Debates of June 9th, 2003

This is page numbers 863 - 898 of the Hansard for the 14th Assembly, 6th Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library.

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Topics

Members Present

Item 1: Prayer

Deline Self-government Agreement-in-principle

Hay River Flood Responses

Update From Cmec Meetings

Diamond Roundtable

Safe Drinking Water

Challenges Of Education In The Nwt

Tribute To The Late Mike Zubko

Alarming Impacts Of Breast Cancer

Seniors' "walk For Memories" In Yellowknife

Commercial Fishing Authority On Great Slave Lake

Frustrations With The GNWT Capital Planning Process

Recognition Of The Contributions Of The Mining Industry

Need For An Efficient Regulatory Regime

Impact Of Mad Cow Disease On NWT Outfitting Industry

NWT Recreation And Sport Board Report Recommendations

Achievements Of Nunakput Students

Aurora Open Charity Golf Tournament In Fort Smith

Thomas Simpson School Graduates In Fort Simpson

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Management Of Commercial Fishery On Great Slave

Streamlining The Regulatory Process

Impact Of Bovine Disease On NWT Outfitting Industry

Mammography Capacity In The Nwt

Proposals To Human Resources Development Canada

Capital Project Decision Making

Reduction Of Ferry Services In The Mackenzie Delta

Status Of New Wildlife Act

Yaccs Proposal For Care Of Seniors

NWT Sport Board Report Recommendations

mr. Ootes's Reply

Bill 15:

An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act

Tabled Document 54-14(6): Aboriginal Sports Circle Press Release

Bill 29: Northwest Territories Business Development And Investment Corporation Act

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

Specialist Negotiations

Committee Report 12-14(6): Final Report Of The Special Committee On The Implementation Of Self-government And The Sunset Clause

That The Rules And Procedures Committee Monitor And Report On The Implementing Of The Implementation Of Self-government Agreements On The Powers, Structures And Procedures Of The Legislative Assembly

That The GNWT Designate A Sole Point Of Accountability For Developing A Comprehensive Action Plan For Implementation Of Self-government Agreements

That A Cooperative Arm's-length Research Body Be Created To Study Governance Systems And Operational Issues Of Self-government Agreements

Comprehensive Study Of The Legislative Powers Of The Assembly Be Conducted To Address Self-government Agreement Overlaps, Amendments And Harmonization

Examination Of Structures And Procedures For Coordinating And Harmonizing Self-government Agreement Legislation, Policies And Practices

Review Of Current Legislative Procedures And Processes Respecting Consultation And Consent Processes

Identification Of Current Legislation And Assembly Rules Likely To Require Amendment As A Result Of Self-government Agreements

Consideration Of An Appropriate Role For The Legislative Assembly In Building Capacity For Legislators At Local Or Regional Levels

Action Plan For The Development Of The Legislative Assembly's Internal Capacity To Monitor And Plan For Potential Changes Arising From Self-government Agreements

Regular And Systematic Approach For Reviewing Issues Associated With Implementation Of Self-government

Action Plan For Preparing Communities, Regions And Individuals For The Implementation Of Self-government

Establishment Of Forums For Ongoing Regular Dialogue With The Federal Government, Aboriginal Governments And NWT Community Governments

Coordinate With Aboriginal, Federal And Community Governments To Establish Leadership Institute Or Program To Develop Skills For New Governance Systems

GNWT Take The Lead To Establish Arm's-length Think Tank In Collaboration With Aboriginal, Federal And Community Governments

Committee Report 13-14(6): Strengthening GNWT Support To Smaller Communities: Final Report Of The Special Joint Committee On Non-tax-based Community Affairs

Provide Better Capital Planning Support To Small Communities

Improve Capital Planning Consultation Processes

Include Community Government Facilities In Capital Planning

Document Capital Planning Roles And Responsibilities In Clear Language

Increase The Capital Budget

Consolidate Prevention And Development Funding

Simplify The Administration Of Prevention And Development Funding

Establish Service Delivery Standards In Smaller Communities

Increase And Strengthen Access To Policing Services

Increase Access To Homeownership Programs

Emphasize The Importance Of Prevention Programs For Alcohol And Drug Abuse In Small Communities

Implement Changes To GNWT Structure And Organization To Respond To Small Communities' Needs

Publish Plain Language Capital Expenditure Reports

15th Assembly To Establish A Standing Committee On Small Communities

Bill 15,

An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act

Committee Motion 116-14(6) To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 15

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Members Present

Honourable Roger Allen , Honourable Jim Antoine , Mr. Bell , Mr. Braden , Mr. Delorey , Mr. Dent , Mrs. Groenewegen , Honourable Joe Handley , Mr. Krutko , Mr. Lafferty , Ms. Lee , Mr. McLeod , Honourable Michael Miltenberger , Nr. Nitah , Honourable Jake Ootes , Mr. Roland , Honourable Vince Steen , Honourable Tony Whitford

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Item 1: Prayer

Item 1: Prayer

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Please be seated. Good afternoon. Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Antoine .

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Minister's Statement 51-14(6): Deline Self-government Agreement-in-principle

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Mr. Speaker, this agreement-in-principle is another expression of this government's support for implementation of the aboriginal inherent right of self-government in the NWT. It will form the basis for the first self-government agreement in the NWT at the community or district level. It proposes the creation of a government that will represent and serve all residents of Deline, while protecting a role for the Dene and Metis of Deline.

The agreement-in-principle describes the potential law-making authority of the Deline First Nation government over a number of territorial-type jurisdictions and clarifies the ongoing relationship between the Deline government, the GNWT and Canada.

Mr. Speaker, with formal approval of the agreement-in-principle, the parties can continue the hard work of concluding a final agreement. I would ask Members to join me in extending congratulations to the three chief negotiators; Fred Talen for the GNWT, Danny Gaudet of Deline and Kevan Flood for Canada, and to their negotiating teams, for a job well done. Most importantly, I would like to congratulate the people of Deline for achieving this important and historic milestone. Mahsi Cho, Mr. Speaker.

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Minister's Statement 51-14(6): Deline Self-government Agreement-in-principle

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Mahsi, Mr. Minister. Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Member for Nunakput , Mr. Steen .

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Minister's Statement 52-14(6): Hay River Flood Responses

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Vince Steen

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the excellent work of the emergency personnel from the town of Hay River and the Hay River Reserve during the flood of the Hay River, which occurred in both communities beginning on April 30th.

I visited both communities on May 1st, where I met with evacuated residents and viewed the damage caused by flooding. Seeing the affected areas in the West Channel area on Vale Island and in the Old Village on the reserve, showed me the difficult situation emergency workers faced evacuating the affected residents when it was realized the area would flood.

