Debates of Nov. 28th, 2007

This is page numbers 65 - 98 of the Hansard for the 16th Assembly, 1st 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 community .

Topics

Members Present

Item 1: Prayer

Minister’s Statement 2-16(1): Hamlet Of Enterprise

Minister’s Statement 3-16(1): Human Resources Efforts

Minister’s Statement 4-16(1): Homelessness Initiatives

Minister’s Statement 5-16(1): Minister Absent From The House

Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Infrastructure Improvements For Tu Nedhe Communities

Renewable Energy In The NWT

Rural Community Capacity Development

Renewable Wind Energy Conference In Tuktoyaktuk

Space Limitations At Stanton Territorial Hospital

Office Space For Non-Government Organizations In Fort Simpson

Hay River Residents' Concerns Regarding Public Safety

United Way Of Yellowknife

Public Housing Rental Assessment

Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 6: Acknowledgements

Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Supplementary To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Further Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Supplementary To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Further Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Supplementary To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Further Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Return To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Supplementary To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Further Return To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Supplementary To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Further Return To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Rural Community Capacity Development

Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Further Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Further Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Further Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

United Way Of Yellowknife

Return To Question 32-16(1): United Way Of Yellowknife

Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Return To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Supplementary To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Further Return To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Supplementary To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Further Return To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Supplementary To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Further Return To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson

Return To Question 34-16(1): Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson

Supplementary To Question 34-16(1): Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson

Further Return To Question 34-16(1): Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson

Supplementary To Question 34-16(1): Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson

Further Return To Question 34-16(1): Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson

Supplementary To Question 34-16(1): Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson

Further Return To Question 34-16(1): Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson

Policing Resources In Communities

Return To Question 35-16(1): Policing Resources In Communities

Supplementary To Question 35-16(1): Policing Resources In Communities

Further Return To Question 35-16(1): Policing Resources In Communities

Supplementary To Question 35-16(1): Policing Resources In Communities

Further Return To Question 35-16(1): Policing Resources In Communities

Space Issues At Stanton Territorial Hospital

Return To Question 36-16(1): Space Issues At Stanton Territorial Hospital

Supplementary To Question 36-16(1): Space Issues At Stanton Territorial Hospital

Further Return To Question 36-16(1): Space Issues At Stanton Territorial Hospital

RCMP Detachment In Sachs Harbour

Return To Question 37-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Sachs Harbour

Supplementary To Question 37-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Sachs Harbour

Further Return To Question 37-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Sachs Harbour

Transfer Of Rental Assessment To NWTHC

Return To Question 38-16(1): Transfer Of Rental Assessment To NWTHC

Supplementary To Question 38-16(1): Transfer Of Rental Assessment To NWTHC

Further Return To Question 38-16(1): Transfer Of Rental Assessment To NWTHC

Supplementary To Question 38-16(1): Transfer Of Rental Assessment To NWTHC

Further Return To Question 38-16(1): Transfer Of Rental Assessment To NWTHC

Supplementary To Question 38-16(1): Transfer Of Rental Assessment To NWTHC

Further Return To Question 38-16(1): Transfer Of Rental Assessment To NWTHC

Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Return To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Supplementary To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Further Return To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Supplementary To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Further Return To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Supplementary To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Further Return To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Emergency Health Services Response For Rural Communities

Return To Question 40-16(1): Emergency Health Services Response For Rural Communities

Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Return To Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Supplementary To Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Further Return To Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Supplementary To Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Further Return To Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT

Public Service Morale

Return To Question 42-16(1): Public Service Morale

Supplementary To Question 42-16(1): Public Service Morale

Further Return To Question 42-16(1): Public Service Morale

Supplementary To Question 42-16(1): Public Service Morale

Addictions Treatment Program

Return To Question 43-16(1): Addictions Treatment Program

Supplementary To Question 43-16(1): Addictions Treatment Program

Further Return To Question 43-16(1): Addictions Treatment Program

Supplementary To Question 43-16(1): Addictions Treatment Program

Further Return To Question 43-16(1): Addictions Treatment Program

Supplementary To Question 43-16(1): Addictions Treatment Program

Further Return To Question 43-16(1): Addictions Treatment Program

H.h. Williams Memorial Hospital Renovation

Return To Question 44-16(1): H.h. Williams Memorial Hospital Renovation

Supplementary To Question 44-16(1): H.h. Williams Memorial Hospital Renovation

Further Return To Question 44-16(1): H.h. Williams Memorial Hospital Renovation

Supplementary To Question 44-16(1): H.h. Williams Memorial Hospital Renovation

Further Return To Question 44-16(1): H.h. Williams Memorial Hospital Renovation

Supplementary To Question 44-16(1): H.h. Williams Memorial Hospital Renovation

Further Return To Question 44-16(1): H.h. Williams Memorial Hospital Renovation

Deh Cho Bridge Project

Return To Question 45-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project

Supplementary To Question 45-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project

Further Return To Question 45-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project

Supplementary To Question 45-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project

Further Return To Question 45-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project

Supplementary To Question 45-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project

Further Return To Question 45-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project

Item 7: Oral Questions

Dialysis Machine For Deh Cho Region

Return To Question 46-16(1): Dialysis Machine For Deh Cho Region

Supplementary To Question 46-16(1): Dialysis Machine For Deh Cho Region

Further Return To Question 46-16(1): Dialysis Machine For Deh Cho Region

Supplementary To Question 46-16(1): Dialysis Machine For Deh Cho Region

Further Return To Question 46-16(1): Dialysis Machine For Deh Cho Region

RCMP Detachment In Mackenzie Delta

Return To Question 47-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Mackenzie Delta

Supplementary To Question 47-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Mackenzie Delta

Further Return To Question 47-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Mackenzie Delta

Supplementary To Question 47-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Mackenzie Delta

Further Return To Question 47-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Mackenzie Delta

Supplementary To Question 47-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Mackenzie Delta

Further Return To Question 47-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Mackenzie Delta

Emergency Response Services Study

Return To Question 48-16(1): Emergency Response Services Study

Supplementary To Question 48-16(1): Emergency Response Services Study

Further Return To Question 48-16(1): Emergency Response Services Study

Supplementary To Question 48-16(1): Emergency Response Services Study

Further Return To Question 48-16(1): Emergency Response Services Study

Supplementary To Question 48-16(1): Emergency Response Services Study

Further Return To Question 48-16(1): Emergency Response Services Study

Trade Mission To China

Return To Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China

Supplementary To Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China

Further Return To Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China

Supplementary To Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China

Further Return To Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China

Invitation To Minister To Visit Nunakput Communities

Return To Question 50-16(1): Invitation To Minister To Visit Nunakput Communities

Supplementary To Question 50-16(1): Invitation To Minister To Visit Nunakput Communities

Further Return To Question 50-16(1): Invitation To Minister To Visit Nunakput Communities

