Supplementary, Mr. Dent.
Debates of March 18th, 1993
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Return To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday, Mr. Koe wondered during his preamble to one of his supplementaries whether there were other divisions being transferred. However, this question was really never addressed. Mr. Speaker, the Beatty report also suggested that fisheries be transferred to Renewable Resources. Is this also being considered?
Supplementary To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Further Return To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
No, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Dent.
Supplementary To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Mr. Speaker, the Beatty report also suggested that not only the parks division but also tourism be transferred from Economic Development and Tourism to Renewable Resources. Is this one being considered?
Supplementary To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Further Return To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, no.
Further Return To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Dent.
Supplementary To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Mr. Speaker, the Beatty report made many suggestions about the transfer of divisions, one of which was that the Science Institute should go to the Department of Environment and Renewable Resources. Yet, just last week we heard that the Science Institute is being considered to go to the Department of Education, Culture and Employment Programs. I am not aware that the Strength at Two Levels working group was ever involved in consultation of that division transfer. As we heard just a minute ago, the working group was only going to be advised after the fact, the process had started to move parks to Renewable Resources. What is the purpose of having the Strength at Two Levels working group if they are not going to be involved?
Supplementary To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Further Return To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, the working group is going to be involved. What we have done was instruct the department to come forward, in a period of time, with a plan on how we would do the various tasks. As I have said, regarding the working group, we were going to look at that and clarify the roles which we have on the issue of parks. As I have expressed to the Member, this issue of clarification on the best place to put parks has been in the discussion stage for quite a number of years. I just want to set it straight that this is what I was referring to. The issue was to be on the agenda for Wednesday. We will re-schedule the meeting and look at it at that time. At this time it is in the planning stages, there has been no decision made. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
Question 521-12(3): Consultation With The Strength At Two Levels Working Group
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Gargan.
Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Health. In January, 1993, I learned that a report was released by the Canadian Wildlife Services indicating a high level of cadmium has been found in caribou liver and kidneys. The report went on to say that caribou have been found safe for human consumption. Mr. Speaker, I have heard that this report has been called back by the Canadian Wildlife Services because there were no experts in human health involved in the study. Recognizing that cadmium is a toxic substance, can the Minister inform Members of this Assembly what actions her department have taken to ensure that the report is correct and that the caribou are safe to eat?
Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Return To Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There have not been any official studies carried out by the Department of Health. The samples have been collected through Renewable Resources. The report was published prematurely and that is why it has been called back. Thank you.
Return To Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
Supplementary To Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Mr. Speaker, the Yukon government did a comprehensive public information campaign regarding cadmium. I would like to ask the Minister why the department has not done anything with regard to that campaign and whether the caribou are safe to eat.
Supplementary To Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The samples which were collected in the territories were carried out by Renewable Resources, in the last five years. We do not have an adequate database in the NWT to conclude whether the cadmium found in the caribou is dangerous to human health. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Gargan.
Supplementary To Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Whether or not we have a data base, is your department determining if caribou meat is safe to eat? How do you determine that?
Supplementary To Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Health and Welfare Canada was the one who determined the meat safe to eat. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
Question 522-12(3): Action To Ensure Caribou Meat Is Safe To Consume
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Gargan.