This is page numbers 719 - 751 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.

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Madam Speaker, no, there was not a meeting to discuss that particular subject. Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Allooloo.

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Titus Allooloo Amittuq

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to ask if the government is going to approach the federal government on this particular issue. Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 339-12(5): Discussions With Federal Minister Re Contract Awarded To Southern-based Company
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Madam Premier.

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Madam Speaker, I believe that the Minister of Economic Development has already made a commitment to move that ahead and have a discussion on that particular subject. So, the short answer is yes. Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Yellowknife South, Mr. Whitford.

Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I have a question I would like to direct to the Minister responsible for the Department of Justice. It's a question I asked on Friday, but in reviewing Hansard, to my surprise, the Minister didn't answer the question and I would just like to get an answer from him. He didn't take it as notice either, so I will re-ask the question. Would the Minister be able to tell this House whether his department has any policies regarding the awarding of contracts to former employees in his department. The Minister replied that he couldn't answer the question, so he left it at that. I would like to ask the Minister whether his department has any policies that govern the hiring of former employees of his department.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Justice, Mr. Kakfwi.

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I didn't review that part of Hansard. I understand the issue that the Member is bringing up. I will see whether the department is acting properly. I'm going on the assumption that it is. But, for the assurance of the Member and all Members of the House and the public, I will enquire into it and look specifically at this particular incident to make sure that I'm convinced of whether there are policies that comply with that or that are being set aside in order to give contracts to particular individuals. I will ensure that the staff read Hansard, both Friday's and today's, and answer the question to the full satisfaction of the Member. Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Supplementary, Mr. Whitford.

Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Madam Speaker, the question...Maybe I'm not directing it to the right Minister because the public is a bit confused as to whether there is a policy within the government that deals with the contracting of certain works to people who were employed in the department. At one point in time there is and at another point in time there isn't. At certain levels there is and at other levels there isn't. It seems to be fairly flexible and I just wonder what the government's policy is on this because it is confusing. Perhaps I should direct the question to the Government Leader to find out whether there is a policy that directs former employees on whether they can work for a department within a fixed period of time, or something like that. Perhaps I can direct the question to the Premier.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you, Mr. Whitford. That's not a supplementary question. It is a new question. There were other Members who did want to ask questions, but I will let your question proceed. Madam Premier.

Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Madam Speaker, the Member is quite correct. In certain levels of government, we do have stricter criteria for awarding of contract work under a certain period of time. I will take that as notice and provide the policies to the honourable Member. Thank you.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

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

John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Social Services. However, before I ask the question I would like to recognize my family of three generations: my stepfather, Patrick; two of my daughters, Louise and Stella; two of my grandsons, Walter and Jonathan.

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

He's worse than I am.

John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you. Up to this point in time...(inaudible)...

---Laughter

My question is to the honourable Minister of Social Services. When I travelled throughout my constituency, I had the opportunity to talk to a gentleman who is in his middle age, and he is medically handicapped. His wife is mentally handicapped and here in the hospital. The young man I am referring to is handicapped from the waist down, but able to walk, though not very well. He has a family to support in that community. He indicated to me that he needs some form of transportation in terms of a snow machine and an ATV during the summer-time. My question to the honourable Minister is, is there any provision within her department to give assistance to handicapped people who want to buy some means to travel around the community, perhaps going out camping? Thank you.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. That was quite a long preamble. Minister of Social Services, Ms. Mike.

Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'll take his question as notice. Thank you.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. The honourable Member for Baffin South, Mr. Pudlat.

Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Social Services, even though she just mentioned she will take the question from my colleague as notice regarding transportation problems for people in my constituency. Could the Minister tell me, in general terms, what kind of programs are available in the smaller communities?

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Minister of Social Services, Ms. Mike.

Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. The question you raised about handicapped transportation problems, I will take as notice and get back to you.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. The question posed by Mr. Pudlat was somewhat different than the question posed by Mr. Ningark. It was asking with regard to programs available, and not particularly specifically to transportation. That's why I allowed it, but the question has been taken as notice. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Iqaluit, Mr. Patterson.

Dennis Patterson Iqaluit

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I see an old friend in the gallery, but I will refrain from abusing my privileges here.

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I have a question for the Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs, who I am sure is listening attentively to these proceedings. Madam Speaker, we heard very positive news reports today about the recognition of the Metis as equals with other aboriginal organizations in the NWT for the purpose of land claims by the Minister of Indian Affairs. There is talk of improved funding. The president of the Metis Nation described this as a breakthrough. His vice-president said it was historic. I would like to ask the Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs, who I presume had observers at the Hay River meetings, what will be the impact of this new status for the Metis in the eyes of the federal government on programs for the Metis in the Northwest Territories? Thank you.