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Supplementary To Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

So it is the opinion of the Minister of Finance, then, that it would be up to the Dene Nation to incur the bulk of the cost if they were to challenge this government. Has the government charged the Dene Nation with regard to their Payroll Tax Act?

Supplementary To Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Minister of Finance, Mr. Pollard.

Further Return To Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions

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John Pollard Hay River

No, there have been no charges laid, Madam Speaker. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Final supplementary, Mr. Gargan.

Supplementary To Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Even though the Dene Nation has refused?

Supplementary To Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Finance, Mr. Pollard.

Further Return To Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions

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John Pollard Hay River

That is correct. To date, there have no charges laid, Madam Speaker. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Question 364-12(6): Legal Authority To Enforce Payment Of Payroll Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Frame Lake, Mr. Dent.

Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, my question is for the Minister responsible for Renewable Resources. Madam Speaker, I understand that Canada's Environment Ministers are meeting this week in Bathurst, New Brunswick to discuss a national strategy on reducing carbon pollution. I was wondering if the Minister could advise whether or not our government has taken a position on this issue.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Renewable Resources, Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Return To Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Madam Speaker. The Department of Renewable Resources, as far as the environment is concerned, has created some guidelines, but no enforceable regulations. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Return To Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Dent.

Supplementary To Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Supplementary, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I understand that one of the things that will be discussed at the meeting in Bathurst this week will be consideration of an energy tax to force people to cut fuel consumption. Given the impact this may have on northern residents, has the Minister advised the Canadian government that this government would not be in support of such a measure?

Supplementary To Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Minister of Renewable Resources, Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Further Return To Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Madam Speaker. As of today, I have not.

Further Return To Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Dent.

Supplementary To Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Supplementary, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, will the Minister commit to examine this issue and advise the Canadian government of our position on such a tax?

Supplementary To Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Renewable Resources, Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Further Return To Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I will investigate and find out as much information as I can about this. I believe the department probably does have some information, including those from lobby groups and from those who may be in favour of this type of fee. At this time, I don't have the information, but I will endeavour to find the information and pass it on to the Minister of the Environment. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Further Return To Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
Question 365-12(6): GNWT Position On Reduction Of Carbon Emissions
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 366-12(6): Process For Electrical Permits
Item 6: Oral Questions

November 6th, 1994

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Safety and Public Services and it has to do with the electrical permits that contractors have to get to have their meters hooked up by the Power Corporation, particularly in the Kitikmeot because we don't have an electrical inspector based there. I would like to ask the Minister what is the normal process and time frame for an individual who needs a meter hooked up. Thank you.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Safety and Public Services, Mr. Nerysoo.

Return To Question 366-12(6): Process For Electrical Permits
Question 366-12(6): Process For Electrical Permits
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'm not certain we are the ones responsible for the meter hook-ups. I believe we are responsible for the safety component. It is the Power Corporation that is actually responsible for meter hook-ups.

Return To Question 366-12(6): Process For Electrical Permits
Question 366-12(6): Process For Electrical Permits
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Mr. Ng, supplementary.

Supplementary To Question 366-12(6): Process For Electrical Permits
Question 366-12(6): Process For Electrical Permits
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I recognize that the Power Corporation does the hook ups, but in order for them to do that, they have to have an electrical permit from the electrical inspectors office, which is under his jurisdiction. It is that process that I'm referring to, Madam Speaker. Thank you.