Debates of June 1st, 1998

This is page numbers 1505 - 1542 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 5th 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 premier .

Topics

Members Present

Item 1: Prayer

Ministers Absent From The House

Statement Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner's Decision

GNWT Participation At The Recent Quebec City Meeting Of The Federal/provincial/territorial Ministers Responsible For Aboriginal Affairs And Leaders Of The Five National Aboriginal Organizations

Recruitment And Retention Plan For Health And Social Services

Rcmp - 125 Years Of Service

Community Policing

New Young Offenders Act

Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Recipient

Fatal Hunting Accident In Tuktoyaktuk

Recognition Of The Achievements Of Fort Smith Athletes

Medical Leave Escort Program

Iqaluit Recipient Of The Prime Minister's Award For Teaching Excellence

First Nations Land Claims And The New North Professional Seminars

Inuvik Recipients Of The Ross Charles Award And NWT Literacy Award

Conflict Of Interest Commissioner's Decision To Conduct A Public Inquiry

Yellowknife Women's Centre

Passing Of Mary Adele Bishop

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Contract Nursing Arrangements

Travel Expenses Assumed By Quebec Government

Access To Criminal Records

Increase To Employees' Salary

Professional Development Fund For Nurses

Labour Standards Act Amendments

Kitikmeot Boarding Home Condition

Support For Land Claim Seminars

Commissioner's Award For Tuktoyaktuk Youth

Update On Public/private Partnership Projects

Collective Bargaining Final Offer Update

Pay Equity And Collective Bargaining Process

Mou On Hay Evaluation System Examination

Status Of GNWT Warehouse Offer

Written Question 19-13(5): Mackenzie Valley Land And Water Working Group

Return To Written Question 15-13(5): Discussions Regarding Nunavut Civil Servants

Return To Written Question 16-13(5): Baffin Driver Examiner

Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills

Tabled Document 103-13(5): Communique On The Meeting Of Federal/provincial/territorial Ministers Of Aboriginal Affairs And Leaders Of National Aboriginal Organizations

Tabled Document 104-13(5): Information Package On Federal Proposal For Reform Of Young Offenders System

Tabled Document 105-13(5): Letter From Constituents Regarding Pay Equity/collective Bargaining

Tabled Document 106-13(5): Package Of Letters From Unw Members Regarding Pay Equity/collective Bargaining

Tabled Document 107-13(5): Package Of Letters From Dogrib Residents Regarding Adequate Funding For Education

Tabled Document 108-13(5): Report On The Payment Of Indemnities, Allowances And Expenses To Members Of The 13th Legislative Assembly

Request For Premier To Relinquish His Responsibilities

Item 16: Motions

Support For Additional Funding For Education

Request For Premier To Relinquish His Responsibilities

Item 17: First Reading Of Bills

Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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

To Amend Clause 62 Of Bill 15

To Amend Clause 76 Of Bill 15

To Amend Clause 79 Of Bill 15

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

Bill 18-13(5): Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1998-99

Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Members Present

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

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Oh, God, may your spirit and guidance be in us as we work for the benefit of all our people, for peace and justice in our land and for the constant recognition of the dignity and aspirations of those whom we serve. Amen.

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Item 1: Prayer

Item 1: Prayer

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Ningark . Good afternoon. Item 2, Ministers' statements. Mr. Morin .

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Minister's Statement 112-13(5): Ministers Absent From The House

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Don Morin

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to advise Members that the Honourable Stephen Kakfwi will be a little late for the House on Tuesday, June 2nd, because he will be returning from the Western Arctic Hydrocarbon Conference in Hay River.

Mr. Speaker, I also wish to advise Members that the Honourable Charles Dent will be absent from the House on Wednesday, June 3rd to attend the official opening of the Baker Lake Heritage Centre in Baker Lake. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Ministers' statements. Mr. Morin .

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Minister's Statement 113-13(5): Statement Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner's Decision

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Don Morin

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to clarify my position on the May 28th decision of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner. The Commissioner has indicated in her report that there is a shortage of individual statements, sworn or otherwise, in support of Mrs. Groenewegen 's intentions. The Commissioner has, therefore, determined it will be necessary to hear from third parties before she is able to determine if there is any merit to the complaint. I look forward to the inquiry, as I am confident that it will reveal that there is no substance to any of these allegations.

--Hear! Hear!

I respect the traditions and conventions of Parliament and have, therefore, sought counsel as to whether it would be appropriate to step aside as Premier during the public inquiry. I have been advised that it would not be prudent for me to do so. To step aside would set a dangerous precedent for this government and for all Premiers in Canada because it would encourage individuals to make such broadly worded complaints without any specifics and without supporting statements in the expectation that the Premier would step aside. I will, therefore, not step down as Premier of the Northwest Territories.

--Applause

I, Mr. Speaker, look forward to the public inquiry proceeding as quickly as possible and I invite the Member from Hay River to make herself available as a witness at the inquiry and to submit herself to cross examination, under oath, from my solicitors. I am confident that the truth will be revealed to all those who wait. In the meantime I, as Premier , and all of us who serve in this House, must get on with the business of government, I intend to do just that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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Minister's Statement 113-13(5): Statement Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner's Decision

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Ministers' statements. Mr. Antoine .

