Debates of March 25th, 1993

This is page numbers 1177 - 1206 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 3rd Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was health.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Minister's Absence From House
Complicated Language In GNWT Legislation
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Status Of Chief Commissioner's Report On Wcb
Funding Arrangements For Divisional Boards
Reinstatement Of Quarterly Funding For Divisional Boards
Revisions To Labour Standards Legislation
Assessment Of Changes To Board Funding Arrangements
Appointments To Keewatin Regional Health Board
Status Of Alternate Housing Program
Previous Question Re Fuel Subsidy Alternatives
Ban On Caribou Hunting On Ingraham Trail
Social Assistance Fuel Subsidy Alternatives
Ramifications Of Lifting Interprovincial Trade Barriers
Status Of Review Of The Wildlife Act
Economic Development Officer For Pelly Bay
Number Of Year-round Fishermen
Successful Construction Of Fort Providence Ice Crossing
Negotiations To Access Federal Transportation Funding Initiative
Hiring Of Male Staff At The Territorial Women's Correctional Centre In Fort Smith
Timing Of Rental Increases Under The Long-term Staff Housing Strategy
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
To Reduce Funds From The Activity, Tax Administration
To Adopt Recommendation 1
To Adopt Recommendation 2
To Adopt Recommendation 3
To Adopt Recommendation 4
To Adopt Recommendation 5
To Adopt Recommendation 6
To Adopt Recommendation 7
To Adopt Recommendation 8
To Adopt Recommendation 9
To Adopt Recommendation 10
To Adopt Recommendation 11
To Adopt Recommendation 12
To Adopt Recommendation 13
To Adopt Recommendation 14
To Adopt Recommendation 15
To Adopt Recommendation 16
To Adopt Recommendation 17
To Adopt Recommendation 18
To Adopt Recommendation 19
To Adopt Recommendation 20
To Adopt Recommendation 21
To Adopt Recommendation 22
To Adopt Recommendation 23
To Adopt Recommendation 24
To Adopt Recommendation 25
To Adopt Recommendation 26
To Adopt Recommendation 27
To Adopt Recommendation 28
Tabled Document 91-12(3): Northwest Territories Aids Project - Review And Tabled Document 92-12(3): Hiv And Aids In Ihe NWT In 1993
Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 21: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 147-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 24
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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Pudlat.

Committee Motion 148-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 25
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have a motion on recommendation 25. I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health ensure that post-occupancy inspections are carried out for all capital construction projects using standard criteria.

Committee Motion 148-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 25
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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 148-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 25
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An Hon. Member

Question.

Committee Motion 148-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 25
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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Pudlat.

Committee Motion 149-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 26
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have another motion on recommendation 26 regarding capital assets.

Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health accord a high priority to final development and implementation of the capital asset tracking system.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 149-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 26
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An Hon. Member

Question.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Zoe.

Committee Motion 150-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 27
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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Mr. Chairman, I have two motions pertaining to the management reporting and accountability. Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that all senior consultants, heads of sections and directors of divisions within the Department of Health should complete in-service training in the use of MFRS by April 1, 1994.

Committee Motion 150-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 27
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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 150-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 27
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An Hon. Member

Question.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Zoe.

Committee Motion 151-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 28
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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have a motion with regard to recommendation 28 pertaining to management reporting and accountability. I move that this committee

recommends that the Department of Health prepare a comprehensive report on which definitive objectives have been met since 1988, and include a plan for meeting any unfulfilled objectives.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

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An Hon. Member

Question.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Zoe.

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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Mahsi, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 151-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 28
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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Ms. Mike.

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Mr. Chairman, recommendation 28, the word "unfulfilled"...

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

I believe Mr. Zoe has the floor. Mr. Zoe.

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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Mahsi, Mr. Chairman. That concludes the final report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts pertaining to the public review of Tabled Document 5-12(3), report of the Auditor General of Canada on a comprehensive audit of the Department of Health. Thank you.

Committee Motion 151-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 28
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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Ms. Mike.

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On recommendation 28 the wording, "and include a plan for meeting any unfulfilled objectives," I think it would be fair to have included unfulfilled objectives that were seen by the standing committee and not just leave it hanging. Thank you.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Does the committee agree that Committee Report 18-12(3), Public Review of TD 5-12(3), Report of the Auditor General of Canada on a Comprehensive Audit of the Department of Health is concluded. Agreed?