Debates of Dec. 17th, 1991

This is page numbers 143 - 180 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 1st Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was ---agreed.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Ministers' Statement 20-12(1): Grants To Dene Bands To Prepare For Community Transfers
Ministers' Statement 21-12(1): Aboriginal Peoples' Inherent Right To Self-government
Television Northern Canada
Ministers' Statement 23-12(1): Report Of The Task Force On Legal Aid
Ministers' Statement 24-12(1): Fire Prevention Videos
Mlas' Involvement In Capital Planning Process
Involvement Of Ordinary Members In Capital Planning Process
Canadian Airlines International As Corporate Partner In Expo '92
Passing Of David Ovinqayak
Hiring Northerners
Medal Of Bravery Award To Clem Paul
Summit Of Inuit Leaders, Iqaluit
Brian Lewis' Role In "dreams And Visions"
Going Home For Christmas
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Question O134-12(1): Number Of NWT Health Boards
Question O135-12(1): Permanent Day-care Policy
Question O136-12(1): Possibility Of Pulling Out Of Expo '92 Commitments
Question O137-12(1): Plans For Encouraging Economic Development In Baffin
Question O138-12(1): Funding For Outfitting Courses
Question O139-12(1): People Who Die Without Wills
Question O140-12(1): Rental Rate Structure Applied By NWT Housing Corporation
Question O141-12(1): Defining "principally Engaged" Re Hunters' And Trappers' Claims For Workers' Compensation
Question O142-12(1): Term Of Voluntary Salary Cuts
Question O143-12(1): Franchise Agreements Between Power Corporation And Communities
Question O144-12(1): Removal Of Hunters And Trappers From Workers' Compensation Coverage
Question O145-12(1): Criteria For Filling A Position
Question O146-12(1): Savings Realized Through Restraint Measures
Question O147-12(1): Hiring Of Deputy Minister Of Economic Development And Tourism
Question O148-12(1): Status Of Deputy Minister Of Economic Development And Tourism Position
Question O149-12(1): Sale Of GNWT Housing To Employees
Question O150-12(1): Increased Spending Authority At Regional Level
Question O151-12(1): Open Competition For Deputy Minister Positions
Question O152-12(1): Violation Of The Oath Of Office And Secrecy
Question O153-12(1): Savings From 90-day Restraint
Question W13-12(1): Workers' Compensation Board "principally Engaged" Policy
Question W14-12(1): Death Of Clem Sassie
Item 7: Returns To Written Questions
W3-12(1): Funding To Native Women's Organizations
W6-12(1): Age Requirement For Old Age Pensions
W7-12(1): Department Of Government Services Tendering Policies
Mr. Koe's Reply
Mrs. Marie-jewell's Reply
Mr. Nerysoo's Reply
Mr. Lewis's Reply
Committee Report 4-12(1): Report Of The Standing Committee On Finance
Item 11: Tabling Of Documents
Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1991-92
Bill 2: Borrowing Authorization Act
Bill 3: The Adoption Of The French Version Of Statutes And Statutory Instruments Act
Item 18: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 19: Third Reading Of Bills
Item 20: Orders Of The Day

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Agreed.

---Agreed

Government Services, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Total department, not previously authorized, $233,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Public Works

Accommodation Services, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Page 17, Public Works, operations and maintenance. Accommodation services, not previously authorized, $186,000 surplus. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Zoe.

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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Mr. Chairman, in this department, with regard to the Madonna House, was this not budgeted for in the previous budget in our main estimates?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Not at the time that the budget came forward, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Accommodation services, $186,000 surplus. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Buildings And Works, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Buildings and works, not previously authorized, $20,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Utilities, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Page 18, utilities, not previously authorized, $678,000 surplus. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Public Works, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Total department, $844,000 surplus. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Public Works, Capital

Accommodation Services, Total Capital, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Public Works, capital, accommodation services, special warrants, $150,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Buildings And Works, Total Capital, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Buildings and works, not previously authorized, $130,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Public Works, Total Capital, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Total department, special warrants, $150,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Not previously authorized, $130,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Transportation

Directorate, Total O And M, Agreed