Renewable Energy Development Initiatives

Return To Question 51-16(1): Renewable Energy Development Initiatives

Supplementary To Question 51-16(1): Renewable Energy Development Initiatives

Further Return To Question 51-16(1): Renewable Energy Development Initiatives

Supplementary To Question 51-16(1): Renewable Energy Development Initiatives

Further Return To Question 51-16(1): Renewable Energy Development Initiatives

Status Of Fort Providence Ferry Crossing

Return To Question 52-16(1): Status Of Fort Providence Ferry Crossing

Supplementary To Question 52-16(1): Status Of Fort Providence Ferry Crossing

Further Return To Question 52-16(1): Status Of Fort Providence Ferry Crossing

Supplementary To Question 52-16(1): Status Of Fort Providence Ferry Crossing

Further Return To Question 52-16(1): Status Of Fort Providence Ferry Crossing

Supplementary To Question 52-16(1): Status Of Fort Providence Ferry Crossing

Further Return To Question 52-16(1): Status Of Fort Providence Ferry Crossing

Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities

Return To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities

2008 Arctic Winter Games

Return To Question 54-16(1): 2008 Arctic Winter Games

Supplementary To Question 54-16(1): 2008 Arctic Winter Games

Further Return To Question 54-16(1): 2008 Arctic Winter Games

Supplementary To Question 54-16(1): 2008 Arctic Winter Games

Further Return To Question 54-16(1): 2008 Arctic Winter Games

Core Funding For Northern Arts And Cultural Centre

Return To Question 55-16(1): Core Funding For Northern Arts And Cultural Centre

Supplementary To Question 55-16(1): Core Funding For Northern Arts And Cultural Centre

Further Return To Question 55-16(1): Core Funding For Northern Arts And Cultural Centre

Supplementary To Question 55-16(1): Core Funding For Northern Arts And Cultural Centre

Further Return To Question 55-16(1): Core Funding For Northern Arts And Cultural Centre

Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency

Return To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency

Supplementary To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency

Further Return To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency

Supplementary To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency

Further Return To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency

Supplementary To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency

Further Return To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency

2008 Arctic Winter Games

Return To Question 57-16(1): 2008 Arctic Winter Games

Supplementary To Question 57-16(1): 2008 Arctic Winter Games

Further Return To Question 57-16(1): 2008 Arctic Winter Games

Dementia Facility In Yellowknife

Return To Question 58-16(1): Dementia Facility In Yellowknife

Supplementary To Question 58-16(1): Dementia Facility In Yellowknife

Further Return To Question 58-16(1): Dementia Facility In Yellowknife

Supplementary To Question 58-16(1): Dementia Facility In Yellowknife

Further Return To Question 58-16(1): Dementia Facility In Yellowknife

Supplementary To Question 58-16(1): Dementia Facility In Yellowknife

Further Return To Question 58-16(1): Dementia Facility In Yellowknife

NWT Transportation Infrastructure

Return To Question 59-16(1): NWT Transportation Infrastructure

Supplementary To Question 59-16(1): NWT Transportation Infrastructure

Further Return To Question 59-16(1): NWT Transportation Infrastructure

Supplementary To Question 59-16(1): NWT Transportation Infrastructure

Further Return To Question 59-16(1): NWT Transportation Infrastructure

Supplementary To Question 59-16(1): NWT Transportation Infrastructure

Further Return To Question 59-16(1): NWT Transportation Infrastructure

Written Question 1-16(1): Homeownership Programs In Inuvik

Tabled Document 8-16(1): Natural Resources Conservation Trust Fund Annual Report 2004-07

Tabled Document 9-16(1): NWT Barren-Ground Caribou Summit Report

Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

Item 21: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

Item 23: Orders Of The Day

Mr. Abernethy , Mr. Beaulieu , Ms. Bisaro , Mr. Bromley , Hon. Paul Delorey , Mrs. Groenewegen , Mr. Hawkins , Mr. Jacobson , Mr. Krutko , Hon. Jackson Lafferty , Hon. Sandy Lee , Hon. Bob McLeod , Hon. Michael McLeod , Mr. McLeod, Mr. Menicoche , Hon. Michael Miltenberger , Mr. Ramsay , Hon. Floyd Roland , Hon. Norman Yakeleya

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Item 1: Prayer

Item 1: Prayer

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Good afternoon, colleagues. Welcome back to the House. Orders of the day. Ministers’ statements. The honourable Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs , Mr. McLeod.

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Minister’s Statement 2-16(1): Hamlet Of Enterprise

Item 2: Ministers’ Statements

Deh Cho

Michael McLeod

Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, October 29, 2007, marked a very special day for municipal governance in the Northwest Territories. On that date, for the first time in over 20 years, a new hamlet was established in the Northwest Territories. That was when the Settlement of Enterprise officially changed its legislative status to become a hamlet.

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This important decision was made by community residents after many years of consideration of the impacts of greater authority and responsibility.

This is a very challenging time for all community governments in the Northwest Territories. The legislative framework for community governments was updated in 2004 to provide greater authority and accountability, and many communities are taking on more as their councils work with the legislation. Funding for community governments has increased over the past three years, but so have the challenges facing our communities and public expectations for service.

Enterprise will experience the benefits that come with hamlet status, such as the ability to pass bylaws and to establish land management and development plans.

In addition, because the community can now acquire and dispose of property and borrow to acquire assets, they will have more direct control over local programs and infrastructure. It is with great pleasure that we helped Enterprise celebrate obtaining hamlet status in October. I talked to many of the residents who, over the years, helped to make the community government what it is today in either a council or administrative capacity. Their dedication, ideas and hard work contributed to the community’s decision to take that important step in becoming a hamlet.

I would like to commend the community residents of Enterprise for their hard work and invite my colleagues in the Legislative Assembly to join me in congratulating Enterprise in obtaining hamlet status. Mahsi. Thank you.

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Minister’s Statement 2-16(1): Hamlet Of Enterprise

Item 2: Ministers’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Ministers’ statements. The honourable Minister of Human Resources , Mr. Bob McLeod .

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Minister’s Statement 3-16(1): Human Resources Efforts

Item 2: Ministers’ Statements

Yellowknife South

Bob McLeod

Minister of Human Resources

Mr. Speaker, human resources are the most important resource in an organization. Government of the Northwest Territories managers and the Department of Human Resources are becoming strategic partners in human resource management, ensuring the GNWT has the right people in the right jobs to support GNWT business program delivery.

In the months to come, I am looking forward to providing this House with an update on those efforts and highlighting some of the initiatives that will enhance our ability to recruit and retain a top-notch public service. Today, I would like to touch on a few areas for challenge and improvement.

One of the largest challenges relating to employees in addressing old issues is pay and benefits. Between now and summer 2008, the department is focusing on the backlog of pay and benefits items that are not current. Human Resources staff process approximately 7,000 transactions in pay and benefits every two weeks. This workload has resulted in delays in old file issues being dealt with. A backlog team is dealing specifically with any issues that are more than two months old. The first members of the team have already begun the work on outstanding pension estimates and final pays.

The Department of Human Resources is funding this effort by focusing on the priorities and reallocating its resources. I will be providing updates on progress as this work proceeds.