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Minister's Statement 114-13(5): GNWT Participation At The Recent Quebec City Meeting Of The Federal/provincial/territorial Ministers Responsible For Aboriginal Affairs And Leaders Of The Five National Aboriginal Organizations

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I was absent from the House from May 19th to the 21st to attend a meeting of the federal/provincial/territorial Ministers responsible for Aboriginal Affairs and the leaders of the five national aboriginal organizations. I am pleased, today, to report the results of this meeting held in the historic capital of Quebec. Later today I will table a copy of the joint communique released at the end of our meeting. The communique outlines an approach for setting a new course in federal/provincial/territorial aboriginal relations.

Attached to the communique is a joint statement that the aboriginal leaders tabled at the meeting. It outlines their principles for working with government at the national level. The Ministers will consider this statement in future discussions. The statement also demands that Canada respond to the call for a First Ministers Conference with aboriginal leaders to deal with the final report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. The Premiers and leaders called for this conference after meeting in Winnipeg during November of 1997, but the Prime Minister has so far rejected the idea.

Mr. Speaker, the result of our meeting in Quebec City was a consensus to take a new course in our relations. This was the product of difficult but frank discussions. A fundamental and long-standing issue lies at the heart of aboriginal relations in Canada. It is the nature of the federal government's responsibility for aboriginal people throughout this nation. This is a crucial constitutional and jurisdictional matter that fundamentally affects everyday funding and delivery issues for the governments and aboriginal people.

Canada maintains that it has primary, but not exclusive, responsibility for First Nations on reserves and aboriginal people north of the 60th, and that the provinces have primarily, but not exclusive, responsibility for off-reserve aboriginal peoples. The extent of these responsibilities is the question. This question has long distracted and complicated relations between the governments and aboriginal people. During recent years of funding reductions and service cutbacks to federal programs and services for aboriginal people, the provinces, territories and aboriginal communities have filled the void in responding to people's needs. We have come to know this situation as off-loading.

Unfortunately, Canada is not yet ready to resolve this issue to the satisfaction of the provinces, territories and aboriginal leadership, but I am very pleased to tell you, I believe, we made progress last week. We have made sure that this issue will be addressed in our ongoing dialogue. We have also ensured the issue of appropriate resources for aboriginal people will remain a subject to be considered in all future federal/provincial/territorial agreements.

At the same time, we have agreed this issue will not block us from moving forward on other important matters, particularly, the practical needs of aboriginal people and ensuring a strong aboriginal voice in national processes for social policy renewal.

The Ministers and leaders wish to work together for practical results. They will undertake a comprehensive approach based on the following premises:

- First, the governments, without prejudice to their positions on federal responsibility for aboriginal people, need to work together with aboriginal leaders to address the circumstances of aboriginal people.

- Second, accelerated measures are important for social and economic development and efforts to enhance aboriginal self-reliance.

- Third, demographics demand the urgent challenge facing aboriginal youth be addressed through development of a National Aboriginal Youth Strategy.

- Lastly, the final report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples provides a solid foundation to address the needs of aboriginal people. Canada's response, Gathering Strength, Canada's Aboriginal Action Plan, provides a first step for the federal government to respond. The provinces and territories agree that cooperative approaches are required.

Mr. Speaker, to make sure this new course for relations between the Ministers and aboriginal leaders keeps its momentum, they agreed that officials would jointly develop recommendations on how to proceed within the next three months. The Ministers and leaders will meet within one year to review progress. As well, it was agreed that this cooperative approach identifies strategic ways of improving conditions for aboriginal people.

Finally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to assure this House that the territorial government will continue to participate actively in these discussions. Our participation is an ideal way to promote territorial and aboriginal interests and objectives at the national level, particularly in relation to social policy renewal, the federal response to the final Royal Commission report and bettering the lives of aboriginal people generally. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Ministers' statements. Mr. Ng .

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Minister's Statement 115-13(5): Recruitment And Retention Plan For Health And Social Services

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Mr. Speaker, in February I tabled the Recruitment and Retention Plan for Health and Social Services. I would now like to share with you some of the initiatives flowing from that plan. The plan addresses the three areas with the most immediate needs; social work, nursing and physician services.

The most pressing need is to fill vacancies. There has been some success already. Vacancy rates have decreased from levels of a few months ago. However, Mr. Speaker, the pressure on recruitment is not yet over. Some health and social services boards are having great difficulty recruiting to specific professions. The department will help these boards deal with their recruitment needs.

However, for many areas, we are now able to build on the recruitment efforts of the boards and focus on retaining the people who are hired. Now that vacancies have been filled, we need to keep people in those jobs. The Department of Health and Social Services has committed significant resources to move ahead with the Recruitment and Retention Initiative. A website for recruitment of both permanent and relief staff is being created. We expect to have it up and running by early summer.

Through the website, health and social service professionals will be able to learn not only about specific job opportunities, but also about northern communities and the different health boards. They will also be able to submit their employment applications on-line.

Mr. Speaker, the department has hired a recruitment and retention specialist. This individual has more than ten years experience with northern health and social services as a frontline worker. This individual will be responsible for coordination and organization of professional recruitment throughout the territories. I believe her experience and network of contacts will be very helpful to the boards. She is currently developing a list of individuals interested in locum and relief work. Boards should be able to use the list by September.

The specialist is also working with others to promote the north as a place to live. For example, she is currently working with the NWT Registered Nurses Association to develop promotional material for the Canadian Nurses' Convention this month.

Mr. Speaker, the Recruitment and Retention Plan emphasizes professional development. This includes creating a professional development fund. Board CEOs will review guidelines for the professional development fund for nurses and social workers this month. This fund will help nurses and social workers learn from their peers, in both the north and south.

