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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John Pollard Hay River

No, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Zoe.

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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

If this money is approved, when do they anticipate they will go ahead with this program?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Almost immediately, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Zoe.

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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Mr. Chairman, I assume that the government has a plan as to how they are going to distribute this funding. Is that available?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

I do not have that with me at the time, Mr. Chairman, but I would be prepared to make that available to the Member.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. I think the Minister for Renewable Resources would like to respond.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a little information here that I will read out for the Member's benefit. The issue is to provide one-time funding to enhance the outpost camp program and the community harvester's assistance program. The substantiation is government support to harvesters, and the harvesting economy has been based on recognition that harvesting is an essential social and economic activity in the NWT. By enabling people to continue harvesting, traditional values and practices are reinforced. The government has not yet completed its study on the hunter income support program. The additional $600,000 demonstrates this government's commitment to the economic and social importance of harvesting in the NWT.

The department proposes to allocate the funding among harvesters through the outpost camp program. The current guidelines for these programs are a bit restrictive. For example, the funds cannot be used at this time to buy snowmobiles or outboard motors or replacement parts. The department intends to revise the guidelines for this program to provide more flexibility to community organizations in determining what activities will be supported and what expenses will be eligible.

Field Operations, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Field operations, not previously authorized, $38,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Forest Fire Management, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Forest fire management, special warrants, $4,200,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Renewable Resources, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Total department, special warrants, $4,200,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Not previously authorized, $818,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed Municipal And Community Affairs

Directorate, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Page 23. Municipal and Community Affairs, O and M, directorate, not previously authorized, $70,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Municipal Operations And Assessment, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Municipal operations and assessment, not previously authorized, $172,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Sport And Recreation, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Sport and recreation, special warrants, $250,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Municipal And Community Affairs, Total O And M, Agreed