Another challenge is to improve the timeliness and success rates of recruitment. The government is competing for new employees with other sectors, locally and nationally. Competitions need to be run quickly and within the hiring guidelines. Steps are being taken to review the process and to ensure timely staffing services.

While there are many challenges for human resource services, there have also been areas of improvement.

Self-service was introduced to the GNWT just over a year ago and provides employees and managers with direct secure access to their own information from anywhere they have Internet access. This month, the final group of GNWT employees, those working for Aurora College and the divisional education councils, will get access to self-service. Self-service has improved the timeliness of payments for employees of benefits such as overtime and regular pay for those who must report their hours worked. It gives employees access to their pay information, beneficiary details and the means to revise their own

personal data including addresses, emergency contacts and bank account information.

While winter and the upcoming holiday season are on most people’s minds, human resource staff are beginning the annual campaign to enrol post-secondary students and graduates for possible summer and graduate work in summer 2008. Promotion of the programs and registration information will be available in the month of December.

As part of the effort to ensure that employees are properly compensated, the Department of Human Resources provided all employees with an opportunity this fall to verify their leave credits. Approximately 600 public service employees came forward with questions and they are being provided with a review and explanation of their leave. These reviews should be completed by mid-December.

Given the challenges in recruitment in the health and social services sector, an Allied Health recruitment unit was created by Human Resources in summer 2006. The results have been positive. This was the first year for a number of years where there have been no closures of health centres, ensuring that residents had access to local services. Through the development of a larger casual pool, there has been a reduction in the use of nurses hired through agencies of 70 percent, resulting in over $1 million in savings for the health and social services authorities.

As we set out priorities as an Assembly, it will be critical that the public service is ready and able to help us address those priorities. Mr. Speaker, in the months ahead, I will be providing the House with information on efforts to better support the human resource management of the public service and the efforts of all GNWT staff. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Minister’s Statement 3-16(1): Human Resources Efforts

Item 2: Ministers’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Ministers’ statements. The honourable Minister responsible for the Homeless, Mr. Lafferty .

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Minister’s Statement 4-16(1): Homelessness Initiatives

Item 2: Ministers’ Statements

Jackson Lafferty

Monfwi

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Homelessness is a pressing and complex issue across the Northwest Territories. No one agency or government department can address the problem of homelessness. The Government of the Northwest Territories is working with non-government organizations and communities to alleviate homelessness.

The homelessness fund for small communities is the newest initiative. The program provides funding for application-based emergency shelter projects up to $40,000 and homelessness support projects up to $10,000 in communities outside of Yellowknife, Hay River, Fort Smith and Inuvik. There has been $170,000 provided to organizations in small NWT communities to respond to needs of the homeless. Fort Providence, Hay River Reserve and Wrigley are increasing emergency shelter options. Organizations in Fort Providence, Wrigley, Fort Liard and Aklavik have undertaken projects to help the homeless with their non-shelter needs.

The departments of Health and Social Services, Education, Culture and Employment and the NWT Housing Corporation provide operational funding to several emergency shelter programs, including the Inuvik Homeless Shelter, Salvation Army, the Centre for Northern Families, Hay River Family Support Centre and the SideDoor Youth Centre. The NWT Housing Corporation provided the Centre for Northern Families with a grant of $49,644 for shelter enhancements in 2007-2008. GNWT funding provided to these emergency shelters totals $1,097,330 in 2007-2008.

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment and the NWT Housing Corporation support the transitional housing units provided through the YWCA in Yellowknife. Together they have provided $227,335 to the YWCA for these services.

I am pleased to report on the construction of Bailey House. It will open in March 2008 and will increase the number of transitional housing units in Yellowknife. Bailey House will be a mixed-use, three-storey facility to house 30 to 36 men. The NWT Housing Corporation has partnered with the federal government, the City of Yellowknife, Diavik Diamond Mines Incorporated and other significant community and private business partners to bring the project to reality. The NWT Housing Corporation contributed $1.748 million towards Bailey House. An additional $50,000 from the Department of Health and Social Services has also been provided for operations support. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

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Minister’s Statement 4-16(1): Homelessness Initiatives

Item 2: Ministers’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty . Ministers’ statements. Honourable Premier , Mr. Roland .

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Minister’s Statement 5-16(1): Minister Absent From The House

Item 2: Ministers’ Statements

Inuvik Boot Lake

Floyd Roland

Premier

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise Members that the Honourable Michael Miltenberger will be absent from the House today to attend the Joint Review Panel proceedings on the Mackenzie gas project in Inuvik. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Minister’s Statement 5-16(1): Minister Absent From The House

Item 2: Ministers’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Ministers’ statements. Members’ statements. The honourable Member for Kam Lake , Mr. Ramsay .

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Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 3: Members’ Statements

David Ramsay

Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am going to speak today about the process that the Deh Cho Bridge has been following. Again, for the record, Mr. Speaker, I want to state unequivocally that I support a bridge being built across the Mackenzie River. Some might wonder why I am so upset at the process and again I want to give you some reasons why.

Let’s start with the loan guarantee to the Deh Cho Bridge Corporation. It has increased five times in the life of the last government. The first four times the government told the Regular Members that we were hanging onto the hopes that the federal government would inject capital dollars into the project. Mr. Speaker, that never happened. The last time the loan guarantee was increased to the

Deh Cho Bridge Corporation by $5 million it was to start work on a project that the government had told us adamantly would not happen without federal money.

Mr. Speaker, there was a fundamental shift in this project from a self-finance project to one in which the Government of the Northwest Territories would need a top-up every year with $2 million indexed for the next 35 years; a decision, if I could remind Members, that was not ratified by Members, not subject to an updated public consultation process, and not put through our macroeconomic policy shop for further analysis.

Mr. Speaker, there was also no cost-benefit analysis done on the new numbers. This, on the largest piece of public infrastructure in our territory’s history. Members deserve better and the public deserves better. The cavalier attitude of the last government was showcased again for me when I learned that the concession agreement was signed by the previous government three days prior to the election, on September 28th . Obviously negotiations are

part of any agreement. That is why I was looking forward to at least having an opportunity to question the government on agreements before they were signed. Members deserve the right to ask questions, especially on a project that is going to cost $165 million. I believe our negotiating ability was undermined by political deadlines and that is no way to serve the people of the Northwest Territories.

So, Mr. Speaker, here we are today with so many questions and still so little in the way of answers. This government can now sit comfortably on that side of the House and point the finger on a decision made by the last government. That’s not good enough either, Mr. Speaker. We need to be able to be accountable to the people we serve; transparency must always be at the forefront. We must find out what happened in this case so we don’t make the same mistakes twice. That is why yesterday I called for a full public inquiry into the Deh Cho Bridge process and that is why I remain so disturbed at how this process is playing itself out, Mr. Speaker. Mahsi cho.

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Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you Mr. Ramsay . Members’ statements. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe , Mr. Beaulieu .

