This is page numbers 857 - 875 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 2nd Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was inquiry.

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Supplementary To Question O737-12(2): Results Of Meeting With Northwestel
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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Morin.

Further Return To Question O737-12(2): Results Of Meeting With Northwestel
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My officials are still reviewing the situation, and they have formed a committee within Government Services and D.P.W. to work with NorthwesTel. I will give the Member a further update next week. Thank you.

Further Return To Question O737-12(2): Results Of Meeting With Northwestel
Question O737-12(2): Results Of Meeting With Northwestel
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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Dent.

Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism concerning the shortfall in Seville, otherwise known as Expo '92. Mr. Speaker, on March 11, 1991, the former Minister of Economic Development and Tourism tabled the preliminary business plan for the N.W.T. facility in the Canadian pavilion at Expo '92. This plan forecasts sales of over $5.4 million, including $3 million of this for the sale of food and beverages. In rough calculations this would have translated to sales of approximately $16,000 per day at the restaurant. Mr. Speaker, would the Minister please inform this House how accurate his department was in forecasting the levels of food and beverages to be sold at our facility in Seville? In fact, have we even reached 50 percent of our original projections?

Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Pollard.

Return To Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
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John Pollard Hay River

No, we have not, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the average, prior to and just after the Olympic games, was running around $7,000 or $8,000 a day. I can tell the Member that last week we averaged some $12,400 a day. Yesterday's and the previous day's total were a little bit above that average, so business has picked up, but we have not obtained those targets. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Return To Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Dent.

Supplementary To Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to the same Minister, again, Mr. Speaker, the department's original projections forecasts arts and crafts sales of $2.4 million, or approximately $13,000 a day. Would the Minister please advise the House how accurate his department was in forecasting the level of sales for arts and crafts at our facility in Seville?

Supplementary To Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Pollard.

Further Return To Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Speaker, once again, we have not attained those numbers.

Further Return To Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
Question O738-12(2): Accuracy On Forecast For Expo '92
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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Antoine.

Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Item 6: Oral Questions

September 9th, 1992

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) I would like to say this in Slavey. Yesterday N.T.C.L.'s barge, there was an oil spill and yesterday I mentioned something about that. I would like to direct my question to the Renewable Resources Minister. The amount of oil that was spilled in the Mackenzie River, and I believe, this is probably not going to be the only time we are going to have an oil spill. The amount of things that are happening in Alberta with pulp mills etc., all the stuff gets into the river here. Because of this oil spill in Fort Providence, is there going to be a fine to whoever caused this oil spill? Thank you.

Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Allooloo.

Return To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The representative of the Canadian Transportation Safety Board announced that the board will initiative an investigation into all aspects of the oil spill. Thank you.

Return To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Antoine.

Supplementary To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am not sure if he heard me well. The water is very important to us here. If there are future oil spills, whoever caused the oil spill, is there going to be a fine given to them? Is this going to be straightened out in court in the future?

Supplementary To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Allooloo.

Further Return To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. All of the oil spills that take place, depending on where they land: rivers; lands; Commissioner's land; crown land; there are responsible agencies which have legislation that charges the polluters. Depending on the outcome of this investigation of the Canadian Transportation Safety Board, there could very well be charges laid. Thank you.

Further Return To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Antoine.

Supplementary To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Mahsi. (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To my understanding, if there are companies that pollute the environment here, my understanding is that there is supposed to be a fine given to these people. Thank you.

Supplementary To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Allooloo.

Further Return To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, companies that are polluting are responsible to clean whatever pollution they have caused. If there are any spills of pollutants, the company is responsible to clean up the spill, and as well they could be taken to court by responsible agencies. Thank you.

Further Return To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Final supplementary, Mr. Antoine.

Supplementary To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There are a lot of questions that I still want to ask. The reason I am raising these questions is because of this oil spill. Is there strong legislation to handle things such as this nature? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Question O739-12(2): Fine For Oil Spill In Mackenzie River
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Allooloo.