The plan also stresses the need for support of nurses. This support must come from the boards, from management and from community members. Board CEOs will also review a policy designed to address health and social service personnel's concerns about the physical and verbal abuse that they face on the job. Efforts continue to develop a broader human resource plan that will address the whole health and social service system. This will include where we are now, what we will need in the future and how we can get there.

This work will involve components for both new territories and is being developed by a working group with representatives from all territorial health and social services boards, the NWT Registered Nurses Association, the NWT Medical Association, the NWT Health Care Association and the department.

Mr. Speaker, the Health and Social Services Human Resource Plan will address major issues such as: scope of practice, and the role of the nurse practitioner. I expect to have the final plan ready before the end of the year. Mr. Speaker, we are committed to working together with the boards and the professional associations toward creating a stronger, sustainable workforce. Together, we expect to protect and strengthen northern health and social services so that all northerners have access to quality care close to home. I look forward to the continuing support of this House and the public in these efforts. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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Minister's Statement 115-13(5): Recruitment And Retention Plan For Health And Social Services

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Ministers' statements. Mr. Arlooktoo .

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Minister's Statement 116-13(5): Rcmp - 125 Years Of Service

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Goo Arlooktoo

Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, across the country, special events are being organized to celebrate the 125th year anniversary of the RCMP. I was privileged to attend a Regimental Ball in Iqaluit last month. I had the honour to convey the congratulations and appreciation of 125 years of service from the Government of the Northwest Territories. It is a history that all members, past and present, can be proud of. The RCMP has come a long way from their beginnings in 1873. It is now a highly sophisticated police force with an international reputation.

This proud history and reputation are based on a strong commitment to preserving the peace and upholding the law, as well as a spirit of community service. This holds particularly true in the north.

--Applause

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Ministers' statements. Ms. Thompson .

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Minister's Statement 117-13(5): Community Policing

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Manitok Thompson

Aivilik

Mr. Speaker, since 1996, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs and the Department of Justice have been working in partnership with the RCMP to advance new methods of policing in our northern communities. I am pleased to report that the Community Constable Program has trained more than 30 northern constables to work in close partnership with the RCMP. This program has made it possible for local people to take on increasing responsibility for the safety and security of their community. The community constables represent new public safety resources to support community development.

Due to the success of the Community Constable Program, MACA and the Department of Justice have secured $390,000 in funding from the federal government's Solicitor General's Office. Mr. Speaker, this funding is being used over two years to help community constables get further training, to buy much needed equipment and to coordinate public safety education and crime prevention programs.

Mr. Speaker, my staff and our partners are working on other initiatives that will expand community policing across the territories. One such initiative is the Public Safety Officer Program. This program helps unincorporated communities and those communities without an RCMP detachment to become involved in community policing. Mr. Speaker, I am very excited about the community development work that is being accomplished through our public safety efforts. Safety and security are essential for community development. I am proud to say that we are making good progress in this area. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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Minister's Statement 117-13(5): Community Policing

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Ministers' statements. Mr. Arlooktoo .

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Minister's Statement 118-13(5): New Young Offenders Act

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Goo Arlooktoo

Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Due to the fact that we have just expired the 20-minute time limit for Ministers' statements, I seek unanimous consent to waive rule 34(6), so that all Ministers' statements be translated and filed with the Clerk, so that they can be delivered today.

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The Member for Baffin South is seeking unanimous consent to waive rule 34(6). Do we have any nays? There are no nays. You have unanimous consent. Mr. Arlooktoo .

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Minister's Statement 118-13(5): New Young Offenders Act

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Goo Arlooktoo

Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you colleagues. Mr. Speaker, later today I will be tabling an information package for Members concerning the federal proposal for new legislation governing young offenders. Last month, the Federal Minister of Justice released a document entitled, A Strategy for the Renewal of Youth Justice, in May. This outlines the intentions of the federal government with regard to young offenders. The policy document provides direction for a new Youth Criminal Justice Act that will replace the current Young Offender Act.

Justice Minister , Anne McLellan has indicated that she plans to introduce draft legislation this September. The policy document traces only the broad outline of her approach to young offenders. Much work remains over the coming months to translate the policy document into legislation. The information package that I will table later today is based on the information received so far from the Department of Justice Canada. The document has two priorities. On the one hand, it encourages community-based sanctions and effective alternative measures for non-violent offenders.

On the other hand, it promotes harsher treatment for violent and repeat offenders. The document also emphasizes the importance of meaningful consequences for youth crime.

--Applause

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Ministers' statements. Ms. Thompson .

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Minister's Statement 119-13(5): Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Recipient

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Manitok Thompson

Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to announce the recipient of the NWT Outstanding Volunteer Service Award for 1998. Mr. Pat Bobinski of Hay River is being recognized for the contributions he has made to improving the lives of so many people in his community. Mr. Bobinski's commitment to supporting Hay River over the past 25 years spans a wide range of interests. They include:

- founding and building the Hay River Ski Club;

- leading outdoor trips for youth;

- being a member of the Hay River Flood Watch Committee; and

- coaching, officiating and organizing locally through to national biathlon competitions.

The Hay River Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Brigade and the Hay River Gun Club have also benefited from Pat's dedication and quiet leadership. Mr. Bobinski was nominated by the Recreation Board of Hay River for his outstanding dedication to developing and maintaining the Hay River Ski Club and Biathlon facilities. The presentation ceremony recognizing Mr. Bobinski as the 1998 Outstanding Volunteer will be held later this summer. In recognizing his accomplishments, Mr. Bobinski's name has been inscribed on the Department's Outstanding Volunteer Service Award recognition plaque.

