Debates of Feb. 25th, 1993

This is page numbers 605 - 635 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 3rd 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
Review Of Workers' Compensation In The Northwest Territories
Outbreak Of E. Coli In Keewatin Region
Member's Statement Regarding Apology To Constituents
Development Of Park At Campbell Lake
Clean-up Of Dew Line Sites
Professionalism Of Honourable John Todd
Power Failures In Iqaluit
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Deadline For Strengthening Roles Of Deputy Minister And Comptroller General
Review Of Social Assistance Allowances
Time Frame For Changing Social Assistance Policy
Ministerial Action On Review Of Social Assistance Rates
Social Services Workers' Abstention From Intoxicants
Involvement Of Gwich'in Tribal Council In Establishment Of Park
Timetable For Input Into The Domestic Workers' Regulations
Status Of Comptroller General And Deputy Minister Positions
Cost Of WCB Security System
GNWT Actions Preventing Bank Closure In Fort Smith
Environmental Assessment Process
Economic Benefits Resulting From Expo
Status Of Inuvik Regional Visitors' Centre
Status Of Fur Industry Defence Program
Consultation With Keewatin Region Re Environmental Assessment
Study Done By Kitikmeot Inuit Association
Social Services Debt To Town Of Iqaluit
Progress Re Training Programs
Update On Contaminants Study
Reduction Of Student Financial Assistance
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Tabled Document 3-12(3), Report Of The Commission For Constitutional Development To Committee Of The Whole
Tabled Document 49-12(3), Long-term Staff Housing Strategy To Committee Of The Whole
Appearance By Members Of Commission For Constitutional Development In Committee Of The Whole
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
To Adopt Recommendation 15
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Motion 17-12(3): Appearance By Members Of Commission For Constitutional Development In Committee Of The Whole
Item 16: Motions

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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Thank you, Mr. Nerysoo. Your motion is in order. To the motion.

Motion 17-12(3): Appearance By Members Of Commission For Constitutional Development In Committee Of The Whole
Item 16: Motions

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Motion 17-12(3): Appearance By Members Of Commission For Constitutional Development In Committee Of The Whole
Item 16: Motions

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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

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

---Carried

Members of the Commission for Constitutional Development will be invited to committee of the whole.

Item 17, first reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills. Item 19, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters: Tabled Document 2-12(3), The Justice House - Report of the Special Advisor on Gender Equality; Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Act; Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Mental Health Act; Bill 17, Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94; Minister's Statement 34-12(3), Long-Term Staff Housing Strategy; Committee Report 10-12(3), Report on Tabled Document 21-12(3): Payroll Tax Act; Committee Report 11-12(3), Report on the Review of the 1993-94 Main Estimates, with Mr. Pudluk in the chair.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

This committee will come to order. What does the committee wish to deal with today? Mr. Ningark.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We will be concurring with the budget. Bill 17, Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you, Mr. Ningark. We were dealing with Economic Development and Tourism and we are going to deal with this after the ten minute break.

---SHORT RECESS

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

This committee will come to order. Would the Minister like to bring in his witnesses at this time? Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

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

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Does this committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Department Of Economic Development And Tourism

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Proceed, Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Minister, would you introduce your witnesses at this time?

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, I have with me Mr. Roland Bailey, the deputy minister of Economic Development and Tourism and also Mr. Jim Kennedy, the director of finance for the Department of Economic Development and Tourism. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Business Development

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. We are on page 15-13, business development. Total O and M, $12.788 million. Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

I do not believe there is a quorum in here, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thanks a lot. Clerk, please ring the bell. Now this committee come back to order. I believe we have a quorum now. We are on page 15-13, business development. Total O and M, $12.788 million. Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Can I ask the committee's indulgence to go back to tourism and parks?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

The Member would like to go back to 15-12. Is this committee agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Koe.

Tourism And Parks

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Thank you to the committee and chairman. One of the objectives or activities within tourism and parks is support for tourism industry associations. Can the Minister advise as what kind of support the department is giving to tourism industry associations?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the majority of the support we give to tourism associations is by way of financial assistance.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Are there any further comments on tourism and parks? Mr. Koe.