Mr. Chairman, we have not taken the case out of court. Yes, we are still pursuing the issue through the courts with the full knowledge of the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, Mr. Irwin, and it has always been our position that we wouldn't take the case out of court to negotiate. As I have said earlier in the House, in this session, that Mr. Irwin has said that his lawyers will negotiate with us, even though the case is in court. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Debates of Dec. 8th, 1993
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Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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John Pollard Hay River
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Territorial hospital insurance services, total department, $76,000. Agreed?
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Page 9 of the Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 5, 1992-93, Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Gargan.
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Mr. Chairman, can I ask questions on the Health one?
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you, Mr. Gargan. It was my fault that I didn't see you. Go ahead.
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With regard to the issue on dentures, I understand that this person in Yellowknife is doing it, without us having any laws. I think that a person like this would save the government a substantial amount of money, just by virtue of him being here. I would like to ask if the government is addressing this whole issue of this individual who does dentures.
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Minister of Health.
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Chairman, last Wednesday, the assistant deputy minister met with this gentleman and had a discussion with him. We know now more about what he wants to do. Last evening, I met with the Dental Association of the Northwest Territories. I know now where they are coming from. Next week, I will meet with the denturist and have a discussion with him. If he is in agreement, there will be a meeting between the dental association, himself and myself chairing. The dental association has already agreed to see if we can work out the problems that seem to exist at the present time. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Department Of Economic Development And Tourism
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Economic Development and Tourism, capital, business development, not previously authorized, $174,000. Agreed?
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Koe.
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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Fred Koe Inuvik
On page 9, I don't understand the bottom part of page 9, capital appropriation was charged the $545,000 for the settlement. Does that indicate that the settlement was equal to $545,000? Can I get some clarification on what is going on here?
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Minister.
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Chairman, we are talking about some fairly intricate accounting procedures here, so, if the committee wouldn't mind, I would like Mr. Voytilla to explain the accounting procedures to the committee. Thank you, Mr.
Chairman.
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Voytilla.
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Voytilla
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The total settlement was $1.945 million. The amount of $545,000 was deemed to be capital and was charged to the appropriation of Economic Development and Tourism. $1.4 million was deemed to be O and M and was charged to the appropriation of Public Works and Services for 1992-93.
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Business development. Mr. Koe.
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Can I ask what this out of court settlement is related to?
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Minister.
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John Pollard Hay River
Mr. Chairman, there were legal proceedings commenced against the Government of the Northwest Territories and its employees by Profile Construction, Lyle Vogel Okuk (1986) Ltd., Okuk Construction, Peter Angignak and Ben Porter. It was deemed by the Department of Justice that it would be better to attempt to settle this action commenced against the Government of the Northwest Territories, than it would be to try and fight the issue in court. Therefore, on the advice of our lawyers we decided to settle out of court in this particular instance. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Business development, total department, $174,000. Agreed?
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Is the committee agreed that we have concluded the detail of Supplementary Appropriation, No. 5, 1992-93?
Committee Motion 79-12(4): To Amend Schedule To Bill 1, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed