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

Field operations, $19,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Forest fire management, $100,000. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, this amount requested is in addition to the $190,000 in the supp that we approved yesterday. I am just trying to get clarification for the record. The $190,000 was for the forest management review from November until the end of March, so is this $100,00 for the funds that are required for April to conclude the review in May? Thank you.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mrs. Marie-Jewell. Mr. Minister. Microphone, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Mr. Minister.

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Titus Allooloo Amittuq

That is correct.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Thank you. Mr. Chairman, it is now the first part of April, does the Minister have any idea when this review will be concluded? Can he give us a specific date or a time frame? Thank you.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mrs. Marie-Jewell. Mr. Minister.

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Titus Allooloo Amittuq

The end of May.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Mr. Chairman, I asked the Minister in November or December if he could make a concerted effort to try to conclude this prior to the end of May, I asked him in February, and now it seems it cannot be done before the end of May. Does he foresee the possibility of construction of the hangar base, which is the reason for this review, before the end of 1993? Can he see the construction phase starting before the end of 1993? Thank you.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mrs. Marie-Jewell. Mr. Minister.

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Titus Allooloo Amittuq

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think what we are going to see before the end of 1993 is the plan that will tell us what sort of facilities should be built in Fort Smith. Thank you.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

The Minister is making it fairly clear that there is no possible way, once the review is completed at the end of May, that they can start any type of construction toward this facility before the end of 1993.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mrs. Marie-Jewell. Mr. Minister.

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Titus Allooloo Amittuq

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wish we could be in the position before the end of 1993 to start the construction. I am doubtful, although it is still a possibility, that construction will start before the end of 1993. Thank you.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Mr. Chairman, in Fort Smith we are fortunate that we have got a longer construction season compared to many other areas in the Northwest Territories. I would like to ask the Minister if he would make a commitment to ensure that he can get more than just a plan with respect to this hangar base. Will he make a commitment to ensure that they start at least with the groundwork on the construction of this particular facility? Thank you.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mrs. Marie-Jewell. Mr. Minister.

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Titus Allooloo Amittuq

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wish I could make a commitment that we will start the construction. We will try our best to start preparation work, at least for the foundation, if we can. I cannot commit this government without going back to Cabinet for that type of thing. Thank you.

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The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Mr. Chairman, besides going back to Cabinet, what is preventing the Minister from making such a commitment in the House?