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Infrastructure Improvements For Tu Nedhe Communities

Item 3: Members’ Statements

Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe

In my Member’s statement today, I want to speak about the need to reprofile the seniors’ facility in Fort Resolution to meet long-term care needs of our elders. As it stands now, Mr. Speaker, as soon as an elder gets too sick or infirm to stay in Fort Resolution, they are sent to extended care in Yellowknife, Fort Smith or Hay River. This is far away from their home, their family and community, as well as the traditional foods they need for their diet. In short, Mr.

Speaker, we are penalizing elders who live in small communities who do not have a hospital, by forcing them to spend their final days in another community. I am sure that between the services of homecare and some additional nurses, as well as some renovations to the seniors’ facility, that an extended care service could be offered in Fort Resolution for a vast majority of the elders

who are sent to one of the larger communities for their final days.

I think that a case could be made that the cost of offering extended care in Fort Resolution would be comparable to the costs involved in transporting patients and providing bed space in the other communities of Yellowknife, Fort Smith or Hay River.

In closing, Mr. Speaker, I will have questions for the Minister of Health and Social Services on the provision of long-term extended care for Fort Resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Infrastructure Improvements For Tu Nedhe Communities

Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu . Members' statements. The honourable Member for Weledeh , Mr. Bromley .

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Renewable Energy In The NWT

Item 3: Members’ Statements

Bob Bromley

Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the NWT Wind Energy Conference opens today in Tuktoyaktuk. In recognition of this event, I want to talk about renewable energy and what it can mean to the Northwest Territories.

Wind energy is about one form of renewable energy, which includes hydro, solar, ground source heat, and biomass such as wood or peat. Renewable energy is carbon neutral; that is, it produces very few greenhouse gas emissions which cause climate change. Almost all our greenhouse gas emissions come from fossil fuel energy such as oil, gas or coal. Renewable energy is also a form of energy that is much more labour intensive, producing long-term locally rooted jobs.

Amazingly, production of wind energy has been increasing by 30 percent per year around the world. After running into technical glitches in the ‘70s and ’80s, adjustments were made to correct those problems. Wind generators are now being produced in units that can produce 2.5 megawatts and greater under good wind conditions, enough to power a community of 1,200 people.

The countries that did the development work are, of course, the ones that adopted it quickly and now export this technology around the world.

Wind energy has become a major tool in reducing a country’s greenhouse gas emissions. Its growth continues while costs decline; again, especially relative to fossil fuels.

Mr. Speaker, the NWT experimented with wind energy in the 1980s when this technology was problematic, but we did not move with the times and realize the great opportunity afforded by the new technology. The wind conference in Tuk is an indication of progressive movement to get back on track and capitalize on the opportunities that wind can offer.

In a larger way, it highlights many of the opportunities we in the North have been missing to reduce our costs while also reducing our contribution to climate change. All of the forms of renewable energy are applicable in the Northwest Territories. This is because of the fortunate pattern of renewable energy being roughly equally available around the globe.

Finally, Mr. Speaker, renewable energy is of a scale that fits our communities and is ideal for small business and local economies with the appropriate supports and policies in place. But I stress the right policies and support. The removal of barriers requires broad thinking from Aurora College programs in renewable energy to grid-tied renewable energy, to local business training. Mr. Speaker, let’s get it done. Thank you.

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Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Bromley . Members' statements. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta , Mr. Krutko .

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Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 3: Members’ Statements

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to speak in regards to a concern relating to capacity development in rural communities across the Northwest Territories. Mr. Speaker, the NWT has community empowerment policies in regards to finding solutions to deal with the critical problem of attracting the resources we need to run programs and services under the New Deal for communities.

Mr. Speaker, today out in the rural communities, they face many challenges when it comes to capacity development required for self-sufficiency in our communities. More and more responsibilities are being downloaded onto the communities and requirement is more and more needed by way of adequate resources to develop these programs and services.

But yet, Mr. Speaker, very little is done by way of capacity development programs in aboriginal communities with aboriginal governments and within our regions to ensure that critical mass is addressed to maintain efficient, effective communities by way of community development programs. We have to observe what’s been done elsewhere.

Mr. Speaker, working with people that have already dealt with this fundamental challenge in effect of providing program service results in community capacity development, as an MLA who has been here for 12 years, this issue has always been a forefront of our questions in this House.

Mr. Speaker, there’s an institution in the Northwest Territories that has been in place for over 40 years. Mr. Speaker, I’m talking about the registered society more known as the Beavers organization or the volunteer foundation operation of Beavers foundation. Mr. Speaker, they have been working in our communities as volunteers to help with the housing challenges we face, assisting our district education councils in regards to helping us with the shortage in our schools, but, more importantly, working with communities to find the challenge of finding capacity.

Mr. Speaker, the foundation has a proven record in the Northwest Territories and in our communities. Communities have been able to take advantage of this organization to deal with the problem of critical mass in our communities and develop community capacity, working with a non-charitable organization who has proven that they can give us results and help communities deal with the stress of capacity development.

Mr. Speaker, I think it’s critical that this government considers working with charitable organizations such as the foundation that I mentioned.

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Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Mr. Krutko , your time for your Member’s statement has expired.

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Item 3: Members’ Statements

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

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

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Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

The Member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his statement. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may conclude your statement, Mr. Krutko .

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Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 3: Members’ Statements

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, I believe that the Beavers foundation can help the Government of the Northwest Territories and our communities to ensure that we are able to deliver programs and services efficiently in all our communities by working with charitable organizations who can help with the challenge of community capacity development throughout the Northwest Territories.

With that, Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be asking the Premier questions on this matter. Thank you.

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Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko . Members' statements. The honourable Member for Nunakput , Mr. Jacobson .

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Renewable Wind Energy Conference In Tuktoyaktuk

Item 3: Members’ Statements

Jackie Jacobson

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank my colleague Mr. Bromley for bringing up the hosting of the Wind Energy Conference in my community of Tuktoyaktuk. There’s over 100 delegates across the Northwest Territories and the northern remote jurisdictions, such as Alaska, Yukon, Newfoundland and Nunavut. It’s particularly exciting that the conference is being held in Tuktoyaktuk, the windiest region in the territory, and the region, I believe, that offers the most immediate opportunity for the use of wind energy.

Mr. Speaker, this conference provides an important opportunity for the community leaders to come together, to learn from the experience of the northern leaders, developers, academics, researchers and experts, who have developed wind energy projects in the remote northern communities from Alaska to Newfoundland. Mr. Speaker, this also allows community leaders to clearly state their wishes and desires of all levels of government regarding development to support the purchase of wind energy.

Mr. Speaker, I believe at this time it is the right time for both federal and territorial governments to develop long-term, stable, comprehensive programs to support our remote northern communities to take advantage of this resource. As we all know, the North is not just bearing the brunt of rising global fuel prices, but also the front lines of changing global climate. Many Arctic communities, including those in my constituency, are faced with extremely high and rising living costs, rising sea levels, and melting ice packs and want to be a part of the solution.

However, for wind energy to be successful there is a need to increase northern capacity and partnerships between governments, the private sector and research organizations. For example, the Inuvialuit are proposing a model that identifies Tuktoyaktuk’s infrastructure and human resource capacities and economies of scale together with the training and research capabilities of Aurora College and Aurora Research Institute as making it a good candidate for a wind turbine project and hub.

