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

Motion 9-12(4): Referral Of The Comprehensive Audit Of The Department Of Economic Development And Tourism To The Standing Committee On Public Accounts, Carried
Item 15: Motions

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Motion 9-12(4): Referral Of The Comprehensive Audit Of The Department Of Economic Development And Tourism To The Standing Committee On Public Accounts, Carried
Item 15: Motions

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The Speaker

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Motion 9-12(4): Referral Of The Comprehensive Audit Of The Department Of Economic Development And Tourism To The Standing Committee On Public Accounts, Carried
Item 15: Motions

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The Speaker

Item 15, motions. Item 16, first reading of bills. Item 17, second reading of bills. Item 18, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters: Minister's Statement 3-12(4), Sessional Statement; Bill 2, An Act to Amend the Charter Communities Act; Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Cities, Towns and Villages Act; and, Bill 4, An Act to Amend the Hamlets Act; Bill 6, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94; and, Committee Report 10-12(4), Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions Final Report on the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. By the authority given to me by Motion 1-12(4), regarding sitting hours, I will put the Assembly into committee of the whole until the committee is prepared to report progress. Mr. Pudluk will be in the chair.

---Applause

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December 8th, 1993

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Now this committee will come to order. What does the committee wish to deal with this evening? Member for Thebacha.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I believe we're going to continue on with Bill 6, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94. Once we complete that, we're going to address Committee Report 10-12(4), Final Report of the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, Bill 2, Bill 3, Bill 4, and the conclusion of Minister's Statement 3-12(4). Mr. Chairman, we are committed to concluding all these items of business of the committee of the whole today. Thank you.

Bill 6, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94

Northwest Territories Housing Corporation

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Oh, my God. Okay, we're on page 11, detail, NWT Housing Corporation, operations and maintenance. If the Minister of Finance would like to bring in his witnesses at this time? Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Yes, I would, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Is this committee agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Sergeant-of-Arms, please escort in the witnesses. For the record, Mr. Minister, would you like to introduce your witnesses?

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Chairman, the gentleman that I have with me is Mr. Lew Voytilla, the Secretary to the Financial Management Board. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

NWT Housing Corporation, special warrant, $1 million. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Not previously authorized, $992,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you, total department, special warrant, $1 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Not previously authorized, $992,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Department Of Finance

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Finance, operations and maintenance, directorate, not previously authorized, $1.619 million negative.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Page 12. Revenue and asset management, special warrant, $223,000. Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

This special warrant to finance increased property insurance premiums, can you explain what premiums those are for? Is that for the coverage for all our assets, buildings and vehicles? What exactly is this amount for?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, it is an increase in our property insurance premiums on our blanket insurance program, to insure real and personal property in the Northwest Territories.