at our airports. Transport Canada operates flight service stations directly at 10 of our largest airports. The territorial Department of Transportation delivers the community aerodrome radio station, CARS, program on behalf of Transport Canada at 32 airports.

In conjunction with the national airports policy, the federal Minister of Transport announced, in July of 1994, his intention to commercialize Canada's air navigation system. The purpose of commercialization is to offer the services of the air navigation system to the civil aviation industry on a cost-recovery basis. In putting its air navigation system on a commercial footing, Canada follows the examples of other countries; such as, Great Britain, Ireland, Austria, Germany, Portugal, New Zealand and Australia. The United States is likely to take a similar course in the near future.

In one important respect, Canada has taken commercialization a step further than other countries where the national governments have retained ownership of the corporation. Nav Canada was incorporated in May 1995 as a wholly independent, non-share, capital corporation. Nav Canada is not a Crown corporation and it does not answer to the Parliament of Canada. Its board of directors is appointed to represent the interests of industry, labour and the public.

The Civil Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act was introduced in the House of Commons this March. Parliament should pass Bill C-20 in the next few weeks. When the act comes into effect, perhaps as early as September, control and ownership of the air navigation system will pass from Transport Canada to Nav Canada.

In preparing for the transfer of the air navigation system to Nav Canada, Transport Canada, much to its credit, conducted extensive consultations with the many parties who have an interest in the commercialization.

In these consultations, the Department of Transportation represented the interests of the Northwest Territories. Given the importance of air transportation to our communities, the department had two primary concerns: first of all, commercialization should not diminish the level of air navigation services available in the North; secondly, commercialization should not add to the high cost of transportation in the North.

From the outset, Transport Canada recognized the vital role of air transportation in the North. It also understood that the lower volumes of air traffic in the North could not support air navigation services on a full cost-recovery basis.

Bill C-20 includes special provisions for northern or remote services. Should Nav Canada propose to reduce northern or remote services, sections 18 to 22 of the act spell out a rigorous consultation process, specifically including the provincial or territorial government of the affected area. If the provincial or territorial government objects to the reduction in service, then Nav Canada must obtain approval from the federal Minister of Transport to introduce the change.

On the issue of the fees Nav Canada will set for air navigation services,

section 35(

G) stipulates that the fees charged for northern or remote services may not be any higher than the fees for comparable services elsewhere in Canada.

The two special provisions in Bill C-20 for northern or remote services give us a good deal of confidence that commercialization will maintain the air navigation services we need in the North and at a reasonable cost.

I might also suggest that commercialization is not necessarily at odds with our interests as northerners. Nav Canada is likely to prove more responsive to the needs of the aviation industry than Transport Canada. Nav Canada is also more likely to accelerate technology transfers in the air navigation system. The rate of technological advances in the aviation industry is truly remarkable.

Under Nav Canada, I suspect the benefits of new technologies will penetrate the North all the faster. If the past is any indication for the future, I have every reason to believe that air navigation services in the North will continue to improve, as they have, with even greater accuracy, reliability and availability. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Minister's Statement 76-13(3): Commercialization Of The Air Navigation System

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

Page 692

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Antoine . Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Ningark .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Now Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 693

John Ningark

Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the issue of the Gjoa Haven Health Centre is not a new one, nor a small matter. The issue of the Gjoa Haven Health Centre is not something that someone dreamed of. Mr. Speaker, it is something that is essential, practical and a request from the community of Gjoa Haven. It is based on many years of thorough discussion and planning by the people of Gjoa Haven.

Mr. Speaker, let's take a few moments and look around the neighbourhood and see the great facilities being built while our old structure is still there standing and there are no plans to replace it. Mr. Speaker, we talk about being compassionate, equitable and fair. While the community of Gjoa Haven is suffering the consequences unfairness within the system, we pretend to be compassionate. Mr. Speaker, the people of Gjoa Haven no longer want to see a renovation to an old structure. The people of Gjoa Haven want to see a new health centre built for that community. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Now Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 693

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Ningark . Mr. Krutko .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Fort Mcpherson Drinking Water

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 693

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I first raised my concern on the water quality in Fort McPherson in March of this year. Members have also heard me make statements and ask many questions to the Minister of Public Works and Services . My constituents are very concerned about their drinking water. They are concerned about the source of the drinking water, which is next to a busy highway and also next to the sewage lagoon. They are concerned about the notable discolouration of the water and they are very concerned that some tests have shown unacceptable levels of cancer-causing chemicals in the water.