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

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Renewable Wind Energy Conference In Tuktoyaktuk

Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

The Member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his statement. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may conclude your statement, Mr. Jacobson .

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Renewable Wind Energy Conference In Tuktoyaktuk

Item 3: Members’ Statements

Jackie Jacobson

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Before I end, I want to recognize the many sponsors of this conference, including the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Shell, NorthwesTel, Entegrity Wind, Frontier Power Systems, and the Inuvialuit Group of Companies. I also want to thank the hamlet and the community corporation of Tuktoyaktuk, and the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, and the federal government, and our own government, led by the departments of ENR and ITI, for working hard to make this important conference a reality.

Mr. Speaker, although I am unable to attend this conference this week because of session, I look forward to hearing the results from the leaders from the forum at the end of the conference and all the recommendations it will make concerning this use of energy in the Beaufort and other regions of the Northwest Territories. Quanami, Mr. Speaker.

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Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Jacobson . Members' statements. The honourable Member for Great Slave , Mr. Abernethy .

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Space Limitations At Stanton Territorial Hospital

Item 3: Members’ Statements

Glen Abernethy

Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over the last couple of months I have had the opportunity to speak to a number of my constituents as well as residents of Yellowknife and the North. A recurring theme and an area of concern which has been raised is the limited space available at the Stanton Territorial Hospital and how it affects both staff and patients. The cramped conditions are clearly felt by both hard-working and dedicated staff, as well as the patients who are receiving assessment, treatment, and ongoing care within the building.

A large number of staff in tight quarters, such as in the physiotherapy unit or the surgical day care unit, can cause frustration, which may lead to poor morale. This adversely affects the quality of care and the treatment received by the public. Similarly, the tight conditions cause stress to patients. For example, patients going to Stanton for cancer treatments or other procedures had to be fit in. By "fit in," I mean put in stress test rooms filled with staff clothing, treadmills, and other assorted items. This is not a positive environment or experience for northern residents already going through difficult times in their lives.

Mr. Speaker, later this afternoon I’ll be asking the Minister of Health and Social Services on space and physical working conditions within Stanton Territorial Hospital. Thank you.

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Space Limitations At Stanton Territorial Hospital

Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Abernethy . Members' statements. The honourable Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Menicoche .

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Office Space For Non-Government Organizations In Fort Simpson

Item 3: Members’ Statements

Kevin A. Menicoche

Nahendeh

Mr. Speaker, for decades the Deh Cho Hall has been a central gathering place for the community of Fort Simpson. Not only has it housed government offices, but it is home to a library, a family resource centre, and many other non-governmental organizations serving the whole community.

Over the last few years, the government has wavered back and forth on whether to renovate and upgrade the aging building or to find new spaces for its offices. This see-sawing back and forth has left the NGOs who share the Deh Cho Hall in a state of uncertainty and unable to make firm plans to find new spaces for themselves. Now that the government has made a decision to move its own offices rather than keep the Deh Cho Hall, the library, the family resource centre and other organizations are left scrambling to find a new location for their work.

Mr. Speaker, we have heard a great deal during the last Assembly about the difficulties non-government organizations face in finding affordable spaces and keeping their doors open on a shoestring budget. The loss of the Deh Cho Hall is going to be a heavy blow to many groups in Fort Simpson and could even spell the end for some of them. These organizations play an essential role in the community and we cannot afford to lose them.

The Government of the Northwest Territories has created this crisis situation and I believe the government, therefore, needs to step up and help our non-government organizations with transition planning. I would urge the government to organize discussions with the community and be proactive and creative in helping to identify alternate spaces for these valuable organizations.

Mr. Speaker, I’ll be asking the Minister questions during the appropriate time. Mahsi cho.

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Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche . Members' statements. The honourable Member for Hay River South , Mrs. Groenewegen .

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Hay River Residents' Concerns Regarding Public Safety

Item 3: Members’ Statements

Jane Groenewegen

Hay River South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, on October 22nd , many, many Hay River

residents gathered in the community hall to participate in a public meeting to discuss the loss of Constable Christopher Worden and the effect that this loss has had on our community. This meeting was organized by the Town of Hay River. Yesterday in the House I tabled the transcript of that meeting so that the comments and

questions raised by Hay River residents would be acknowledged and on the public record.

Today I’d like to highlight some of the questions and concerns that the people of my community raised in the hopes that we could find resolution to them. One of them was the number of RCMP staff in Hay River.

Records would indicate that 25 years ago there were 15 officers in Hay River. Today there’s only 12. Why over 25 years, with the population having grown and the pressures on our members increased, why would we have less members today filling the full complement of staffing at all times?

Today I just read in The Hub that there’s another member being transferred to Lutselk’e. I’m sure that’s very good for Lutselk’e, but that’s probably not good for Hay River because it takes time to replace people. So we have not enough RCMP presence on our streets and in our community.

There’s issues about coverage for RCMP members that want to take time off, go on vacation, go on course, go to court duty. There are problems covering that and many times our dedicated members are back working on their days off, trying to catch up with their workload and their files.

We need a call centre in Hay River established. Again, going back years, we always had somebody on call 24 hours a day in Hay River who knew the people and who knew the community. Today we go through the Yellowknife call centre. Constituents raised that as an issue.

Of course, the issue, in light of the tragedy, is the issue of members responding to calls on their own and being on duty by themselves, policy and procedure that is set in place by this government with regard to housing and the presence of people who are involved in criminal and illegal activities in housing units, the issue of more funding for youth programs and crime prevention, things like Neighbourhood Watch, Big Brother/Big Sister programs, Block Parents, the relationship with southern RCMP forces to prevent northern trafficking.

The people of Hay River wanted to know at that meeting what they can do to help. We need more programs like the Eyes and Ears Program, attention to Crime Stoppers and TIPS. The issue of a municipal curfew was raised.

Mr. Speaker, I’m running out of time and there were many more issues that I will be bringing to the attention of this Legislature.

Hay River wants to be involved, but we also want answers. When there’s a crisis, it’s easy afterwards to settle back to the routine of our daily lives, but for the sake of the memory of Constable Worden, I hope that will never be the case. Thank you.

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Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen . Members' statements. The honourable Member for Frame Lake , Ms. Bisaro .

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United Way Of Yellowknife

Item 3: Members’ Statements

Wendy Bisaro

Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight a venerable and valuable volunteer organization that’s been with us for a long time. The United Way movement was born out of a community collective philosophy which began in Denver, Colorado, in 1887 and spread to Canada in 1917. The United Way of Yellowknife is still young, established about four years ago, but it’s an active organization. It’s been set up so that contributions can be made to your personal organization of choice and donations made through the United Way of Yellowknife stay in the NWT; 99.25 percent of the funds remain local.

