Income Tax Act, Workers' Compensation Act — 4 June 1998 (13th Assembly, 6th Session, pp. 1–34)
1998-06-04, 13th Assembly 6th Session, pp. 1–34
Northwest Territories — Debates (Hansard)
Debates of June 4th, 1998
This is page numbers 1 - 34 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 6th Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library.
The word of the day was community .
Topics
Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Item 2: Opening Address
Hay Job Evaluation System
Community Justice
Regulatory Reform Measures Act
Improving Accountability
Northwest Territories Power Corporation
Measuring Up, Community Empowerment Initiative
National Aboriginal Day
Nunavut Transition Update
Federal Agreement For Replacement Of Hospitals
Dogrib Caribou Skin Tipi Exhibition
Manitoba Rural Forum 1998
1997 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
Forest Conditions
Noteworthy Events In The Kivallivik Constituency
Graduating Students
Broughton Island's Walk For Love
Forced Sterilization Programs
Resolution Of Important Western Issues
Appreciation For The Efforts Of Staff
1998 Track And Field Championships
Division Plans For The NWT Power Corporation
Constitutional Working Group Process
Proper Pronunciation Of Her First Name
Federal Agreement For Replacement Of Hospitals
Heroic Attributes Of Vital Manuel
Fort Simpson High School Graduates
Location Of Camps For Adult Offenders
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Strengthening Environmental Protection Practices
Settlement Of Collective Agreement
Federal Funding For Baffin Hospital
Location Of Adult Offender Camp Facilities
Examination Of Northern Allowance
Update On Great Slave Fishery Viability
Replacement Of Inuvik Hospital
Sterilization Of Aboriginal Women
Expanding Community Justice In Mackenzie Delta
Holman And GNWT Meeting On Division
Young Offender Facility As A P3 Project
Construction Contracts In Nunavut
Concerns Re: Fire Suppression Response
Removal Of Paulatuk Rcmp Officer
Written Question 1-13(6): Third Party Liability
Written Question 2-13(6): Support For NWT Council Of Friendship Centres
Petition 1-13(6): Pay Equity/collective Bargaining
Petition 2-13(6): Pay Equity/collective Bargaining
Petition 3-13(6): Pay Equity/collective Bargaining
Tabled Document 1-13(6): Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report, 1997Tabled Document 2-13(6): Letter To Mlas Entitled, Final Settlement Offer
Tabled Document 3-13(6): Hunters And Trappers Disaster Compensation Directive
Tabled Document 4-13(6): Package Of Letters On Pay Equity And The Collective Bargaining Process
Tabled Document 5-13(6): Package Of Letters On Pay Equity And The Collective Bargaining Process
Tabled Document 6-13(6): Package Of Letters From Constituents Regarding Pay Equity/collective Bargaining
Tabled Document 7-13(6): Letter Regarding Pay Equity And Collective BargainingTabled Document 8-13(6): Package Of Letters Regarding Support For Education Funding
Tabled Document 9-13(6): Annual Report Of The NWT Conflict Of Interest Commission, 1996-97Tabled Document 10-13(6): Annual Report Of The NWT Conflict Of Interest Commission, 1997-98
Establishment Of A Special Committee On Western Identity
Extended Adjournment
Development Of A Western Political Accord
Appointments To The Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission
Bill 1: Family Law Reform, Statutes Amendment Act
Bill 2: Intercountry Adoption (hague Convention) Act
Bill 3: Risk Capital Investment Tax Credits Act
Bill 4:
An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Bill 5: Regulatory Reform Measures Act
Bill 6:
An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act
Item 13: Motions
Establishment Of A Special Committee On Western Identity
Extended Adjournment
Development Of A Western Political Accord
Appointments To The Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission
Item 14: First Reading Of Bills
Bill 1: Family Law Reform - Statutes Amendment Act
Bill 2: Intercountry Adoption (hague Convention) Act
Bill 3: Risk Capital Investment Tax Credits Act
Bill 4:
An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Bill 5: Regulatory Reform Measures Act
Bill 6:
An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act
Item 15: Second Reading Of Bills
Bill 1: Family Law Reform, Statutes Amendment Act
Bill 2: Intercountry Adoption (hague Convention) Act
Bill 3: Risk Capital Investment Tax Credits Act
Bill 4:
An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Bill 5: Regulatory Reform Measures Act
Bill 6:
An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act
Item 16: 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
Page 1
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen . Good afternoon. Mr. Clerk, would you ascertain if the Deputy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories is prepared to enter the Chamber and open this session of the Legislature.
---O Canada
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Item 2: Opening Address
Item 2: Opening Address
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Deputy Commissioner Marion
Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly.
It is my pleasure to be in the Chamber today representing the Honourable Helen Maksagak. The Commissioner asked me to express her appreciation to all Members for the tributes paid to her late husband, John, and for the messages you sent. The Commissioner is representing you all at the opening of the cultural centre in Baker Lake with his Excellency, the Governor General.
I am pleased today to open the Sixth Session of the 13th Assembly of the Northwest Territories.
We are now in the final months of the Northwest Territories. In 301 days, two new territories will be created. Members of this Assembly have already done a great deal of work in preparation for the creation of two new territories. Still, more work remains to be done.
Over the next ten months, you will concentrate on creating a viable form of government for the new Western Territory. This will include respecting the aspirations of aboriginal peoples who are now in self-government negotiations. It will include working toward a constitution for the Western Territory.
Although your efforts will be focused on the smooth transition to two new territories, it will be important not to lose sight of your main goals of improving social conditions and strengthening the northern economy.
This summer, you have an unprecedented opportunity to show the rest of Canada the progress you have made in the life of this 13th Assembly. The Government of the Northwest Territories will host the Western Premiers' Conference from July 2nd to 4th. This annual event allows the leaders of western Canada to discuss and make agreements on issues that affect them. For you, it is also a chance to focus the attention of the country on the north and to share your vision of its future.
Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, I congratulate you on the progress you have made so far. I encourage you to continue on the path you have taken. In this way, you will fulfil the dream of two successful and prosperous territories that are a viable and self-sufficient part of the Canadian landscape.
Thank you very much.
--Applause
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Item 2: Opening Address
Item 2: Opening Address
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Orders of the day. Item 3, Ministers' statements. Mr. Todd .
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Minister's Statement 1-13(6): Hay Job Evaluation System
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
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John Todd
Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker, I received a copy of a letter from a member of the UNW Bargaining Committee stating that the UNW had not conceded that the Hay Job Evaluation System was gender neutral. Mr. Speaker, I was informed by the government negotiator that on May 4, 1998, the PSAC classification spokesperson for the UNW, Mr. Chris Jones, said "the Union had no objection to the Hay Job Evaluation System in principle". He said that the Union accepts that the system is gender neutral. He then, according to the GNWT negotiator, went on to criticize the process followed by the GNWT.
Mr. Speaker, on May 6, 1998, the GNWT negotiator at collective bargaining, acknowledged the UNW's acceptance that the Hay Job Evaluation System was gender neutral. He then responded that the criticism of the implementation process was based on misunderstanding and misinterpretations. He then proceeded to deal with each of the Union's process concerns. Thank you.