Mr. Speaker, I have concerns that these problems are not taken seriously by this government. I went as far as collecting samples myself, which I have here in the House. I wish to report to this House that I have had recent discussions with the Ministers of Public Works and Municipal and Community Affairs, and I am pleased to report that I have been told that the matter has been discussed in Cabinet and will be dealt with as a priority.

I have also been assured that, at the first opportune time, following the closure of this session, senior government officials will travel with me to Fort McPherson to discuss this with the community. What steps will be taken to deal with this urgent problem, Mr. Speaker? I am now assured that the Ministers responsible are now prepared to take the necessary action to deal with our concerns and I will hold them to those commitments. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--- Applause

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Fort Mcpherson Drinking Water

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 693

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Krutko . Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Picco .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Community Wellness Conference In Iqaluit

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 693

Edward Picco

Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak about the happenings this past weekend in Iqaluit. The community hosted the first regional community wellness conference in the Baffin. Delegates from all over the region converged on the community for a series of workshops dealing with this most useful government strategy.

Mr. Speaker, our communities have seen the rise of family violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and unemployment. However, as the conference showed, the people of the Baffin are pulling together to deal with these issues in a very proactive way. With the advent of the creation of Nunavut only a short 34 months away, community pride and belief in this dream is creating and fostering a new sense of hope and pride in our community people and our collective future.

Mr. Speaker, I had an opportunity to participate on the last day of this conference, with a panel, to discuss and hear the delegates speak about community wellness in their communities. It was a very moving afternoon. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the organizers and volunteers and single out Mary Wilman, Lena Evic Twerdin, Elisapee Davidee, Madeline D'Argencourt and the facilitators of the various workshops for running a very professional and well-attended conference.

Mr. Speaker, while in the community this past weekend, the community was host to the Anglican General Synod, as well as the visit of the Honourable John Todd . Mr. Todd held meetings with the Iqaluit and Baffin chambers of commerce and a very well-attended public meeting. Mr. Speaker, there was some excellent give and take with the Minister. I think the Minister now realizes the difference, for example, in the housing policies of this government that have negatively affected our community.

Mr. Todd had an opportunity to visit with various community leaders, as well as spending time with yours truly. I am wearing my John Todd tie today, Mr. Speaker, in honour of the Honourable John Todd , who I have had many disagreements with over the past few months in this House. I do give him credit for his ability to deal with the public on difficult issues and, ever the resourceful student, I have been monitoring the honourable Member for tips, as well as the art of the understatement.

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Todd has been called many things, but I can say I have heard him called the only public figure who could out-talk, out-act, out-work and look better at a meeting than myself. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--- Laughter

--- Applause

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Community Wellness Conference In Iqaluit

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 693

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Rabesca .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Attendance At Graduation Ceremonies

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 694

James Rabesca

North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over the weekend, I was privileged to attend two graduation ceremonies. The first took place here in Yellowknife at the office of the Native Women's Association. This graduation ceremony was well-attended, including the honourable Minister, Manitok Thompson . I thank her for attending this important event.

This program was sponsored by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment; Investing in People. It gave the participants a base in upgrading, life skills and work experience. Judging by the reactions of the participants of this program, it was a successful one.

It is hoped that these ten individuals will continue with future education and they will be assisted in getting into the workforce.

The other graduation I attended was for the grade 12 graduating class of Chief Jimmy Bruneau High School. For the third year, Rae-Edzo has had this ceremony and, again, it was a successful event with 17 young people graduating. Each young person had the look of determination to go along with their dreams and hopes for the future. All of these students can be used as a role model to show the hope and opportunities available.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate all graduates for their hard work and dedication in taking this step to achieve their goals. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--- Applause

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Attendance At Graduation Ceremonies

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 694

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Rabesca . Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Barnabas .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Absence Of NTPC Staff At Resolute Bay Power Plant

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 694

Levi Barnabas

High Arctic

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends) Mr. Speaker, an alarming situation in Resolute Bay has been brought to my attention today. I am told that the powerhouse in Resolute Bay has been unattended since May 26th, and will be unattended until June 26th because both the superintendent and the lineman are working for a private company, moving equipment about 250 miles from Resolute Bay.

