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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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Government Services and Public Works, capital not previously authorized, accommodation services, $940,000. Mr. Arvaluk.

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James Arvaluk Aivilik

I am sorry Mr. Chairman, I got a little excited here. This is "to provide funding for office tenant improvement for new office space related to the decentralization of various government functions from headquarters to communities." It does not feel very good if you come from the small communities and have been working there with a government staff house that they did not pay any attention to it and the crack was about half an inch high with no porch and the snow comes into the living room. As soon as decentralization takes place there are moving into the communities now to improve them where it was not important before for the local people. I cannot understand the attitude. Can someone explain that to me?

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Arvaluk. Minister of Finance, Mr. Pollard.

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Chairman, this is in relation to the $972,000, the second item in accommodation services. Am I correct?

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The Chair Tony Whitford

It is related to accommodation services, $940,000. On page 18, second paragraph, "to provide funding for office tenant improvements."

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I can read the details of where that money is proposed to be spent and what the requirements are in each of those communities, if you wish.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Pollard. Mr. Arvaluk.

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James Arvaluk Aivilik

Mr. Chairman, it would be fine if I received that on paper without him explaining it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Arvaluk. Minister of Finance, Mr. Pollard, Mr. Arvaluk said providing it in writing would be sufficient. Thank you.

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John Pollard Hay River

Yes, Mr. Chairman, I will provide that.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Accommodation services, $940,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Systems and computer services, $340,000. Mr. Ningark.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We are talking about one jurisdictional system. I am wondering if each department has their own computers, or are they utilizing one department as in this case Government Services servicing the other departments. It would be more cost-effective. Thank you.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Ningark. Mr. Pollard.

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Chairman, there is a mainframe system. Part of this money is for the HP Desk, electronic mail modems and the mainframe hook-ups in all the new locations. I think the Member has a point, and that is in all our government offices there just seems to be so many different kinds of computer systems. There are laptops, Macs, IBM compatibles, ones that you can hook together and ones you cannot hook together. That is the reason we are doing that informatics strategy and study to try and wrestle down this problem of how we communicate regionally, by inter-office, and whether or not it is possible to put together a system that everyone can use that would still be compatible. That is being worked on this year, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Pollard. Systems and computer services, $340,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Total department, $1.280 million.

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Agreed.

---Agreed

Department Of Municipal And Community Affairs

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Municipal and Community Affairs, capital not previously authorized, community works and capital planning, ($3.044) million. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Community planning, ($25,000).

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Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Surveys and mapping, ($50,000).