Mr. Speaker, the town and the Hay River Reserve's emergency response teams are familiar with responding to flood emergencies during the spring breakup period. However, every emergency response requires coordinated and speedy action.

Both emergency teams worked effectively together monitoring the flood, responding to the flood and organizing and carrying out the evacuation. Each community's follow-up with the residents, while they were displaced from their homes, ensured all were provided adequate emergency food and shelter.

Both communities also worked hard to assist the evacuees to recover from the flood by restoring their property to a livable state. I greatly appreciate the hard work and the concern shown by the emergency teams for ensuring the safety and comfort of the evacuees.

Mr. Speaker, emergency response work is difficult and trying. Emergency officials and volunteers must act quickly to ensure an appropriate response is mounted against every threat or situation. The threat that was posed by the flood required fast action on the part of both emergency response teams to keep residents safe.

Mr. Speaker, I have written to Mayor McNeill and to Chief Fabian to personally acknowledge the good work of their community emergency response teams.

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Minister's Statement 52-14(6): Hay River Flood Responses

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre , Mr. Ootes .

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Minister's Statement 53-14(6): Update From Cmec Meetings

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Jake Ootes

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as announced in the House last week, I attended a joint federal/provincial/territorial meeting of the Council of Ministers of Education and the Forum of Labour Market Ministers with the Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development Canada. Our meetings were held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where I was joined by my colleague, MLA Steven Nitah .

This was an especially timely meeting for our territory. The focus of discussions centered on how governments can strengthen their priorities and ensure that Canadians are well educated and prepared to take their place in the global economy.

Ministers recognized that while people are our greatest resource, we need to focus our efforts to strengthen post-secondary education and labour market training. To do this, Ministers discussed the need for a cooperative approach with the federal government to secure additional financial resources.

As Members are aware, my department has been working with the federal government to secure financial resources to expand human resource development in the NWT. Mr. Speaker, this need is not going unnoticed in other areas of the country. In fact, the Minister of Education in New Brunswick made the comment during last week's meeting that the territories must have a more supportive financial arrangement with the federal government. It appears our message is getting through.

In Halifax, Mr. Nitah and I had the opportunity to meet with Minister Stewart. During this meeting, we were able to discuss the proposals placed before her department on oil/gas and mining training human resource development. Members will recall that these two proposals, requesting a federal investment of some $25 million over five years, were developed and submitted in partnership with various agencies, industry and aboriginal governments.

Minister Stewart was very familiar with these proposals and the need for significant investment in the NWT. During our discussions, she identified the recent federal government commitment of $25 million over two years for aboriginal skills and employment programs. While the amount of $25 million is allotted for the entire country, it is not unreasonable, after our meeting with Minister Stewart, to assume the NWT will receive a portion of this funding.

Minister Stewart advised us that any projects approved for funding must be results oriented and targeted to those groups where the need is the greatest. This expectation is not a problem for us. We have a mine training committee in place that offers training for guaranteed job placements for successful participants. As well, we can demonstrate results in our oil and gas sector.

Mr. Speaker, in anticipation of this federal commitment, I have directed my deputy minister, Dr. Loretta Foley, to continue working with HRDC and the mine training committee to ensure success in these collaborative training initiatives.

While these developments are indeed good news, Mr. Speaker, I want to stress that this is not the end, but rather the beginning. As a Legislature, we must continue to press the federal government for continued, ongoing and multi-year investments in this extremely important area. I look forward to keeping the House informed of our progress, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

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Minister's Statement 53-14(6): Update From Cmec Meetings

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Antoine .

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Minister's Statement 54-14(6): Diamond Roundtable

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, last month, I attended the National Roundtable on Canada's Diamond Industry hosted and organized by the Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, federal Minister of Natural Resources Canada.

The roundtable brought together representatives from the diamond industry, federal, provincial and territorial governments to discuss the potential economic and social contributions of the industry to Canada from now until 2015.

Mr. Speaker, I believe this roundtable is a good indication that our efforts to raise the profile and issues associated with diamonds with the federal government are bearing fruit.

The Honourable Robert Nault, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs and the Minister of State, Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew, also attended the roundtable.

Diamond industry representation included exploration companies, mining companies, cutters and polishers, jewellery manufacturers and retailers from across Canada.

Delegates to the roundtable participated in a number of workshops addressing a number of issues facing the diamond industry in Canada. These include valuation, security, marketing of rough diamonds, marketing of polished diamonds, labour force development, business opportunities for aboriginal people and financing.

Observations, conclusions and recommendations were developed. One recommendation dealt with increasing cooperation among governments and industry to develop a skilled labour force, build aboriginal business capacity and ensure coordination, harmonization and financing of activities to build sustainable activities.

Another recommendation dealt with encouraging industry growth through changes to the existing tax structure and the importance of developing systems to maintain the credibility/integrity of the industry.

Delegates also agreed that infrastructure needs in remote northern areas need to be assessed. There was clear support for taking advantage of opportunities to market Canadian diamonds and industry expertise.

A complete report will be tabled at the upcoming federal/provincial/territorial Mines Ministers' conference in September.

Mr. Speaker, while this roundtable is a step forward in identifying issues and opportunities, we must continue to press the federal government and industry to take action. We cannot allow the momentum created by the roundtable to be wasted.

Our government will continue to move forward on the issue of labour force development. We will continue to work with the departments of Immigration and Human Resource Development Canada to develop a plan to address the needs of the diamond industry in the Northwest Territories.

I have also offered to host the next national roundtable on Canada's diamond industry. This will ensure that Northerners, and all Canadians, are able to explore the benefits and opportunities from the development of our natural resources. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

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Minister's Statement 54-14(6): Diamond Roundtable

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Mahsi, Mr. Minister. Item 2, Ministers' statements. The honourable Member for Nunakput , Mr. Steen .

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Minister's Statement 55-14(5): Safe Drinking Water

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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Vince Steen

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as a result of the tragic events in Walkerton, Ontario and North Battleford, Saskatchewan, governments across the country have focused on reviewing and improving the systems they have in place to provide safe drinking water to their residents. This government is no different.

While the front line for provision of safe drinking water is the local community government, a number of territorial departments also play a part. Health and Social Services establishes the health standards and monitors the quality of drinking water. Municipal and Community Affairs provides financial resources for reconstruction and operation of community water systems and provides operator training through the School of Community Government.

Public Works and Services provides technical support for the construction and operation of water system infrastructure. Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development contributes to the protection of our water sources. Together, the departments developed and in June 2001, received Cabinet approval for the safe drinking water initiative.

