Mr. Speaker, yes.
Debates of April 1st, 1992
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Further Return To Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Further Return To Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Todd.
Supplementary To Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
In response to earlier questions by my honourable colleague from Baffin Central, the former Minister indicated that Lynn Olenek was in charge of co-ordinating the public position of the hospital board. Can the Minister advise this House whether this was, in fact, the case?
Supplementary To Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Supplementary To Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, I will take that question as notice.
Supplementary To Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Question O460-12(2): Internal Review Of Department Of Health
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The question has been taken as notice. Oral questions. Mr. Koe.
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question to the Minister of Finance regarding the projected deficit. Earlier in this session, I questioned the Minister about the amount of the deficit. At that time, this House was informed that it was in the range of $50 million. Can the Minister, today, give us a more current estimate of what the projected deficit is for this government?
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Return To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
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John Pollard Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is $49 million that we are currently forecasting, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Return To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Koe.
Supplementary To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last week, the Minister of Finance was in Ottawa meeting with various senior federal government Ministers regarding an issue - which is a thorn in the side of the Minister -- of $41 million regarding health billings. Can the Minister advise this House as to how this $41 million worth of outstanding billings is being accounted for?
Supplementary To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Speaker, we believe the $41 million is an outstanding bill that the federal government of Canada has not paid us. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Koe.
Supplementary To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Is that $41 million billing in the financial documents of this government'?
Supplementary To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Pollard Hay River
It is an account receivable, Mr. Speaker. Yes.
Further Return To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Last supplementary, Mr. Koe,
Supplementary To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Is the $41 million, in the Minister's judgment, going to be collectable? If not, when will it be recognized as a doubtful account and written off?
Supplementary To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
That is really two questions in one. Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Speaker, there is communication going on between myself and Mr. Siddon's office. We will be sending another letter to him today to try to resolve this issue. In the event that we are unable to resolve it this year, it will be set up in the new year's books as a doubtful account, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Question O461-12(2): Current Projected GNWT Deficit
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Mr. Arvaluk.
Question O462-12(2): Interpreters' Liability
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 31st, 1992
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Justice. In his response to Mr. Pudlat, he stated that the interpreters' liability, if any, will be defended by the government. What would happen if the interpreter loses her case or defence even with the help or defence by the government'? Who would be ultimately responsible for that suit?
Question O462-12(2): Interpreters' Liability
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Patterson.
Return To Question O462-12(2): Interpreters' Liability
Question O462-12(2): Interpreters' Liability
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the return was intended to assure interpreters that if they are working as officers of the court, and they are acting in good faith, their liability would be the responsibility of the employer. As employer, we would arrange for their defence. We would take responsibility for any of the consequences if liability should be found against our employees working for the courts in good faith. Thank you.