Mr. Allooloo.
Debates of June 18th, 1992
Topics
Question O563-12(2): Catering Services Contract, Thebacha Campus
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Question O563-12(2): Catering Services Contract, Thebacha Campus
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will take the question as notice and get back to the Member.
Question O563-12(2): Catering Services Contract, Thebacha Campus
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The question has been taken as notice. Ms. Mike,
Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Item 5: Oral Questions
June 17th, 1992
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board. The board's annual report for 1990 shows total investments of approximately $89 million with approximately $45.5 million in Government of Canada bonds; $16.5 million in provincial, territorial and municipal bonds; and about $28 million in corporate bonds and stock holdings. Does the Minister know what formula is going to be used when it comes time to divide these holdings between NWT Workers' Compensation Board and the new Nunavut Workers' Compensation Board?
Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Patterson.
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Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
No, Mr. Speaker. I do not know.
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Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Ms. Mike.
Supplementary To Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Minister make an effort to find out?
Supplementary To Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Patterson.
Further Return To Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Mr. Speaker, I will certainly make that effort. I believe that perhaps the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Constitutional Development is better qualified to answer that question, but I believe that issues like that are covered in the political accord that was initialled between our government and the Government of Canada and the TFN. I believe there is a process in that political accord which would deal with planning and the transition to a new government. I believe that is the route I will be pursuing in following up on the Member's question. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Supplementary, Ms. Mike.
Supplementary To Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In recognizing that section 7(1) of the Workers' Compensation Act gives the members of the board exclusive jurisdiction over all matters
and questions arising under this act, and that section 60(1) of the same statute gives the board the authority to make any investments, can the Minister explain how he will be able to ensure that his views and those of his cabinet colleagues are even considered during strategic planning on how to divide the investments of the Workers' Compensation Board?
Supplementary To Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Patterson.
Further Return To Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Mr. Speaker, I think that the division of the Northwest Territories will certainly require legislative change, and I would predict that if there are barriers in the present Workers' Compensation Act to preparing for division and re-allocating the investment portfolio of the Workers' Compensation Board in connection with division, then it would be the responsibility of myself and of this Legislature to amend the legislation so that those barriers do not stand in the way of pursuing the political evolution of the Northwest Territories. So the legislation would and could be changed. Thank you.
Further Return To Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
Question O564-12(2): Division Of Workers' Compensation Investments
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Mr. Todd.
Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Economic Development. During the recent Prospects North '92 conference, there were approximately 53 speakers and panel participants. There were only three panel participants from the Eastern Arctic, and I believe out of 37 business exhibitors there was one from the Eastern Arctic. In light of this, could the Minister inform the House what options, if any, are being considered for this kind of conference in the Eastern Arctic?
Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
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John Pollard Hay River
If the department is approached, Mr. Speaker, it will be given due consideration. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Todd.
Supplementary To Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
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John Todd Keewatin Central
One of the optimistic notes of this conference was the attendance of the Russian delegates. Could the Minister inform the House what plans are in place, if any, for a follow-up contact with the Russian delegates that came to this Prospects North conference?
Supplementary To Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Speaker, most of the dialogue between the Soviet delegation and people in the Northwest Territories has been done through Ferguson, Simek Clark. We are aware of their aspirations. We have looked at some of their art, and if there are opportunities for the Northwest Territories in the Soviet Union beyond what we have already looked at. we will be following up on it, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Todd.
Supplementary To Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Could the Minister advise the House in what financial way, if any, did he extend support for the development of these contacts? What is our financial commitment to these contacts at the Prospects North conference?
Supplementary To Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
Question O565-12(2): Prospects North Conference In Eastern Arctic
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.