Under this initiative, the departments have completed a review of the roles and responsibilities the various organizations and agencies involved in the NWT drinking water system. They have completed inspections and assessment of all water treatment facilities in all non-tax-based communities with the exception of those where facility upgrades are already underway. They are nearing completion of a good engineering practices manual to guide the design and construction of northern drinking water and sewer systems. They have created a data base of drinking water test results and made those results available online at the Public Works and Services web site.

Municipal and Community Affairs is providing five training and certification courses this year for community water system operators in the communities of Hay River, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells, Fort Smith and Yellowknife. Public Works and Services is providing onsite training and technical support to communities delivering water services. Health and Social Services is monitoring community drinking water quality test results to identify and address potential problems. Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development is working with the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment in updating and developing national water quality guidelines to protect the sources of our drinking water.

Pilot testing of membrane filtration technology has been undertaken to develop cost-effective treatment methods for water plants. Projects are currently in the planning and design stage for Rae-Edzo, Tsiigehtchic, Colville Lake and Fort Good Hope. All these efforts are enforcing a water supply system that is blessed with good quality water sources and a lack of agriculture pressure such as those that contribute to the problems in Ontario and Saskatchewan.

Recent media reports might lead you to believe there are problems with the NWT drinking water. This is not the case. The system is working. However, we cannot take the safety of our drinking water for granted. We all have a role to play, whether it is to protect the community water sources from contamination, providing effective treatment processes, or as local building owners who have a responsibility to clean their water storage tanks.

Significant improvements have been made to the NWT water system over the past few years and it is working effectively to provide safe drinking water to residents. Health and Social Services, MACA, Public Works and Services and RWED are continuing to look at the structure of the NWT drinking water system to identify areas that can be further strengthened. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Minister's Statement 55-14(5): Safe Drinking Water

Item 2: Ministers' Statements

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Any further Minister's statements? Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe , Mr. Nitah .

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Challenges Of Education In The Nwt

Item 3: Members' Statements

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Steven Nitah

Tu Nedhe

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it is certainly a pleasure to be back in the chamber after a brief absence. As Mr. Ootes indicated, I just returned from a Council of Ministers of Education conference in Halifax last week. I feel that the North's active participation in these national planning and strategy conferences are essential to education in the North and Canada, if we are to meet the human resources requirements that will make this country one of the best places to live for years to come, Mr. Speaker. Certainly that's a challenge for us here in the North.

Mr. Speaker, this school year there will be two students graduating from Grade 12 in my riding. I am happy to announce that Roland Catholique from Lutselk'e and Amy Miersch from Fort Resolution are graduating from Grade 12 this year. I am pleased to see these individuals persevere and become role models for others in their communities. I would like to thank them and their families for supporting them.

Mr. Speaker, we still have a long ways to go towards improving our education system. We need a system that balances putting the onus on students and families, providing better infrastructure and a system of education that can be delivered at the same standards that we find in our capital and regional centres in the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, I have been working with Minister Ootes for the last three years on the educational issues in my riding, to address inefficiencies in the delivery of these programs and services. I would like to thank the Minister for his commitment the last few years and towards that end, Mr. Speaker, I have been informed that we will have five graduates coming out of my riding next year and that's a great improvement from the last three years.

I would like to thank the Minister and the staff at the schools in Lutselk'e and Fort Resolution for making that happen, but we have a long way to go and I hope that we can improve on these five by at least 100 percent in the following years. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Challenges Of Education In The Nwt

Item 3: Members' Statements

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Nitah . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta , Mr. Krutko .

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Tribute To The Late Mike Zubko

Item 3: Members' Statements

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David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to the grandfather of northern aviation, the late Mike Zubko, former resident of the Mackenzie Delta, Aklavik and Inuvik. This weekend, Mr. Speaker, Mike Zubko was inducted into the Aviation Hall of Fame in Halifax.

He started his career in the North in 1942 with Canadian Pacific, flying into remote communities in the Northwest Territories and the Beaufort-Delta. In 1947, with experience as a mechanic and pilot, he started his own business based out of Aklavik, called Aklavik Flying Service. With a single engine, two-seater aircraft, he flew out of Aklavik, which was the only scheduled aircraft for year-round service. Previously the only service was through Canadian Pacific.

Mike Zubko changed the history of northern aviation. He was the first to offer service north of the Arctic Circle, even though that meant venturing into unmapped territory with no technical or communication support services.

Mike Zubko saved the lives of many people across the North, by providing the first northern medevac service that became essential during the late 1940s with the measles epidemic. In the 1950s, Dawn Smith was the first nurse to be posted in Fort McPherson, and later married Mike Zubko and raised six children. They later moved to Inuvik and Aklavik.

Mike Zubko was highly respected throughout the region and he will always be known for his kind-heartedness. He played a key role in putting Inuvik on the map, and in 1959 the town opened its first airport which is now known as the Mike Zubko Air Terminal, which is greatly recognized by such a distinguished person.

Fifty years later, his son Tom joined his father in the aviation field, and they worked together until Mike retired in 1985. After retiring, Mike Zubko remained grounded to the aviation field. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.

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Tribute To The Late Mike Zubko

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

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

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Tribute To The Late Mike Zubko

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David Krutko

Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. After retiring, Mr. Mike Zubko remained grounded in the aviation field. He sat on the federal Civil Aviation Tribunal, and was a member of the Northwest Territories Workers' Compensation Board.

The late Mike Zubko passed away in the fall of 1990. His widow Dawn and his family members were present this weekend to see the distinguished honour which is laid upon him by being inducted into the Aviation Hall of Fall in Halifax. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Tribute To The Late Mike Zubko

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Krutko . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Hay River North , Mr. Delorey

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Alarming Impacts Of Breast Cancer

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Paul Delorey

Hay River North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to focus on what unfortunately continues to be a recurring health problem that affects far too many women in Hay River. Mr. Speaker, the health problem that I am referring to is the large number of women in Hay River who suffer from the ravaging effects of breast cancer. I am pleased to report, Mr. Speaker, that a number of women have gone on to beat this insidious form of cancer, but we have had to bury far too many women in Hay River as a result of breast cancer.

Mr. Speaker, while I was compiling research on the subject of breast cancer, I came across some very alarming statistics. In 2003, an estimated 21,200 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 5,300 women will die of this disease. On average, 407 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer every week, and 102 Canadian women will die of breast cancer every week. In addition, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canada in women today.