He will also receive a personal plaque and a carving from Fort Smith artist, Sonny MacDonald. I would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. MacDonald, who, for the past eight years has generously donated a carving to each winner of the Outstanding Volunteer Service Award.

Mr. Speaker, I encourage all Members to join me in congratulating Pat Bobinski for his many years of dedicated service to his community and to the Northwest Territories. The Nominating Committee for this award also wishes to extend honorary mention to nominees John Argue of Yellowknife, Stephen Rowan of Fort Simpson and Qamaniq Sangoya of Pond Inlet, for their dedicated community involvement. Finally Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize the communities of Arctic Bay and Broughton Island who submitted numerous names for consideration for this award.

These candidates are being recognized in their own community as caring and generous people who are willing to provide for others less fortunate in their communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Ministers' statements. Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Steen .

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Member's Statement 473-13(5): Fatal Hunting Accident In Tuktoyaktuk

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Vince Steen

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of an unselfish act performed by a 14-year-old boy in Tuktoyaktuk, on Friday, May 29, 1998. Mr. Speaker, according to the RCMP in Tuktoyaktuk, circumstances surrounding a fatal accident in Tuktoyaktuk are as follows: On Friday, May 29, 1998, just before midnight, 14-year-old Daryll James Gruben and his two-year-old brother, Dang Patrick Noel Gruben were returning with their father from a hunting trip. On their way home, passing through Tuk harbour the skidoo they were riding on went through the ice.

Patrick managed to hold his two-year-old brother's head above water until someone reached him. It took 40 to 45 minutes afterwards to attempt to recover the body of Daryll Gruben. The RCMP recovered the body at approximately 12:48 a.m. and he was turned into the nursing station at 1:15 a.m. There were attempts for artificial respiration, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of the acts of this boy, Daryll James Gruben, I wish to nominate him for the Commissioner's Award for his unselfish acts, and furthermore, Mr.

Speaker, I ask that this House hold a moment of silence in recognition of the unselfish sacrifice Daryll made, his life, so that his little brother may live. Thank you.

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Member's Statement 473-13(5): Fatal Hunting Accident In Tuktoyaktuk

Item 3: Members' Statements

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. I ask the Members to stand in a moment of silence. Thank you. Members' statements. Mr. Miltenberger .

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Member's Statement 474-13(5): Recognition Of The Achievements Of Fort Smith Athletes

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Michael Miltenberger

Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today it gives me great pride and honour to stand up in this House and recognize the achievements of two athletes from Fort Smith, Meika MacDonald, and Jonathan Kurszewski. This weekend, they were recognized as the senior male and female athletes of the year for the Northwest Territories for their accomplishments. For Meika, in the area of Arctic sports, where she has held gold records for a number of years which are of an international nature and for Jonathan Kurszewski, who has track and field records, both territorially and is nationally ranked across Canada.

I think he has very realistic chances of being in the upcoming Olympics. I would like to extend my congratulations to them. They are fine role models for young people in the north. They have certainly done their families proud, as well as the community of Fort Smith. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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Member's Statement 474-13(5): Recognition Of The Achievements Of Fort Smith Athletes

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Samuel Gargan

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Member's Statement 475-13(5): Medical Leave Escort Program

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Levi Barnabas

High Arctic

--Applause

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Samuel Gargan

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Member's Statement 476-13(5): Iqaluit Recipient Of The Prime Minister's Award For Teaching Excellence

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Edward Picco

Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, last week we had as an Assembly an opportunity to debate several areas around education. Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak today about a very good story on education. Ms. Elizabeth Tumblin, from Iqaluit, who is a teacher at Joamie School, in Iqaluit has been selected as a 1997 recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence.

The program honours the contribution of outstanding educators who have set their students on a path of life-long learning and have equipped them with the knowledge, attitudes and abilities they will need to succeed in tomorrow's society and economy. Mr. Speaker, through Ms. Tumblin's dedication and skill, she has opened the doors for these young people to exciting studies and careers. Ms. Tumblin was chosen from among almost 300 nominees across Canada. Elizabeth was recognized for her work over the past four years using a csile/knowledge forum for computers.

This area of innovative instructions supports the learning environment as the basis for creating culturally relevant classrooms which encourage students to become part of a community of learners. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Elizabeth on her recognition by the Prime Minister and to extend our warmest regards from the people of Iqaluit and this House, for another example of the quality and dedication of our educators in the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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Member's Statement 477-13(5): First Nations Land Claims And The New North Professional Seminars

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David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to make a statement in regard to an initiative by an individual constituent of mine, Mr. James Ross, who delivers a unique program, especially in the summer months, which is called the First Nation Land Claims and the New North. These professional seminars are given in the natural beauty of the northern Yukon and also the Peel River basin area, where Mr. Ross gives a seminar based on the unique aspects of land claims, aboriginal rights and the whole history of the north,

looking at the changing process that a lot of people do not really understand when it comes to self-government negotiations and the whole process of land claims settlements.

Mr. Ross has been delivering this program for the last four or five years. Last year, he introduced a program to the South Slave area in which he conducted several seminars around the Great Slave Lake and up the Mackenzie River. This year, Mr. Ross will be conducting similar seminars up the Yukon River and several trips up the Peel River during June, July and August. Mr.