The powerhouse is apparently open. Employees of that private company are checking now and then. However, apparently anybody could walk in and take anything from the powerhouse most of the time and nobody would know about it. The stock and inventory of tools are not secure. Also, if there are any problems with the power, there is no one to call. I am told that this is not the first time that this has happened.

I will be asking the Minister responsible for the Power Corporation how both employees could be allowed to be away at the same time, leaving the powerhouse vulnerable to theft, accident or vandalism. I would also like to know why NWTPC employees are apparently available to work for a private company and why this company has been given responsibility for the plant. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Absence Of NTPC Staff At Resolute Bay Power Plant

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 694

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Roland .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Preparing Union Members For Strike Vote

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 694

Floyd Roland

Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I received a call from a constituent at home telling me about an ad they had seen on the local channel in Inuvik advising of a union meeting that would be occurring in the near future. In this ad, it stated "strike preparedness."

I have concerns, Mr. Speaker, when I speak of this issue. I know of many people, as I have worked in the government before, who were at the time, as I continue to do today, go from pay day to pay day to pay the mortgage, pay the truck, et cetera.

I have concern about what the union is putting forward. Are they letting the membership know what the possible consequences are of voting no? They are free to vote whatever way they want, but while they are having these meetings, I hope that someone is telling these people that, when the banker calls when you miss a payment, what is the next step to take. I hope that when -- and I hope they don't -- the vote goes in favour of a strike, that they prepare their membership for what truly will be a hard time. Thank you.

--- Applause

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Preparing Union Members For Strike Vote

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 694

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Enuaraq ,

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Suggestions On Saving Money In Justice System

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 694

Tommy Enuaraq

Baffin Central

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday, I was very happy to receive a letter from one of my constituents. There was a suggestion as to how this government could use less money in the area of justice. When the Supreme Court goes to Pangnirtung, I am sure it costs a lot of money. Before they get to Pangnirtung, they would proceed with a summons for jurors. When people are summoned to appear in court as jurors, they are paid $25 per day. When there are over 200 people who have been summoned, it costs over $5,000 just to show up in court.

For that reason, the person who is in one of my communities has made a suggestion on how not to use as much money. For example, when the Supreme Court goes to Pangnirtung, the people who have to appear in court, would also have to go to court. When they do and if the jurors are too closely related to the person who will be appearing in court, they are excused. The person who wrote a letter to me, indicated, using Pangnirtung as an example, that the people of Pangnirtung would be able to help out.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Suggestions On Saving Money In Justice System

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 695

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

The Member for Baffin Central is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his statement. Do we have any nays? There are no nays. Your have unanimous consent, Mr. Enuaraq . Conclude your statement.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Suggestions On Saving Money In Justice System

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 695

Tommy Enuaraq

Baffin Central

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When the people of the community have received a summons from the Supreme Court to go to court as potential jurors, since the people know the other people living in the same community, they would be able to make decisions as to who was too closely related to the person who has to appear in court.

When there are people who make suggestions as to how we would use less money, I think they deserve to be appreciated by the government; or is that done only to government staff? That I'm not sure of, but I would like to ask the Minister of Finance whether there is a program in place where individuals could make suggestions to save more money by doing that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Suggestions On Saving Money In Justice System

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 695

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. O'Brien .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

High School Graduation In Arviat

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 695

Kevin O'Brien

Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this past weekend, I attended the high school graduation in Arviat. I would like to acknowledge the graduates: Elaine Owlijoot; Elizabeth Issakaik; Ronald Sulak; Jimmy Main; and, Barney Kalluak. Mr. Speaker, I also attended the kindergarten graduation yesterday morning, where I had the pleasure of meeting our future leaders of Nunavut.

Mr. Speaker, I would also like to acknowledge that our MP, Jack Anawak, attended the graduation ceremonies in Arviat on the weekend. Thank you.

--- Applause

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

High School Graduation In Arviat

Item 3: Members' Statements

Page 695

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Mr. Morin .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 313-13(3): Use Of Existing Human Resource Officers In Hiring Process

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 695

Don Morin

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Erasmus on May 24, 1996, regarding use of existing human resource officers in the hiring process.

No, all departments do not have human resource practitioners in their regional offices. For most departments, the regional superintendents and finance and administration staff will handle regional competitions, with the assistance of a headquarters' staffing practitioner. The Personnel Secretariat is also available to provide recruitment advice and assistance. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 313-13(3): Use Of Existing Human Resource Officers In Hiring Process

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 695

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Mrs. Thompson .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 244-13(3): Cost Recovery For Search And Rescue In The Arctic

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 695

Manitok Thompson

Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to make a return to an oral question that was asked by Mr. Barnabas on May 16th, on cost recovery for search and rescue in the Arctic.

Most costs for search and rescue efforts are incurred by the federal government. The Canadian Forces have primary responsibility for the coordination of national search and rescue arrangements, the conduct of air and marine searches and support search efforts of territorial search and rescue agencies. The Canadian Forces incurred more than two thirds of the expenses in responding to the specific incident the Member was aware of. The total costs of our resources were closer to $200,000, than the estimate of $500,000 given by the Member.

The Member's question does address the need to realize the best return for every public dollar. This includes maximizing all potential sources of cost recovery. My department is currently working with the departments of Renewable Resources, Economic Development and Tourism and Justice to determine the most appropriate means of recovering search and rescue costs. The RCMP and the Canadian Forces are also involved in these discussions. A working committee is in place to review issues related to search and rescue activities at the community level.

The committee is considering arrangements that other polar countries have instituted to address problems such as the Member has raised, and it will report its findings to me.

I will endeavour to have recommendations to this initiative considered by Cabinet in time for the next season of Arctic expeditions, in the first month of 1997. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 244-13(3): Cost Recovery For Search And Rescue In The Arctic

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 695

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mrs. Thompson . Item 4, returns to oral questions. Mr. Todd .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 284-13(3): Criteria For Sale/purchase Of Staff Housing

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 695

John Todd

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have two returns to oral questions; one asked by Mr. Rabesca on May 22nd, with respect to the criteria for the sale and purchase of staff housing.

In September 1995, employees living in communities where staff housing was available for sale were provided with the following information regarding the criteria to be used in establishing eligibility lists.

Employees renting a GNWT-owned single detached unit will have first priority to purchase the unit they live in.

Provided the present tenant can be relocated to another staff housing unit and the staff housing needs in that community have been met:

1) For occupied units: - Employees in social housing units will have second priority;

- Employees in other staff housing units will have third priority;

- All other eligible employees will have fourth priority.

2) For vacant, unallocated units:

- Employees in social housing will have first priority;

- Employees in staff housing units will have second priority;

- All other eligible employees will have third priority.

The above criteria have been utilized to establish eligibility lists for sale of all GNWT-owned single detached units, including the unit known locally in Rae as the doctor's residence.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 267-13(3): Amount Of Grants-in-lieu Of Taxes Paid In Yellowknife

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 695

John Todd

The second return is in response to a question asked by Mr. Erasmus on May 17th, with respect to the amount of grants in-lieu of taxes paid in Yellowknife.

Mr. Erasmus asked what is the approximate amount of money paid by this government to the city of Yellowknife in grants in lieu of taxes.

A total of $1.642 million was paid to the city of Yellowknife for the 1995 year. This amount included $1.144 million for municipal purposes, and $498,000 for school purposes. Of this total amount, $72,000 represents grants in lieu paid for Arctic airports. As responsibility for Arctic airports was transferred mid-year, in 1996, the full amount will be paid. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 267-13(3): Amount Of Grants-in-lieu Of Taxes Paid In Yellowknife

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 696

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Mr. Ng .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 185-13(3): Transfer Of Justice Responsibilities To Communities

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 696

Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. John Ningark on May 8, 1996, with respect to transfer of justice responsibilities to communities.

Mr. Speaker, this government has, for some time, been committed to empowering communities to undertake greater responsibility for justice. We are heartened to note that, during the past three years, communities and their justice committees in the Natilikmiot have already undertaken alternative measures for young offenders. They have provided advice to Corrections Canada and to our corrections division on the parole and early release of offenders from jail and have taken a lead role in developing program proposals.

We are informed that those community justice committees are preparing themselves to become more active in Justice of the Peace Court and to also take a role in assisting Territorial Court. They have expressed clear interest in the promotion of support groups and healing activities. It is gratifying to note that communities across the Northwest Territories are taking more and more responsibility for the administration of justice and we encourage all citizens to support these efforts in every possible way.

