Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of Sept. 16th, 1992
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Return To Question O789-12(2): Financial Statements For Expo '92 Facility
Question O789-12(2): Financial Statements For Expo '92 Facility
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John Pollard Hay River
Return To Question O789-12(2): Financial Statements For Expo '92 Facility
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Dent.
Supplementary To Question O789-12(2): Financial Statements For Expo '92 Facility
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Supplementary for the same Minister, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Minister is no doubt fully briefed on this issue, and right up to date. He probably has the latest figures in his little black briefing book. So, Mr. Speaker, I was wondering if the Minister will table this information this week, so that all Members, and the general public, will have an accurate account of the G.N.W.T.'s financial liability to date at Expo '92.
Supplementary To Question O789-12(2): Financial Statements For Expo '92 Facility
Question O789-12(2): Financial Statements For Expo '92 Facility
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question O789-12(2): Financial Statements For Expo '92 Facility
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John Pollard Hay River
I will table those documents on Friday, Mr. Speaker, thank you.
Further Return To Question O789-12(2): Financial Statements For Expo '92 Facility
Question O789-12(2): Financial Statements For Expo '92 Facility
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions, Mr. Zoe.
Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Henry Zoe North Slave
Merci, Mr. Speaker. My question will be directed to the Minister of Finance. Mr. Speaker, our Standing Committee on Public Accounts tabled our report on June 25 in the House, a recommendation was made pertaining to the roles of some of the senior officials. Specifically, Mr. Speaker, the committee wished the Minister of Finance to take action into strengthening the roles of the deputy minister and the Comptroller General, and to make these two offices more independently functional, so they can have two separate functions. I want to ask the Minister of Finance if he has taken any action to our recommendation.
Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Return To Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
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John Pollard Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there are presently two proposals somewhat restructuring the Department of Finance, and how it works. These proposals were in existence before the report of the Public Accounts Committee, and consequently, they were being dealt with in the system. Then the Public Accounts Committee made their recommendation, the three are being looked at the present time, and I would hope that by November, I would be able to update the House on their progress. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions, supplementary, Mr. Zoe.
Supplementary To Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
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Henry Zoe North Slave
Mr. Speaker, can the Minister confirm then, that he is indicating that all the background work has already been concluded, all the research? By listening to his answer, is the Minister suggesting that it is now in the hands of the Minister, and the Cabinet, to make a decision as to which way they are going to go? Is that what the Minister is saying?
Supplementary To Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Speaker, the background work has all been done. The documents are in my possession. They have not gone to Madam Premier or to Cabinet yet, but they will be, at the conclusion of this session, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
Question O790-12(2): Public Accounts' Recommendation Of Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral questions, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Question O791-12(2): Status Of Deputy Ministers
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Government Leader. In regard to the Minister's statement made today by the Minister responsible for Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs, the meeting of the Committee of Political Leaders.
When the commission was initially set up to develop this report, there were two deputy ministers appointed, Mr. Braden, and Mr. Bourque. Can the Government Leader advise this House as to the status of these two senior officials within the government? Thank you.
Question O791-12(2): Status Of Deputy Ministers
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Robert Overvold is the Deputy Minister in the Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs, Mr. George Braden has resigned, but on occasion gets retained to do some consulting work for the department. Thank you.
Return To Question O791-12(2): Status Of Deputy Ministers
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I know who the Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs was, but I am interested in knowing what the status of Mr. Bourque is. He was one of the senior officials that was appointed to that committee, when the committee was developed. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question O791-12(2): Status Of Deputy Ministers
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Madam Premier.
Further Return To Question O791-12(2): Status Of Deputy Ministers
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, on the particular position that the honourable Member is mentioning, it is under review right now. There are meetings going on, on that particular individual. They have not been concluded yet, but once they are, I will be pleased to give that information. They are close to completion, those talks with the former Deputy Minister of Renewable Resources and Chairman of the Constitutional Committee. Thank you.
Further Return To Question O791-12(2): Status Of Deputy Ministers
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question O791-12(2): Status Of Deputy Ministers
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I certainly hope that the Government Leader will make every effort to ensure that we utilize his experience, his expertise, his knowledge and that he will continue with this government. I would like to ask the Government Leader when does she anticipate advising this House as to the status of this senior official? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question O791-12(2): Status Of Deputy Ministers
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Madam Premier.
Further Return To Question O791-12(2): Status Of Deputy Ministers
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, we should be able to do that toward the end of this session. Right now, I am looking for a particular individual who is representing the Northwest Territories in an international conference. Thank you.