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Minister's Statement 1-13(6): Hay Job Evaluation System
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
Page 1
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Ministers' statements. Mr. Arlooktoo .
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Minister's Statement 2-13(6): Community Justice
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
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Goo Arlooktoo
Baffin South
Mr. Speaker, I would like to update
the House on some of the positive directions being taken by the Department of Justice in the area of community justice. Community justice is about placing more capacity and control into the hands of the community to deal with offenders and victims. This government is committed to finding innovative approaches to the administration of justice services. In response to community requests, the department is promoting a shift in the way that justice services are delivered. The aim is to develop a system that is more responsive to the realities in our communities.
We need to increase community control of the administration of justice and, in partnership with communities, move toward a restorative justice approach. Such an approach is aimed at healing the offender, victim and community, viewing crime as a symptom of another problem affecting the overall health of a community.
A community driven process is often more likely to produce a satisfactory outcome for everyone than a court-based process. When the community is involved with the offender directly in the justice process, there is an opportunity for an offender to accept responsibility for the act committed and a chance for victims concerns to be addressed, perhaps through a reconciliation between victim and offender. There is also an opportunity to identify and address any underlying factors that have caused the crime. Efforts in this area are starting to show some effect.
The number of criminal cases diverted to community justice committees in 1997 was up 30 percent compared to the previous year. We are aiming to build on this success in the current year.
Recently, new funding arrangements with the department were introduced to ensure that more community justice committees are receiving funding than ever before. New training material and resources have been made available for committee use and development.
Community justice workers play an important
part in this process by encouraging and supporting communities in developing an interest and capacity to deal with justice issues locally. I believe that experience, self-confidence and capacity are being developed every time an offence is handled by the community.
In the area of training, a joint effort by the department, RCMP and communities has resulted in three successful regional training workshops this spring. In Iqaluit, Cambridge Bay and Inuvik, members of Community Justice Committees from across the Arctic have been learning to use family group conferencing techniques. These techniques help the committee work with offenders, victims and their families in order to restore balance within the community after a crime has occurred. Further plans are being worked on to have similar workshops in the Sahtu and South Slave regions.
There is also an important place for community involvement in dealing with offenders who have been dealt within the formal justice system and sentenced to custody. Earlier this session, I spoke about camps which were in place and were being developed for adult offenders. Currently, there are 42 offenders living in camps and community residential centres.
Mr. Speaker, a solid base now exists in the west and we are focusing our attention on developing resources in Nunavut. All camps are operated by community members on a contract basis and training sessions for contractors and potential contractors have taken place.
Discussions with potential camp operators are currently taking place with community members from Pond Inlet, Pangnirtung, Kimmirut, Hall Beach, Cape Dorset, Iqaluit and Clyde River. It is this government's expectation that, out of this process, more camps for adult offenders will be opening soon in Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, I believe there is great potential for a growing role for community members to be more involved and in control of the justice process. I strongly support all efforts to develop this potential and I believe we are making headway in this area. As Minister of Justice , I plan to continue to make community justice a priority. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
--Applause
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Minister's Statement 2-13(6): Community Justice
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Ministers' statements. Mr. Kakfwi .
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Minister's Statement 3-13(6): Regulatory Reform Measures Act
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, an efficient, effective regulatory environment is one of the key ingredients in a strong economy. Many northern stakeholders have commented that some of our current regulatory practices result in increased program costs, put unnecessary burdens on business and create barriers to development.
A small, specialized Secretariat was established in March, 1997, with a mandate to reform outdated or cumbersome regulatory processes which are creating impediments to the growth of northern industry and business.
Today, along with my honourable colleague, the Minister of Finance , I am pleased to advise Members that later today I will be giving notice of motion for first reading of the Regulatory Reform Measures Act. This omnibus bill seeks to amend 16 regulatory acts and to repeal three others. It includes reforms that will make a start toward building a regulatory framework that will continue to protect northerners effectively, while streamlining government procedures and eliminating unnecessary red tape.
Proposed reforms would, for instance, remove roadblocks that have existed in some property acquisitions by eliminating unnecessary requirements for the Commissioner's approval. Matters coming before the Public Utilities Board could, in many cases, be dealt with faster, and with less cost, through negotiated settlement procedures that would be clearly established in legislation. Clearer and fairer appeal processes would be established in several of the statutes that would be amended by the Regulatory Reform Measures Act, and outdated licensing requirements for motion picture theatres would be eliminated.
Rules and procedures that must be followed by door-to-door salespersons would be clarified and harmonized with the rest of Canada.
The Regulatory Reform Measures Act also proposes a new voluntary compliance mechanism that would substantially strengthen environmental protection practices by allowing a company or property owner to undertake their own environmental audit or environmental site assessment.
During consultations, the Regulatory Reform Secretariat heard that some northern youth and others have trouble doing business or writing cheques because it is difficult to obtain personal identification. Frequently, businesses that sell liquor or cigarettes have commented that establishing proof of age can be one of their biggest problems. The Regulatory Reform Measures Act contains amendments that would allow for a general identification card to be issued through existing motor vehicles licensing offices.
Mr. Speaker, I want to emphasize that the reforms we are bringing forward in this bill are structured in such a manner as to ensure that the health, safety and environmental quality of northerners are not adversely affected. In fact, by addressing areas where regulatory requirements have become ineffective, cumbersome or excessive, we are actually strengthening our regulatory capacity.
Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would stress that the Regulatory Reform Measures Act, is only one of several initiatives underway in the Secretariat. Work is proceeding on the reform of regulations and policy in several program areas. A major interdepartmental review of the regulatory framework for child daycare is being coordinated and the Secretariat is collaborating with the Department of Transportation to improve regulatory requirements that impact the trucking industry. Work has already begun on a second Regulatory Reform Measures Act, which is on the legislative agenda for possible introduction in the fall of 1998.
It is anticipated that this second bill would include several of the suggestions that honourable Members have made with regard to needed amendments to other regulatory acts. Thank you.
--Applause
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Minister's Statement 3-13(6): Regulatory Reform Measures Act
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Ministers' statements. Mr. Ng .
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Minister's Statement 4-13(6): Improving Accountability
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
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Kelvin Ng
Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there has been a lot of discussion over the past year about health and social services, and particularly, about the performance of our boards. Over the past year, as we consulted people about our strategic plan, we heard a common message from the public about the accountability of the service delivery system. People want reassurance that programs and services are being delivered in the right way, by the right people, and that those services are there when needed. Therefore, I have asked the department to examine and adjust its approach and to work closely with the boards to meet that public expectation.
Mr. Speaker, we know that if boards are to succeed, they need strong and committed trustees, supported by capable staff. We are working hard to maintain strength on all boards, filling vacant positions quickly and supporting ongoing training activity. In the Deh Cho, for example, where we have not had a board in the past, prospective board members have undergone training and have recently taken on their new responsibilities. The role of the chief executive officers for boards is critical to their success. The department and boards are actively involved in recruiting CEOs in the Baffin, Keewatin and Fort Smith.
We have also begun the process of recruiting for a CEO for Yellowknife Health and Social Services. Mr. Speaker, with the right people in place, we will turn our attention to undertaking the groundwork necessary for monitoring and evaluating the delivery of programs and services.
