Mr. Whitford.
Debates of June 23rd, 1992
Topics
Question O611-12(2): Government Action Re Child Care Services
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the issue of day-care is one that I have already addressed in the House in terms of drafting a new policy for day-care from what we currently have. I think, specifically to the question, the program still exists in the way it was introduced; it is a subsidy program. We are able to maintain right now the same level of services as in the previous year. We are reviewing the policy with the intention of taking it to cabinet shortly.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Antoine.
Supplementary To Question O611-12(2): Government Action Re Child Care Services
Question O611-12(2): Government Action Re Child Care Services
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Yes, the Minister indicates that he is working on adopting a new policy. Is it possible to see this policy and possibly have input from this side of the House? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question O611-12(2): Government Action Re Child Care Services
Question O611-12(2): Government Action Re Child Care Services
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Whitford.
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Question O611-12(2): Government Action Re Child Care Services
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, we fully intend to be discussing it as time allows, and there will be a consultation process taking place that will allow the public's input.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Mr. Arngna'naaq.
Question O612-12(2): Status Of Report Re Fuel Oil Contracts
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Government Leader. Several months ago the government awarded 22 contracts for the delivery of fuel oil in NWT communities. Following concerns expressed by the 11th Assembly's standing committee on finance, Mr. Ben Anderson was retained to conduct a review and delivered a report to the Government Leader on December 17, 1991. This report was provided to the Government Leader, so I am certain that she will be able to respond to my question. On December 17, the Government Leader advised the House that she had asked Mr. Anderson to do a follow-up report to include recommendations for improving the award process. What is the status of that follow-up report? Thank you.
Question O612-12(2): Status Of Report Re Fuel Oil Contracts
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Question O612-12(2): Status Of Report Re Fuel Oil Contracts
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, I will take that question as notice.
Question O612-12(2): Status Of Report Re Fuel Oil Contracts
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The question has been taken as notice. Oral questions. Mr. Gargan.
Question O613-12(2): Changing Definition Of "principally Engaged" In Workers' Compensation Act
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct my question to the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board. Mr. Speaker, there was a ruling by the appeal committee of the Workers' Compensation Board that indicated in section 10(1) of the Workers' Compensation Act, that the policy is contrary to the spirit of intent of the section. I would like to ask the Minister whether or not there is a review now in place that would lock at maybe changing the definition of "principally engaged" as described by the policy.
Question O613-12(2): Changing Definition Of "principally Engaged" In Workers' Compensation Act
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Patterson.
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Mr. Speaker, yes.
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Question O613-12(2): Changing Definition Of "principally Engaged" In Workers' Compensation Act
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
Supplementary To Question O613-12(2): Changing Definition Of "principally Engaged" In Workers' Compensation Act
Question O613-12(2): Changing Definition Of "principally Engaged" In Workers' Compensation Act
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister when he intends to bring the new policy forward.
Supplementary To Question O613-12(2): Changing Definition Of "principally Engaged" In Workers' Compensation Act
Question O613-12(2): Changing Definition Of "principally Engaged" In Workers' Compensation Act
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Patterson.
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Mr. Speaker, the review of the hunters' and trappers' coverage under the Workers' Compensation Board has been under way for some time now. It is being conducted by the Workers' Compensation Board and officials from the Department of Renewable Resources, who are paying for hunters' coverage under the WCB Act. I am told that a meeting was held again this week on this issue and that the review committee is awaiting the report of the
ABC committee to note any comments they have on this issue. The object is to have a new policy available by the end of this summer. Thank you.
Further Return To Question O613-12(2): Changing Definition Of "principally Engaged" In Workers' Compensation Act
Question O613-12(2): Changing Definition Of "principally Engaged" In Workers' Compensation Act
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions. Mr. Todd.
Question O614-12(2): Arctic College Procedures For Contractual Agreements
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister responsible for Arctic College. Does Arctic College fall under the policy and procedures of the Government of the Northwest Territories when seeking and tendering contractual agreements?
Question O614-12(2): Arctic College Procedures For Contractual Agreements
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Minister.
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker As far as I know, yes, and if they do not, they should. Thank you.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Todd.
Supplementary To Question O614-12(2): Arctic College Procedures For Contractual Agreements
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Given my previous case, Mr. Speaker, will the Minister assure that they do?
Supplementary To Question O614-12(2): Arctic College Procedures For Contractual Agreements
Question O614-12(2): Arctic College Procedures For Contractual Agreements
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.