Agreed.
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Some Hon. Members
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The Chair James Arvaluk
Does the committee agree that we have concluded the Department of Safety and Public Services?
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Agreed.
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The Chair James Arvaluk
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Todd.
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Chairman, can we proceed with Justice and the Executive? The $600,000 and $100,000 budget that we may want to try and deal with now.
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The Chair James Arvaluk
Does the committee agree?
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Agreed.
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We will go to the Department of
Justice. Mr. Patterson.
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Minister's Opening
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to appear today to present the capital budget of the Department of Justice for your consideration. I am sure Members agree that during a time of fiscal restraint it is important that we balance our needs between fiscal responsibility and the concern for public safety that we all share. With this in mind I am requesting 1992-93 capital funding in the amount of $663,000 for the Yellowknife Courthouse renovation project. Mr. Chairman, the project is ongoing and is designed to address the following outstanding security issues within the building:
Firstly, modification and relocation of prisoner holding cells, away from public areas and judges' offices; the addition of young offender holding cells to separate young offenders from adult offenders; provision of adequate witness waiting areas and interview rooms; modifications to territorial court judges' chambers to ensure restricted access to the public; the provision of a secure working environment for maintenance enforcement staff; modifications to improve security of court records and exhibits; the relocation of the sheriff's office to enhance its security role within the Courthouse.
It is anticipated that completion of this project will provide a safe and secure environment within the Courthouse building for both the public and all the various people employed or interacting with the justice system. So I now invite Members to examine this budget. Thank you.
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The Chair James Arvaluk
Thank you. Mr. Patterson. Chairman of finance committee, Mr. Todd.
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John Todd Keewatin Central
We have no general comments on this.
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The Chair James Arvaluk
Mr. Nerysoo.
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
Mr. Chairman, while this is not a matter that is in this particular budget, has the Minister considered or is he developing a memorandum of understanding on capital projects and capital construction for the RCM Police as part of our commitment to that agreement?
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The Chair James Arvaluk
Mr. Minister.
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, to date, we have had a limited role in capital projects with the RCMP. There have been some cases where we have been able to co-operate in building requirements like housing for the police using the government's own resources; for example, if an RCMP housing unit was a GNWT housing project, but generally, we have not had a particular role in capital projects under the present agreement. However, Mr. Chairman, I can inform Members that this particular phase of the agreement is coming to an end this coming year. I will certainly be willing to take a look at greater involvement in capital projects through the renewed agreement. Thank you,
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The Chair James Arvaluk
Thank you. Mr. Koe.
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Is the Yellowknife Courthouse owned by the Government of the Northwest Territories, or is it leased?
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The Chair James Arvaluk
Thank you. Mr. Minister.
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Mr. Chairman, the building is leased.
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The Chair James Arvaluk
Thank you. Mr. Koe.
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Fred Koe Inuvik
If it is [eased, is this capital expenditure considered leasehold improvements?
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The Chair James Arvaluk
Mr. Minister.
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Yes, Mr. Chairman
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Mr. Koe.
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Fred Koe Inuvik
This brings the question of why could the owners not put in the leasehold improvements and charge it back as part of their lease and save us a bit of money in terms of capital?