Our first step is an agreement between each board and the department. This agreement does a number of things:
- It defines board and departmental responsibility.
- It outlines our core services; that is, the range of programs and services that a board is expected to provide to residents in its service area. Where services cannot be accessed locally, the boards must ensure that services are provided through another board.
- Finally, it provides the legal structure and policies to guide how the programs and services are delivered.
After setting the roles and responsibilities, we have also established outcomes and measures, which will be used to evaluate the overall success of each board.
These outcomes will let us measure the physical, mental and emotional health of the population. They are practical indicators, for which the public can hold the health and social service system accountable. We want to measure and report on such important questions as:
- Are babies being born healthy?
- Are we reducing the rates of preventable diseases?
- Are there fewer children who need special intervention like speech therapy or occupational therapy? - Are the rates of risky behaviours like smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and sexually transmitted diseases declining?
Reporting on these issues will be public. Everyone will be able to see them in our annual health status report. Mr. Speaker, we are near the end of a long period of adjustment, served by committed board trustees, department and board staff and caregivers. We still have problems to solve and work to do. However, with the right people each doing their part, northerners should be able to hold health and social service partners accountable for the appropriate and effective delivery of programs and services, aimed at improving the health and well-being of all northerners. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
--Applause
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Minister's Statement 4-13(6): Improving Accountability
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Ministers' statements. Mr. Dent .
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Minister's Statement 5-13(6): Northwest Territories Power Corporation
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
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Charles Dent
Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. In light of some questions and statements made in this House recently, I would like to take this opportunity to clarify the government's position on the future of the Northwest Territories Power Corporation.
Members will recall a Minister's statement that I made earlier this session. At that time, I advised the House that the government recommended proposed legislation on the continuation of the corporation not proceed at this time. This recommendation was made to allow the parties the opportunity to discuss a number of outstanding issues regarding the continuance of the corporation.
Now, I am pleased to provide further details of the process that the parties have agreed to employ to continue these discussions. All parties have agreed to retain IER Planning Research and Management Services, from Concord, Ontario as the facilitator in the process. The first face-to-face meeting with all the parties is scheduled for June 20th. At that time, the positions of the parties will be reviewed and discussed. In preparation for this meeting, the facilitator will be speaking with representatives of each party individually. It is hoped that common ground will emerge from this and from subsequent meetings in July.
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories remains fully committed to furthering this process. The support is based on a belief that any future arrangement for the delivery of electrical power to NWT residents must continue to be reliable and at the lowest possible cost. I would also like to respond to two specific issues relating to the Power Corporation raised in the Assembly last week. While these matters are not new to Members, I am concerned that certain statements in this House may once again have confused the issues. I would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight.
Mr. Speaker, the first issue of concern is the claim of cross-subsidization of power rates. This very issue was a focus of extensive Public Utility Board hearings. The conclusions were very clear. Western communities do not subsidize the power rates of communities in the east. Likewise, eastern communities do not subsidize rates paid by communities in the west. I have said this before, and unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, it is apparently necessary to say it again.
The second issue is tied to what happens if a consensus is not reached to continue one Power Corporation. The results of several studies on the impact of dividing the corporation have reached the same conclusions - no matter whether we are talking about a homeowner in Iqaluit or Fort Smith, or a small business operator in Aklavik or Broughton Island - power rates will rise. Unless we can come to a consensus on how to keep the Power Corporation together, we will all pay more. There are obviously some people who continue to doubt this.
I want to assure Members of this House and members of the public that I have spent a lot of time examining this issue, and I assure you it is true. If we wind up with two Power Corporations, we will all pay more for electricity.
This is an important issue, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask Members how they will explain to their constituents the increase in power rates? Higher power rates will slow down and hurt the already fragile economies of both territories. How will we explain that to northerners? Since both governments will pay more for power, how will we explain that there is less money for education, health and other important government services. This will be the case if we cannot agree on a plan to keep the Power Corporation whole and operating at peak efficiency.
Mr. Speaker, I would hope all Members agree that it is essential to avoid such an occurrence. Time is running out on opportunities to provide a workable continuance plan, and idle rhetoric does not assist this process. I ask that all Members provide their support for the facilitation process now underway and encourage all parties to put their best efforts into achieving an acceptable agreement for the continuance of the Power Corporation. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
--Applause
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Minister's Statement 5-13(6): Northwest Territories Power Corporation
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Ministers' statements. Ms. Thompson .
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Minister's Statement 5-13(6): Northwest Territories Power Corporation
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to waive rule 34(6), so that all Ministers' statements filed with the clerk can be delivered today.
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Minister's Statement 5-13(6): Northwest Territories Power Corporation
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Member for Aivilik is seeking unanimous consent to waive rule 34(6). Do we have any nays? Ms. Thompson , you have unanimous consent. Ministers' statements.
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Minister's Statement 6-13(6): Measuring Up, Community Empowerment Initiative
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to share with Members the tremendous success and progress of the Community Empowerment Initiative. Our government's effort to embrace community empowerment through development
has not been an easy task. It presents many challenges.
Mr. Speaker, MACA is responsible for coordinating training programs in sports and recreation, public safety and community governance. I am pleased to provide you with the results in these important community development areas. They are as follows:
- 113 community-based sports and recreation coaches were trained and certified in 1997.
- 612 community residents were trained in public safety areas such as search and rescue, fire services, community policing and emergency services.
- 160 community councillors received governance training during 1997 and 39 senior administrative officers are enrolled in the SAO certificate program.
Mr. Speaker, this totals 1,194 community residents being provided with training in these areas.
We would not have been as successful in measuring up without developing partnerships. MACA invested $547,000 in these community development training initiatives. Our partners assisted by contributing over $1 million toward these initiatives. Mr. Speaker, without the contribution of organizations such as Sport North, the NWT Fire Chief's Association and the RCMP, we would not have been able to achieve what we did. These are just a few of our valued partner organizations and my thanks to these, and all of the other organizations who contributed to this success.
This Legislative Assembly is one of MACA's most important partners. Members of this House continue to support the principles of community development. It has not been an easy task adapting to the significant changes to government because of community empowerment, but this is what community residents have wanted. This was the right thing to do, and this House has measured up in meeting the demands of communities. I thank you for your support.
Mr. Speaker, many regions and communities are now interested in the next community development step. This involves building capacity, organizing and planning for the transfer of government assets and capital planning. Mr. Speaker, MACA's staff has clearly demonstrated their commitment to make a positive change in the quality of life for NWT residents and I am very proud of their achievements. My department had to chart a new and focused course that provides clear direction.
At the same time, we have had to monitor how well we are progressing, tell the public how we are doing, stop the thing that did not work, do more with less and never stop improving the community development approach. I look forward to working with our communities and Members of this House, to continue this government's community development and empowerment efforts. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
--Applause
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Minister's Statement 6-13(6): Measuring Up, Community Empowerment Initiative
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Ministers' statements. Mr. Antoine .
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Minister's Statement 7-13(6): National Aboriginal Day
Item 3: Ministers' Statements
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Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, two years ago, I had the pleasure of announcing to this Assembly that the federal government had declared June 21st to be National Aboriginal Day. This day is intended to celebrate the contributions of the First Nations of Canada. It is a day to honour the richness and diversity of aboriginal culture.
