Oral questions. Mr. Arngna'naaq.
Debates of April 1st, 1992
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Return To Question O462-12(2): Interpreters' Liability
Question O462-12(2): Interpreters' Liability
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Question O463-12(2): Number Of Students Enroled In Eastern Arctic Teacher Education Program
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Education. I would like to ask the Minister if he knows how many students are attending the Eastern Arctic teacher education program?
Question O463-12(2): Number Of Students Enroled In Eastern Arctic Teacher Education Program
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
Question O463-12(2): Number Of Students Enroled In Eastern Arctic Teacher Education Program
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do not know that information, but I will get back to the Member as soon as I can.
Question O463-12(2): Number Of Students Enroled In Eastern Arctic Teacher Education Program
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Mr. Koe.
Question O464-12(2): Status Of Metis Health Benefits
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Fred Koe Inuvik
I have a question to the Minister of Health regarding Metis health benefits. Can the Minister advise me of the status of the request from the Metis Nation regarding Metis health benefits?
Question O464-12(2): Status Of Metis Health Benefits
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Question O464-12(2): Status Of Metis Health Benefits
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, I will take that question as notice.
Question O464-12(2): Status Of Metis Health Benefits
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The question has been taken as notice. Oral questions. Mr. Koe.
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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Fred Koe Inuvik
I have a question for the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources. Will the Minister advise this House of the current status of the Northern Accord, please?
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Return To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, the Northern Accord negotiations with the federal government still have some outstanding issues; that being the case, the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs wishes to have the document signed by the end of May. However, in terms of the financial issues surrounding the takeover of these responsibilities, to myself as Minister responsible as well as to the Minister of Finance, I do not believe it is in the best interests of this government to take over any responsibilities that do not have the financial dollars attached to it in the takeover. We are stymied right now at this time in the negotiations with the federal government, although the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs hopes this is concluded by the end of May.
Return To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Koe.
Supplementary To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. In prior negotiations, there has been an outstanding issue related to community benefits. Will the issue of community benefits be addressed to the satisfaction of aboriginal and other business groups in the Northwest Territories?
Supplementary To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
That asks for an opinion of the Minister. Ms. Cournoyea.
Further Return To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, in the area of community benefits, that, to my knowledge, is not one of the outstanding issues.
Further Return To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Koe.
Supplementary To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Late last week the federal government announced a change in federal policy on ownership of petroleum companies, and it is now open to foreign investors. Will this affect exploration or development in the North? What is the impact on the Northern Accord?
Supplementary To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Further Return To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, we are hoping it will have a positive impact on our industry. The Member is very aware that the oil and gas industry, as it presently exists, is reluctant to spend the dollars for exploration and development of resources in the NWT, and hopefully, with the possibility of additional infusion of capital, they would be more open to begin more activity in the NWT.
Further Return To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Koe.
Supplementary To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In an earlier question the Minister stated that the issue of community benefits was not an outstanding issue. To my knowledge, some regions still consider this a fairly major concern. How is the Minister
and her department dealing with this issue?
Supplementary To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Supplementary To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, when I made my previous response, I felt the issue had been resolved, in terms of community benefits. I am not aware of this being an outstanding issue; however, I will again check and elaborate in a response to the Member. So I will take that as notice.
Supplementary To Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
Question O465-12(2): Status Of Northern Accord
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The question has been taken as notice. Oral questions. Item 6, written questions. Mr. Nerysoo.