The annual United Way of Yellowknife drive for contributions is currently underway and all NWT residents should assist the organizations in their community by making a contribution to the United Way of Yellowknife. Even though this branch of the United Way has Yellowknife in its name, it is possible to contribute to charitable organizations in NWT communities outside of Yellowknife through the United Way of Yellowknife. Some examples: The Canadian Mental Health Association, Inuvik Branch; Family Support Centre Safe Home Network in Hay River; and Uncle Gabe’s Friendship Centre in Fort Smith.

It’s a well-known fact that non-government and charitable organizations are significant contributors to our society, that they provide valuable programs and services in support of NWT residents, that they’re the foundation for much of the health and social services networks in our communities. Your donations are critical to assisting them in their human services work.

Members spoke of the voluntary sector yesterday and its importance. The United Way is a great example of a volunteer organization doing good work.

The Department of Human Resources has kindly forwarded information on the United Way of Yellowknife to everyone in the GNWT through the GNWT Messenger service. I urge all employees and Members to take advantage of the United Way drive and commit to contributing to an organization or charity of your personal choice. I know I will. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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United Way Of Yellowknife

Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro . Members' statements. The honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes , Mr. McLeod.

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Public Housing Rental Assessment

Item 3: Members’ Statements

Bob McLeod

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, during the past couple of months, we have heard a lot of talk about being an effective and efficient government. I think to prove that we are not only going to talk the talk, we are going to walk the walk, would be to take the transfer of rental assessment responsibility back from ECE…

---Applause

…and transfer it back to the NWT Housing Corporation who, along with their authorities, have proven that they can look after this function in the past.

Mr. Speaker, we still hear from tenants that are waiting three weeks for their rental assessments to be done. It is not fair to the tenants. There are more termination notices, Mr. Speaker, being given out. The housing authorities have to follow policy and give out these termination notices. For the most part, it is not the fault of a lot of tenants who continue to keep up with their rent. They are just not being sent to them on time. Fourteen new positions were hired. I don’t know where these positions went. I am assuming they are in headquarters. Fourteen people giving one person in the region instructions as to what to do.

Mr. Speaker, this is an issue that was brought up a few times in the 15th Assembly and will continue to be brought

up in the 16th until we, as MLAs, quit hearing from our

constituents that this is not a problem. We will continue to raise the issue. I think we have an opportunity now with a new Assembly and a new Cabinet. We should have a new attitude. We should look at programs that are just not working for these people that we serve. We should seriously look at transferring the responsibility back to the NWT Housing Corporation and it’s been proved that it has worked before. I am sure it will work again, Mr. Speaker.

I would like to have this Assembly, as I said before, let’s walk the walk and let’s do what is right for the tenants that live in a lot of these housing authorities and it is affecting the housing authorities’ ability to deliver the programs because they are constantly waiting for their funding which can’t be done until the assessment. It is a long story and I could go on for another two and a half minutes. I think we need to have a new attitude, Mr. Speaker. Let’s give this responsibility back to the people that have proven before that they are able to do the job. Thank you.

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Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Members’ statements. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre , Mr. Hawkins .

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Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 3: Members’ Statements

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thankyou, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to speak about the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, or SCAN as it is known, Mr. Speaker, that failed in the last Assembly. As we all know too well, most of our serious crime and violent crime in the NWT is related to the sale of drugs and the abuse of alcohol. There were many issues from many residents just about how the SCAN legislation would work and be implemented. There were also issues and concerns that arose about an individual’s due process rights that could be circumvented by the process implemented by SCAN. As well, there was legal access to justice that was a concern.

Mr. Speaker, none of these issues are insurmountable. Changes to SCAN could be made so the system is clear, and a better and a broader public information campaign could be done to allay fears from our northern residents.

Mr. Speaker, even though the previous Standing Committee on Social Programs could not support the bill

as it was written at the time, they did clearly support the initiative and the concept of what the tool was doing, which was giving our enforcement people the right tools to do the job to solve some of these alcohol and drug problems.

Mr. Speaker, a balance needs to be found for the greater public interest to ensure the rights of everyone to live in a safe community. Mr. Speaker, the role in our jobs as legislators is to make decisions and to make good laws that make sense that provide and ensure the well-being and safety of all northerners.

Mr. Speaker, I personally don’t care if a drug dealer or bootlegger ever votes for me. Personally, I hope they never do, because I think we need to show the respect for our families and our people of the Northwest Territories, the respect that laws like this will take care of that problem and start to deal with it. Mr. Speaker, I have a family and I have children as well as many people in this room do. I think we need to start putting a safe environment first as a priority.

I am asking this government to do the necessary public consultation to get this SCAN legislation back on the road and get good public input so we can develop a good public law to protect our families, Mr. Speaker. It is in everyone’s best interest. Thank you.

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Item 3: Members’ Statements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins . Members’ statements. Returns to oral questions. Recognition of visitors in the gallery.

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Before I go on to Members, I would like to recognize a constituent of mine, my friend Mr. Vern Jones in the gallery today. He is the president of the Northwest Territories Metis Nation. Welcome to the House.

---Applause

He has quite a large contingent with him. I know they are going to be recognized, as well. The honourable Premier , Mr. Roland .

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Inuvik Boot Lake

Floyd Roland

Premier

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, as well, would like to recognize Mr. Vern Jones, president of the NWT Metis Council and Metis Nation and president of the Hay River Metis Local. Also, Mr. Ken Hudson, who is the president of the Fort Smith Metis Local; Ms. Kara King, president of the Fort Resolution Metis Local; Shannon Cumming, chief negotiator for the Metis; John Klassen, chief negotiator for Canada; and Gerald Read, chief negotiator for the GNWT. Thank you.

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Hay River South , Mrs. Groenewegen .

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Jane Groenewegen

Hay River South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize a constituent of mine, Mrs. Gladys Bloomstrand, who has had a long association with Metis politics of the Northwest Territories.

---Applause

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen .

Recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe , Mr. Beaulieu .

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize a couple of constituents of mine in the gallery, Kara King and Arthur Beck.

---Applause

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu . Recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Yellowknife South , Mr. Bob McLeod .

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Bob McLeod

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would also like to recognize some Metis cousins.

---Laughter

Kenny Hudson, president of the Fort Smith Metis Local; as well as Vern Jones, the president of the NWT Metis Nation; Arthur Beck; Kara King; Jim Green from Dog River; I think it is Shannon Cumming. Also two constituents of mine from Yellowknife South, Mr. Gerald Read and Janet Pound.

---Applause

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Weledeh , Mr. Bromley .

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Bob Bromley

Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize a constituent, Mr. Dick Abernethy, who also happens to be the father of my colleague Mr. Glen Abernethy here from Great Slave.

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Bromley . Recognition of visitors in the gallery. If we have missed anyone in the gallery today, welcome to the House. It is always nice to have an audience in here. I hope you are enjoying the proceedings. Acknowledgements. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre , Mr. Hawkins .