The Northwest Territories is an example to the rest of the country. People who come here from southern Canada find a society that respects the history and values of aboriginal peoples while it welcomes people from the rest of the world. Dene, Metis and Inuit have a strong presence at all levels, whether they are members of their hamlet council, this Assembly or the federal government. Their values are reflected in everything from the educational curriculum to our consensus form of government.
In the year to come, Mr. Speaker, all Canadians will recognize the contributions of aboriginal people as they welcome the new territory of Nunavut. This is the only time the map of Canada has changed because of a land claim settlement.
This is the third National Aboriginal Day. It has grown in both size and spirit. The Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs is proud to support this special day. We have placed information about it on the government website. We are also providing funding to aboriginal organizations so they can hold events to celebrate the day.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to encourage my colleagues, when they go back to their home communities, to participate in this very important occasion. This is a day for everyone to celebrate. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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Minister's Statement 8-13(6): Nunavut Transition Update
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Goo Arlooktoo
Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, recognizing that the House will be recessing today for
its summer break, I would like to provide a very brief update on a number of the key transition activities that will be ongoing during the course of the summer.
The first, and perhaps the most important, milestone this summer is the Nunavut Leaders meeting that is tentatively planned for July 7th to 9th. At this meeting, the three parties to the Nunavut Political Accord will, in conjunction with the Interim Commissioner of Nunavut, have the opportunity to assess the progress that has been made on the implementation of the Nunavut government model.
Secondly, a great deal of work will be ongoing at the official's level to ensure a seamless transition to the new Nunavut government. In May, a joint meeting of the Deputy Minister teams from the GNWT and Nunavut was held in Iqaluit to begin discussing transition issues. This meeting resulted in an agreement on the need for a joint business planning process in the lead up to division. Officials from both organizations will be meeting again later this month in Iqaluit to begin to outline this planning process. Mr.
Speaker, we are very encouraged about the productive working relationships that have emerged at the Deputy Minister level. These relationships are key to a smooth hand-off to the Nunavut government and, more importantly, to ensuring that there is no disruption in the level of service to the people of Nunavut on April 1, 1999.
Mr. Speaker, there are a number of other critical negotiations that will be ongoing over the summer months on critical issues such as the NWT Power Corporation and Workers' Compensation Board. While discussions on these matters have been difficult and there are many challenges to overcome to come to a final resolution, the Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to working with the other partners in the process to find a resolution that is acceptable to both new territories.
Mr. Speaker, before I end, I would like to wish all Members a safe trip home and a very pleasant summer in their constituencies. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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Minister's Statement 9-13(6): Federal Agreement For Replacement Of Hospitals
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Kelvin Ng
Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when the majority of health services were transferred from federal to territorial responsibility in 1988, the federal government committed to paying part of the cost to replace the Inuvik hospital and to renovate the Baffin hospital. The federal share of the projects was to be based on the percentage of status Indian and Inuit living in each region. Health Canada will provide funding assistance to a level needed to replace the Inuvik hospital and to renovate the Baffin facility. It has now become clear that both facilities must be replaced, and the Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to doing this.
The Department of Health and Social Services and Health Canada have reached an agreement on federal funding for these two facilities. Over the next five years, the federal government will provide $18,600,000 in new funding in addition to $ 18.9 million in base transfers. Of the $18.9 million in base transfers, $12.2 million has been received. With this new agreement, total federal funding for these two projects will be $37.5 million. This agreement represents a sound business decision. Settling this matter now increases our ability to complete these projects quickly. We have secured funding and flexibility to build two facilities best suited to our needs.
Mr. Speaker, we believe that this is a solid agreement. It provides the GNWT with greater flexibility and fiscal certainty as we proceed with these major health facilities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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Minister's Statement 10-13(6): Dogrib Caribou Skin Tipi Exhibition
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Charles Dent
Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the Members of this Assembly that the official opening of the Dogrib Caribou Skin Tipi Exhibit will take place on Saturday, June 13th at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Everyone is invited to attend the opening ceremony which begins at 1:00 p.m., outside the Heritage Centre.
The exhibition features a caribou skin tipi that was returned to the Northwest Territories last September. It had been out of the North for more than 100 years. A ceremony was held last fall at the Heritage Centre to celebrate the tent's return. The tipi was originally purchased in 1894 from Bear Lake Chief, who was an important Dogrib trading chief. The purchaser was a University of Iowa student, and for the past century, it has been a part of the collection of the University of Iowa's Natural History Museum. The tipi is made from the tanned hides of 30 caribou. It has never been displayed.
In April 1997, a delegation from Rae and Yellowknife, including three descendants of Bear Lake Chief, travelled to Iowa City to accept the tipi from the staff of the Natural History Museum.
The opening ceremony will include the Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Drummers, members of the delegation that travelled to Iowa City. Grand Chief Joe Rabesca and other dignitaries will speak. The ceremony will also include the signing of a symbolic agreement, a feeding the fire ceremony and a tea dance. A feast will be held afterwards.
The tipi will be displayed in the Feature Gallery of the Heritage Centre and will be open to the public until the end of September. I encourage all Members of this Assembly to come out and join the celebration at the Heritage Centre on June 13th. Mahsi.
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Samuel Gargan
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Minister's Statement 11-13(6): Manitoba Rural Forum 1998
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, similar to the territorial government, governments throughout Canada and the United States are adopting community development approaches. This is in response to difficult social and economic conditions. Government budgets are shrinking and communities are demanding more say over priorities, programs and services. We are not the only government to have embraced this change in how we do business.
Mr. Speaker, I recently saw first-hand how the province of Manitoba has approached community development. I was proud to lead an NWT delegation to Brandon, Manitoba to attend the Department of Rural Development's Rural Forum 1998.
This forum was a celebration of community development success. It showcased the community development efforts of rural Manitoba. There were over 350 small business and food product displays, a youth and northern forum, seminars, conferences, workshops, guest speakers and special events.
A northern committee of NWT, Nunavut and northern Manitoba elected officials and staff met for over a day to discuss community development issues and practices in remote communities. This meeting was very positive. The committee has decided to meet again to discuss developing a northern Manitoba/NWT/Nunavut rural forum.
As a result of attending the rural forum, Manitoba is now providing technical expertise to Coral Harbour in country food processing. It is assisting Keewatin communities in developing community-based planning programs. Manitoba is also considering an investment in the Kivalliq Partners in Development, to cost share a trade and investment specialist position.
Mr. Speaker, the NWT is developing a memorandum of understanding with the Province of Manitoba to consider partnership and exchange opportunities that benefit both places. I am glad to say that this partnership is off to a great start. Mr. Speaker, our attendance was organized by the Kivalliq Partners in Development. They provided the support for Keewatin businesses, residents and mayors to attend. They are to be congratulated for developing a partnership with Manitoba that clearly benefits their clients. Mr.
