This is page numbers 303 - 337 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 5th 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 chairman.

Supplementary To Question 187-12(5): Proposed Amendment To Property Assessment And Taxation Act
Question 187-12(5): Proposed Amendment To Property Assessment And Taxation Act
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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I understand that the department is waiting for clarification on this issue, but my question was when does he anticipate this to be completed? Does he have a time frame that he is looking at, Madam Speaker? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 187-12(5): Proposed Amendment To Property Assessment And Taxation Act
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The Speaker

Thank you. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Further Return To Question 187-12(5): Proposed Amendment To Property Assessment And Taxation Act
Question 187-12(5): Proposed Amendment To Property Assessment And Taxation Act
Item 5: Oral Questions

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I don't know how long the preparation of a legislative proposal takes, so I am not able to give a time frame. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 187-12(5): Proposed Amendment To Property Assessment And Taxation Act
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The Speaker

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Zoe, new question.

Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Again, my question will be directed to the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs. Currently, our municipal elections in hamlets and settlements are held on the second Monday in December, a time when many people are on the land or away on Christmas vacation. Voter turn-out is often low for these reasons. A resolution at the NWT Association of Municipalities, Madam Speaker, requested that the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs prepare an amendment to the Local Authorities Elections Act to allow communities to set election dates which are more compatible to regional needs.

Madam Speaker, on August 18, 1993, the Minister at the time stated that he has instructed the department to review this request. I would like to ask the current Minister whether his department has completed this review. Thank you.

The Speaker

Thank you. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Return To Question 188-12(5): Review Of Local Authorities Elections Act Re Elections Dates
Question 188-12(5): Review Of Local Authorities Elections Act Re Elections Dates
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Madam Speaker. To my knowledge, the review is still taking place. Thank you.

Return To Question 188-12(5): Review Of Local Authorities Elections Act Re Elections Dates
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The Speaker

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Zoe.

Supplementary To Question 188-12(5): Review Of Local Authorities Elections Act Re Elections Dates
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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you, Madam Speaker. When does the Minister expect the review to be completed? It has almost been seven months since the request came through. Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 188-12(5): Review Of Local Authorities Elections Act Re Elections Dates
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The Speaker

Thank you. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Further Return To Question 188-12(5): Review Of Local Authorities Elections Act Re Elections Dates
Question 188-12(5): Review Of Local Authorities Elections Act Re Elections Dates
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I think part of the problem was that the department wanted to consult with Members of the Association of Municipalities. They were going to identify a contact person who would represent the association. To my understanding, this person has not yet been identified. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 188-12(5): Review Of Local Authorities Elections Act Re Elections Dates
Question 188-12(5): Review Of Local Authorities Elections Act Re Elections Dates
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The Speaker

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Natilikmiot, Mr. Ningark.

John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question is directed either to the Finance Minister or the Economic Development Minister. Madam Speaker, as part of my preamble, I would like to say that Arctic Co-op will be holding their social function at the Annex D in the Yellowknife Inn at 7:00 tonight.

The Speaker

Thank you. Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Todd.

Return To Question 189-12(5): Assistance For Establishment Of Credit Union
Question 189-12(5): Assistance For Establishment Of Credit Union
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John Todd Keewatin Central

Madam Speaker, I am very familiar with this issue. It is my understanding that the ACL has been trying for some time now to seek federal funding for this initiative through the CAEDS program, and other programs, and haven't been successful, to date. It is also my understanding that they need about $6 million to $8 million. We simply don't have that kind of money to provide this kind of assistance to the ACL at this time. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Is the honourable Minister planning to be at the social function tonight? Thank you.

---Laughter

Supplementary To Question 189-12(5): Assistance For Establishment Of Credit Union
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The Speaker

Thank you. Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Absolutely, Madam Speaker. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 189-12(5): Assistance For Establishment Of Credit Union
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The Speaker

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for North Slave, Mr. Zoe.

Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you, Madam Speaker. This question is directed, again, to my colleague responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs. The Association of Municipalities requested the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs to work with the association to develop terms of reference for all financial audits and operational evaluations of municipalities.

On September 14 of 1993, Madam Speaker, the Minister at the time stated that the department is prepared to work with the association to improve current audit terms of reference and guidelines for operational evaluations. I would like to ask the current Minister whether his department has started working with the association to improve the terms of reference and guidelines? Thank you.

The Speaker

Thank you. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Return To Question 190-12(5): Terms Of Reference For Municipal Audits And Evaluations
Question 190-12(5): Terms Of Reference For Municipal Audits And Evaluations
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Madam Speaker. For this particular resolution, much of the audit terms are defined by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. I believe a review has started with the department's staff and the executive director to establish a process. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Zoe.

Supplementary To Question 190-12(5): Terms Of Reference For Municipal Audits And Evaluations
Question 190-12(5): Terms Of Reference For Municipal Audits And Evaluations
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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Madam Speaker, I didn't quite catch the Minister's comments. Did I understand that the department is developing a process? My understanding is that the department has already made a commitment on September 14. They stated they were prepared to work with the association to improve the current audit terms of reference and guidelines for operational evaluations. I just wanted to know if the department has started to work with the association to work on these terms of reference for audits and the guidelines. He didn't answer my first question, Madam Speaker.