Mr. Speaker, I know from speaking to a number of Hay River women that the incidence of breast cancer amongst the Hay River women appears to be alarmingly high. I know of women in Hay River, Mr. Speaker, whose breast cancer went undetected for over a year. In this day and age that should not be allowed to happen, Mr. Speaker. Early detection of breast cancer is key to being able to successfully diagnose and treat this disease.

Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is imperative given the high incidence of breast cancer among women in Hay River, that a mammogram machine be placed in Hay River. In this way, early detection could take place for women throughout the South Slave region.

Mr. Speaker, the point was raised to me by a constituent of mine who is a breast cancer survivor. She stated that the cost to the Department of Health and Social Services for flying her back and forth from Hay River to Edmonton for her cancer treatments could have gone a long way towards paying for a mammography machine in Hay River. Mr. Speaker, we, as elected representatives, are very much aware of our fiscal situation in the Northwest Territories. However, I don't think that you can put a price on saving a life, as this machine would most certainly do. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

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

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Seniors' "walk For Memories" In Yellowknife

Item 3: Members' Statements

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Sandy Lee

Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday I joined the members of the Yellowknife Seniors' Society and the Alberta Alzheimer's Society NWT

Chapter for a Walk for Memory. The weather didn't cooperate with us, but the importance of this cause and the urgency did not go unnoticed.

As has been mentioned many times in the House, Mr. Speaker, the need for a facility that would provide programs and services for the elders who are inflicted with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is becoming urgent. I understand that the Minister has a proposal from the Yellowknife Association for Concerned Citizens for Seniors to expand the Avens Seniors' Centre to accommodate this need, and I would like him and the government to give this serious consideration and find a way to work with YACCS to see this proposal become a reality.

Mr. Speaker, the proposal is sound and it will not cost the government extra money. It's about having the vision and foresight to spend the dollars wisely, and I believe it speaks very strongly to the need for the government to work cooperatively and in partnership with community groups like YACCS to serve the

section of the population who is most vulnerable, as well as their families.

The facts are very compelling, Mr. Speaker. The annual growth rate of seniors in the NWT is high at eight percent, higher than any other parts of Canada. By 2012, we will have 2,635 seniors. In 20 years, we will have 4,600 seniors. Sixty-five percent of seniors will be aboriginal and many are moving to Yellowknife to be closer to their families. We also know that one out of every three Canadians over 80 years of age is affected by Alzheimer's disease, and twice as many women as men have it. Currently, Mr. Speaker, 58 percent of all residents in long-term care facilities in the NWT have some form of dementia. A significant portion of that are in moderate to advanced stages.

Mr. Speaker, these numbers should steer us in the right direction. We will need to take care of these elders and a hospital setting is not the answer. It costs a lot more money and it doesn't give the elders the respect and quality of life that they deserve while living with this affliction, and we cannot continue to place all the burden on the families and on facilities not designed for this purpose. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Tony Whitford

Thank you, Ms. Lee . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Deh Cho , Mr. McLeod .

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Commercial Fishing Authority On Great Slave Lake

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Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the issue of commercial fishing on Great Slave Lake has become a concern of many constituents in my riding. Firstly, Mr. Speaker, there appears to be no process for consultation, other than through the Great Slave Lake Advisory Council. As a result, communities in my riding do not appear to be consulted, nor is information getting back from the representatives sitting on the advisory council. People are questioning who is responsible for ensuring proper consultation with communities having claim to the lake's resources.

Who is responsible for enforcement with respect to harvesting, and are current enforcement capabilities sufficient? Who is responsible for the overall management of the lake's resources, and does management include aboriginal participation? Is there a long-term management plan in place? Are there closed seasons for protection of fish during spawning? These are some of the questions being asked in the communities for which answers are required.

Mr. Speaker, I recognize that the Great Slave Commercial Fishery has been operating for many years, however the reality is that the aboriginal people have rights to resources and management of those resources in traditional territories. Although the Deh Cho process and other claims are not settled, this does not eliminate the territorial or federal governments' responsibility to consult with and include those communities in the management of the lake and the resources being harvested.

Mr. Speaker, when we hear about the closure of the cod fishery on the East Coast and Nunavut's concern with the allocation of the shrimp quotas, this government should also be concerned with our commercial fishery and the impact of the mismanagement of its resources.

Mr. Speaker, I will have questions for the Minister of RWED during question period. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Thank you, Mr. McLeod . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for North Slave , Mr. Lafferty .

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Frustrations With The GNWT Capital Planning Process

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Leon Lafferty

North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, on Friday my colleague, Mr. McLeod , expressed his frustration with the capital planning process. I share those same frustrations. A gap exists between communities expressing their needs to MLAs and government officials, and the decisions being made by deputy ministers which do not reflect the input of Members and residents of the communities, despite Cabinet's assurances that the input of Members and the communities are taken into consideration. This input is not taken into account when dollars are actually spent on projects.

Mr. Speaker, on Friday the Minister of Finance said that as part of the government's long-term planning, a 20-year capital needs assessment is done. He said that this is a needs assessment, not a plan. He stated that it's not a capital plan that the government is committed to for the next 20 years, it's simply assessing what the long-term needs are. Although he says that it is not a plan, sometimes projects are selected and we are told that they are picked because they are in the 20-year plan. At other times, projects are removed from the books without any consultation, and the reasoning is because it is only in a 20-year assessment, not a plan.

I am sure that we can all sense how confusing, disappointing and frustrating this must be to the communities such as Gameti who are expecting an upgrade of their school. At the recent community meeting on capital planning, no one from MACA could explain why the plan for the school had changed. Neither the MLAs, nor the community, nor government staff were involved in the decision, nor do I know why it was no longer in the books.

Mr. Speaker, the current process of selecting capital projects needs to be clear. The input of the community members and the MLAs must be included in the plans, and also the Minister. Not only the deputy ministers should be involved in the selection of projects. This is what we have been elected to do, and by involving all parties in the decision-making process, the government will be both accountable and responsive to the needs of all Northerners. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Thank you, Mr. Lafferty . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Frame Lake , Mr. Dent .

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Recognition Of The Contributions Of The Mining Industry

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Charles Dent

Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as most Members in this House are aware, this week, June 9th to 15th, is Mining Week. Mr. Speaker, today is Miners' Day. I would like to salute the significant contribution that miners and the mining industry have made to the northern economy and to this country's economy in general.

Mr. Speaker, mining has a special importance in Yellowknife. Mining was what led to Yellowknife being established and what keeps it growing into the thriving place it is now. Mining has put us on the world map.

Mr. Speaker, mining will continue to play a role in creating jobs and helping to secure the economic wellbeing of Northerners. Not only do we have mining jobs, but mining is leading to spin-off jobs as well, like we see right now in the secondary diamond industry.

