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, the carcasses of the deceased bison were destroyed in that particular manner. I think it was 45 gallons of aviation fuel and a cord of wood. I might point out, though, that out of this $1 million, there was quite a bit of work generated in that area because there were crews out there taking care of the carcasses and burning them. Mr. Chairman, yes, the experts tell us that burning does kill the spore. In fact, one of the places that they were burning one bison, the bush caught on fire and caused a forest fire, which we had to go in and fight after it started. We are advised that burning does take care of the spore. Whether or not the Department of Renewable Resources has plans to do burning in that area next year, I don't know, Mr. Chairman. I am sure that we could find out for you. Thank you.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Whitford.

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you. Enough on that particular subject. The special warrant of $250,000 to enable trappers to prepare for the 1993-94 trapping season says that it is a one-time grant. I gather by that, that it hasn't been done before and it won't be done again. I wondered what was so special about 1993-94 that required a start up grant of $250,000?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Chairman, in 1992-93, it was an extremely poor harvest year. It was caused by an unusual combination of factors, delayed freeze-up, subsequent unsafe ice conditions, low fur prices and low density of fur bearers. The low harvest and subsequent income had reduced the ability of trappers to prepare for the 1993-94 fur trapping season. Because of the low harvest in 1992-93, the trappers' incentive subsidy is based on the trappers' incentive subsidy policy criteria. Obviously, if you didn't do well the year before, you won't get much the year following, Mr. Chairman. So, there were a number of factors, mostly revolving around very poor harvesting. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Whitford.

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Would the Ministers have the numbers of trappers that this money was able to assist? I assume the money has already been spent, because the season already began some time ago. There should be some figures now. How many trappers used this program?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Chairman, under the trappers' incentive subsidy, there were approximately 1,000 trappers and they received an average grant of some $350. This particular amount of money will assist 1,200 trappers and they will receive an average one-time grant of some $400, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Conservation education and resource development, special warrant, $3.45 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Not previously authorized, $90,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Policy and planning, special warrant, $47,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Forest fire management, special warrant, $9 million. Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Can you provide some explanation on what the mutual aid resource sharing agreement is?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Chairman, it is an agreement that can be between territories and provinces, where resources are moved back and forth between jurisdictions to fight forest fires in other areas of Canada. I'm informed that, upon occasion, this has happened down into the United States, as well, Mr. Chairman. It is a legal agreement. I have a copy of it right here. I would be pleased to send it over to the Member, if he wishes, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Forest fire management, special warrant, $9 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Not previously authorized, $533,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Forest management, not previously authorized, $40,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed