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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

It always amazes me how finance people can estimate so well when one region can be $36,000, another $34,000 or $31,000. I do not know why we do not round them up,

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Mr. Chairman, I want to ask for details on what type of mobile equipment we are purchasing.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We are purchasing skidoos, mobile equipment, all-terrain vehicles, some boat motors and boats. Thank you.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Mr. Chairman, in a time of restraint, does the Minister feel that these are necessities for the department?

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The standard of existing equipment is maintained by DPW who recommend whether or not something should be replaced. Thank you.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Thank you. Mr. Chairman, I recognize that DPW has their standards or criteria in replacing equipment, but I asked the Minister whether in a time of restraint he feels it is a necessity to purchase this equipment for his department.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Mr. Minister.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Our staff have to have reliable equipment in order to serve the communities and the outlying camps. Thank you.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Mr. Chairman, since the mobile equipment is at "various. headquarters." Where is this equipment located?

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Mr. Minister.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We replaced a skidoo at Rae and we have a new mobile check station around North Slave. Thank you.

Equipment Acquisition, Headquarters, Total Capital,

Agreed

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Equipment acquisition, headquarters, $31,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Equipment Acquisition, Fort Smith, Total Capital

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Fort Smith, total region. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Mr. Chairman, can the Minister indicate to me what type of equipment he is purchasing for the Fort Smith Region?

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Mr. Minister.