Debates of Dec. 9th, 1993

This is page numbers 565 - 633 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 4th 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Comic Book - Arctic Plei
Country Food
Canadian Council Of Catholic Bishops
Social Assistance Food Rates
Government Contractual Practices
Closure Of Akaitcho Hall
Return To Oral Question 239-12(4): Funds For Meeting Of Alcohol And Drug Board Of Management
Further Return To Oral Question 242-12(4): Stockpiles Transferred For Roads In Chesterfield Inlet
Return To Oral Question 235-12(4): Alcohol And Drug Board Of Management
Return To Oral Question 211-12(4): Canada/nwt Languages Agreement
Further Return To Oral Question 213-12(4): Canada/nwt Language Agreements
Further Return To Oral Question 225-12(4): Type Of Expertise Shared With Other Groups
Further Return To Oral Question 231-12(4): Division Secretariat Established By Cabinet
Further Return To Oral Question 226-12(4): Training Programs For Heavier Involvement In The Mining Industry
Return To Oral Question 94-12(4): Policy For Non-medical Escorts
Return To Oral Question 210-12(4): Consultation Prior To Non-native Adoptions
Further Return To Oral Question 193-12(4): Examine Guardianship Act In Detail
Return To Oral Question 200-12(4): Fire And Liability Insurance Carried On Government Units
Consultation With Other Jurisdictions Re Guardianship Trustee Act
Reductions In Food Allowances In Natilikmiot Communities
Review New Food Rates And Increase In Communities That Were Decreased
Food Allowance Rates
Responsibility For Snow Removal For Social Housing
Agency Responsible For Food Cost Surveys
Eligibility For Senior Citizens' Fuel Subsidy
Transfer Of Gravel To Hamlet Of Chesterfield Inlet
Cut-off Of Family Allowances For School Age Children
GNWT Takeover Of Federal Tank Farm
Monitoring Of Contracts To Ensure Local Labour Hired
Reasons For Increases In Food Allowances
Staff Housing Buy-back Policy
Revisions To Conflict Of Interest Guidelines Since 1988
NWT Birthrate For 1992
Tabling Of Strategic Planning Report
Review Of Policy For Mackenzie River Barging Contract
Number Of Custom Adoptions In 1992
Application Of Language Bonus
Counselling For Pregnant Teenagers
Commitment To Respond To Outstanding Questions
Status On Baffin Fishing Industry Quotas
Update Of Mine Safety Act
Transfer And Consolidation Of Responsibilities
Item 7: Returns To Written Questions
Return To Written Question 1-12(4): Government Of The Northwest Territories In Court As Defendant
Return To Written Question 4-12(4): Iqaluit Hot Water System Shutdown Costs
Return To Written Question 6-12(4): Details And Costs Of Government Repaired Houses
Return To Written Question 13-12(4): Hay Plan Status
Return To Written Question 17-12(4): Fort Smith Garage Purchases
Return To Written Question 20-12(4): Capital Contracts List
Return To Written Question 22-12(4): Public Works Contracts
Return To Written Question 26-12(4): Government Buildings Written Off After Fires
Item 8: Replies To Opening Address
Item 12: Tabling Of Documents
Independent Review Of Triple Designation Of River Ridge Facility
Road Construction Through Wood Buffalo National Park, Carried As Amended
Referral Of The Comprehensive Audit Of The Department Of Economic Development And Tourism To The Standing Committee On Public Accounts
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Committee Report 10-12(4): Standing Committee On Agencies, Boards And Commissions Review Of The NWT Power Corporation
To Adopt Recommendation 1
To Adopt Recommendation 2
To Adopt Recommendation 3
To Adopt Recommendation 4
To Adopt Recommendation 5,
To Adopt Recommendation 6
To Adopt Recommendation 7
To Adopt Recommendation 8
To Adopt Recommendation 9
To Adopt Recommendation 10
To Adopt Recommendation 11
To Adopt Recommendation 12
To Adopt Recommendation 13
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 1, Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1994-95
Bill 5, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 5, 1992-93
Bill 6, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Assent To Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Chairman, I would defer respectfully to the Minister of Transportation.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Mr. Chairman, we had an experimental ice road last year between Rankin Inlet and Whale Cove. At the present time, there are no ice roads in the eastern Arctic.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Highway operations, not previously authorized, $41,000. Mr. Gargan.

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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask the Minister whether or not there are several ice roads in the north and I whether the department has ever looked at, or considered looking at, privatizing the building of ice bridge crossings? Are you looking at that, maybe through your mystery strategy plan, there?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We're looking at privatization with everything we do in the Department of Transportation. Ice roads are on the agenda, the same as ferries are, road maintenance, et cetera. It's just a question of taking each contract, case by case. We're also looking at two or three year contracts, versus an annual contract for ice roads. It's an ongoing thing. If an initiative comes up, we're always looking at it, particularly as it relates to cost. Thank you.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Highway operations, not previously authorized, $41,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Arctic airports, special warrant, $646,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Not previously authorized, $12,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Total department, special warrant, $646,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Not previously authorized, $163,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Department Of Renewable Resources

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Renewable Resources, operations and maintenance, wildlife management, special warrant, $1.175 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Not previously authorized, none. Conservation education and resource development, special warrant, $3,450,000. Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

I thought the Hanging Ice Bison Ranch was a joint venture project, or a project run by the Fort Smith Hunters and Trappers. Can the Minister advise as to who is managing this project? Who's looking after this project?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Chairman, there was a contract between the Department of Renewable Resources, Economic Development and Tourism and Hanging Ice Limited. That expired on the 30th of September 1992 and has not been renewed. The Hanging Ice Limited board of directors is comprised of the government and Fort Smith HTA board members. At the present time, the Department of Renewable Resources is operating the facility, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Conservation education and resource development. Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

What size buffalo ranch is this? How big? How many buffalo? How successful is this project today?