To foster greater community direction and involvement in the administration of justice, the Department of Justice maintains community justice specialists in each region who respond to the training and resource needs of communities. Furthermore, contribution funds are annually made available to communities to support community justice initiatives. The Department of Justice is currently proceeding to contract, on a per them basis, with individuals across the North to provide supervised accommodation for young and adult offenders in homes and outpost camps.

We are aware that the community of Gjoa Haven and its neighbours wish to have a traditional skills and cultural camp established in the area for the purpose of treating offenders. We will be assessing the needs of that area and the funds available and will address the request of Gjoa Haven before the summer is out.

As the Premier has indicated, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with Mr. Ningark to discuss this issue further. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 185-13(3): Transfer Of Justice Responsibilities To Communities

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 696

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Mr. Arlooktoo .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 260-13(3): GNWT Control Of Fuel Prices

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 696

Goo Arlooktoo

Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Roland on May 17th, regarding the GNWT control of fuel prices.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 260-13(3): GNWT Control Of Fuel Prices

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

Page 696

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Dent .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Page 696

Charles Dent

Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize two people in the gallery today; first, the man who gave me my first job in the Northwest Territories many, many, many years ago...

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Page 697

Some Hon. Members

Shame, shame.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Page 697

Charles Dent

Yellowknife Frame Lake

He still looks much younger than I do today and he is now the president of the Northern Transportation Company Limited, Mr. Cameron Clement. I also have a constituent in the gallery today, Mrs. Joan Schollar.

--- Applause

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Page 697

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Welcome to the Assembly. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Erasmus .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Page 697

Roy Erasmus

Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I can't tell if they're still here, but I would like to recognize a group of students today. There are seven students and their teacher, June Robinson, from the School Draw open custody facility. The students are from Coppermine, Rae, Paulatuk, Cambridge Bay and Yellowknife.

--- Applause

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Page 697

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

Tommy Enuaraq

Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe the Minister of Finance heard my Member's statement today. I am sure the Minister is happy to get some ideas on how to save money, rather than how to spend money.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

Some Hon. Members

Hear! Hear!

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

Tommy Enuaraq

Baffin Central

Maybe if the government were to spend a little money, to offer some rewards, they would end up with some good ideas which could save a lot of money. My first question to the Minister is whether this government has had a program in the past to reward people who come up with cost-saving ideas.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Minister of Finance , Mr. Todd .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

John Todd

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe there was --and may still be -- an employee suggestion award program that my honourable colleague talks about, that did reward employees with coming up with constructive suggestions as to where this government can save money. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Enuaraq .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

Tommy Enuaraq

Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I understand that the program may only be in place for government employees. Would the Minister consider revising the program to consider suggestions from people, like my constituent, who is not a government employee?

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Todd .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

John Todd

Mr. Speaker, I think that's an excellent idea offered by my honourable colleague and I would be only too happy to broaden the scope of this award program, given the difficult times that we all live in and these days of fiscal restraint. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Question 326-13(3): Reward Program For Cost-saving Ideas

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Picco .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

Edward Picco

Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of FMBS. Mr. Speaker, I will refer to Tabled Document 53-13(3), Report of the Auditor General for Canada on the Legislative Assembly of the NWT. Mr. Speaker, the Auditor General states that the Financial Administration Act -- FAA -- sets out requirements for every public agency to prepare and submit an annual report.

The annual report is an important part of the accountability process. The report can provide standing committee Members, on behalf of the Legislative Assembly, with important information to help them hold and to keep management accountable. However, Mr. Speaker, the NWT Power Corporation, the NWT Business Corporation and the NWT Liquor Commission have lapsed over 240 days without submitting said annual report, and no 60-day extension was requested. Mr.