Ross' unique and ambitious ways in presenting the whole concept of aboriginal rights and aboriginal history is something a lot of people in the north should take the time and the effort to understand, especially with the changing times that we find ourselves in the north with the settlement of land claims and the negotiations which are presently underway with self-government agreements. Mr.

Ross has taken the ambition of presenting a unique experience of feeling what it is like living on the land and along the river system and see how the aboriginal people used to live at one time, up the Peel River area and the history of the Peel River watershed.

With that, Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Mr. Ross and his endeavour with regard to offering such a unique experience. I would like other people who are interested to call Mr. Ross in regard to this ambition. Mr. Ross is currently in Hay River and you can get hold of him at (867) 874-2658 or on his Website at www.rross.nco.com. Anyone interested in this exotic adventure, take it on. Thank you.

--Applause

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Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Members' statements. Mr. Roland .

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Member's Statement 478-13(5): Inuvik Recipients Of The Ross Charles Award And NWT Literacy Award

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Floyd Roland

Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, before I start, I would like to send greetings back to my wife and children.

--Applause

Mr. Speaker, Marja Van Niewenhuyzen is one of seven recipients of the 1998 NWT Literacy Awards. The award is given to people who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the promotion of literacy in their community. Ms. Van Niewenhuyzen is the executive director of the NWT Training Centre in Inuvik and has worked with literacy programs for the past 16 years. Marja can be seen doing a variety of functions at the training centre which ranges from assisting with arts and crafts to securing training centre funding for which sources vary from year to year. Ms.

Van Niewenhuyzen is a member of our regional training committee and has been a volunteer with organizations such as the Family Counselling Centre, the Inuvik Daycare, the Native Women's Association of the NWT and the Inuvik Alcohol Committee.

These two constituents have shown incredible dedication to their respective fields and commitment to the people of Inuvik. It is very important to have role models at the community level for our youth to look up to. Their hard work and contributions to our community are much appreciated. It is people like Stan Ruben and Marja Van Niewenhuyzen who make Inuvik a better place to live. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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Member's Statement 479-13(5): Conflict Of Interest Commissioner's Decision To Conduct A Public Inquiry

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Jake Ootes

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to speak about the conflict of interest allegations issue regarding the Premier . In the Conflict Commissioner's report, three allegations were ruled inadequate to warrant further inquiry. There are eight allegations that the Conflict Commissioner will pursue through a public inquiry. These allegations cover a broad range of areas. I understand that the terms of reference for the public inquiry are to be drawn up and once the inquiry is complete, the Conflict Commissioner will issue a report to the Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, public affairs in the north have become much more complex over the last 20 years. This situation before us now is a particularly tough one on all of us, especially with consensus government. However, part of the public feels the impartiality question needs to be addressed. In my opinion, it would be in everyone's interest if the Premier did step aside during the inquiry. Again, in my opinion, it is an issue of appropriateness. There is nothing here meant maliciously.

I have listened to many people about this issue and now the public expects me to take a stand, even though it may be unpopular with the government and others. This is the highest office in our territory and the Premier needs to set the highest standards. The Premier is there to advance the public interest and to ensure he maintains the public's confidence. I believe by stepping aside from his Premier 's duties until the inquiry is finished, the Premier will re-enforce and strengthen the image of integrity, objectivity and impartiality.

Accordingly, later today I will give notice that I will move a motion to this regard in this matter. Thank you.

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Samuel Gargan

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Member's Statement 480-13(5): Yellowknife Women's Centre

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Roy Erasmus

Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about an organization that continually amazes me with its ability to provide services to the women in Yellowknife. I am speaking about the Yellowknife Women's Centre. Mr. Speaker, over the past eight years, the Yellowknife Women's Centre has established itself as an outreach crisis service centre for women and their families. The services provided by the Women's Centre addresses the most basic needs of marginalized women and their families.

I am talking about food, clothing and shelter in addition to supportive programming and counselling, parenting, pre-natal and post-natal outreach and family support. Women access the centre for programming that simply does not exist elsewhere in the community, including from the government. The centre is faced with responding to needs and demands of services and referrals from government and non-government agencies in Yellowknife and the NWT.

Mr. Speaker, in 1997-98, the Yellowknife Women's Centre served 375 client families. Those are families, not individual people, at its emergency and crisis location on 47th Street which represented an 87 percent increase over 1996. In other words, the people that they provided services to increased almost double and the majority of those clients are aboriginal people and approximately one-third to one-half of them are from other communities in the Northwest Territories. In this way, the centre is unique because it offers services to people from outside of Yellowknife.

It often finds women on its doorstep who have moved to Yellowknife because there are more services here in Yellowknife for their children, they want to get away from an abusive situation or the woman simply has had a baby here and refuses to go home. Unfortunately, while the centre is responding to territorial needs, it only receives funding as a local centre. Mr. Speaker, territorial women's groups receive funding in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, while the centre only receives $30,000 in core funding.

Clearly, such limited funding hardly covers even a partial salary for the executive director, not to mention operating expenses. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.

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Samuel Gargan

The Member for Yellowknife North is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his statement. Do we have any nays? Mr. Erasmus , you have unanimous consent.

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Member's Statement 480-13(5): Yellowknife Women's Centre

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Roy Erasmus

Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I indicated, having the government refer clients to the Women's Centre for assistance is a double standard in the fact that they are not providing them with sufficient core funding while other women's groups are doing a territorial service and they receive funding several times more than the Women's Centre. The relationship between a government referral and the capacity of non-government organizations to provide services needs to be examined and appropriately funded. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus . Members' statements. Mr. Rabesca .

