Debates of Oct. 27th, 1994
This is page numbers 549 - 580 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 6th 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 housing.
Topics
- Members Present
- Item 1: Prayer
- Minister's Statement 42-12(6): Appointment Of Ms. Mary Simon As Canada's First Circumpolar Ambassador
- Transfer Of Sir John Franklin High School
- Environmental Review Process
- Round-table On Economy And Environment
- Contamination Of Coppermine's Fresh Water Supply
- Future Location Of The Capital Of Nunavut
- Allocation Of Social Assistance
- Dangers Of Thin Ice
- Upgrading Road In Sanikiluaq
- Metis Voice Report Card
- Telecommunications In Small Communities
- Sexual Assault And Child Sexual Abuse
- Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
- Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
- Question 261-12(6): Notification Of Awg 1998 Site Selection
- Question 262-12(6): Agreement Re Sir John Franklin Transfer
- Question 263-12(6): Telecommunication Services For Unserviced Communities
- Question 264-12(6): Innovative Fund Raising For Stanton Hospital
- Question 265-12(6): Awg Selection Committee's Knowledge Of Inuvik Infrastructure
- Question 266-12(6): Rental Arrears Owed To Housing Associations
- Question 267-12(6): Assistance In Preparation Of Income Tax Returns
- Question 268-12(6): Maca's Involvement In Capital's Site Plan
- Question 269-12(6): Difficulties Cashing Social Assistance Cheques In Natilikmiot
- Question 270-12(6): Status Of Informatics Strategy
- Question 271-12(6): Cost Of Living Survey
- Question 272-12(6): Policy For Walk-in Freezers
- Written Question 22-12(6): Arrears Owed To The NWT Housing Corporation
- Written Question 23-12(6): Community Public Health Nurses
- Written Question 24-12(6): Provision Of Uhf Radios And Gps To Communities
- Written Question 25-12(6): Sexual Assault And Child Sexual Abuse
- Committee Report 13-12(6): Report On The Elimination Of The Alcohol And Drug Board Of Management
- Committee Report 14-12(6): Advisory Committee On Social Housing Report On Taloyoak Meetings, September 23 - 25, 1994
- Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
- Item 15: Notices Of Motions
- Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2
- Bill 21: An Act To Amend The Fair Practices Act
- Bill 19: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1994-95, Withdrawn
- Bill 20: An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act, Carried
- Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1995-96Committee Report 10-12(6): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Capital Estimates
- Committee Motion 39-12(6): To Adopt Recommendation 9, Carried
- Committee Motion 40-12(6): To Adopt Recommendation 10, Carried
- Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Return To Written Question 2-12(6): Elders' Residences Operated By The GNWT
- Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Return To Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Madam Speaker. The Member's statement is correct, there is a problem with fresh water in Coppermine. Coppermine has been without water, to my understanding, but they do have fresh water again since this morning. The high tide brings salt water in and the pump house is too close to the mouth of the river; that seems to create a problem.
I will commit to the Member that I will work with the Minister of MACA to try to solve this problem as soon as possible. In the interim, the hamlet of Coppermine has been supplied with portable water pumps and hoses in case this problem continues. Thank you.
Return To Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Supplementary, Mr. Ng.
Supplementary To Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I understand there is a back-up portable pump system in the community and Public Works has undertaken to use it. But my understanding, from talking to people in the community, is that it is ineffective. I would like to ask the Minister if he's aware of that situation and if he could address it. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Madam Speaker. The information I have is that Public Works and Services does have a pump and hoses, the necessary equipment to get fresh water into the community now. If it is ineffective, I will move immediately to try to make it effective, so the community is supplied with fresh water. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ng.
Supplementary To Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
I understand and appreciate that the back-up system will address the immediate needs. In the long-term though, have the problems with the design and location of the existing facility been assessed by his department? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I don't know exactly what Public Works has done with MACA and the community to address the situation. We all know that communities do need a fresh water supply; it is one of the most important things in a community. We will work with the
Minister of MACA and the community of Coppermine to try to address the problem as soon as possible. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Question 260-12(6): Problems With Coppermine's Water Supply
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Inuvik, Mr. Koe.
Question 261-12(6): Notification Of Awg 1998 Site Selection
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 27th, 1994
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Mahsi, Madam Speaker. Yesterday, the people of the Northwest Territories and the Yukon were notified, through CBC Radio from Whitehorse, about the decision to award the 1998 Arctic Winter Games to Yellowknife. This information was relayed through the radio by Gerry Thicke from Whitehorse. Gerry is seemingly the spokesperson for the international Arctic Winter Games bid committee.
I have a question for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs. Since this government is one of the biggest financial contributors to the Arctic Winter Games, was this government, through the Minister's office, given any written notification of the decision made by the Arctic Winter Games International Bid Committee?
Question 261-12(6): Notification Of Awg 1998 Site Selection
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Ms. Mike.
Return To Question 261-12(6): Notification Of Awg 1998 Site Selection
Question 261-12(6): Notification Of Awg 1998 Site Selection
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am not aware if the government was made aware, through written documentation, that our representatives would not participate in this process. Thank you.
Return To Question 261-12(6): Notification Of Awg 1998 Site Selection
Question 261-12(6): Notification Of Awg 1998 Site Selection
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Supplementary, Mr. Koe.
Supplementary To Question 261-12(6): Notification Of Awg 1998 Site Selection
Question 261-12(6): Notification Of Awg 1998 Site Selection
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Fred Koe Inuvik
I wasn't asking whether or not our representatives, GNWT appointees, participated. I was just wondering if we received any written notification of the decision. My supplementary is, to your understanding, was any written notification of the decision given to the Northwest Territories' representatives on the international committee. Yesterday, you stated that these representatives were appointed by this government. Were they given any written notification of the decision made by the international bid committee?
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