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Further Return To Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The sale of the northern rental units is based on credits for past rent due. When a given tenant requests to purchase the unit, the Housing Corporation will send in staff to deal with that tenant on a one-to-one basis. They will figure out the rent they have paid in the past, make the calculations and sell the unit for a very small price. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Supplementary, Mr. Koe.

Supplementary To Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
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Fred Koe Inuvik

As I mentioned, there must have been accumulation. There are approximately 450 units, so there must be an accumulation of credits somewhere. Does the Minister have any idea about the number of credits accumulated by tenants over the years?

Supplementary To Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation, Mr. Morin.

Further Return To Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I doubt very much if there is any information available about accumulated credits for all 450 units because the Housing Corporation deals with this on a one-to-one basis with the client. Client's rents vary, the conditions of the units vary and, in some cases, we wouldn't even sell these units to clients because some of them are in very, very bad shape and they are better off burned. But, because of our housing shortage, we are still using these units. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Final supplementary, Mr. Koe.

Supplementary To Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
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Fred Koe Inuvik

Mahsi. The original intent of the northern rental program was to provide affordable housing to northerners who

would be able to purchase these and own their own homes. So, my supplementary to the Minister is, is this still the intent of the program.

Supplementary To Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation, Mr. Morin.

Further Return To Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Yes, it is still the intent for people to get into home ownership and try to get them there with the lowest possible price. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
Question 273-12(6): Inventory Of Northern Rental Purchase Program
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Baffin South, Mr. Pudlat.

Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. This morning I talked about sexual abuse among children. My question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. Madam Speaker, there is a great illness that afflicts children who have been sexually abused. Do you have any programs or funds allocated to support children in this dilemma? They have many illnesses and they have to go through a healing process. I wonder if there will be any funding set aside for programs for people who have gone through sexual abuse. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Minister of Health and Social Services, Madam Premier.

Return To Question 274-12(6): Programs For Sexually Abused Children
Question 274-12(6): Programs For Sexually Abused Children
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Madam Speaker, the program for child sexual abuse across Canada called "Easy Targets" is one of the programs aimed at attempting to deal with child sexual abuse and the problems that surround it. Child sexual abuse, as we all know, is a major social issue in the Northwest Territories. In recognition of this very important issue, the Department of Health and Social Services has applied specific resources to address the issue.

Madam Speaker, a total of 5 PYs and $929,000 is available to deal with the issue. This includes child sexual abuse specialist positions located in Fort Simpson, Inuvik, Iqaluit and Baker Lake. There is a coordinator also based in Yellowknife. Also included is $200,000 in contribution funding support to non-profit groups which will offer programs to combat sexual abuse of children. As well, Madam Speaker, the department does provide counselling and support through contract services in each region. As much as possible, Madam Speaker, we are attempting to provide resources at the community level.

Madam Speaker, the mental health and child sexual abuse specialists are available to work with clients, with families and to do community development work to address the issue of sexual abuse. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Return To Question 274-12(6): Programs For Sexually Abused Children
Question 274-12(6): Programs For Sexually Abused Children
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Kitikmeot, Mr. Ng.

Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services, and it has to do with medical patients travelling to and from Yellowknife for treatment. The reason I am bringing this up, Madam Speaker, is that on two occasions before session started, I was travelling home on the early morning flight and at the airport I encountered constituents who were here for medical treatment and they were bumped to the later flight; about three hours later in the afternoon.

I felt it was an inconvenience for these medical patients who were travelling home. I would like to ask the Minister, is there a policy or directive in the Department of Health and Social Services that deals with medical patient travel?

Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Minister of Health and Social Services, Madam Premier.

Return To Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Madam Speaker, we do have a policy on medical travel. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Return To Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ng.

Supplementary To Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister, is there a specific preference policy or carrier of first choice in that policy for medical patients? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Health and Social Services, Madam Premier.

Further Return To Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Madam Speaker, I am not aware that there is a carrier of first choice. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Further Return To Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Supplementary, Mr. Ng.

Supplementary To Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Does the department of the government have a reduced rate with airlines as a fact of volume on transporting medical patients? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Health and Social Services, Madam Premier.

Further Return To Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
Question 275-12(6): Medical Travel Policy
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Madam Speaker, Not to my knowledge.