Debates of March 23rd, 1994
This is page numbers 789 - 820 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 social.
Topics
- Members Present
- Item 1: Prayer
- The Need For A Nunavut Council For Disabled Persons
- Absence Of Ordinary Members
- The Harvesting Of Seals In Pangnirtung
- Black Forest Caribou
- Question 349-12(5): Role Of Tourism Subcommittee Under Ed&t
- Question 350-12(5): Development Of Policy For Students Attending Southern High Schools
- Question 351-12(5): Status Of Federal/territorial Agreement Re Employment Programs
- Question 352-12(5): Status Of Maintenance Contract For Kakisa Falls Facility
- Question 353-12(5): Reductions To Yellowknife Education District Budget
- Question 354-12(5): Status Of Response To Pond Inlet Contractor Re Rent Supplement Units
- Question 355-12(5): Renovations To Senior Citizens' Home In Fort Providence
- Question 356-12(5): Status Of Responsibility For Senior Citizens' Home In Fort Liard
- Question 357-12(5): Compensation For Accidental Death In Fort Providence
- Question 358-12(5): Communication From Injured Workers Outside Nwt
- Question 359-12(5): Injured Workers' Access To Courts Following Appeals Process
- Question 360-12(5): Information For Communities On WCB Process
- Question 361-12(5): Mode Of Transportation For Building Supplies To Nahendeh Communities
- Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
- Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
- Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
- Question 365-12(5): Resolution Of Constituent's Financial Difficulties
- Written Question 22-12(5): Subcommittees Of Economic Development And Tourism
- Item 12: Tabling Of Documents
- Motion 24-12(5): Special Order Of Reference To Standing Committee On Agencies, Boards And Commissions Of The First Annual Report Of The Languages Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories
- Bill 20: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act, No. 2
- Item 15: Motions
- Motion 24-12(5): Special Order Of Reference To Standing Committee On Agencies, Boards And Commissions Of The First Annual Report Of The Languages Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories, Carried
- Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Arctic College Act
- Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
- Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Arctic College Act
- Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95Committee Report 2-12(5): Review Of The 1994-95 Main Estimates
- Committee Motion 35-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation 28, Carried
- Committee Motion 36-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation 32, Carried
- Committee Motion 37-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation 33, Carried
- Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Item 21: Orders Of The Day
Members Present
Mr. Allooloo, Mr. Antoine, Hon. Silas Arngna'naaq, Mr. Ballantyne, Hon. Nellie Cournoyea, Mr. Gargan, Mr. Lewis, Hon. Jeannie Marie-Jewell, Hon. Rebecca Mike, Hon. Don Morin, Hon. Richard Nerysoo, Mr. Ningark, Hon. John Pollard, Mr. Pudlat, Hon. John Todd, Mr. Whitford, Mr. Zoe
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Item 1: Prayer
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Good afternoon. The Speaker recognizes that there is no quorum. Mr. Clerk, would you record the Members present.
Item 1: Prayer
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Mr. Pudlat, Mr. Ballantyne, Mr. Gargan, Mr. Allooloo, Ms. Mike, Mr. Pollard, Ms. Cournoyea, Mr. Morin, Mr. Ningark, Mr. Lewis and Madam Speaker.
Item 1: Prayer
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
I notice that one Member has arrived since. Please record the rest of the Members, Mr. Clerk.
Item 1: Prayer
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Mr. Zoe, Mr. Antoine, Mr. Arngna'naaq, Mr. Nerysoo and Mr. Whitford.
Item 1: Prayer
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
I recognize a quorum. Item 2, Ministers' statements. Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Baffin South, Mr. Pudlat.
The Need For A Nunavut Council For Disabled Persons
Item 3: Members' Statements
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. Last month, a conference was held in Iqaluit, organized by the NWT Council for Disabled Persons. The name of the conference was Taking Back Our Lives and was attended by delegates from many of the communities in Nunavut. One of the things that came out of the meeting was the need for a Nunavut Council for Disabled Persons.
They have expressed concern about being able to properly fill their mandate. There is also a need for Nunavut disabled persons and care givers to have representation for their concerns closer to home, especially with division on the horizon. There is a movement now to form such an organization, but they require assistance and support to do so.
During this session, I will be pressuring the government to look into the matter and lend the required assistance and support. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
The Need For A Nunavut Council For Disabled Persons
Item 3: Members' Statements
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Natilikmiot, Mr. Ningark.
Absence Of Ordinary Members
Item 3: Members' Statements
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to inform the House about some of the ordinary Members who are not in the House today. Mr. Fred Koe is in Nova Scotia for a curling championship, accompanying his kids. Mr. Patterson is in Iqaluit, attending a trade show. Mr. Dent is still in Ottawa with his wife, helping out with the new-born baby. Mr. Kelvin Ng is in Cambridge Bay attending the Kitikmeot Youth Conference and Mr. Pudluk is still in Edmonton on medical leave. Thank you.
Absence Of Ordinary Members
Item 3: Members' Statements
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Baffin Central, Ms. Mike.
The Harvesting Of Seals In Pangnirtung
Item 3: Members' Statements
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I want to add to the comments made by the Member for Iqaluit yesterday when we were discussing the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in committee of the whole. In a question to Mr. Todd, the Member stated that there were a sizeable number of seal pelts being harvested in Pangnirtung for sale to Japan.
For the record, Madam Speaker, the primary reason for hunting seals in Pangnirtung and other areas of Nunavut, is for food. It is important to recognize this fact. I wouldn't want to leave the impression in the north or in other areas of the world that the seals are being taken primarily for economic reasons. Thank you.
The Harvesting Of Seals In Pangnirtung
Item 3: Members' Statements
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Lewis.
Black Forest Caribou
Item 3: Members' Statements
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Over the last several years, I've taken an interest in renewable resources, especially in northern products and ones you can eat. I recently acquired, through the good offices of Mr. Todd, a
product called black forest caribou, which is a product of the meat plant in Rankin Inlet. After several tests with visitors, it has been judged to be a superior product. One suggestion from someone who is an expert in the trade is that this particular kind of meat would make excellent pastrami, which is a wonderful, value-added product, which I'm sure will provide some extra source of income for the people involved in renewable resources. Thank you.
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Black Forest Caribou
Item 3: Members' Statements
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral question. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.
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