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Member's Statement 481-13(5): Passing Of Mary Adele Bishop

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James Rabesca

North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, recently on May 12, 1998, our community lost a well-respected and loved role model and a good friend. Mary Adele Bishop was the wife of Charlie Bishop and the mother of six children as well as grandchildren. Mary Adele was born in Wha Ti on April 10, 1945 to Jonas and Bella Jeremick'a and was married to Charlie on December 26, 1966. At the age of 18 her mother passed away and her father was in Charles Camsell. Mary Adele took the responsibility for and raised her brothers and sisters. Marie Adele was a special person, always full of life and laughter.

On the wall in her house her children gave her a plaque for all to see, saying the Greatest Mom Award. Mary Adele was a loving and kind woman. She was like a mother to those who needed comfort and advice. She was always there when she was needed. She always encouraged people to work well together, not to gossip, but to forgive each other.

Since the mid-1970s, Mary Adele has worked as a community health representative for Rae-Edzo. The staff depended on her like an elder. She always knew the right thing to say to people whether they were young or old. With her experience as a mother, she was well able to give good advice to the young women. Her humour, sensitivity toward people and her language and cultural skills helped to ease the pain of many people. She was also interested in the youth and their education. She was elected to a local education society.

It gave her another avenue to voice her concerns about culture, language and education for the youth. One of her last messages was not to judge or criticize, but to keep an open mind and an open door to love one another. Marie Adele will be sorrowfully missed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. O'Brien .

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Kevin O'Brien

Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize the Mayor of Arviat, Peter Kritaqliluk and also the SAO, Darren Flynn, who are here in the gallery.

--Applause

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Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Picco .

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Edward Picco

Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome in the gallery today Eliza Kingdon, one of my Iqaluit constituency assistants, who is here with the Iqaluit Pages. With Eliza, sitting next to her, is her husband, Allan, who is an award winning NTCP lineman. Allan is on his way to Hay River to defend his title at the Second Annual Pole-Top Lineman Rescue Competition. Allan is the oldest man competing. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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Samuel Gargan

Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Enuaraq .

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Tommy Enuaraq

Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize my wife, Elisapee and also my daughter, Janet. Thank you.

--Applause

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Morin .

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Don Morin

Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize Grand Chief of Treaty 8, Felix Lockhart, also the Chief of Dettah, Jonas Sangris.

--Applause

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Samuel Gargan

Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Barnabas .

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Levi Barnabas

High Arctic

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize my wife, Susanna Barnabas, and Moses Oyukuluk, Mayor of Arctic Bay. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Henry .

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Seamus Henry

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize Sam Gallant, working with the UNW here in Yellowknife. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Steen .

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Vince Steen

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize my wife, Betty, and one of my daughters, Shannon; my youngest daughter, Meeka and a friend of the family, Karen Voudrach.

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Ningark .

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John Ningark

Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Nunavut Clerk designate, Mr. John Quirke. Thank you.

--Applause

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Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Picco .

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Question 595-13(5): Contract Nursing Arrangements

Item 6: Oral Questions

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Edward Picco

Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I read with interest the statement made by the Honourable Kelvin Ng , Minister of Health and Social Services , on recruitment and retention for health care professionals. I am wondering, Mr. Speaker, can the boards step outside the current available pay package to hire new nurses and medical professionals because that is one of the biggest problems we have with recruitment and retention? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The Minister of Health and Social Services , Mr. Ng .

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Question 595-13(5): Contract Nursing Arrangements

Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No, from what I understand, Mr. Speaker, they still have to follow the collective agreement that the GNWT has with our workers. Thank you.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Picco .

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Supplementary To Question 595-13(5): Contract Nursing Arrangements

Question 595-13(5): Contract Nursing Arrangements

Item 6: Oral Questions

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Edward Picco

Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, about two weeks ago, there was a protest march by nurses about their pay package, wages, benefits and professional development. I am wondering if the Minister could tell me outside of the scope of the Retention and Recruitment Plan, what is the Minister's department intending to do about those issues which have come up and which are part of the recruitment and retention as addressed in his statement today? Thank you.

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the monetary issues are not dealt with specifically in the Recruitment and Retention Plan. That is under the auspices of the Financial Management Services Board and the collective agreement process that we enter into with our employees, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

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Edward Picco

Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Minister in his statement and I will quote, "the most pressing need is to fill vacancies". I am wondering how the Minister intends to fill these vacancies if you cannot offer a better salary package and benefits? Thank you.

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Edward Picco

Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when I had an opportunity to speak to the nurses that staged a walk-out two weeks ago in Iqaluit, Mr. Barnabas was also present, I believe. The Deputy Premier spoke to them. One of the complaints that they had was about the contract nurses and that is where we do not have nurses working for the government, but we bring them in on a contract. There are occasions where these nurses receive a higher salary base than the nurses actually in place who have made a commitment to the north. I am wondering is that something that the Minister's department is reviewing? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, that is not something that we are looking at. Obviously, that is not something that we would like to see on a long-term solution, but it is an issue that is out there that the boards are certainly aware of. We have to deal right now with trying to fill some of those vacancies. We think that by developing some of the longer term strategies that it will obviously bring down the need to have shorter contract type of employees, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

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Levi Barnabas

High Arctic

As per my Member's statement earlier today, I would like to ask the Minister of Health why the Quebec Government had to pay for a person who took his family down to see their mother who just recently passed away in Quebec? Why did the Quebec Government have to pay for their travel down to support their family? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am not aware of the specific case that the honourable Member is speaking of. I would be glad to speak to him about the details and find out more on the particular circumstances that he is trying to raise.