Speaker, the Province of Manitoba and community of Brandon provided wonderful hospitality to our delegation. My special thanks to Premier Filmon, Minister Derkach, Brandon's Mayor Atkinson and the people of Manitoba for allowing us to share and experience their rural forum and community development success. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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Minister's Statement 12-13(6): 1997 Workers' Compensation Board Annual Report
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John Todd
Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, subsection 100 of the Financial Administration Act requires the Workers' Compensation Board to prepare an annual report of its operations for the Minister responsible to approve and bring to this House. I rise today to table the Annual Report of the NWT Workers' Compensation Board for the period January 1 to December 31, 1997.
At the same time, Mr. Speaker, the WCB worked hard in 1997 to balance its responsibilities for accident prevention and safety enforcement:
Safety Education Programs were revised and delivered to workers and employers across the NWT. Safety seminars and examinations were provided at all NWT mine sites. Regular inspections were conducted at all NWT mines and major work sites. The Mine Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Committee produced a very comprehensive and virtually unanimous report. Events were organized to mark both the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and the Annual Mine Rescue Competition.
Mr. Speaker, the numbers shown in this Annual Report reflects the success of the WCB's many programs and initiatives. Perhaps the most significant influence on the financial health of this organization has been the success of the WCB's investment portfolio. This, again, is no accident. In 1995 and 1996, the WCB made significant changes to its investment policies and assets mix model. A more aggressive and better balanced investment strategy has resulted in three successive years of solid investment performance.
Despite high expectations and ambitious targets, the WCB's investment managers met their objectives in 1997 with another exceptional year in the equity markets. The WCB's investment success, low interest rates and liabilities below actuarial projections, combined to create a $20 million operating surplus in 1997.
The NWT Workers' Compensation Board took advantage of this financial position and once again moved to protect its accident fund for the future. The catastrophe reserve, set aside to provide for unforeseen workplace disasters, was doubled and now totals almost $10 million. The WCB created a special reserve of $4.5 million to cover the one-time impact of events which are beyond the board's control. Finally, Mr. Speaker, $10.5 million was added to the WCB's operating reserve to safeguard employer assessment rates during the periods of increased claims of low revenue. Through it all, Mr.
Speaker, the commitment of the NWT Workers' Compensation Board remains to its stakeholders. Since 1996, the WCB has consistently reflected its financial success by decreasing employer assessment rates and increasing benefits to injured workers.
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Samuel Gargan
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Minister's Statement 13-13(6): Forest Conditions
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the early arrival of spring in the western Arctic also brought an early fire season. We have experienced warm temperatures, less than normal winter snowfall and little spring rainfall. This has resulted in dry forest conditions in the Deh Cho, North Slave and South Slave regions. These conditions are ideal for the start and rapid spread of forest fires. We have already had several forest fires to date this year. There are currently 24 fires burning in the Sahtu, Deh Cho, North Slave and South Slave regions. Twelve fires were caused by people and 12 were started by lightning.
Only 14 of these fires remain active with crews from local communities being used to suppress critical locations. The forest fire activity in Alberta has also been keeping us busy. Through the Mutual Aid Resources Sharing Agreement, the NWT has loaned supervisors, technical staff, air tanker groups and firefighting equipment to Alberta to assist in fighting their fires.
Mr. Speaker, the Forest Management Division of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development monitors the weather and condition of our forests daily. They provide all western communities within the treeline area with daily status reports. We have taken steps to be prepared for further forest fires in the north by starting the air tanker contract earlier than normal, as well as some fire crews. The condition of our forests and safety are important issues to this department. All efforts will be made to extinguish forest fires which endanger human life, property and renewable resources. Mahsi cho.
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Samuel Gargan
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Member's Statement 1-13(6): Noteworthy Events In The Kivallivik Constituency
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Kevin O'Brien
Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to speak briefly about both the communities I have the honour of representing, they are of course, Arviat and Baker Lake. Mr. Speaker, I attended the official opening of the new Inuit Heritage Centre in Baker Lake yesterday. The Governor General of Canada and his wife, along with Mr. Jose Kusugak, Senator Willy Adams, Peter Ernerk and Mayor David Tagoona were just a few of the guests who attended the opening. Mr. Speaker, this was an historic day for the people of Baker Lake. I hope some day my colleagues will have the opportunity to visit this magnificent centre.
Mr. Speaker, I am also pleased to state that Ms. Roxanne Baker, the daughter of Simona Baker, my constituency assistant and also Abbygail Noah of Baker Lake are two of ten young adults selected to participate in a pilot project known as the Nunavut Youth Abroad Program. This program is aimed at cultivating leadership, cross cultural awareness, individual career goals and international citizenship. In an effort to enhance student participation in education, the program offers life changing work and travel experiences.
Roxanne and Abbygail will travel to southern Canada this summer where they will both earn credits in the work placement while gaining general exposure to southern work and life styles. This program will also provide Roxanne, Abbygail and other youngsters with a window to the world through direct experience. Mr. Speaker, I wish both Roxanne and Abbygail and the other students well and hope that they have an excellent time this summer travelling southern Canada. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to wish my colleagues and the residents of Arviat and Baker Lake a pleasant and safe summer. Thank you.
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Samuel Gargan
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Member's Statement 2-13(6): Graduating Students
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David Krutko
Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make a general statement in reference to all the graduating students across the NWT now and over the next few weeks. The next few weeks will see many young adults graduating from our high schools across the NWT and making the transition for the next educational stage of their lives. Some may not take the challenge right away, but a majority will move onto college/university to begin preparing for their chosen career. Mr. Speaker, today's youth who are progressing through the education system face many challenges as they move forward in their education.
I believe there is more preparation now needed for these students across the territories and around the north than in the past to take up that challenge and become successful, productive contributors to our societies the cultural. Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulations to all students
completing high school and looking forward to the future. I especially offer my congratulation to those who are now just finishing college and university programs. Those individuals are prepared now to enter the various workforce in the Northwest Territories and elsewhere in Canada. The job markets are tough and competitive as well as lacking opportunities at times for fresh graduates. At this time, Mr. Speaker, I ask the business community of the north, industry, the private sector and this government if they can help assist those graduating students into the workforce.
Mr. Speaker, I hope that our government and business across the territories will make all efforts to welcome these students into the important workforce of the north. I would like to acknowledge from my constituency, three ladies from the Delta who have just completed the Alcohol and Drug Counselling Program in Hay River. I am positive that they will assist in the development of healing people of the north and the Mackenzie Delta. These ladies are Mary Ross and Anne Firth-Jones of Fort McPherson and Violet Doolittle from Inuvik.
We have prepared these students for the workforce and to assist this government in preparing our communities. I would like to wish them all the best in moving on with their efforts. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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Member's Statement 3-13(6): Broughton Island's Walk For Love
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Tommy Enuaraq
Baffin Central
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On May 30th and 31st in Broughton Island, there was a young person who walked for love. There were a few young people who walked about 80 to 85 miles and these young people are: Laz Koksiak, Monica Audlakiak, Jimmy Audlakiak, Danny Audlakiak, Lucy Anne Kuniliusie and Alice Keyutak. I would like to congratulate them for the work they have done for their communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)
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Samuel Gargan
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Member's Statement 4-13(6): Forced Sterilization Programs
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Roy Erasmus
Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to speak about forced sterilization. Mr. Speaker, recently we have seen headlines in the Edmonton Journal about the Alberta government compensating women who had been sterilized without their consent. Apparently, Alberta and British Columbia were the only Canadian provinces having this type of program. People have called these acts barbaric and horrific. They want to know how this could have happened in Canada? Mr. Speaker, this was not the only sterilization program in the world. There were similar programs in Austria, Norway, Switzerland, Finland, Belgium and Sweden.
