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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Minister of Social Services.

Return To Question O111-12(1): Review Of Pay For Alcohol Treatment Workers
Question O111-12(1): Review Of Pay For Alcohol Treatment Workers
Item 5: Oral Questions

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Mr. Speaker, I am not personally aware of the funding structure for the workers in the field. I do know that funding is given to a board to manage, and I think that they take all things into consideration. However, I can keep the question in mind when I do meet with the various groups to see what the concerns are, related to their pay levels. I will endeavour to do that. As the Government Leader said, I will be visiting, as time allows, the area people to discuss the matter of the delivery of alcohol and substance abuse programs, as such abuse is a big problem in the Territories.

I was looking at some figures, and they indicate that we spend $100 per capita for all the people in the NWT in just that one area. It is a substantial amount, and the question is well put. I will endeavour to ensure that the people that are delivering the service are looked at properly.

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Item 5: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

The time for question period has elapsed. Item 6, written questions. Mr. Dent.

Question W7-12(1): Department Of Government Services Tendering Policies
Item 6: Written Questions

December 12th, 1991

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a written question for the Minister of Government Services regarding copies of two letters which I received, which have been sent to other Members, including the Ministers, regarding tendering policies in the Department of Government Services.

The two letters from northern businesses, attached, raised significant questions about tendering policies of the Department of Government Services. 1) Would the Minister of Government Services please advise whether the concerns outlined above have been addressed, and if so, how?

2) Could I be provided with copies of letters of reply to these letters, if such replies have been sent?

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Mr. Gargan.

Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct my question to the Minister responsible for Workers' Compensation Board. Would the Minister please provide the House with: a) a copy of the distribution list and dates of circulation used by the Workers' Compensation Board to distribute Policy Directive 20-02-28 and/or the definition of "principal engagement" in traditional hunting, fishing or trapping, to individuals and target groups throughout the NWT; and b) a summary of any comments or written feedback received from the respondent organizations and individuals contacted through the distribution of the policy directive?

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Written questions. Before we go to the next item, we will recess for a short break.

---SHORT RECESS

I will call the Assembly back to order. We are on Item 7 on the order paper, returns to written questions. Returns to written questions.

Item 8 on the order paper, replies to Opening Address. Replies to Open Address.

Item 9 on the order paper, petitions. Petitions.

Item 10, reports of standing and special committees. Reports of standing and special committees. Item 11, tabling of documents. Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Item 11: Tabling Of Documents
Item 11: Tabling Of Documents

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to table Tabled Document 22-12(1), a letter written to me from Joe Manik regarding the Inuit Cultural Institute move from Arviat to Rankin Inlet.

Item 11: Tabling Of Documents
Item 11: Tabling Of Documents

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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Arvaluk.

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Item 11: Tabling Of Documents

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James Arvaluk Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to table Tabled Document 23-12(1), "Caring for Ourselves in the Home", An Integrated Home Services Proposal, submitted by the Arviat health committee.

Item 11: Tabling Of Documents
Item 11: Tabling Of Documents

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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Gargan.

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Item 11: Tabling Of Documents

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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Mr. Speaker, I would like to table Tabled Document 24-12(1), a press release regarding a report entitled "Aboriginal Peoples and Criminal Justice - Equality, Respect and the Search for Justice" done by Dr. Gilles Letourneau. Thank you.

Item 11: Tabling Of Documents
Item 11: Tabling Of Documents

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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Thank you. Tabling of documents. Tabling of documents. Item 12, notices of motions. Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, December 16, 1991, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, that the following terms of reference for the standing committee on legislation be approved: The standing committee on legislation shall: a) examine such matters as may be referred to it by the Legislative Assembly; b) review all bills and legislative action papers referred to the committee; c) examine all orders, regulations or statutory instruments issued by the regulation-making authority; d) examine any other matter of a legislative nature as determined necessary by the standing committee; and e) establish its quorum to be five Members including the Chair.

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to proceed with this motion today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Thank you, Mr. Arngna'naaq. Notices of motions. Notices of motions.

Item 13, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 14, motions. Mr.

Arngna'naaq.

Item 14: Motions
Item 14: Motions

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to proceed with my motion today concerning the terms of reference for the standing committee on legislation.

Item 14: Motions
Item 14: Motions

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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Unanimous consent has been requested. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed, Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker:

WHEREAS it is required by Rule 95(2) that the terms of reference for all standing committees shall be approved by the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the standing committee on legislation has considered the matter of their terms of reference;

AND WHEREAS the standing committee is now prepared to present their terms of reference to the Legislative Assembly;

NOW THEREFORE, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, that the following terms of reference for the standing committee on legislation be approved: The standing committee on legislation shall: a) examine such matters as may be referred to it by the Legislative Assembly; b) review all bills and legislative action papers referred to the committee; c) examine all orders, regulations or statutory instruments issued by the regulation-making authority; d) examine any other matter of a legislative nature as determined necessary by the standing committee; and e) establish its quorum to be five Members including the Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Thank you. Your motion is in order. To the motion.

An Hon. Member

Question.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Question has been called. All those in favour? Opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Motion 25-12(1), Establishment of a Tax Reform Commission, Mr. Gargan. Mr. Gargan is not in the House. That motion is stood down and taken from the order paper. Motion 26-12(1), Contribution to the NWT Council for Disabled Persons. Mr. Lewis.

Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The seconder of this motion, Mr. Gargan, is not in the House. Can I still proceed?

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

The motion will stay on the order paper until Monday. Motion 27-12(1), Strategy Committee for Implementation of Recommendations of "Strength At Two Levels." Mr. Dent.

Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Mr. Speaker, the seconder of this motion, Mr. Todd, is not in the House today. I would like to bring it up on Monday.