Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask a question of the Government Leader. There are plans at this point for two separate panel hearings in the province of Saskatchewan regarding six different uranium mines. I would like to know if the government is aware of these panel hearings.
Debates of March 18th, 1993
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Question 527-12(3): Saskatchewan Hearings Into Uranium Mines
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 17th, 1993
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik
Question 527-12(3): Saskatchewan Hearings Into Uranium Mines
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Madam Premier.
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, yes we are aware of them.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Arngna'naaq.
Supplementary To Question 527-12(3): Saskatchewan Hearings Into Uranium Mines
Question 527-12(3): Saskatchewan Hearings Into Uranium Mines
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to know if the Government of the Northwest Territories has any plans to become involved in these hearings.
Supplementary To Question 527-12(3): Saskatchewan Hearings Into Uranium Mines
Question 527-12(3): Saskatchewan Hearings Into Uranium Mines
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Supplementary To Question 527-12(3): Saskatchewan Hearings Into Uranium Mines
Question 527-12(3): Saskatchewan Hearings Into Uranium Mines
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, I will take that as notice. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 527-12(3): Saskatchewan Hearings Into Uranium Mines
Question 527-12(3): Saskatchewan Hearings Into Uranium Mines
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The question has been taken as notice. Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Lewis.
Question 528-12(3): GNWT Involvement In Phase I Of National Aids Strategy
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To follow up on Mr. Whitford's question to the Minister of Health on the national AIDS strategy, I would like to ask the Minister whether the Government of the Northwest Territories was involved in phase I of the program. The announcement which Mr. Bouchard made on March 11, was about phase II. Was the Government of the Northwest Territories involved in phase I of the program in which an amount of approximately $37.3 million was spent nationally?
Question 528-12(3): GNWT Involvement In Phase I Of National Aids Strategy
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Minister of Health, Ms. Mike.
Question 528-12(3): GNWT Involvement In Phase I Of National Aids Strategy
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will have to take his question as notice. Thank you.
Question 528-12(3): GNWT Involvement In Phase I Of National Aids Strategy
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The question has been taken as notice. Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Pudlat.
Question 529-12(3): Information On Great Whale Hydro Project
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister of Renewable Resources a question. My constituents in Sanikiluaq are very concerned about the Great Whale project going ahead. Can the Minister of Renewable Resources indicate to the House whether he has been working with the environmental working group in Sanikiluaq regarding the Great Whale project? If he has any information about this, can he bring the information into the House? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 529-12(3): Information On Great Whale Hydro Project
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Antoine.
Question 530-12(3): Transfer Of Arctic College Credits To Southern Institutions
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Programs, and it has to do with Arctic College. It has been brought to my attention that the accreditation of Arctic College is only recognized at a few post-secondary institutions in the south. Could the Minister tell me which institutions the credits which the students received at Arctic College are accepted? Thank you.
Question 530-12(3): Transfer Of Arctic College Credits To Southern Institutions
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Programs, Mr. Nerysoo.
Question 530-12(3): Transfer Of Arctic College Credits To Southern Institutions
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do not know them all. I will gladly take that question as notice and provide the detail for the honourable Member.
Question 530-12(3): Transfer Of Arctic College Credits To Southern Institutions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The question has been taken as notice. Item 5, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Question 531-12(3): Temporary Release Policies For Inmates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Justice. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Minister provided information to the Members regarding some of the procedures in the correctional centres in the Northwest Territories. My concern is that I did not find the information provided enough explanation. For instance, I understand that inmates in the territorial correctional institutions may apply for a temporary absence from the facility for rehabilitation or employment purposes. Under the policy, inmates are not released on temporary absence until one third of the sentence or three months has been served. However, the warden can waive this rule if in his or her opinion the release is in the rehabilitative interest of the inmate. Mr. Speaker, given that there are certain criteria which the warden must taken into account prior to considering a request for a temporary absence for an inmate is entitled to it under the program, can the Minister advise what substantiation the warden is required to maintain in support of a decision to waive the normal waiting period for a temporary absence? Thank you.
Question 531-12(3): Temporary Release Policies For Inmates
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, there are factors which the warden considers in making such a decision. It generally applies for a temporary release. It is also used to determine whether some consideration should be given to waiving the three months. As I have said in this House on at least two occasions, it is done with a view of looking at the interests of the inmates, what would be in the good interests of the inmates and as well the public. There are security concerns for the public. In this case, looking at the criminal history of the inmate, if any, the number of offenses and the length of time between offenses. We look at the nature of the offence and the performance of the inmate in the programs and in the facility where they reside, and any other information which may be useful in regard to looking at whether there may be some risk involved in making such an exception where the requirement to serve at least one third of the sentence should be served before temporary absence should be granted. I think the warden uses these factors. Thank you.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Can the Minister explain what policies or procedures are in place, if any, to monitor the warden's decisions to waive the rule for temporary absences in order to identify any problems with the practice? Thank you.