Debates of April 1st, 1993

This is page numbers 1353 - 1408 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 shall.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Municipal Lands Policy
Community Justice Conferences In Inuvik And Iqaluit
New Commanding Officer For Rcmp "g" Division
Tabling Of The Personal Property Security Act
Lack Of Support From Federal Government
Tabling Of Domestic Relations Act And Maintenance Act
Off-loading Of Federal Responsibilities To GNWT
Member's Statement Congratulating Cnib's 75th Anniversary
Autonomy Of Divisional Boards Of Education
Archaeological Section Of Inuit Land Claim Agreement
Outstanding Bill From The Last Chance Hotel In Fort Good Hope
Private Truck Operators On Highway System
Dedicating April Fool's Day To Mlas' Day
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Status Of Cabinet's Review Re Traditional Knowledge Working Group's Report
Minister's Support To Western Arctic Leadership Program
Outline Of The Keewatin Divisional Board's Authority
Reassignment Of Deputy Ministers
Recommendations From Human Rights Commission
South Slave Divisional Board's Move To Hay River
Provision Of Response To Written Question
Northern Accord Tied To Dene Land Claims
Legality Of Taxing Non-residents Of The Nwt
Grade Extensions In Lake Harbour
Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Written Status Report On Changes To River Ridge
Evaluation Of Affirmative Action Program
Government Plans For Decentralization
Funding To Enhance Aboriginal Languages In The Kitikmeot
Survey Of Lands At Federal Government's Expense
Conflict Of Interest Guidelines For Wcb
System For Evaluating Aboriginal Languages Program
GNWT Position On Dumping Waste In Arctic Ocean
Current Status Of Devolution Office
Deficiencies Since Transfer Of Arctic B And C Airports
Public Information On Western Constitutional Development Process
Negotiations On The Formula Financing Agreement
Establishment Of A Permanent Periodontist In The Nwt
Federal Government's Control Of Patient Health Records
Costs Due To Forest Fire Suppression Transfer
Response To Previous Question Re Tobacco Officer
Training For Individuals To Start A Business
Young Offenders' Funding For Community Justice Initiatives
Adhere To Medical Profession Act When Granting Licences
Written Question 38-12(3): Person Years Transfers As The Result Of Federal Transfers
Written Question 39-12(3): List Of Programs Not Officially Devolved To GNWT
Written Question 40-12(3): Amount Of Health Care Funding Spent On Dental Services
Return To Written Question 21-12(3): Disposal Of Dew Line Site And Panarctic Oil Garbage
Return To Written Question 33-12(3): Hiring Of Male Staff At The Territorial Women's Correctional Centre In Fort Smith
Return To Written Question 34-12(3): Timing Of Rental Increase Under The Long-term Staff Housing Strategy
Item 8: Replies To Opening Address
Item 12: Tabling Of Documents
Revert Back To Item 9: Petitions
Item 12: Tabling Of Documents
Personal Property Security Act Referred To The Standing Committee On Legislation
Cities, Towns And Villages Act, Hamlets Act, And Charter Communities Act Referred To The Standing Committee On Legislation
Proposed Amendment To Partnership Act Referred To The Standing Committee On Legislation
Bill 26: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act, No. 2
Bill 27: Payroll Tax Act, 1993
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 25: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1993-94
Committee Report 19-12(3): Report On The Revision Of The Rules
To Adopt Revised Rule Book To Be Effective On First Sitting Day Of Fourth Session Of The 12th Assembly
Tabled Document 2-12(3): The Justice House - Report Of The Special Advisor On Gender Equality
Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 19: An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act
Bill 18: An Act To Amend The Public Printing Act
Bill 21: An Act To Amend The Reciprocal Enforcement Of Judgments Act
Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Social Assistance Act
Bill 22: An Act To Amend The Mining Safety Act
Revert Back To Item 12: Tabling Of Documents
Item 21: Orders Of The Day

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Medical care plan, $1.629 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Medical travel, ($201,000).

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Total department, $3.736 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Department Of Social Services

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Department of Social Services. Operations and maintenance, not previously authorized, family and children's services, ($2.392 million). Mr. Ningark.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. When will the Department responsible for Education, Culture and Employment Programs be taking over the child day care program, or has the department already taken over the program from the Department of Social Services? Thank you.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Ningark. Madam Minister.

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As of today.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you. Family and children's services, ($2.392 million).

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Community and family support services, $809,000. Mr. Koe and then Mr. Arvaluk.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The item related to the town of Iqaluit in their contribution agreement, I assume is for the delivery of social service programs. Every year it seems we have a supplementary item in there. Can the Minister or someone advise as us to the total agreement or arrangement with the town of Iqaluit for the delivery of social service programs? What does it cost this government or what is the arrangement?

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Koe. Minister of Social Services.

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is over $3 million.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, honourable Minister. Community and family support services, $809,000. Mr. Arvaluk.

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James Arvaluk Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Koe already asked the question I wanted to ask. However, over $3 million means approximately the amount. Under $4 million or over $3 million is that what the Minister means, rather than over $3 million means $10 million?

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Arvaluk. Minister of Social Services.

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is $3.380 million.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Madam Minister. Community and family support services, $809,000. Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

A point on that same issue. When we talked about the initiatives, the delivery of social service programs in Iqaluit is always referred to as a model that one should look to when we are talking transfer of programs to communities. Can I get an indication from the Minister as to whether it is still a model that one should be looking at when we talk about community initiative transfers?

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Koe. Minister of Social Services.

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It would not be advisable because this agreement is ten years old.