Mr. Speaker, I understand that on April 10, 1991, the former Member for Baffin Central, Mr. Ipeelee Kilabuk, asked the Minister of MACA about the hunter subsidy for kerosene. At the time, the Honourable Tom Butters stated that he would not favour subsidizing the purchase of kerosene because it is an unstable heating fuel. Recognizing that this position has been taken by a past administration, what is the Minister's position on whether the Department of Social Services should subsidize elders who use kerosene as the primary source of heating fuel in their homes. Thank you.
Debates of March 16th, 1993
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Supplementary To Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
Supplementary To Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was not aware there were people using kerosene as their primary source of heating fuel. I would appreciate if the Member could give me a written letter substantiating the names, and then I will have the department look into it. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Arvaluk.
Supplementary To Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
Mr. Speaker, I really do not know how to ask my second supplementary, however, I understand it was the mandate of Social Services to substantiate the primary use of kerosene for heating fuel, especially for those who are living in shacks. Perhaps I should ask the Minister, is that not the responsibility of the department to substantiate these primary uses?
Supplementary To Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In considering the safety aspect of the shacks these people are living in, I would not, as the Minister of Social Services, recommend using kerosene as the primary heating fuel. However, there are programs within the department which are accessible for these people who need it, namely the fuel which I outlined in my last response to the Member's question. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Question 501-12(3): Fuel Alternatives For Wood Subsidy Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Pudlat.
Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Justice. The outpost camps are often utilized for young offenders. Will these be used in the future for young offenders in the traditional ways? It is very effective and useful. Can the Minister of Justice inform this House if this is planned for the future? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Thank you. Mr. Kakfwi.
Return To Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, the answer is, yes. It is the view of the Department of Justice and the government that we need to support any suggestions or development of community-based facilities for dealing with young offenders. We can perhaps even extend this to adult offenders in the future. We are presently reviewing possible types of facilities, programs and support systems which we need to put in place in order to ensure that communities and groups who propose to initiate and run such facilities are given adequate support and that adequate resources are provided for such initiatives. I would like to assure the Member this is the way we believe we should go in the future. Thank you.
Return To Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Pudlat.
Supplementary To Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
(Translation) Mr. Speaker, under the budget, can the Minister reassure the House that this is under the main estimates for the fiscal year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, there is money in the Department of Justice for facilities for young offenders, on-the-land programs and open custody facilities. This is in the main estimates. It is my view that if we cannot come up with some projects and proposals which we believe are heading in the right direction, which are good initiatives with good programs and support in place, then we will look at using the existing monies within the budget of the Department of Justice to try to meet the needs of those initiatives. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Question 502-12(3): Utilization Of Outpost Camps For Young Offenders
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Gargan.
Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Thank you. I have a question for the Minister of Social Services. Mr. Speaker, on March 1, I asked a question with regard to whether or not arrangements have been made for office space being leased by the Department of Social Services. I have a letter which confirms that an agreement was signed and reached with regard to office space leasing on November 4 from the former Minister, Mr. Patterson, and that it would take approximately six weeks for the process to be completed. It is now six months later. I am sure the Minister must have a response by now with regard to the question I asked.
Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Return To Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The department and the staff of DPW are working on finalizing this. Thank you.
Return To Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
Supplementary To Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Mr. Speaker, the process was started back in November. The normal course of action is approximately six weeks. It is almost six months now. I would like to ask the Minister, when does she expect the department to conclude the arrangements?
Supplementary To Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I have said, it is already in the process. They are working on it. I am not going to state a date when it is going to be completed. I could do that and get both the staff of DPW and my department to drop everything and run down to Hay River to have the lease completed. I would urge the Member to have
more patience because I think it is near completion. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Question 503-12(3): Arrangements For Social Services To Lease Office Space
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Koe.
Question 504-12(3): Status Of Meeting Re X-ray Machine At Inuvik Regional Hospital
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Health. On February 23, several questions were raised about the state of the X-ray machine in Inuvik regional hospital. At that time, the Minister mentioned that a meeting of government officials was to be held on February 25 and 26 to develop an option and prepare a plan of action for replacing the X-ray unit at Inuvik regional hospital. My question to the Minister is, was this meeting of government officials held?