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Item 6: Acknowledgements

Item 6: Acknowledgements

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As November is Special Olympics Month and in that spirit I wanted to make special mention of a constituent and their significant special achievement. Yellowknife Centre’s swimmer Terry Kuliktana was a member of Team Canada at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai in October. Kuliktana competed in three events and received a silver medal for his efforts in the hundred metre freestyle and two personal best times in his events. He had tremendous support from his training coaches in Yellowknife as well as his family and home community of Kugluktuk. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause

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Item 6: Acknowledgements

Item 6: Acknowledgements

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins .

Acknowledgements. Oral questions. The honourable Member for Kam Lake , Mr. Ramsay .

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Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

David Ramsay

Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Minister of Transportation . It gets back to the Deh Cho Bridge process. We are talking about the concession agreement. Yesterday, the Minister said in Hansard that the concession agreement still needs to be finalized. I would like to ask the Minister with my first question. What exactly did the Government of the Northwest Territories commit to in signing the concession agreement with the Deh Cho Bridge Corporation? Thank you.

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Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay . The honourable Minister of Transportation , Mr. Yakeleya .

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Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

Sahtu

Norman Yakeleya

Minister of Transportation

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the concession agreement is the lead agreement under the Deh Cho Bridge Corporation’s arrangements for the development, design and construction operations and maintenance and management of the bridge.

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Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya .

Supplementary, Mr. Ramsay .

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Supplementary To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

David Ramsay

Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in questioning the department in the past on the operation, collection and administration of tolls on the proposed Deh Cho Bridge, I would like to ask the Minister if the costs associated with the collection of tolls, the administration of tolls, is included in that concession agreement, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

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Supplementary To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay . Mr. Yakeleya .

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Further Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

Sahtu

Norman Yakeleya

Minister of Transportation

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will have to double check, but I believe so.

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Further Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya .

Supplementary, Mr. Ramsay .

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Supplementary To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

David Ramsay

Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister if he could, for the House, outline or give us a list of the 12 outstanding schedules and appendices to the concession agreement that remain outstanding. Thank you.

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Supplementary To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay . Mr. Yakeleya .

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Further Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

Sahtu

Norman Yakeleya

Minister of Transportation

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As soon as I get the completed list, I will certainly provide that to the Members of the House.

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Further Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

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

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Supplementary To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

David Ramsay

Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I look forward to getting that information at whatever time the Minister can provide it. Yesterday, also in Hansard, both the Minister and the Premier talked about a willingness to get together with Members to discuss the process and try to get a better understanding of that process and what happened in the decision-making. I would like to ask the Minister again today if he would look at a public inquiry to try to find out exactly how the decision was arrived at to sign that concession agreement. Thank you.

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Supplementary To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay . Mr. Yakeleya .

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Further Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

Sahtu

Norman Yakeleya

Minister of Transportation

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there are a lot of benefits to the Deh Cho Bridge. However, Mr. Speaker, I want to say that this involves a lot of parties and communities like Fort Providence, Behchoko and Yellowknife Members here. Mr. Speaker, the Premier has committed the review of this process. I will be working closely with the Premier and the Members of this House to that commitment.

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Further Return To Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya . Oral questions. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe , Mr. Beaulieu .

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Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In my Member’s statement today, I spoke of the need to reprofile the senior citizens’ facility in Fort Resolution to handle extended care. I can tell you that a facility lends itself to doing this. So there is only a minimum capital cost involved, but there would also be a requirement for some dedicated nursing staff. Can the Minister of Health and Social Services inform the Assembly whether the department has considered expanding the level of services available through the Fort Resolution seniors’ facility to handle extended care patients?

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Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu . The honourable Minister of Health and Social Services , Ms. Lee .

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Return To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

Range Lake

Sandy Lee

Minister of Health and Social Services

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my understanding is that there have been, for a long time, very in-depth ongoing discussions between the department and the community of Resolution with regards to the best use of this facility and that all of the assessments that have been done suggest that the facility, the way it was built -- and it was built by the NWT Housing Corporation -- wasn’t meant for extended care facility for seniors. It was meant more for seniors who were able to live more independently. To make it into an extended care unit will require very extensive renovation including renovated kitchen, access and lots of other renovations. At the moment, Mr. Speaker, my

understanding is that it is not feasible to make this an extended care unit for the seniors. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Return To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

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

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Supplementary To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Minister for that answer. I know that many elders from Fort Resolution have lived in, and are living in, extended care situations in Yellowknife, Hay River and Fort Smith. Can the Minister tell me whether the department has done any cost-benefit analysis and the feasibility of repatriating these elders to Fort Resolution and caring for them in their own home community in the seniors’ facility in Fort Resolution? Thank you.

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Supplementary To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu . Ms. Lee .

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Further Return To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

Sandy Lee

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do understand the desire on the part of the Member and the community to be able to provide services to the seniors in their local community as much as possible. I am committed to that. I am reviewing the programs we have to see how we can accommodate that. I have also had conversations with the chief of Deninu Kue and the Member extensively. I hope to get to the community soon and look at all options available to see how we can accommodate seniors in that community as much as possible. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Further Return To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

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

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Supplementary To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

Tom Beaulieu

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Minister commit to providing all of the options, examination of those options on this issue, to the Legislative Assembly for the February session?

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Supplementary To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu . Ms. Lee .

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Further Return To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

Sandy Lee

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, I plan on doing extensive work on that. We are planning a visit to Resolution to meet with the leadership and to review the programs that are available there. So, yes, I will work closely with the Member to see what we can do with this facility and what extended services we could provide to elders in the community. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Further Return To Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Lee . Oral questions. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta , Mr. Krutko .

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Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are to the Premier in regards to my Member’s statement in finding new ways of dealing with

capacity crisis we have in a lot of our communities. Mr. Speaker, we have a situation throughout the Northwest Territories of attracting professions to fill a lot of positions in communities throughout the Northwest Territories, but it is becoming more and more difficult for us to be able to find people in the different professional fields that we are looking at, from mental health to education to community capacity, by way of SAOs and financial officers. But yet, Mr. Speaker, aboriginal organizations have been using the Frontier Foundation to find individuals who have the different professions.

We have people who have retired who have a lot of experience and have a lot to offer. There are organizations out there that can help our communities deal with these vacancies that we have because of just trying to find professional people to come into our communities.

I would like to ask the Premier , is the Premier and this government open to working with foundations such as the Frontier Foundation to help our communities fill those vacancies that are out there? In some cases, two or three years these positions have been vacant but yet we can’t fill them. I would like to ask the Premier , is this government open to working with the Frontier Foundation to help us deal with this capacity issue in our communities? Thank you.

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Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko . The honourable Premier , Mr. Roland .

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Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

Inuvik Boot Lake

Floyd Roland

Premier

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as we have in the past, and the Member used an example of district education authorities working with the program to have people come in and help with the schools, so, yes, as a government, we are open to looking at avenues where we can have that type of assistance available in our communities. The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs does work with communities to open this type of dialogue with those groups. Thank you.

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Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Supplementary, Mr. Krutko .

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Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in regards to the area of capacity, I am talking more than municipal responsibilities; I am talking about program responsibilities, mental health, alcohol and drug positions, no police in a lot of our communities, justice workers, probation officers, you name it. These positions are vacant in a lot of our communities because we can’t…

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Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Do you have a question, Mr. Krutko ?