Speaker, has the Minister directed FMBS to follow up with said agencies and boards to ensure that the annual reports are tabled in a timely manner, allowing for the accountability process that I have been continually asking about? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Minister responsible for the Financial Management Board , Mr. Todd .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

John Todd

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me assure the House and my honourable colleague that we are attempting to be accountable. The issues that he addresses, I will have to look into and report back to him in the coming weeks. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Picco .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 697

Edward Picco

Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Auditor General reports that FMBS is studying changes in the Financial Administration Act for accountability and performance measurement. Will the Minister update this House now, today, right now, what accountability and performance measurements the FMBS is specifically looking at as stated in the Auditor General's report? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Todd .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

John Todd

Mr. Speaker, I'll have to take that question as notice so I can report back to my honourable colleague in a full and comprehensive way to ensure that he doesn't continue to ask me the same question in the future. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Question 327-13(3): Adherence To Annual Report Requirements Under Faa

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The question has been taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ningark .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

John Ningark

Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the honourable Minister of Health and Social Services . At the outset, I would like to thank the honourable Minister for supplying me with a return regarding the justice responsibilities to the communities of my area.

Mr. Speaker, as I indicated in my Member's statement regarding the health centre in Gjoa Haven to be renovated over the coming months, as the Minister has indicated during Committee of the Whole regarding the same issue, that he's willing to talk to the people of Gjoa Haven, I have communicated with the mayor of Gjoa Haven this morning and a few days ago regarding the plan of the government to renovate the health centre instead of building a new one.

The mayor of Gjoa Haven has made it very clear to me that the community leaders of that community are not prepared to go ahead with the renovations. That community wants a new health centre. Will the honourable Minister now direct his staff to communicate with the people of Gjoa Haven to begin planning and reinstating the prior commitment to build a new centre in Gjoa Haven? Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Minister of Health and Social Services , Mr. Ng .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will commit to having departmental staff sit down with the municipal leaders in Gjoa Haven to try to reach an accommodation on timing, given the unavailability of funding for this current fiscal year that has been approved in this House for a new facility, and to try to work out the timetable where the possibility of a new facility could be planned. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ningark .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

John Ningark

Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it isn't the first time that the people of Gjoa Haven have been told that there is no money in the system. Two years ago, there was a commitment to build a new centre. Will the Minister make sure the request from that community for a new centre is upheld by this government? Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will commit to doing my utmost in working with the community to try to reach an accommodation that would be satisfactory to them. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Question 328-13(3): New Health Centre For Gjoa Haven

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Krutko .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is for the Minister of Health and Social Services , Mr. Ng . My question is with regard to a motion that was passed in committee to enter into negotiations with the Tl'oondih Healing Society. Has the Minister made a decision on that and how soon does he see the negotiations taking place?

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Minister of Health and Social Services , Mr. Ng .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With respect to the recommendation passed in the House, I haven't had a chance to speak to my officials specifically with respect to that issue. However, I will advise the Member that within a week, I will have someone identified from the department to enter into negotiations with the Tl'oondih operators. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Krutko .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 329-13(3):status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister get back to me regarding this, prior to the closing of the House?

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 329-13(3):status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Like I indicated earlier, I will do it within a week and advise the honourable Member at that time. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Question 329-13(3): Status Of Negotiations With Tl'oondih Healing Society

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Barnabas .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 698

Levi Barnabas

High Arctic

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I mentioned in my Member's statement, I will be raising some questions to the Honourable Charles Dent , who is Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation. I believe the Minister has heard of my concerns about neglect of the powerhouse in Resolute Bay. (Translation ends) The

power house in Resolute Bay has been unattended since last Sunday. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation, Mr. Dent .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

Charles Dent

Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the power plant is not unattended. I repeat that. It isn't unattended. In fact, a casual employee of the corporation is in charge of the plant. This employee has successfully passed the appropriate operator training courses and is considered to be a very capable and responsible employee. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Barnabas .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

Levi Barnabas

High Arctic

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister explain why both employees of the Power Corporation in Resolute Bay have apparently been allowed to leave town at the same time? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Dent .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

Charles Dent

Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I said, we still have an employee of the Power Corporation on site. He is a casual employee, but he is in Resolute and is in charge of the operation of the plant. So far, there have been no incidents or concerns raised to indicate that there may be a problem with the plant. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Barnabas .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

Levi Barnabas

High Arctic

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister explain why two employees of the Power Corporation are working for a private company on the land 250 miles from Resolute Bay?