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Question 597-13(5): Access To Criminal Records

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Jane Groenewegen

Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today in his Minister's statement, the Honourable Goo Arlooktoo referred to the federal government's duty with respect to criminal law and the GNWT's participation in the administration of the laws in the Northwest Territories. My question today for the Minister of Justice is, criminal records, territorial and federal court registries can be searched and accessed when necessary, could the Minister tell me, if he knows, how long do criminal convictions stay on a person's file at court registries? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Goo Arlooktoo

Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No, I do not know that. I will find out. I will take that questions as notice.

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Question 598-13(5): Increase To Employees' Salary

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Floyd Roland

Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question at this time will be directed to the Minister responsible for FMBS. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, I asked Mr. Todd if he could get me more information on the 2 percent salary base increase to employees that were red-circled. He said he would check with his deputy and come back to me with some information. I have not received any. I would like to know if the Minister, at this time, has that information? Is the 2 percent on red-circled employees going to be a part of their next negotiation round if this package is accepted?

Because in his response to the first question I asked, he said, in his understanding. His understanding is not generally put down in the contract when it is signed off. What is it now? Is it 2 percent? Will it be there for the next negotiation? Thank you.

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John Todd

Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My understanding is that it will be 2 percent and...

--Laughter

It will be there for the next round.

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Floyd Roland

Inuvik

Will the Minister follow that up with a commitment, maybe a letter, going out to all employees as part of their next payroll stuffer saying that if you are red-circled, the 2 percent increase, if accepted, will be a part of your next negotiation round for possible further increases?

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John Todd

Keewatin Central

I certainly would be encouraged if the UNW would provide our employees with an opportunity to vote on the contract. Should they do that, which I think they have the moral obligation to do, and should the employees vote favourably, as I am confident they will; then I would be only too happy at that time to advise our employees what I mean by the 2 percent increase to the red-circled employees.

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Floyd Roland

Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is nice to know after the fact when you have signed on the dotted line. People would like to know before that, so that they could be more aware of the decisions or if they are going to call upon their union representatives to call for possible voting on this, but until then, both sides of this negotiation process are playing a game, it seems, and leaving a lot of employees floating in the middle. Will the Minister confirm this 2 percent to employees if accepted? Will it go out, and will employees be able to know then for everybody to take a solid look at it? Thank you.

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John Todd

Keewatin Central

I am not playing games. First of all, I have been pretty darn clear from the very beginning on this issue. I have made it clear to my honourable colleague, who has asked me this question umpteen times, there is no pay decrease to employees who are red-circled, and the 2 percent increase will be an increase to their base within the red-circle. That is what I have said. That is what I have consistently said and that is what I am saying again today. I do not understand the confusion. Maybe it is in his mind.

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Floyd Roland

Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The confusion is only led by those who can cause it best.

--Applause

Mr. Speaker, so will the Minister send this out in the next payroll as a stuffer to let people know. If it goes out, they will have the ability to vote on it, and the goods are 2 percent as part of your base? Thank you.

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John Todd

Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It takes one to know one, so Mr. Speaker, I will say to my honourable colleague that I am not so sure I can put it out in the payroll stuffer. I have to be careful with the collective agreement that I am not viewed as trying to influence, if you want, the employees on how they should vote. If there is a method for me to communicate what I thought I had communicated clearly and succinctly in this House on a number of occasions with respect to the 2 percent increase, I will do so. I am not trying to avoid it. I just want to make sure I do it correctly. Thank you.

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Question 599-13(5): Professional Development Fund For Nurses

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Roy Erasmus

Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister of Health and Social Services . It is in relation to nursing. Mr. Speaker, I have talked to several nurses including some who were here at the demonstration a week or so ago. At that time, they had indicated that there was a great concern with the lack of professional development that was available for the nurses. I am pleased to see there is a professional development fund being contemplated in the Recruitment and Retention Plan. I was wondering if the Minister would be kind enough to elaborate on how the development fund would be used. Thank you.

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do not have the details on how the fund will be used. The concept of having a professional development fund is one that is widely supported and it is a matter of finding the funds in consultation with our partners, the boards, in putting it together and having obviously the professionals themselves take

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guidelines for establishing how those funds could be accessed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Roy Erasmus

Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would it be safe to say that some of the things that are being contemplated are the ability to go to conferences or workshops and short courses down south to update skills and knowledge that the nurses have? Thank you.

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Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I could say that would certainly be one of the higher priorities for funding with this fund, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

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Roy Erasmus

Yellowknife North

Mr. Speaker, another concern which was raised, of course, is the inability to recruit and retain nursing staff in the smaller communities. I am aware the Minster had indicated that the plan will attempt to address this. The Stanton Board has talked about the possibility of establishing a recruitment nursing pool from which nurses could be provided to the regions for certain periods of time and then come back to work in Yellowknife for a certain period of time and back to the community. Is the Minister aware of such a proposal and could he indicate what he thinks of it?

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we are fully aware of that proposal. In fact, I believe it was a departmental initiative at the start. They have it based here in Yellowknife. To have that take place, the involvement of the Stanton Board is critical, as well, as they provide a lot of the services not only for Yellowknife but for some of the surrounding areas. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Roy Erasmus

Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I know that the Minister has been working with several partners on this plan. Could the Minister indicate how this particular aspect, the nursing pool based in Yellowknife is being received by the rest of the partners? Thank you.

