Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This was also asked by Mr. Gargan on February 23, 1993. The Department of Health, in conjunction with Stanton Yellowknife Hospital and regional health boards, is closely monitoring all aspects of the abortion implementation plan. In the new fiscal year the Department of Health will prepare a summary of progress and specific actions taken to implement the recommendations. Stanton Yellowknife Hospital tabled their abortion recommendation response plan at the December 1, 1992, public board meeting. The board has directed the administration of Stanton Yellowknife Hospital to provide a quarterly update. The next update is due April 20, 1993, at their board meeting. Thank you.
Debates of March 19th, 1993
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Return To Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Return To Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I recall one of the recommendations which recommended other hospital institutions perform abortions. Have these other institutions complied with that recommendation or are there still negotiations going on with respect to that recommendation? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Supplementary To Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will have to take her question as notice. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Question 548-12(3): Status Of Recommendations On Abortion Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The question has been taken as notice. Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Pudlat.
Question 549-12(3): Comments From Public On Abortion Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Health. In 1992, in the eastern Arctic there were questions regarding abortion. I have heard quite a few opinions regarding the abortion issue and many responses I heard were that it would be up to a woman to have an abortion. However, there was much opposition in my area. I know it is a woman's right to decide whether she wants an abortion. Will there be a part in the report about the responses and opposition we received on abortions from the general public?
I have heard the report will be released. We need to hear both sides of the story from the opposition and the pro choice, and have counselling services and family planning services for these women. Perhaps she can respond to my comments, Mr. Speaker.
Question 549-12(3): Comments From Public On Abortion Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Mike.
Return To Question 549-12(3): Comments From Public On Abortion Review
Question 549-12(3): Comments From Public On Abortion Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With regard to the abortion issue, the people who reviewed this made some recommendations and they have been asked to be reviewed by the regional board. The Member's comments about the Baffin regional health board will be dealt with by them. I will look into this more and answer him later. Thank you.
Return To Question 549-12(3): Comments From Public On Abortion Review
Question 549-12(3): Comments From Public On Abortion Review
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item, 5, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 18th, 1993
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Renewable Resources. In the budget review of the Department of Renewable Resources we were advised, previously in this House, that there is a management review on fire suppression being conducted by the Department of Renewable Resources. The Minister has indicated that this report will not be done until the end of April. Can the Minister indicate if this review is near completion. Thank you.
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
Return To Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The review is on track. It is to be concluded. The contractor must submit a final report by the end of May.
Return To Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, the Minister indicated a timeframe for the review to be completed. During the budget session I asked him if construction of a CL-215 base to be constructed in Fort Smith was going to be placed on hold because of this review being done. However, in the budget discussions, he indicated that he would direct his department to start addressing the planning of the CL-215 base with the Dene/Metis Holdings Corporation in Fort Smith. Is the Minister aware of his department having any discussions in respect to this planning for the CL-215 base since the budget has been discussed. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
Further Return To Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The department has not started communicating with the Fort Smith group. I would like to be in attendance at the initial discussions. I want to be involved at the outset. I want to have a chance to meet with the Fort Smith group and my department. I will do this once the session is over. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Is the Minister planning to meet with the groups towards the middle of April, as we anticipate the session will be drawing to a close? Can he make a commitment to meet with the groups prior to the end of April? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
Further Return To Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Yes, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Question 550-12(3): Status Of Review On Forest Fire Fighting Procedures
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Whitford.
Question 551-12(3): Inspection Of Importation Of Christmas Trees Into The Nwt
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask a question to the Minister of Renewable Resources. I meant to ask this question sooner, but I missed the opportunity earlier on. It is with regard to the importation of Christmas trees into the Northwest Territories. We get a large number of Christmas trees coming in from the western part of the United States and British Columbia. Mr. Speaker, last year there was an infestation of gypsy moth eggs, larvae, in British Columbia and other parts of the western United States brought in through some other means. We have a problem in the Northwest Territories with the spruce bud worm, which was imported somehow. Has the department reviewed or inspected the importation of the large number of Christmas trees coming into the Northwest Territories.
Question 551-12(3): Inspection Of Importation Of Christmas Trees Into The Nwt
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
Return To Question 551-12(3): Inspection Of Importation Of Christmas Trees Into The Nwt
Question 551-12(3): Inspection Of Importation Of Christmas Trees Into The Nwt
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If lumber is brought into the Northwest Territories from other jurisdictions and has its bark, it has to be inspected through our department. With respect to the Christmas trees, I will look into this for the Member. Thank you.