Mr. Speaker, it is not a question of acting now. I have always planned in either January or February to go to Fort Smith. I told the chamber of commerce this last year. It is not a matter of me acting now and not having done anything in the past. I have discussed this with the chamber of commerce, with some of the people in the community and the mayor, and I have been told by some people it is not a big deal if the CIBC leaves because we have another bank which wants to come in here. I have not had people exactly beating my door down in a panic situation saying we are going to lose the CIBC. I have been acting on it and I will follow through on my commitment to the chamber of commerce to be in Fort Smith by next week to discuss with them what they want to do about this particular issue. If they are as unconcerned as some of the people are, then there may not be anything that can be done. If the community as a whole gets together and realizes you have to support facilities if you want them to be maintained in your community, of if the bank has not been treating its customers correctly, perhaps that might come out. That could be pointed out to the bank and the bank may wish to reconsider. I have been advised by the bank it is strictly a business decision on their behalf, they are losing considerable amounts of money in Fort Smith. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of Feb. 26th, 1993
Topics
Further Return To Question 369-12(3): Lack Of Ministerial Action To Resolve Bank Closure In Fort Smith
Question 369-12(3): Lack Of Ministerial Action To Resolve Bank Closure In Fort Smith
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Pollard Hay River
Further Return To Question 369-12(3): Lack Of Ministerial Action To Resolve Bank Closure In Fort Smith
Question 369-12(3): Lack Of Ministerial Action To Resolve Bank Closure In Fort Smith
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Ningark.
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Social Services. Mr. Speaker, I met with the hamlet council in Gjoa Haven regarding the disabled people in the community who have no assistance. If the community would like to get a building where the disabled people can meet or if the community wanted to obtain a group home for the disabled people, is there a policy with regard to that? Thank you.
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Return To Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe we have a policy with regard to that. There is a group home in Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet. I will check into that policy and get back to you. Thank you.
Return To Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.
Supplementary To Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Since there is a group home in Rankin Inlet, can you see if the Kitikmeot region is eligible to get a group home for disabled people?
Supplementary To Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do not think there is currently a group home in the Kitikmeot region. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.
Supplementary To Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
(Translation) Mr. Speaker, if there is no group home in the Kitikmeot at this time, perhaps you could consider setting up a group home in Cambridge Bay. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all I will check to see if the Kitikmeot is eligible to get a group home for disabled people and I will get back to you. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Question 370-12(3): Policy Regarding Group Homes
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Pudlat.
Question 371-12(3): Increase In Social Assistance Rates During Upcoming Fiscal Year
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Social Services. I was informed that the social assistance rates have been increased by five per cent. Mr. Speaker, the price of the carvings are constantly going down, and for this reason my constituents are going through hardship, especially those who are living on earnings from carving. Mr. Speaker, would the Minister of Social Services indicate if we can expect a raise in 1993-94? She previously answered that the policy is still under review. Would the Minister indicate to us if she will reply today? Thank you.
Question 371-12(3): Increase In Social Assistance Rates During Upcoming Fiscal Year
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Return To Question 371-12(3): Increase In Social Assistance Rates During Upcoming Fiscal Year
Question 371-12(3): Increase In Social Assistance Rates During Upcoming Fiscal Year
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I indicated yesterday that there has been a five per cent increase. In April of 1987 there was an increase of eight per cent which was followed by a five per cent increase in 1990. The increases applied to ten communities in the territories. The number of social assistance recipients are still increasing in the communities in the north. I will check into that. Thank you.
Return To Question 371-12(3): Increase In Social Assistance Rates During Upcoming Fiscal Year
Question 371-12(3): Increase In Social Assistance Rates During Upcoming Fiscal Year
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Pudluk.
Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 25th, 1993
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Ludy Pudluk High Arctic
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday on page 17-28, the Minister of Social Services suggested that change to the Social Assistance Act will be required before social assistance rates can be reviewed. What is the process for changing social assistance rates? Thank you.
Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Return To Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At the present time, we go with the agreement we have in place with the federal government and the Canadian price index.
Return To Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Pudluk.
Supplementary To Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Ludy Pudluk High Arctic
Mr. Speaker, what agreement is in place in Canada?
Supplementary To Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Question 372-12(3): Process For Changing Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. National Council of Welfare is the body which determines the rate changes regarding welfare. Thank you.