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this Recruitment and Retention Plan was done very broadly with as much input from the professional associations, health care associations and the boards, as possible. In that respect there is very broad support for it and, hopefully, with that greater opportunities for success as well. Thank you.

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Seamus Henry

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is to Mr. Arlooktoo , the Minister responsible for Justice . During the last sitting of this Legislature, I had introduced and a motion was passed in this House for the Minister to relook at sections of the Labour Standards Act as it deals with contract employees. This affects many workers in the Northwest Territories, Mr. Speaker. I believe, we had demonstrated to the Minister the need for changes to this legislation. My question to the Minister is, can he update the House on how his department has acted on this motion? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Goo Arlooktoo

Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if I recall correctly, the issue had to do with how the Labour Standards Act dealt with commission workers and professionals and some inconsistencies and some old parts of the legislation that did not treat the employers fairly in some cases and employees in other cases. The government and the department have taken the motion that the Member referred to heart, and we have started some of the consultation. I am informed that the deputy minister of Justice has written to a number of stakeholders and interest groups on what they see as required changes to the act.

We are planning for these changes to be drafted up to go through the committee process and the House as part of a bill this fall. Thank you.

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Seamus Henry

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I would like to thank the Minister for that and also for his correction. I believe I did say contract employees, and the Minister is correct to point out commission employees. Could the Minister just assure us again that this legislation will be introduced in the fall? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Goo Arlooktoo

Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That is our intention. Originally, the department had felt that because it was a complicated part of law and the fact that we do have many other things on the plate as far as legislation is concerned, it would require some more time. However, we will be following closely some changes that were made in Alberta in their employment standards code and their employment standards' regulations. We believe they are very close to what is required here in the north. We have every intention to put these amendments through the House in October. Thank you.

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Question 601-13(5): Kitikmeot Boarding Home Condition

Item 6: Oral Questions

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John Ningark

Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to my colleague, Mr. Ng , the Minister of Health and Social Services . As I mentioned earlier, last week, the Minister and I had the opportunity and the pleasure of attending the Kitikmeot Leaders Forum in Kugluktuk, formerly Coppermine. Many issues were raised. Mr. Ng and I were asked questions. One of those is in relation to the operation of the Kitikmeot Boarding Home. My question has to do with not the management, but with the conditions within that building. One of the concerns was there is no air conditioning in the facility.

Many pregnant women, children and elders pass through that facility, and we appreciate that from the Kitikmeot Region. My question is, will the Minister direct his staff to communicate with the Kitikmeot Health Board in order to put air conditioning in before mid-summer sets in? Thank you.

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the issue of air conditioning for the Kitikmeot Boarding Home, the Lena Peterson Boarding Home has been an ongoing issue since it has been established. My honourable Member points a hand for five years. I think it is safe to say that the board recognizes the problems. They have, in consultation with DPW, I understand, looked at some options that have been developed, I believe, last year. I do not know at what stage they have taken those options or if they have made a decision on an avenue that they want to pursue, but certainly it is an issue.

I will be glad to directly speak to the Kitikmeot Health Board in trying to resolve this matter in conjunction with the Member. Thank you.

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John Ningark

Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Minister for that reply. How soon will the honourable Minister communicate with the Kitikmeot Health Board in the Kitikmeot region? If he did, when will he get back to me? Thank you.

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I can possibly, before we commit to doing that, before the end of this week and get back to the Member. Thank you.

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John Ningark

Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I recognize the commitment of the Minister, but will the Minister ensure that the air conditioning is in place before mid-summer sets in? Thank you.

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there was from what I recall, significant costs involved due to the structure of the facility when they first undertook to look at that. I cannot definitively say if it is going to be done. I will make the commitment that if it can be done in an affordable and efficient way that we can assist them to try and do that, but I would like to first of all hear from the board on the continuing concerns that heat during the summer months is a problem for patients. If that is the case, we will try to work with them to try and remedy the situation. Thank you.

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John Ningark

Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, significant cost, but we are paying the utility to utilize it. Will the Minister ensure the patients of the Kitikmeot region that this government is willing to ensure that we have a quality boarding home because we are paying for it? Thank you.

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Kelvin Ng

Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in respect to all facilities that we fund, we would try and ensure that it has the highest quality possible in its operations. Thank you.

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David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs , Mr. Antoine , with regard to my statement for an initiative, Mr. Ross to educate the public in the areas of self-government, aboriginal claims and the whole area of treaty rights. I would like to ask the Minister, what is his department doing to assist in the promotion of aboriginal issues and expanding the knowledge of the general public on what these outstanding aboriginal issues are, and especially in the area of the treaty process, claims and also the self-government process? How is he working along with such efforts like the ones that are being presented by Mr. Ross and his department?

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Samuel Gargan

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Department of Aboriginal Affairs is trying to inform the public via this forum here to bring up different issues of concern and updating on the different claims issues and self-government negotiations within this forum, as well as making presentations to the respective aboriginal First Nations and Metis organizations at their meetings. It is an ongoing process, Mr. Speaker that we, as the Government of the Northwest Territories, have a position in these areas and we are trying to express that position in all of these areas. With regard to Mr.

James Ross' business of trying to facilitate this discussion, it is another option people have. He provides a service and if different individuals, this government, different companies or industries are interested in taking up Mr. James Ross' business proposal, it is really up to them which gives them an avenue to explore and talk about the issues regarding aboriginal treaty and land claims issues. Thank you.

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David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in light of the whole area of co