Mr. Speaker, the mining industry in Yellowknife alone feeds roughly 300 families, and there are many more Northerners in many communities who also support their families through mining. So you can see that both the social and economic impacts of the industry are very important to the survival and success of the North. Mr. Speaker, miners are also part of the social fabric. They are hockey coaches and community volunteers.

I have great respect for miners who risk their lives to drill for ore and diamonds. They work in sometimes unbelievably difficult conditions to provide for their families and, in the process, improve the economic stability of our communities. Miners make up a good portion of our community, and their dedication, skill and hard work has made life better for us all.

Mr. Speaker, this week there are many community events to acknowledge the huge contribution and importance of miners and mining to our community. There will be street displays, mall displays, rock walks, movies about mining, a picnic and tours of Con Mine. I would encourage everybody to take an opportunity this week to express their thanks and appreciation for the mining industry and the important role that it plays in the North.

Mr. Speaker, even though today is Miners' Day, most miners are at work on their regular shift. Let's hope that today they know that we are thinking of them, and that we recognize the importance of mining in Yellowknife and throughout the North. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Dent . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake , Mr. Roland .

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Need For An Efficient Regulatory Regime

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Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my Member's statement today is in the area of regulatory reform. Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Hay River North spoke about the regulatory issues that are affecting businesses in his community and will affect operations down the Mackenzie Valley. Mr. Speaker, we know that some time ago our government was involved with the federal government and other regulatory bodies in looking at streamlining the regulatory process used, for example, on the pipeline.

We know there was some reporting back and forth, some work done, but I would like to know and will be asking questions later on during question period, what has become of that work and are they continuing to move forward, have they responded to the industry that had a look at that report and made comments back.

Mr. Speaker, in the Northwest Territories, being resource rich, we need to know and industry needs to know if we in fact have found a regulatory process that's going to be stable and that everybody can start looking at and counting on as being a final product. So during question period I will have questions for the appropriate Minister. Thank you.

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Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Roland . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Great Slave , Mr. Braden .

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Impact Of Mad Cow Disease On NWT Outfitting Industry

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Bill Braden

Great Slave

Merci, Mr. Speaker. For several days, approaching weeks now, we've been hearing about the frustrations in the beef industry from Alberta, resulting from the discovery of a single animal with BSE -- I won't try to pronounce the full name -- or Mad Cow Disease and how it's affecting the lives of many, many people across the Canadian farming and meat processing industry. Like a number of other issues of a national and international nature, Mr. Speaker, this is now starting to have an impact here in the NWT.

Specifically it refers to the situation that some of our big game outfitters are finding because of cancellations or potential cancellations of US hunters coming into Canada because they cannot bring their trophies or meat byproducts back to the United States.

Mr. Speaker, there is a ban now on the import of ruminant animals and their meat and products. This includes things like the cape and the horns of trophies. Of course, our caribou, musk ox and bison are among some of the coveted trophies that these hunters come up here to seek. The value of hunting to the NWT is something in the neighbourhood of $18 million, and fully 80 percent of the hunters who come here are from the United States, Mr. Speaker, so we have something that's of considerable importance to our tourism and our outfitting industry.

I'm told that as of today there's some confusion at the Agriculture Canada level with the American government's position and with our Canadian tourism agency as well, and I'm going to be asking the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development the status of this situation during question period. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Braden . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Yellowknife South , Mr. Bell .

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NWT Recreation And Sport Board Report Recommendations

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Brendan Bell

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I wanted to talk a little bit about an issue that's starting to get quite a bit of attention and a lot of discussion both among members of the public and Members of this House, and that is the NWT recreation and sport board recommendations report, and specifically the recommendation to establish and create an NWT rec and sport board, to slot this extra layer of governance, if you will, Mr. Speaker, over and above some of the existing partner organizations like the Aboriginal Sports Circle and the Sport North Federation. It's getting a lot of debate.

There seems to be a lot of concern. But one thing I will say, Mr. Speaker, is I think that intuitively all of us recognize that sports participation and opportunities in our smallest communities are not what they are in our larger communities.

We have to be very careful, and I think there's a danger here, that this issue can become very divisive. I think it's important for us to first look at the problems and try to identify and better quantify those problems. Do we have discrepancies in the areas of funding or program availability? Is it facilities, Mr. Speaker, or is it about the volunteer core and the volunteer base? I think it's important to fully document these issues.

Another question we have to ask is, are all small communities or large communities equal across the Territories, or are there pockets of participation, pockets of success, and possibly best practices that we can look at and build from? I think there are. I think if you look at something like the success that a community like Rae-Edzo has had in indoor soccer, obviously something is going right in that community and something is being very successful. I think we need to look at examples like that and build from them.

I think the real issue, Mr. Speaker, is not so much more governance, more bureaucracy; it's more money. I think what we've got is a small number of organizations fighting and scratching and clawing for the very few, meager dollars that they can get their hands on, and I think that's the real problem. The way in which we fund sport in the Northwest Territories, Mr. Speaker, pales in comparison to many of the other areas, many of the other files that we have, and I think it's time that was changed, Mr. Speaker.

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

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Tony Whitford

Thank you. The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his Member's statement. Are there any nays? There are no nays, Mr. Bell , you may conclude your statement.

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Brendan Bell

Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just as an example of what we expect from our organizations in the area of sport with very little dollars, I wanted to highlight the efforts of Esteem Team North, which was recently created. It takes high profile athletes, some of them former Olympians, and tours around the North and have them present clinics and such to children throughout communities. They've managed to visit a number of northern communities this year.

A group of five athletes going around with some staff from Sport North who are in Yellowknife, Inuvik, spent quite a bit of time up in McPherson and I think the MLA...I should know if the MLA, Mr. Krutko , was there. I think he was, anyway I'll give him credit even if he wasn't. I think Mr. Krutko was in McPherson with this group. I think there were also some presentations in Tsiigehtchic and Aklavik, and I understand they were very well received. I think they met something like 1,400 students, Mr. Speaker, on something like a $9,000 budget. What's that; $6 or $7 a student?

We don't do anything like that in government, Mr. Speaker.

I think there's a real danger that we jeopardize the efforts of some of these organizations if we decide that we're going to gut an organization like Sport North. So we have to be very careful, and I think it's important that we fully analyze the situation, look at where we have successes and failures, be honest about those and seek to deal with that, instead of just adding another level of bureaucracy. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Bell . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Nunakput , Mr. Steen .

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Achievements Of Nunakput Students

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Vince Steen

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of this House the achievements of some students from my riding of Nunakput. As the school year closes in some of my communities, or college programs come to an end for the year, graduation ceremonies were held and in some cases diplomas were awarded.

Mr. Speaker, graduation ceremonies were held at Helen Kalvak School in Holman on June 3rd for Lisa Alikamik and Jeanine Arey as they both completed their Grade 12.

In Paulatuk, graduation ceremonies were held at Angik School on May 22nd for Angus Dillon as he completed his Grade 12.

On May 9th, graduation ceremonies were held at Aurora College in Inuvik for John Lucas Jr. of Sachs Harbour who graduates with a diploma in natural resource technology.

Also, Annie Felix and Evelyn Cockney both completed their third year of the Aurora College teacher education program and can now look forward to entering their final year of training.

Mr. Speaker, as well, special graduation ceremonies were held at Angik School in Paulatuk on May 22nd for three Inuvialuit women who graduated from the early childhood development program, namely Irene Ruben, Mary Green and Molly Ruben. This was a four-year training program sponsored by Aurora and Yukon colleges and the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.

Mr. Speaker, these Inuvialuit grads are some of the first graduates from this distance learning program. For the past four years, these three women have demonstrated strong Inuvialuit character while completing their distance learning assignments, attending to their individual family needs and working at the Paulatuk Child Development Centre on a daily basis. I wish to extend my congratulations and compliments to both the grads and the organizers for completion of a successful program. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to complete my statement.

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Thank you. The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his Member's statement. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may conclude, Mr. Steen .

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Vince Steen

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, on a more personal note, I am proud to mention here that earlier this spring, my boy, Warren Gus, completed his four-year apprenticeship course at SAIT and NAIT and is now a licensed journeyman automotive mechanic working in Inuvik.

Finally, Mr. Speaker, convocation ceremonies were held at the University of Saskatchewan on May 31st where my wife and partner of 34 years, Betty Elias, obtained her bachelor of education degree.

---Applause

I know I speak for every one of our family when I say we are really proud of her and look forward to having her home again. Mr. Speaker, honourable colleagues, please join me in congratulating and wishing all these people a successful future. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Steen . From our most northerly riding to our most southerly riding, the honourable Member for Thebacha , Mr. Miltenberger , Item 3, Members' statements.

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Aurora Open Charity Golf Tournament In Fort Smith

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Michael Miltenberger

Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this past weekend in Fort Smith saw the running of the 5th Annual Aurora Open, the main charity golf tournament for the community for the year. Mr. Speaker, this golf tournament has been a success because of the strong support of the community, but of equal importance has been the strong corporate support we've received over the years.

Mr. Speaker, I would just like to acknowledge in this House the support from Canadian North, Northwest Air Lease, Diavik, NorthwesTel, BHP, Enbridge, TransCanada PipeLines, NTPC, Kaeser's Store and the Slave River Journal. Mr. Speaker, this particular golf tournament saw 104 golfers play in a tournament, but the real benefit is first to the charity that they have chosen and that's a non-profit organization that we all know in this House and that's the Western Arctic Leadership Program. For the second year running, we have been able to donate $5,000 to the Western Arctic Leadership Program as a result of the contributions of the corporate sponsors to this tournament.

I would just like to recognize the work of the college and thank the corporate sponsors. I would like to acknowledge that my colleague Mr. Delorey came over and through a day of fairly intense rain on Saturday, but a nice sunny day on Sunday, he put in his time on the land with the rest of us.

So, Mr. Speaker, this is a very big tournament for us. We started planning for this in January and it was a great success. We are very happy to have the Western Arctic Leadership Program be able to benefit. Thank you.

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Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger . Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Nahendeh , Mr. Antoine .

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Thomas Simpson School Graduates In Fort Simpson

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a statement today with regard to graduation. Mr. Speaker, I was in Fort Simpson, my hometown, on the weekend and attended the graduation ceremony for the Thomas Simpson School. Today I would like to congratulate the Grade 12 graduates of the Thomson Simpson School in Fort Simpson. It was a great honour for me and I was also privileged to attend the ceremony on Saturday, June 7, 2003, in Fort Simpson.

I also, once again, today, although I made a speech there, would like to congratulate once again the nine graduates: Danita Allaire, Vanessa Gerlock, Jessica Jumbo, Jennifer McInnis-Wharton, Joy Rodh, Michael Rowe, Christopher Stipdonk, Brendan Tsetso and Lisa Williams.

I would also like to say congratulations to the parents. As a parent, like many of you out here, you know once your child reaches Grade 12, you give a sigh of relief and there's a lot of joy and happiness in it, but at the same time, you know they have to take the next step of going on to college or university. They are still not out of your hair yet. There is still a continuation of your role as a parent. Up to this point, there was lots of hope for the young people who graduated there, and there is also encouragement to the students who see this and want to pursue that role as well.

I would also like to thank the organizers of the graduation for making the ceremony a very memorable experience for all the participants. They are finished high school. I told them there is a new bunch of people that they have to be very aware of, the ECE group there, Mr. Jacobson and his crew, the band and the Metis. If all else fails, you can come and see the MLA to straighten things out if things don't work out.

So it was a very good occasion in Fort Simpson and I just wanted to recognize the students. Mahsi. Thank you.

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Item 3, Members' statements. No further Members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Nunakput , Mr. Steen .

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Vince Steen

Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Blake Lyons, president of the Northwest Territories Association of Communities.

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

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

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Page 870

Jake Ootes

Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's a great pleasure for me today to have you help me welcome my wonderful wife, Marg, in the gallery today.

---Applause

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Page 870

The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Is there any other kind?

---Laughter

Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. I would like to say a special welcome to everyone who is here today. The honourable Member for Frame Lake , Mr. Dent .

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Page 870

Charles Dent

Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I said in my Member's statement that most miners would be at work even though it's Miners' Day, but in the gallery today we have a constituent of mine who is also a miner, Mr. Dave Taylor. Along with him is my constituency assistant Allison McCambridge who will be leaving fairly soon for Sudbury. Taking her place is Sahara Pawluk who is also in the gallery. She will be joining my office as a constituency assistant for the summer. She is a student and will be going back to Victoria at the end of the summer. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Welcome to all those folks who have come to see their Legislative Assembly at work. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Deh Cho , Mr. McLeod .

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Question 274-14(6): Management Of Commercial Fishery On Great Slave

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 871

Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister of RWED a question as a follow-up to my Member's statement. Mr. Speaker, a number of my communities historically have depended on Great Slave Lake for fishing and for the last couple of years, there is a lot of concern being raised regarding fish stocks and management of the lake and the level of involvement. Mr. Speaker, I am talking about the community of Hay River Reserve, Kakisa, Fort Providence and also West Point.

