Item 5, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.
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Further Return To Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Further Return To Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to extend question period. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Question period will be extended. Mr. Ningark, supplementary.
Supplementary To Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Like the Minister, I am under a bit of pressure trying to get some results to make sure there is no reduction, especially in the small communities of Pelly Bay, Gjoa Haven and Spence Bay. In fact, I think Pelly Bay has one of the highest costs of living in the territories, and so is Taloyoak. I wonder if the Minister would direct her regional staff who are available to go to my communities of Pelly Bay, Gjoa Haven and Taloyoak and consult with the local appeal committee and get their concerned input into this matter so they would get first hand information from the community. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Minister Mike.
Further Return To Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I cannot argue with the food cost surveys that were done by Mr. Todd's department. According to the surveys that were done, the communities that have the highest food costs are Colville Lake, Grise Fiord and Paulatuk, but I will provide the Member what he requests. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Government Leader. As all Members are aware, division of the Northwest Territories will be coming upon us in less than six years. At two strategic planning workshops that
were held in Fort Providence and Cambridge Bay, Members were discussing strategies to address the division issue, issues that would affect the Legislative Assembly and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Mr. Speaker, I know that, at the legislature, we have been endeavouring to find a mechanism to deal with division issues. As this mechanism has not yet been determined, I am somewhat concerned that I hear Cabinet has gone ahead and established a group of bureaucrats to be called the Division Secretariat. I would like to ask the Government Leader, has Cabinet appointed a group of deputy ministers, chaired by the secretary of the Cabinet, to deal with division issues? Thank you.
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Madam Premier.
Return To Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, as the Member is aware, in trying to address all the issues relating to the ongoing responsibilities of program delivery and the organization of the government, we have it organized so that we can have a support group to take on the role and support of division issues as they relate to continued government planning. I can provide the organizational chart to the Member, if she so desires. Thank you.
Return To Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would appreciate the organizational chart. In reviewing the detailed O & M budget for 1993-94, I have noticed there was no appropriation for the expenditure of funds in regards to this particular group. If it is a secretariat of some type, how are funds being identified to pay for staff to work in this divisional secretariat? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Madam Premier.
Further Return To Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, I believe it is a reorganization of functions and that is why I suggest I will provide the organizational chart to the Member. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Government Leader if she would commit to providing us, not only with an organizational chart, but the basic mandate of this committee, to this House by the end of the Fifth Session. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Madam Premier.
Further Return To Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, in organizing the government, we know the government has to deal with those division issues. When the decision was made to split the territories, this government has ongoing responsibilities to deal with these very major issues and I would be pleased to provide that information to the honourable Member. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Arvaluk.
Question 232-12(4): Hiring Of Outside Electricians When Local People Available
Item 5: Oral Questions
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of the Housing Corporation. This is not a new concern I have, however I would like to bring to the attention of the Minister of the Housing Corporation, again. When the government builds HAP housing, public housing or social housing, they bring in electricians to do wiring when there is a certified electrician in town. I'm using Chesterfield Inlet as an example. I want to know from the Minister why this kind of practice takes place with the NWT Housing Corporation.
Question 232-12(4): Hiring Of Outside Electricians When Local People Available
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Minister Morin.
Return To Question 232-12(4): Hiring Of Outside Electricians When Local People Available
Question 232-12(4): Hiring Of Outside Electricians When Local People Available
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In all cases, if there are people available, there shouldn't be people coming in from out of town. If they are available and qualified to work, they should be the ones working. Thank you.
Return To Question 232-12(4): Hiring Of Outside Electricians When Local People Available
Question 232-12(4): Hiring Of Outside Electricians When Local People Available
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Arvaluk.
Supplementary To Question 232-12(4): Hiring Of Outside Electricians When Local People Available
Question 232-12(4): Hiring Of Outside Electricians When Local People Available
Item 5: Oral Questions
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
Mr. Speaker, I understand what the Minister is saying, but why is it the practice to hire from outside rather than from the community when there are certified and licensed electricians in town?
Supplementary To Question 232-12(4): Hiring Of Outside Electricians When Local People Available
Question 232-12(4): Hiring Of Outside Electricians When Local People Available
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Morin.