I think they have been working with our department, Mr. Speaker, but they have not received any funds as yet. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of Feb. 27th, 1992
Topics
Return To Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Pollard Hay River
Return To Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Supplementary, Mr. Lewis.
Supplementary To Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The technology has been around a long time, but this is a much more efficient development. I would like to ask the same Minister, and I hope I will not be ruled as asking a hypothetical question, Mr. Speaker, from the Minister's understanding of this development, would the generation of power by such a company have to be in any way regulated by any agency of the NWT government?
Supplementary To Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Speaker, as the Minister responsible for the Public Utilities Board, I would have to say that utilities are regulated in the NWT. If the power was being generated and sold, then that might be something that the Public Utilities Board might have to look at. But if it is merely the use of this particular instrument in the NWT, I would not see that it would fall under the PUB, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Question O177-12(2): Government Support For Production Of Converter, Iqaluit
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 168
The Speaker
Oral questions. Mr. Antoine.
Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 168
Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Personnel regarding the statement he made on the sale of staff housing. I would like to know why only Yellowknife, Hay River and Fort Smith will be the communities where staff houses will be sold. There are other communities that have staff housing as well. Thank you.
Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 168
The Speaker
Minister of Personnel, Mr. Kakfwi.
Return To Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 26th, 1992
Page 168
Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, the overall approach on what we are going to do with government staff housing in the Northwest Territories is going to be addressed in June when we bring out our long-term housing strategy. In the meantime, we have decided that it is probably the least disruptive to the housing market if we go ahead with selling these housing units in only Fort Smith, Hay River and Yellowknife, since they have the most developed housing market. We are aware that by doing this it is not going to flood the private market because we are actually selling them to the people who are living in them.
The question of what to do with communities like Inuvik, Iqaluit, Fort Simpson, among other communities, will be addressed because we do not have, as yet, a comprehensive way to address the situation in those communities. Thank you.
Return To Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 168
The Speaker
Supplementary, Mr. Antoine.
Supplementary To Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think the government employees who are living in government-owned staff houses in the smaller communities would feel that they have been dealt with unfairly with this new initiative. I know that some occupants in the past have indicated that they would not mind buying the units that they are presently living in. Would the Minister and cabinet consider selling these homes to the staff people living in them in the smaller communities, such as Fort Simpson? Mahsi.
Supplementary To Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 168
The Speaker
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 168
Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, this announcement is just indicating that at this time this is what we are prepared and feel comfortable with initiating and following through on. We are not at the stage where we are comfortable with addressing the situation in the smaller communities, but we will be, I believe, by June. We will take what the Member is saying into consideration. Thank you.
Further Return To Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Question O178-12(2): Sale Of Staff Housing Limited To Three Communities
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 168
The Speaker
Oral questions. Oral questions. Mr. Bernhardt.
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 169
Ernie Bernhardt Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister responsible for Social Services. Mr. Speaker, I believe that the successful delivery of social services at the regional level requires the presence of qualified managers. Would the Minister agree with me that because his department is trying to meet the needs of communities, it is important for regional superintendents in this department to be well qualified in terms of both theoretical and the practical parts of the job?
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 169
The Speaker
Minister of Social Services, Mr. Whitford.
Return To Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Mr. Speaker, I will not be specific on this except to say that, yes, in every instance that person who is occupying a position, certainly in a management area, must have the diplomas or certificates, certainly qualifications. There is quite a broad range of criteria for determining qualifications in any position. However, I am sure that Members will agree with me that we do, in any position, try to seek the person with the most qualifications, or as high a qualification as possible to meet that particular position.
Return To Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Supplementary, Mr. Bernhardt.
Supplementary To Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Ernie Bernhardt Kitikmeot
Does the Department of Social Services have a policy which puts a priority on hiring local candidates for regional management positions, regardless of their level of professional qualifications?
Supplementary To Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 169
The Speaker
Mr. Whitford.
Further Return To Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Mr. Speaker, I think that it is certainly a consideration in any decision to staff a position that we meet the requirements set out not only by the job description, but also by the criteria that Personnel has established for the selection of qualified people. One would be to try to find a person as close to home as possible.
Further Return To Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Supplementary, Mr. Bernhardt.
Supplementary To Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 169
Ernie Bernhardt Kitikmeot
Can the Minister explain to the House why he decided to make a direct appointment which places a minimally qualified person in a training position which can eventually lead to her or his assuming the role of regional superintendent in my region, the Kitikmeot?
Supplementary To Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
Page 169
The Speaker
Mr. Whitford.
Further Return To Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Question O179-12(2): Qualified Social Services Superintendents
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Mr. Speaker, I have never made a direct appointment in my life. Actually, let me put it this way. I have never made a direct appointment since becoming a Minister of Social Services. That is not something that I can take any account for.