Minister of Finance, Mr. Pollard.
Debates of Feb. 27th, 1992
Topics
Question O174-12(2): Deferral Of Large Capital Projects
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Speaker, I do not know if there is a formal process that is followed across all departments, but I can tell Mr. Zoe that in mid-December, 1991, Bob McLeod from Renewable Resources, in a telephone conversation with Chief Isadore Zoe, informed Chief Zoe that construction of the Lac la Martre office/warehouse complex was under review.
In 1992, on the 3rd of February, Len Hedberg advised Chief Isadore Zoe that the office/warehouse complex was under review and that no decision had been made. There was some consultation in that regard but, in answer to the Member's question, I do not know if there is a formal policy. I will undertake to find out, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker
Oral questions. Mr. Pudlat.
Question O175-12(2): Equipment And Tools To Be Used At The Baker Lake Craft Centre
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism regarding the craft centre that was recently completed in December. I would like to ask the Minister what kind of equipment and tools the craft centre at Baker Lake will be using.
Question O175-12(2): Equipment And Tools To Be Used At The Baker Lake Craft Centre
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Pollard.
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John Pollard Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, they are using a wet grinding process which involves an electric motor that drives a grinding head. That demonstration is presently being put on in Yellowknife this afternoon. Thank you.
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Question O175-12(2): Equipment And Tools To Be Used At The Baker Lake Craft Centre
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The Speaker
Oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Personnel with respect to his Minister's statement on the sale of staff housing. Can the Minister tell me how many units out of 113 are located in Fort Smith?
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Minister of Personnel, Mr. Kakfwi.
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Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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The Speaker
Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, can the Minister indicate what the criterion is for an occupant to be eligible to purchase these units?
Supplementary To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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The Speaker
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, if a government employee lives in one of these units, they will receive a letter from us, probably tomorrow, notifying them that they can purchase the unit if they are interested.
Further Return To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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The Speaker
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Would the Minister be able to tell me whether there are certain criteria, besides occupying the units, to be eligible to purchase one of these units?
Supplementary To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, the main intent is to get the government out of providing housing in these larger centres. It is not geared toward making it a benefit to
employees. It is to get us out of owning government units that are defined as stand-alone units.
Further Return To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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The Speaker
Mrs. Marie-Jewell, supplementary.
Supplementary To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I received a concern from one of my constituents stating that it was indicated to them that only government employees are allowed to purchase these units after giving five years of service. This is why I am asking the Minister whether there are criteria set aside for disposing of these units. Can he tell me if this is correct?
Supplementary To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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The Speaker
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, I believe that might be confused with the original sale of units that happened last year. At that time the criterion for providing an offer to sell units in some communities was that it must be to employees who have been employed by the government for five years. That criterion is not necessary in this round. Thank you.
Further Return To Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
Question O176-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Units In Fort Smith
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The Speaker
Oral questions. Mr. Lewis.
Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
Mr. Speaker, I heard only a few days ago about the technological advance which will now lead to development of a manufacturing plant in Iqaluit to produce the converter. I would like to ask the Minister responsible for Economic Development, is the Government of the NWT in any way involved, either in providing technical assistance or providing financial support for this particular company?
Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Pollard.