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Dent .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

Charles Dent

Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the plant superintendent and the lineman are both on leave. Being on leave, it isn't up to the corporation to know what they do with themselves when they are on leave. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Barnabas .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

Levi Barnabas

High Arctic

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I mentioned before, the powerhouse in Resolute Bay was being neglected. Can the Minister tell me whether the corporation will take any steps to ensure that this type of thing doesn't happen again. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Dent .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

Charles Dent

Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am not certain that there has been any problem in Resolute. I have directed regional staff to look into the Member's allegations about the door being left open and tools being at risk. I have so far been assured that that isn't the case. It is a situation where we do have an employee of the corporation in the community who is in charge of the power plant. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Question 330-13(3): Reason For Unattended Power Plant At Resolute Bay

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Miltenberger .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

Michael Miltenberger

Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Public Works and Services . Back on May 2nd, the Minister indicated he would provide some information on the restructuring of Public Works and Services. Could the Minister indicate the status of that information? I am particularly interested in further changes to the regional and area structure in Fort Smith in light of all the other cuts and rollbacks that have already taken place. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Minister of Public Works and Services , Mr. Arlooktoo .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

Goo Arlooktoo

Baffin South

Mr. Speaker, the deputy minister of Public Works and Services is presently in Iqaluit and is travelling to all the other regions in the next few days to meet and consult with all the regional offices. Through a conference call this morning, we discussed the report the Member is asking about. I will be, within the next week or so, providing the appropriate committee with a copy of that report.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 699

Michael Miltenberger

Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The House is scheduled to adjourn tomorrow and people will be leaving on Thursday and Friday. My concern is I will arrive home and find out, as a result of these meetings -- the rumour mills being how they are and various telegraphs working as efficiently as they do -- that we will be faced with a lot of

questions on this particular issue. I won't be in a position to address those issues and people will probably have better information than I. I was hoping the Minister could give us some advance notice, so that we could avoid that kind of potentially embarrassing situation. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Mr. Arlooktoo .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

Goo Arlooktoo

Baffin South

Mr. Speaker, I would never want to be in a position to embarrass the Member. I do not have that information at this time. I have delegated the work to the deputy minister to go around the regions and to provide myself, as Minister, options on how to go about this restructuring. I will commit to advising the appropriate committees as soon as possible with those changes.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

Michael Miltenberger

Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister, as well, commit to possibly pulling out the sections that pertain to specific constituencies and letting the respective MLAs have access to that information? If we stick it in with the committees, we may not see that information for some time unless we get it forwarded on to us. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Arlooktoo .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

Goo Arlooktoo

Baffin South

Mr. Speaker, once the plans have been forwarded to me and I have reviewed and approved them, I will provide the appropriate MLAs with details on how their constituency will be affected.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Question 331-13(3): Status Of Regional Changes To Pws

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Erasmus .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

Roy Erasmus

Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have here a publication by the Northwest Territories Construction Association; their annual publication. It's nice with coloured pictures and all the rest of that. The association had asked me to advertise in their publication, some time back, and I declined to do so. But I just got a copy of it today, and I noticed that it has been published by Naylor Communications Limited in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

An Hon. Member

Shame, shame.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

Roy Erasmus

Yellowknife North

Mr. Speaker, I have checked and there are many companies in the Northwest Territories that could publish this magazine. My question is for the Premier . Mr. Speaker, does this government provide any funding to the NWT Construction Association?

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Premier .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance. To Nwt Construction Association

Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

Don Morin

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm as surprised as the Member to hear of this magazine being published in southern Canada, when I know there are people in the Northwest Territories who are capable of publishing Such a magazine. I remember, as the Minister of DPW, that we used to give the NWT Construction Association money in the past. I don't think we do today, and rightfully so if they're going to use southern publications. We shouldn't be supporting them. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance. To Nwt Construction Association

Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Erasmus .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To Nwt Construction Association

Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

Roy Erasmus

Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the Premier indicated, there are many companies who could do this. Especially since the NWT Construction Association is always talking about buying north, I was wondering if the government buys any advertising in this magazine.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To Nwt Construction Association

Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Morin .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To Nwt Construction Association

Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

Don Morin

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Right now, I am sure that we do not; but I will check into it and if we do, then I'll make sure that we do not. If it's to support a southern publication, then we should not be doing that. We should support northern business and continue to support those people who help people develop in the Northwest Territories. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To Nwt Construction Association

Question 332-13(3): GNWT Financial Assistance To NWT Construction Association

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ootes .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 700

Jake Ootes

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question will be for the Premier and it's on community empowerment. I know we've discussed this many times during this session but, as we learn about community empowerment, naturally, we see other areas that crop up that may be of concern. My concern is that some communities in a certain region may choose to take over responsibilities for certain programs and not others, yet another community in that region may take over a different choice of programs. One community, for example, may choose to deliver services connected with housing and health, but not training for employment.

Another community in that region may choose to control employment training only and take no other responsibilities.

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs has frequently stated that no community will be forced to take on any responsibility it does not want. However, does that mean that the GNWT will have to keep departmental staff levels up in order to continue to provide adequate services to communities that choose not to deliver some services? This means that our government will have to pay for staff to deliver services to some communities, but provide block funding to other communities who take over their own responsibilities.

It seems to me that our government will soon have a very confusing arrangement in some cases; and, in some cases, a duplicate cost of service delivery. My question, Mr. Speaker, is under the mandate of community empowerment, can a community choose some responsibilities and not others.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 701

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Premier .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 701

Don Morin

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is our intention, as well as the Minister of MACA's intention, to work with the communities. Every community leader I've talked to, many, many years in the past, has always said that they want the responsibility and they want to make the decisions at the community level. I would be very surprised to see communities that would not move ahead with this priority of this government, and embrace it with great enthusiasm.

It's the full intention of this government to sit down and assess every community with the community and the community leadership, of exactly where it is today, and develop a plan with the community to move ahead so that they're empowered to handle all issues in their community as well as capital projects, maintenance, O and M of those buildings, and health and social programs, as well.

Different communities are at different levels today, Mr. Speaker. We fully realize that and understand that. So there will have to be different packages put together for different communities. But in the end, the people in the communities want to make those decisions, they don't want them made in Yellowknife. I'm sure and I'm confident that I can say today that the vast majority of our communities will embrace community empowerment. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Return To Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 701

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 701

Jake Ootes

Yellowknife Centre

I wouldn't argue at all with the point that people in the communities likely want to control more of their own services. There is a transitional period that we're going through, and we do have communities that do not want to control certain services. The concern I have is does this government plan to keep up staff levels in all the departments so that the service will not be diminished for those communities who do not want to undertake community empowerment.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 701

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Morin .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 701

Don Morin

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have made it very clear many times in this Legislative Assembly or in Committee of the Whole that we no longer can afford to have the level of civil service that we have today. We no longer can afford to spend the dollars that we're spending today, in the future, if we're going to balance the budget and move ahead and have good programs and program delivery at our community level. The message I've gotten out -- and I've said it publicly many times, and I've said it to my own chiefs -- is that it's completely up to you.

You can make the decisions where the cuts are, or you can make the decisions of how things happen in your community, or they can be made in Yellowknife, but it's up to you. If you take on community empowerment, you will make those decisions. Our government will not keep the same level of civil servants, or layers of levels of civil servants at the regional and headquarters' levels. We no longer can afford it. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 701

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 701

Jake Ootes

Yellowknife Centre

From what I heard, the Premier is stating that community empowerment has to happen; it's not a choice. The Premier has just stated that we're going to downsize the number of civil servants and that's the area of my concern. I appreciate that, yes, communities want to control their own services, but I also want to ensure that those communities that don't want to take on control of services, that the level of service amongst our public servants is maintained. I guess that's the question that I wanted to originally ask of the Premier . Will this government assure us that our level of service will be maintained for those communities that do not wish to undertake community empowerment?

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Supplementary To Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 701

The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Mr. Morin .

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.

Sorry!

There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later.

Copy Copied

Further Return To Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Question 333-13(3): Communities' Choices In Community Empowerment

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 701

Don Morin

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Like I said previously, I've already made it quite clear to all the communities; where do you want the decisions made, at your community or in Yellowknife? The majority of them got back to me and the majority of the ones I've talked to have said that they want to make those decisions. Moving ahead and moving towards April 1, 1999, moving ahead even next year, there's no doubt in my mind that we are not going to have the same level of civil servants that we have today. We have to reduce those numbers, we no longer can afford it.

So whether you have community empowerment or if we decide not to have it, you will have fewer civil servants serving the program delivery portion of this government. Thank you.

Please select the issue you noticed * :

Misattribution

Formatting

Missing Words

Other

If Other, please indicate the problem: (Optional)

Submit

Thanks!

We'll take a look into it.