I would like to ask the Minister if he can tell me what role RWED plays in the management of the commercial fishery, either alone or in cooperation of the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 871

The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. McLeod . The honourable Minister of RWED , Mr. Antoine .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 871

Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The fishery on Great Slave Lake is mainly under the control of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development tries to work along with DFO to make sure that the concerns of the people in the communities are heard, and that the long-term management plan for Great Slave Lake is really the responsibility of DFO. This is the responsibility of DFO, like I said, and it's also been a concern for us in the government, through RWED. There is also a Great Slave Lake Advisory Board which provides advice on the management of the fishery to DFO.

There is representation from a number of different aboriginal groups. The Akaitcho have a person on there, the Tlicho, the Northwest Metis Nation, North Slave Metis Association, also the sport fishing lodges and commercial fishing have a role in that. As for who is responsible for consultation in communities, again it's DFO who is responsible for this and we try to encourage RWED to listen to people in these communities.

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Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. McLeod .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 871

Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Minister for his answer. I would like to ask the Minister then if he could explain what this government's policy is with respect to community and First Nations consultation when it comes to issues affecting the resource management when it requires consultation for Great Slave Lake? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. McLeod . The honourable Minister of RWED , Mr. Antoine .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 871

Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, with regard to the policy of the Government of the Northwest Territories, our concern there through the policy is even though it's under federal jurisdiction, we want to make sure we are heard and that we participate in a lot of discussions with DFO when it comes to dealing with Great Slave Lake and the fishing that takes place. There is the Great Slave Lake Advisory Board who we work with and through. There are opportunities for representation on that board, although Kakisa and Hay River Reserve are not involved in the advisory board.

They must have their own reasons why they don't want to participate, but I think it's an opportunity for them to participate in that area. Getting back to the policy regarding resource management, we want to only encourage and advise DFO to work with the communities and that has basically been our role. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. McLeod .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 871

Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, one of the biggest concerns right now to the communities is that there is very little opportunity for input into the quota or actual involvement for commercial fisheries. I am being told by the communities, that they have had no input for the longest time and it's run totally by an advisory council. The concern is with the fish stocks; we don't really know how stable they are. The reports that come out from DFO and RWED seem not to be very consistent. I would like to ask the Minister if he could assure us, in writing, if there is sustainability of fish stocks in Great Slave Lake for commercial fishing. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. McLeod . The honourable Minister of RWED , Mr. Antoine .

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Page 871

Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, I will reply to the Member in writing in more detail about exactly what's been going on and the state of consultation, including the type of work that goes on in trying to determine how the fish stocks are and how sustainable the Great Slave Lake fishery is. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Final supplementary, Mr. McLeod .

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Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 871

Michael McLeod

Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in the area of commercial fishing, especially in the deep area, for many years now since commercial fishing has begun, we no longer can catch trout. Historically we have always been able to catch trout there. Many of the communities are pointing the finger at the advisory council's desire to have open season year round. There are no closed seasons, not even during spawning. Why isn't there protection for the fish during spawning season? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Thank you, Mr. McLeod . The honourable Minister of RWED , Mr. Antoine .

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will have to take this question as notice. I need to talk to the department about that. Thank you.

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Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. The question has been taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake , Mr. Roland .

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Question 275-14(6): Streamlining The Regulatory Process

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 872

Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question will be directed to the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development in line with my Member's statement on the regulatory regime for work done by this government to try to look at the processes and streamline them among the regulatory agencies out there. I would like to ask the Minister where that work stands now? Is it concluded or is there further work being done in that area?

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Roland . The honourable Minister of RWED , Mr. Antoine .

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, with regard to the Member's question about the regulatory process, we all know it's been a very complex process for any major resource development to happen in the North because of the different agencies that exist out there. The chairs of the boards and agencies responsible for looking at and assessing development in the North today, have done some work on that. They released a cooperation plan very recently. Last year, they released a cooperation plan - sorry - for the environmental impact assessment of regulatory review mainly for the northern gas pipeline.

They have done some work on it and will continue to do it, but at the present time, they've come out with a plan that they hope to follow. Thank you.

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Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. Roland .

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Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister inform us if there is further work going on? A plan has been put out, but has the department had a look at that? Has this government looked at that and responded to it? Thank you.

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Thank you, Mr. Roland . The honourable Minister of RWED , Mr. Antoine .

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Yes, Mr. Speaker. There are three agreements that they had hoped to have completed as a result of this cooperation plan. One of them is between the Inuvialuit and the federal Minister of Environment. I understand that agreement has been completed and there is an agreement that's still being worked on with regard to the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, the Inuvialuit and the federal Ministry of the Environment. Furthermore, they are trying to get an agreement on the regulatory agencies with public hearing functions and other regulations with permitting responsibilities for the project.

So this is another complicated area that they have been working on and I understand they are nearing completion in that area.

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Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. Roland .

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Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister inform us as to what role our government is playing in this process? At one time we went to the table and were quite involved and I believe we have sort of taken a step back and let the process work on its own. So, what role are we now playing in that process? Thank you.

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Thank you, Mr. Roland . The honourable Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development , Minister Antoine .

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this cooperation plan has been worked on by a number of the agencies, and the Government of the Northwest Territories is still a player in this whole cooperation plan, along with a number of other groups and agencies. If the Member wishes, I can give him that information. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Minister Antoine . Your final supplementary, Mr. Roland .

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Floyd Roland

Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister tell us what time lines we might be looking at for a complete package? Is our government of pushing to bring this to a conclusion so all groups out there will know what they are looking forward to when it comes to the regulatory process? Thank you.

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Thank you, Mr. Roland . The honourable Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development , Minister Antoine .

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the plan here is to complete these different agreements as a result of the plan soon. I do not know what the time line is at this point in time, and once I find this time line out I will share it with the Member. Thank you.

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Thank you, Minister Antoine . The honourable Member for Great Slave , Mr. Braden .

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Question 276-14(6): Impact Of Bovine Disease On NWT Outfitting Industry

Item 6: Oral Questions

Page 872

Bill Braden

Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct my questions to Minister Antoine , the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development , on the issue of the impact on northern outfitters, big game outfitters, of the United States ban on products that may come from trophy animals that American hunters are up here to get. I think the first question that should be asked, Mr. Speaker, is can the Minister assure the assembly here that the Northwest Territories and Northwest Territories wildlife are unaffected by Mad Cow Disease? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker

Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Braden . The honourable Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development , Minister Antoine .