In fact, in Sweden from 1934 to 1974, almost 63,000 people were sterilized and the Swedish government said it was because they were unable to raise children. In the U.S.A. from 1972 to 1978, over 3,400 native women were sterilized without their consent. This was to control populations on the reservations. Native American women during that same time period had rates of induced abortions which were increased from 34 to 77 for 1,000, which is over double. In Canada, sterilizations were authorized through the Sexual Sterilization Act, which was later repealed in 1972.
In British Columbia, 400 people were sterilized, but in Alberta, they went all out. At least 2,800 people were sterilized between 1928 and 1972, probably some from the north as well. They were sterilized if they had mental deficiencies, were retarded or if they were bad parents. The patients were from all over western Canada and they were sterilized at the Charles Camsell Hospital in Edmonton or in Red Deer.
We know that our native people have been sent to the Charles Camsell Hospital for years and years and many still are. Some of those women were sterilized. It seems native women were sterilized even if they were not sick or retarded or in any other dangerous situation. I have been informed that in the 1960s and 70s, women from Dettah asked their local priests why they did not have any children for the past three or four years. They had found out later that they had been sent to and delivered their children at the Charles Camsell Hospital and were sterilized afterwards. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.
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The Speaker
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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Roy Erasmus
Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I was saying, these women found out that they had been sterilized at the Charles Camsell Hospital and in 1996, a woman sued the Alberta government for this very same thing and she won close to $1 million. Since then, the Alberta government has been dealing with such people on a case-by-case basis. In March, they started a bill to compensate victims of up to $150,000 each, but that was later withdrawn because of complaints that they should not limit it to that amount. Mr. Speaker, the question is, will NWT women who were sterilized without their consent also be compensated.
At the appropriate time, I will be asking the appropriate Minister questions in this area. Thank you.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
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Member's Statement 5-13(6): Resolution Of Important Western Issues
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James Rabesca
North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, while I reviewed my
schedule for this summer, I realized how busy the western NWT will be. We have many important issues that must be settled. The different aboriginal groups will all have their assemblies and without a doubt, one of the big topics of these will be the division/boundary issue. The western constitutional talks are under way and all western communities must get involved in these discussions, as well as the residents of the western NWT. This is very important to all of us. We need public input to ensure the constitution is set up the way we all collectively want it.
We now have the boundary commission established, which needs to get moving and discuss the boundary issue with all of our residents. I feel this commission must finalize this once and for all. All residents must have a fair and equitable representation. It is their right as Canadian residents. We must find a way to ensure we have full aboriginal support and input for this to succeed. Our government cannot be perceived to be favouring the larger centres because of the higher population basis. Finally, I would like to wish all of my colleagues a safe and relaxing journey to your families and communities and have a good summer. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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Member's Statement 6-13(6): Appreciation For The Efforts Of Staff
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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 children and let them know I will be home tomorrow. Mr. Speaker, it has been a long Fifth Session and we are just starting the Sixth. We are looking forward to heading home for the summer, as many of us will be doing so tomorrow; but, I think, with all the work we do while we are here in trying to deal with constituency issues and phone calls while we are away from our homes, we sometimes forget that there is a lot of support for us here while we are working.
I know they will probably be happy to see us go, and things will relax right from the Ministers' departments, who are listening now, to our own staff in the Assembly. They put forward a lot in their days to make sure the wheel of government continues to roll. I would like to say to all of them, I wish them a good summer and a safe one, but never let your guard down because the phone will ring and there will be somebody asking for something by 5:00 p.m. today.
In closing, I would like to say to all the Members, I hope you have safe journeys in your work this summer and to all the staff of the Assembly and the Ministers' departments to keep your heads up and keep up the good effort. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Members' statements. Mrs. Groenewegen .
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Member's Statement 7-13(6): 1998 Track And Field Championships
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Jane Groenewegen
Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, approximately 600 young athletes and coaches converged on Hay River for the 1998 Northwest Territories Track and Field Championships. They will join the almost 400 registered participants from Hay River schools bringing the total record number of registered athletes to over 900.
These athletes come from as far away from Inuvik and from communities as small as Jean Marie and Wrigley. Last night at the opening ceremonies, each school marched in carrying their school banner. I have had the privilege of attending these ceremonies in the past, but unfortunately, missed last night's opening ceremonies due to the
schedule of our session here in Yellowknife.
I have only watched the opening ceremonies of the Olympics on television and this year for only the second time, I attended the Opening Ceremonies of the Arctic Winter Games, but the times I have attended the Track and Field Opening Ceremonies in Hay River, I have been so moved by the school pride and spirit, which was so evident as each team comes in under the banner bearing their school's name. From the smaller communities, sometimes just a little flock with their teacher and their coach, but oh so proud. As tradition has it, Johnny Landry usually sings He Na Na Ho Ho, and the Games begin.
If this House is not sitting next year at the time of the Track and Field Championship, I will invite all MLAs with communities and schools represented to come and join us for the Track and Field Meet because it is very exciting. I dare not start thanking the many, many dedicated volunteers, teachers, parents, coaches for fear that I miss someone key, but I would like to especially thank today, coordinator Guy Turvey and his crew for this year, again, making the meet what I am sure will be the biggest and best yet. Good luck to all the athletes, and I would like to offer them that time honoured advice.
It is not whether you win or lose, it is how you play game. I am sure that to all of us, these young athletes are all winners and we are all very proud of them. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Members' statements. Mr. Miltenberger .
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Member's Statement 8-13(6): Division Plans For The NWT Power Corporation
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Michael Miltenberger
Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have just sifted through the blizzard of Ministers' statements and the one I would like to respond to and speak to the issues are in relation to the Power Corporation, which is a very important issue to the people in my constituency. In his statement, the Minister made a comment about idle rhetoric not adding to this debate and I agree. I do not consider putting forward the views of your constituents in a forum such as this as idle rhetoric. I do it in all seriousness.
I would also like to point out when we talk about economies that when we look at the whole issue of division, it makes not one jot or iota of economic sense. It is costing hundreds of millions dollars to set up two new territories. NTPC is part of that mix. To separate it out and to say it is okay to spend $200 million, $150 million or $180 million, but on this particular issue, it is not part of the equation. It makes little sense to me, Mr. Speaker.
I would also suggest that the Minister's fact and figures are in question or he would not, at this point, be in a facilitation process and we would have reached an agreement at this juncture. Clearly, there are other schools of thought on this particular issue. The government has chosen to put forward a position to continue the Power Corporation on a 60/40 split. Many people in Thebacha have a different view and I would suggest across the Western Territory and probably in Nunavut.
I was also still under the impression that we are in a democracy and it is the people's right to raise these concerns in forums such as this with their duly elected political representatives. I believe it adds to the debate.
