(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question to the Minister responsible for Renewable Resources. Our people are starting to utilize dog teams again, and the dogs need to be vaccinated for rabies. Will the Minister respond to this question of whether they have looked into giving vaccinations to young puppies in the north?
Debates of Sept. 17th, 1992
Topics
Question O800-12(2): Vaccinations For Puppies
Item 5: Oral Questions
September 16th, 1992
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Ludy Pudluk High Arctic
Question O800-12(2): Vaccinations For Puppies
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have been informed, when female dogs get vaccinated, they tend to lose their milk, or when pregnant dogs are vaccinated sometimes they abort and lose the puppies. However, the department's scientists will be looking into this matter to determine the effects. I will be informing the people who own dogs regarding this matter. Thank you.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Pudluk.
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Ludy Pudluk High Arctic
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker, supplementary. If that is the case, if dogs who get vaccinated when they are pregnant miscarry, or lose their milk, perhaps you could inform the communities to be more aware of this matter. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question O800-12(2): Vaccinations For Puppies
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, we know for a fact, that dog teams are becoming more popular in the north, especially for hunters. If we do find out that this is the fact, this vaccination can destroy puppies when they are pregnant, and we will be informing the hunters through H.T.A.s in the communities. Thank you.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Dent.
Question O801-12(2): Lack Of Consultation With Northern Moving Firms Regarding Tariff System
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Personnel. Earlier today, I explained my disappointment with the process used by the government to develop a tariff system for the movement of employee's goods. There was no consultation with the moving companies effected, merely a directive, that they must accept what the government had decided to pay. My question is, was the Minister aware that the process used by his department to develop an attempt to institute a tariff system for the movement of employees' goods, included no consultation with northern business firms?
Question O801-12(2): Lack Of Consultation With Northern Moving Firms Regarding Tariff System
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, my understanding of it is, that many of the movers are affiliated with southern firms, and national moving companies. There was an assessment done, the impact that it would have if we moved to adopting the federal tariff rates, and that there would be, of course, difficulties with implementing, such as, it would limit the amount of money that movers would get out of this government. That was the assessment of the department, but it is a period of severe restraint in this government, and if there is a market for moving people, somehow the market would take care of itself. When the Member asked the question last week, I said that if it is not adequate to move right now without some more consultation, that I was prepared to do that, and it is my hope that we can still move on this in the near future. Thank you.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral question, supplementary, Mr. Dent.
Supplementary To Question O801-12(2): Lack Of Consultation With Northern Moving Firms Regarding Tariff System
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am not sure that my direct question was answered, but I think I heard the Minister say that he was willing to embark on a process of negotiations. Just for further clarity, would the Minister please advise whether he is willing now to commit his department to the process of negotiation with representatives of the moving industry, and particularly the companies that are based in the north, so that a solution may be reached which is acceptable to both the industry and the government, which will allow the industry to survive in the north?
Supplementary To Question O801-12(2): Lack Of Consultation With Northern Moving Firms Regarding Tariff System
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, when I agreed to the one month delay, I should have said that it was a commitment to make good use of that month, making sure that officials are speaking to the people affected. Thank you.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Dent.
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Supplementary to the same Minister. Mr. Speaker, I welcome the announcement that the tariff would be delayed for a month. I was wondering if we could ask the Minister to assure us that if a month proves not enough time to reach a suitable agreement, if he will commit to ensuring that the tariff is not implemented until the process has had a chance to have an adequate time to be used?
Supplementary To Question O801-12(2): Lack Of Consultation With Northern Moving Firms Regarding Tariff System
Question O801-12(2): Lack Of Consultation With Northern Moving Firms Regarding Tariff System
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, I believe that the month is to allow the government to substantiate the reasons why they feel this should be done, and to give some time for the business community to put together their position; their arguments and views that would change the views of the government. So, if there is not time for that to happen, then I would agree that we need more time. I said a month, because the Member suggested a month, but if more time than that is required, as long as it does not stretch into a long delay, I think we would be prepared to accommodate that. Thank you.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Mr. Marvin Bourque, who is the President of the Fort Smith Metis, in the gallery.
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Oral questions, Mr. Gargan.
Question O802-12(2): Status Of Fort Providence D.o.t. Compound
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to direct my question to the Minister of Public Works. There has been an advertisement in the Native Press regarding the D.O.T. compound in Fort Providence. The bids were submitted, and I do not know what the dates are, but the closing date was September 2 of this month. So, it has now been over two weeks since the closing date. I have asked the officials for information with regard to this project about a week ago, since I believe something should have been done by now. Could you give me a status on that?
Question O802-12(2): Status Of Fort Providence D.o.t. Compound
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Morin.
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am aware of this issue. The tender has been let for that project. All the bids are in. The bids are being evaluated now. Business Incentive Policy is being applied to those bids, and my understanding is that this project does exceed the estimated cost. It will be looked at now, and I will get back to the Member as soon as I have word prior to it being awarded. Thank you.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Oral question, supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Mr. Speaker, one of the requirements with regard to the awarding of the contract is that, I believe, the building should be finished by December 2, so we do not have that much time for the contractors to meet their obligation of that date. I would like to ask the Minister when he anticipates a decision?