Mr. Kakfwi.
Debates of March 15th, 1993
Topics
Question 486-12(3): Conditions Regarding Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
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Item 5: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, the Member would know that in answering the question I had also said that I would provide in writing as much detail as possible about the way that inmates are incarcerated and some detail involving their daily activities, what they are allowed and not allowed to do, under what terms and conditions and try to provide as much information to the Member as possible. In this particular instance, the inmate benefitted from the fact that there is an exchange of services agreement. If there was no exchange of services agreement, all inmates who are serving more than two years would automatically be serving their time down south. There is an exchange of services agreement and it has benefitted many of our northern inmates. I will bring to the attention of Members on the other side that in this particular
case, this inmate that a couple of Members of this House have zeroed in on over the last few months is, in fact, a person who has grown up, been educated and lived almost her entire life here in the Northwest Territories. This is home to this particular inmate.
As far as the exchange agreement is concerned, there are some general provisions as to how you become eligible to benefit from this agreement, but specifically, it is because this is a first time offender, this is an inmate who does not present a risk to the public, that has no previous or limited experience in prison, that has been almost a life time resident of the Northwest Territories and, for this reason, the agreement has been able to provide for this particular inmate. Thank you.
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Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
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Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the response I received from the Minister. Mr. Speaker, one of the things which is always said is that justice must not only be done but seen to be done. With regard to the Minister's response today, he said a first time offender. When you refer to a first time offender are you referring to one offence or continuous offences all bunched into one. You are looking at theft continued on a consistent base for a whole year. Is that part of the consideration? Are we looking at that all being bunched together? If that is precedent setting, I think anyone who is being charged with a driving offence should be given the same consideration.
Supplementary To Question 486-12(3): Conditions On Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Question 486-12(3): Conditions Regarding Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
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Item 5: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, as I understand it in committing an offence there may be a series of charges made regarding an incident or incidences. What I understand, in this case, I am not knowledgeable about the particular details, it is considered a first time offence. This is the first time this particular inmate was brought to trial, charged and convicted. This is a first time conviction possibly for only one charge, and possibly for a number of other ones.
Further Return To Question 486-12(3): Conditions On Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Question 486-12(3): Conditions Regarding Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
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Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am correct, with the Minister's response, this individual was charged for one charge as a first offence, as opposed to all of the mini-charges which she has committed.
Supplementary To Question 486-12(3): Conditions On Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Question 486-12(3): Conditions Regarding Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question 486-12(3): Conditions On Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Question 486-12(3): Conditions Regarding Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Further Return To Question 486-12(3): Conditions On Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Question 486-12(3): Conditions Regarding Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Whitford.
Further Return To Question 486-12(3): Conditions On Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Question 486-12(3): Conditions Regarding Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Question 486-12(3): Conditions Regarding Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Point of order, Mr. Gargan.
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Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My point of order is, is the Minister taking my questions as notice?
Further Return To Question 486-12(3): Conditions On Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Question 486-12(3): Conditions Regarding Where Inmates Are Incarcerated
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
No, I have said a number of times in the House, unless a Minister specifically takes a question as notice then it is not considered taken as notice. It is still open to further questioning. Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Whitford.
Question 487-12(3): Composition Of Review Board Re Off-shore Dumping
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Renewable Resources regarding the environment. It was indeed good news to hear the Ministers return concerning the dumping off of Lougheed Island by PanArctic at the end of next week, with a delay until the 15. Mr. Speaker, my question concerns the board of review. It was mentioned that the board of review would be meeting. I would like to ask the Minister, what is the composition of this board of review?
Question 487-12(3): Composition Of Review Board Re Off-shore Dumping
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We do not know the composition of the board of review at the present time. We do not know who is going to be involved. I was told the meetings will take place on March 25 in the two communities. The details are being worked out. The federal government is looking at a board of review. It is up to the Minister to establish a board of review. She assured me, last Friday, that the department and herself are going to work on the details. As soon as they know about the terms of reference which will be given to the board and their work plan, she will advise me. Thank you.
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Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Whitford.
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Government of the Northwest Territories seek a position on this board of review?
Supplementary To Question 487-12(3): Composition Of Review Board Re Off-shore Dumping
Question 487-12(3): Composition Of Review Board Re Off-shore Dumping
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
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Item 5: Oral Questions
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If the board of review is established we will seek to have input and also, if we are allowed, place a person on the board. Thank you.
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Question 487-12(3): Composition Of Review Board Re Off-shore Dumping
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Pudlat.
Question 488-12(3): Implications Of Regional Hospital In Keewatin
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At the beginning of January, 1992, I raised a concern from the residents of Sanikiluaq regarding the Department of Health. The previous ministry was not able to provide an adequate response. The residents of Sanikiluaq are not trying to put up opposition. I am not sure if they are going to get a regional hospital in the Keewatin. The residents of Sanikiluaq had a concern that if there was to be a regional hospital built in the Keewatin, they want to continue going to Kuujjuaq if they have to go to the hospital. They think there will be more inconveniences, especially when there are medevacs. I would like to ask the Minister of Health regarding the stage they are at now and if she can provide me with a response during this session. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 488-12(3): Implications Of Regional Hospital In Keewatin
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.