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Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

I would like to ask the Premier to look at this with a broad brush to look at all areas throughout the Government of the Northwest Territories. The programs and services are not being delivered in our communities because they have not been able to attract those people to fill those positions.

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Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko . Mr. Roland .

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Further Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the fact is, across the North and in many of our communities, it is an ongoing challenge to have staff in all of our positions that are available. We do look for opportunities and options that may be available to us. So I would be prepared to work with Members of this Assembly to see what avenues we may be able to look at to try to lighten that area or relieve the workload or put people in places. Thank you.

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Further Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Supplementary, Mr. Krutko .

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Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In regards to the Premier ’s response, I’d like to ask the Premier , if this is a temporary fix where we know we’re not…It’s been quite a while before these positions have been filled. So I’d like to ask the Premier if he’s willing to sit down with myself, with individuals from the foundation, different communities that are supportive of this effort to move forward on trying to find a way that we include these types of organizations in the existing policy that we have in regards to community empowerment.

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Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko . Mr. Roland .

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Further Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as we have in the past with a number of departments looked at these options and have worked in this environment, I’d be happy to sit down with the Member and look at what options are available, how we can work in there. We also have to look at the framework that we do operate in and there may be some restrictions that we have to work with. Thank you.

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Further Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Final, short supplementary, Mr. Krutko .

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Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to include the different municipal organizations and the NWT Association of Municipalities in this, because we are having some crisis situations in our communities; policing, nursing. Those things aren’t being delivered in our communities and I think it’s critical that we have these positions filled. So I look forward to working with the Premier , but also including other organizations, agencies. I, again, would like to thank the Premier for moving on this. Thank you.

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Supplementary To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko . I’m not sure if I heard a question there. Mr. Roland .

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Further Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I committed to working with the Member, and Members of this Assembly, and organizations, we can also use the work that’s been done through Municipal and

Community Affairs with communities across the Northwest Territories. So I’m prepared to sit down and look at what options are available to us. Thank you.

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Further Return To Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Oral questions. The honourable Member for Frame Lake , Ms. Bisaro .

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Question 32-16(1): United Way Of Yellowknife

Item 7: Oral Questions

Wendy Bisaro

Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Human Resources . As I mentioned in my Member’s statement, the United Way of Yellowknife contribution drive is well underway. The deadline for GNWT employees to sign up for payroll deductions is December 14th . Mr. Speaker, will the

Minister commit to use the resources at his disposal to provide a reminder of this deadline to all of us in the GNWT prior to December 14th ? Thank you.

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Question 32-16(1): United Way Of Yellowknife

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro . The honourable Minister responsible for Human Resources , Mr. Bob McLeod .

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Item 7: Oral Questions

Yellowknife South

Bob McLeod

Minister of Human Resources

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The United Way is a very important organization and I participated in the opening of their fundraising efforts. It’s an organization that we are working with and, certainly, I would be pleased to put in a reminder to all GNWT employees to sign on and start contributing to the United Way.

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Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Oral questions. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre , Mr. Hawkins .

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Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, without sufficient resources and crime fighting laws such as the SCAN legislation, we will continue to have problems with drugs and alcohol in our community. Mr. Speaker, my question will be to the Premier of this House to answer this, but the fact is SCAN legislation won’t be the end all. I realize it’s part of the puzzle; that we will require good education, poverty plays a role as well as treatment options. So my question to the Premier in regards to SCAN is, will he commit to having the SCAN legislation reintroduced into this House so we can have good public consultation about this law? Thank you.

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Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

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

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Item 7: Oral Questions

Inuvik Boot Lake

Floyd Roland

Premier

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the area of SCAN legislation had much debate and I believe Members of the past Assembly agreed in principle with that piece of work. One of the things we have to do, as the 16th Assembly, is highlight our priorities

and we’d be prepared to work along with the Members if that’s the wish and the will of this House. Thank you.

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Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Supplementary, Mr. Hawkins .

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Supplementary To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I said earlier, there are many pieces to the puzzle and I pointed out quickly that human resources continue to be a problem. Has there been any further requests from the RCMP to help fulfill the demand of human resources in the fact that the SCAN legislation hasn’t been reintroduced and we’re not sure when it may come? So have there been any requests for further resources of that regard in anticipation of the potential new law? Thank you.

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Supplementary To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins . Mr. Roland .

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Further Return To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the relationship we have with the RCMP in the Northwest Territories is one when you talk about members and the number of members in communities is set up through a contract arrangement with the RCMP and that would be upon a renewal basis. I’m not sure of the actual number of years. I’m not aware, as a result of that legislation not moving forward, if there has been an additional request. Thank you.

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Further Return To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Supplementary, Mr. Hawkins .

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Supplementary To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I pointed out many times over the last Assembly and I will probably this Assembly, that alcohol and drugs continue to be a problem and the downtown continues to have many of these problems and highlighted is the fact that without the SCAN we don’t get the support without the human resources. What can the Minister do today to ensure that we are getting proper staffing levels with our local RCMP to make sure that we have the proper tools accessible in this community to help fight those problems? Thank you.

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Supplementary To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins . Mr. Roland .

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Further Return To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, that question, I don’t have that detail; I’ll have to work with the Minister of Justice in that area to see where things are, if there have been additional requests. Again, I point out that our arrangement with the RCMP is one through a contract that sets up the number of officers that are required. Thank you.

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Further Return To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Final, short supplementary, Mr. Hawkins .

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Supplementary To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

Robert Hawkins

Yellowknife Centre

Well, Mr. Speaker, just in short, my community area feels that resources are lacking and they’re not blaming the RCMP, they’re blaming the support mechanisms. Would the Premier take the initiative on to communicate with the RCMP to make sure -- not just in Yellowknife we don’t have enough human

resources -- that we’re being staffed properly throughout the Territories. Thank you.

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Supplementary To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins . Mr. Roland .

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Further Return To Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act

Item 7: Oral Questions

Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will pass that on to the Minister of Justice for that work to be done. Thank you.

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Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Oral questions. The honourable Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Menicoche .

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Question 34-16(1): Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson

Item 7: Oral Questions

Kevin A. Menicoche

Nahendeh

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment with respect to the large Deh Cho Hall building in Fort Simpson that’s going to be shut down sometime next year. I know that the government is fully engaged in their own transition planning, but I’d like to ask the Minister if he’s willing to look at assisting the non-government organizations in doing transition planning, as well. Thank you.

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Question 34-16(1): Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson

Item 7: Oral Questions

The Speaker

Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche . The honourable Minister responsible for Education, Culture and Employment , Mr. Lafferty .

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Item 7: Oral Questions

Jackson Lafferty

Monfwi

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the NGOs at the community level have been stressing for office space in Simpson, but at the same time the new building that’s coming up to be opened early in the new year will be for the Education department. We are willing to work with the community in that area to that respect, but at the same time the community needs to take on that initiative, as well. We did have the consultation with the community late last year and those options were given out at that time, and certainly there can be more ongoing discussion on this particular topic. Mahsi.

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