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this Mad Cow Disease or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy -- as Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development I should actually know the name -- Mad Cow Disease has no impact on any of the wildlife in the Northwest Territories or any of the domestic animal population that we have, which is very little. Thank you.

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Page 873

Bill Braden

Great Slave

Mr. Speaker, are we doing any testing or taking any measures here in the Northwest Territories to confirm or monitor and ensure that our wildlife population stays free of this disease? Thank you.

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Supplementary To Question 276-14(6): Impact Of Bovine Disease On Nwt Outfitting Industry

Question 276-14(6): Impact Of Bovine Disease On NWT Outfitting Industry

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Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Braden . The honourable Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development , Minister Antoine .

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this mad cow disease or BSE is generally contracted through the feeding of green meal derived from infected rendered animals. It is like a protein to which wildlife in the North have no access. So we do not monitor the animals as such. All the domestic animals that we have, like I say, are very minimal and we are told that they are not being fed this product. Thank you.

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Bill Braden

Great Slave

So, Mr. Speaker, do not feed the animals is a good rule to follow and it sounds like we are staying on top of that one too. Further to the issue of how this is affecting our big game outfitters, Mr. Speaker, could the Minister advise the assembly the status of this issue with the officials of the Canadian Department of Agriculture and American officials who are making the rulings? What is the status of this right now? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Thank you, Mr. Braden . The honourable Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development , Minister Antoine .

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this whole incident came to our attention about 20 days ago when the animal was first detected. They realized the animal had this infection or this virus 20 days ago. Since that time, a number of things have happened to the beef industry and it has, like the Member said, had an effect on big game hunting outfitting for even animal products that are coming across. At this point there may be effects on the big game hunting sector due to transfer of meat, capes, and antlers across the border into the United States.

We are trying to determine through the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development what the rules are, as they seem to be changing all the time. We have a regular update. The federal Minister Vanclief is convening regular telephone conference calls to provide updates on almost a daily basis and weekly basis. At this stage we are saying that there is going to be an impact, the changes to that will be imminent. We are encouraging people to take their hunting trips of a lifetime in the Northwest Territories. There are no problems with the mad cow disease on the wildlife in the Northwest Territories.

There could be an issue with the shipping of trophies, as I said, and meat across the borders, but we believe that the solutions are imminent. Our officials are working hard with the federal officials to try to find out what the rules are with the United States at this point in time, and we want to assure people that we will find a solution very soon. Thank you.

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Thank you, Minister Antoine . Your final supplementary, Mr. Braden .

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Bill Braden

Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I guess the issue right now -- as the Minister has said, there are some dynamics going on -- is communication by American officials who are making this decision with American hunters who have trips on the line and, of course, with our outfitters here in Canada and the Northwest Territories who have their livelihood on the line. I am wondering if the Minister can advise, just what are the communication steps that we have in place with those audiences? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Jim Antoine

Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, on the official level, on the Ministerial level, we are in contact with federal Minister Vanclief's office and the federal Minister is taking the lead in talking with his counterpart, the United States Secretary for Agriculture, to try to deal at that level.

On the different big game hunters and the different sports hunters that are going to enjoy their sports hunting in the Northwest Territories, Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development is keeping Northwest Territories Arctic Tourism informed, as well as the Northwest Territories Barren Ground Outfitters Association and others who are involved in that. So there is a line of communication between Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development and the outfitter organizations. On the federal level, they are contacting the federal Department of Agriculture. That is the type of communication system that we have.

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Thank you, Minister Antoine . The honourable Member for Hay River North , Mr. Delorey .

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Question 277-14(6): Mammography Capacity In The Nwt

Item 6: Oral Questions

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Paul Delorey

Hay River North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I stated earlier in my Member's statement it certainly appears that Hay River has an unusually high rate of breast cancer amongst our women. I do not actually have the figures here, but almost everyone that I know in Hay River has been affected by breast cancer in one way or another.

I am also aware, Mr. Speaker, that there is a mammography machine at Stanton Territorial Hospital here in Yellowknife. I would like to ask the Minister if there are currently any other mammography machines in place at any other hospitals across the North. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Question 277-14(6): Mammography Capacity In The Nwt

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Tony Whitford

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

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Michael Miltenberger

Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, there are. There is mammography capacity in Inuvik. As well, we have a contractual arrangement for the South Slave with the Alberta Screening Program, which is a mobile screening unit. Thank you.

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Paul Delorey

Hay River North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, is that mammography machine in Inuvik up and operating now? And are there any plans for putting mammography machines in other locations such as Hay River? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Thank you, Mr. Delorey . The honourable Minister of Health and Social Services , Minister Miltenberger . Two questions there.

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Michael Miltenberger

Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The unit in Inuvik is operational. I understand they do have problems keeping qualified staff due to the low volume. We have no further plans at present to place any new machines in other communities. We are working with the authorities to come up with a pilot project to improve how we currently provide the services that we do. Thank you.

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Paul Delorey

Hay River North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, would the Minister please inform the House if he is aware of how many women from the Northwest Territories are receiving treatment for breast cancer on an annual basis? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Michael Miltenberger

Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I can indicate to the Member that my understanding is we do about 1,500 mammograms a year. How many women are actually being treated for breast cancer, I do not have those figures at my finger tips, but I can provide them. Thank you.

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Thank you, Minister Miltenberger . Your final supplementary, Mr. Delorey .

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Paul Delorey

Hay River North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I have demonstrated, I believe there is a tremendous need for a mammography machine in Hay River. In this way, the women of the South Slave region could receive the quality care that they so rightfully deserve. Asking women to go to Yellowknife for mammograms is not the answer, Mr. Speaker, as some of these same women that require regular mammograms very often have to absorb the infamous $250 co-payment to do this. Would the Minister agree to direct his department to do an analysis to determine the feasibility of having a mammogram machine installed in Hay River to serve the women of Hay River and the surrounding area? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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

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Michael Miltenberger

Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I indicated, there is a pilot project underway looking at how we can provide better services for breast cancer screening. We are spending $270,000 to do that, working in conjunction with the Breast Health Advisory Committee. If out of that comes a suggestion that we should be expanding the service, then we will look at that. I would point out again that currently there is some difficulty in Inuvik retaining the qualified people they do have to run their mammography unit. Thank you.

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Thank you, Minister Miltenberger . The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe , Mr. Nitah .

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Question 278-14(6): Proposals To Human Resources Development Canada

Item 6: Oral Questions

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Steven Nitah

Tu Nedhe

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the honourable Minister of Education, Culture and Employment , Minister Ootes . Mr. Speaker, further to the Minister's statement today and the recent trip to Halifax, can the Mi