I also believe the Minister is splitting hairs when we are talking about the subsidy. My understanding is, the GNWT owns the Power Corporation, one shareholder. The GNWT takes the Power Corporation dividends and hands out a power subsidy. Technically, the Power Corporation does not cross-subsidize power rates, but very clearly when 68 percent of the revenues are generated in the west and only a fraction of that amount is actually spent on the power subsidy in the west, the issue of cross-subsidization exists. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I request unanimous consent to conclude my statement.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
The Member for Thebacha is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his statement. Do we have any nays? You have unanimous consent to conclude your statement, Mr. Miltenberger .
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Michael Miltenberger
Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, my colleagues on both sides of this House. I know it was a real test for the Minister of the Power Corporation, he had the power to nay me, but he did not. As I was saying, Mr. Speaker, 68 percent of the revenues are generated in the west, but only a fraction of those revenues of the power subsidy stay in the west. The issue of cross-subsidization in the minds of the people exists. It is up to this process to try to address that particular issue. This is an important issue. I believe that it requires close scrutiny and discussion as we try to reach some sort of satisfactory agreement.
If I could slightly paraphrase the Minister's closing paragraph in his statement, I also ask that all Members provide their support for the facilitation process now underway and encourage all parties to put their best efforts into achieving an acceptable agreement in regard to the future of the Power Corporation in the two new territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
--Applause
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Members' statements. Mr. Ootes .
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Member's Statement 9-13(6): Constitutional Working Group Process
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Jake Ootes
Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to talk about the Constitutional Working Group process to develop a new constitution for the western Arctic. Many of us have been involved in this process and recently, once the redrafted document was released, the public meetings started and constitutional workshops also started. We have held one general meeting with the public in Yellowknife and three workshops, of which the four Yellowknife MLAs participated in this one public meeting and the workshops.
The idea of developing the constitution is a very important agenda item. Sometimes though, I fear the process may seem dry and abstract to a lot of people, but is very important because it is the foundation of which our future western government is going to be built. As we learned through the workshops and the public hearings that were held, there are a number of emotional and sensitive areas. Some of them were touched on at these workshops. For instance, the question was raised, should there be gender parity? Should we guarantee representation for aboriginals? Should there be a Social Charter?
What is the relationship going to be with self-government? How will the NWT be run day-to-day program wise in the future? Will the self-government groups of the aboriginal governments run education or will it be the central government? Some of the people at the workshops suggested holding off on a new constitution until all land claims are settled. These are some of the kinds of questions, comments and concerns that were raised so far at the hearings that we have held, Mr. Speaker. We need input from the public to tell us how they feel about these many issues.
The people can establish the values and I hope over the summer, Mr. Speaker, that the Constitutional Working Group and their staff will continue to promote workshops well through the summer and into the fall. I would encourage the public to attend these. It is important. We need to know people's thoughts. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
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Member's Statement 10-13(6): Proper Pronunciation Of Her First Name
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Manitok Thompson
Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. More than once, some of my constituents and also my husband have brought it to my attention that the reporters on the radio and the TV are mispronouncing my first name, and this is really bothering my husband. It is not Manitok. It is Manitok with a double E sound in the middle. I wish to thank my constituents and my husband for bringing this to my attention, and I hope that everybody in Repulse Bay, Chesterfield and Coral Harbour have a great spring and summer. Thank you.
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Samuel Gargan
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Member's Statement 11-13(6): Federal Agreement For Replacement Of Hospitals
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Edward Picco
Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, fans. Mr. Speaker, there are a lot of ministerial statements today but none in this honourable Member's mind more important than the announcements regarding the conclusion of the negotiations to replace the Inuvik and Baffin hospitals. The conclusion of this file goes back to the Health and Welfare Canada transfer of health programs to the GNWT in 1988. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Minister and his staff for the work on this file. However, the completion of the successful negotiations raises some questions on the impact of the federal fund transfer on the P3
schedule construction project of the Baffin Regional Hospital in Iqaluit. Mr. Speaker, later today I will ask the Minister for Health some questions on this transfer. I, too, would also like to take this opportunity, in conclusion, to thank the Iqaluit Pages in the Legislative Assembly and yourself, Mr. Speaker, for the lunch.
I would like to reply to Mr. Miltenberger 's bait he threw me today on the Power Corporation, but I will not. I would like to wish the Members and all the residents of Iqaluit a happy and safe summer. Thank you for your indulgence, Mr. Speaker.
--Applause
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Members' statements. Mr. Henry .
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Member's Statement 12-13(6): Heroic Attributes Of Vital Manuel
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Seamus Henry
Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I think it is fair to say that most people have heroes, people that they look up to. For the young person, that may be a hockey player, a ball player or a movie star. Up until a few minutes ago, I thought Members of this House thought I was their hero, but I find out now that is Mr. Picco . Anyway, Mr. Speaker, there is a young individual whom I have come to know here in the last couple of years in Yellowknife, and I would suggest that he is probably one of my biggest heroes.
Most Members may not know his name, but you certainly saw him in the Legislative Assembly lobby a number of times. He is the young gentleman who is in a wheelchair with a big smile on his face, Vital Manuel. On a number of occasions, Mr. Speaker, on the way to the Legislative Assembly in the mornings, I saw this young man out in his wheelchair shovelling snow. Today, on my way to work, I saw him out cleaning the sidewalks with a broom.
I think it is individuals such as this that can give us all inspiration to get up off our rear ends and do things when we see people who may not have the same attributes as ourselves, going up and above and beyond. I would ask the Members of this Legislature to congratulate this young man for being my hero.
--Applause
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Samuel Gargan
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Member's Statement 13-13(6): Fort Simpson High School Graduates
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Jim Antoine
Nahendeh
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we are going to be breaking here after today and going our respective ways. This weekend there is an event in Fort Simpson, which is the graduation of the high school students, who I just wanted to mention. There are ten young people there: Lori McKenzie, Wesley Hardisty, Lionel Nadia, Camille Nayally, Adeline Sanguez, Laurie Sibbeston, Thelma Squirrel, T.G. Wilson, Mark Robertson, and Alexa Tsetso. They will be moving on from a high school education and next year some of them will even be going to college or university.
I would like to congratulate them and to carry on with the work, and all the other students within the system, I would like to encourage you to stay in school and get an education. Through the debate here in this Legislative Assembly, an environmental scan and the trends that are happening in the north, indicated that in order to get ahead, we need more than grade 12. You need to go on to college or university and so forth. That is the kind of direction that we would like to have. The education system is there, and it is doing the best it can under the circumstances.
I would like to encourage the teachers who are providing this service to us through our students to carry on with the good work and the parents to keep encouraging their kids to keep on going to school. I just want to give that message to my constituents whom I represent. I represent six communities, and I would like to say hi to all of them and that with this break, we will be going into the communities again, hopefully, to see everybody. For the members of the Legislative Assembly, I would like to wish you a good summer and we will see you in the fall. Mahsi.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
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Member's Statement 14-13(6): Location Of Camps For Adult Offenders
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John Ningark
Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, looking through Mr. Arlooktoo 's Minister's statement about community justice, I would like to applaud and salute the Minister for recognizing the need to have more community control for administration of justice, Mr. Speaker. However, I have some very serious questions as to the locations of the potential camp dealing with offenders.
When you look through the pages of the Minister's statement, on the last page, page five, the Minister talks about, and I quote "Discussion with potential camp operators are currently taking place with community members from Pond Inlet, Pangnirtung, Kimmirut" - that is his home community -"Hall Beach, Cape Dorset, Iqaluit and Clyde River". All are the Baffin region. What about regions like the Keewatin, more importantly, the Kitikmeot? At the appropriate time, Mr. Speaker, I will be asking the Minister as to who decides where the location of the camps should be. Thank you.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Members' statements. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Arlooktoo .
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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Goo Arlooktoo
Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am very pleased today to recognize some very busy people, first Mary Sue Maloughney is my executive assistant and has helped me over the past year in dealing with some very difficult issues. Mary Sue is leaving my office to move onto bigger and better places very soon, and I thank her very much. With her is Mr. Richard Bargery, Assistant Deputy Minister for our Division Secretariat. Also with them is Laura Gauthier, who is ADM, I believe, of the Intergovernmental Affairs Department of the new Nunavut government. Finally, Mr. Speaker, Miss Rhoda Perkison is the Deputy Clerk Designate for the new Nunavut legislature.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mrs. Groenewegen .
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Jane Groenewegen
Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize Pat Thomas, who has recently been chosen as the aboriginal delegate for the Canadian Teachers' Federation delegation to the annual general meeting of Education International. This organization represents 23 million teachers from around the world, and Pat will be going down to Washington, DC to be a delegate there for the Canadian Teachers' Association. Also, with Pat in the
gallery today are two long-term educators, Pat Burnstad, who is my neighbour and a teacher from the high school and Dana Anlunis. Welcome.
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Page 13
The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Rabesca .
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James Rabesca
North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Recognition of visitors in the gallery, although I understand they just left the gallery, I had wanted to recognize 13 members of the grade seven class which included my adopted son, Ronald J. Rabesca, from Elizabeth MacKenzie Elementary School in Rae. Along with the students were their teachers, Leon Weyallon and Jerry Baron, as well as the bus driver, Manuel Bishop. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
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 someone whom I have known for a long time in Yellowknife, Mr. Don Kindt. He is the assistant superintendent of Education for Yellowknife Education District Number Two.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Recognition of visitors in the gallery, Mr. Picco .
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Edward Picco
Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome in the gallery today from Iqaluit, Mr. Ed McKenna. His daughter, Meghan, is one of the Pages today here. Also, Goo stole my thunder. Laura Gauthier is here, a resident of Iqaluit and a constituent, and Mr. Rick Bargery, the DM, who is a wannabe resident of Iqaluit. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Thank you. 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 a lady who spent part of the summer in Pelly Bay many years ago, Pat Thomas. Thank you.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Before we go on to questions, we will take a short break. The Minister has been sending me notes about students who have been out there. The Minister is going to explain. This will also give the Members time to think about good questions before question period. We will take a short, 15-minute break.
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The Speaker
Samuel Gargan
The House will come back to order. We are on item 6, oral questions. Mr. Miltenberger .
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Question 1-13(6): Strengthening Environmental Protection Practices
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger
Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of RWED . It is in regard to his statement on the Regulatory Reform Measures Act. I would like to refer to page 2 of 2 where he refers to a new voluntary compliance mechanism that would substantially strengthen environmental protection and it allows companies and property owners to undertake their own environmental audits or environmental site assessments. I was wondering if the Minister could elaborate on how this would strengthen environmental protection practices? It seems more to me like putting the fox in the hen house. Could the Minister elaborate on how that, in fact, would strengthen the environmental protection? Thank you.
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Samuel Gargan
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Stephen Kakfwi
Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would have to take the question as notice.
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The question has been taken as notice. Oral questions. Mr. Roland .
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Question 2-13(6): Settlement Of Collective Agreement
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Floyd Roland
Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a couple of days ago I asked a question to the Minister of FMBS about the pay equity situation. It seems that we are moving on to the Sixth Session and before we break for the summer, I would like to get an answer out of him. The last time he tried to answer this question, he did not come close to it. My question is, in the event that the process between the UNW and the GNWT comes to a halt that it goes for mediation and there is no agreement, will the Minister, over the summer before any other action happens, wait until this House reconvenes in the fall? Thank you.
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Samuel Gargan
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John Todd
Keewatin Central
I have said consistently, Mr. Speaker, that we have laid our final settlement offer on the table. It is now up to the UNW and the membership to take the next course of action.
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Floyd Roland
Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the event that nobody moves, this will stay out there. You, as the Minister
responsible for FMBS will not write a new contract, at the end of the day, so to speak? Thank you.
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John Todd
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Mr. Speaker, my honourable colleague is correct.
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Floyd Roland
Inuvik
Can the Minister provide a little more information? Which part of the answer am I correct on? The fact that it will stay out there indefinitely or the fact that you will not, at the end of the day, write a new contract? Thank you.
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John Todd
Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I cannot write a new contract if the membership of the UNW has not voted on it. I will not be writing a new contract. I cannot make the next move. I have done the final move. I have presented the final settlement. I have said consistently it is now up to the union and its members to take an appropriate course of action that they see fit. Our final offer is on the table. Thank you.
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Question 3-13(6): Federal Funding For Baffin Hospital
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Edward Picco
Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That excellent statement by Mr. Ng on the federal agreement for replacement of the Baffin and Inuvik hospitals, my question is for the Minister of Health . How will the federal transfer of funds affect the P3 project for the Iqaluit hospital, the Baffin Regional Hospital in Iqaluit? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Health and Social Services , Mr. Ng .
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Kelvin Ng
Kitikmeot
Mr. Speaker, at this stage it has no impact in respect to the work that is being carried out under the P3 initiative in trying to bring the Iqaluit hospital on stream. Thank you.
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Edward Picco
Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, of the $18.9 million in base transfers, $12.2 million has been received and we found that out earlier in questioning this House. I am wondering, of the $6 million in base transfers, would the Minister and the government be diverting that money to the Inuvik facility and to the Baffin facility to hopefully, lessen the lease cost on the P3? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Kelvin Ng
Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it has not been decided yet as to where those funds are going to go. As it stands now, the agreement provides a base transfer of funds to this government from the federal government in respect to both capital projects. The future government of both Nunavut and the Western Territory will have to determine where those proceeds will be utilized, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
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Edward Picco
Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do know that, of course, future governments will be involved in the $18.6 million in new funding. My question was on the $6 million in base funding that will be coming to this government not another government. Again, Mr. Speaker, the $6 million in base funding, will that be dedicated to the Inuvik and Baffin facilities? Thank you.
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Kelvin Ng
Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, both in respect to the $6.5 million of ongoing base transfers and plus the additional $18.6 million of additional funding over the next five years. Both of those revenue streams will be allocated to two new governments. It will be up to those two new governments to determine their budgets on where they want to appropriate those funds, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
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Edward Picco
Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am not getting much of a level of comfort. How much of the base transfer will be received by this government in this fiscal year and will that be given to the Baffin and Inuvik hospital projects? Thank you.
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Kelvin Ng
Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, none of the base transfer amounts will be received in this fiscal year. Thank you.
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