Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
Debates of March 23rd, 1994
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Further Return To Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Supplementary To Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
So how do you determine income in this case then? Does this mean that if you're on a fixed income, or if you are earning a living?
Supplementary To Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Minister of Social Services, Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Like I said, it is handled case by case. For example, if my son -- who is out of the territories now -- happens to pass away, I would not be eligible. I would have to absorb the costs. I'm earning a wage. I don't know if that answers the Member's question or not.
Further Return To Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Final supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
Supplementary To Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
When I refer to fixed income, I'm referring to a pension, or if you are on social assistance. I'm wondering if those are also considered as the basis for your ineligibility.
Supplementary To Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Minister of Social Services, Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I don't think social assistance is considered to be an income. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Question 362-12(5): Policy On Payment For Funeral Costs
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.
Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 22nd, 1994
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Earlier in my questioning, I mentioned NTCL Barging. I would like to ask the Minister responsible for Public Works and Services, who is responsible for tendering transportation for the government, a question. In other sessions, I've raised the matter of NTCL having an exclusive guaranteed arrangement with the government to provide barging for government supplies. There are other barging companies in the north. For example, in my constituency, we have Cooper Barging and I understand in the Delta they have other companies there that could provide this service.
I would like to ask the Minister if his department has been able to come to any conclusions on how they're going to allow other companies to get involved in the bidding for providing transportation for government supplies down the Mackenzie Valley. Thank you.
Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Mr. Morin.
Return To Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Earlier, I mentioned that I had instructed the Housing Corporation as well as the Department of Public Works to move everything in, if at all possible, on winter roads. There was an agreement that NTCL was to be the first choice carrier. That agreement was put in place quite some time ago and it is time to take another look at it. During the latter part of last week, I signed off a decision paper to Cabinet recommending the removal of the carrier of first choice of NTCL. This will allow for open marketing and competitive bargaining for moving materials up and down the Mackenzie Valley.
Return To Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Antoine.
Supplementary To Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister for some clarification. He indicated to us just now that he signed off this letter. Does this mean, for example, that Cooper Barging could bid for contracts to barge supplies down the Mackenzie Valley for this government right now? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Minster of Public Services and Government Services, Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I signed off that decision paper, and once we get approval from Cabinet there will be an open tendering process. Cooper Barging would be allowed to compete, just like NTCL would. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Question 363-12(5): Inclusion Of Companies Other Than Ntcl For Barging Services
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Yellowknife South, Mr. Whitford.
Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to direct a question to the Minister responsible for safety. During the past four years, there have been a couple of incidents where contractors who are contracted to do rock blasting in Yellowknife have put the public in some danger -- in my opinion, at least -- by allowing blasts to be too large or by not following the safety requirements that are laid out.
In an incident in Kam Lake, when I was the Member responsible for that area, a big rock went through a garage roof last October. The same company, by the way, put a rock through a house trailer in a residential area where there was a kid sleeping in a bedroom. I would like to know whether the department has provisions for restricting licenses of contractors who do not follow safety practices and blast in a safe manner.
Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Minister of Safety and Public Services, Mr. Nerysoo.
Return To Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I believe there are some restrictions. I will provide the information through written communication to the honourable Member, detailing the specific issue so he is aware of those facts.
Return To Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Supplementary, Mr. Whitford.
Supplementary To Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors Licences' Not Complying To Safety Practices
Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Madam Speaker. We are fast approaching the summer construction season when this is again going to be a problem. If there are any kind of safety requirements for the people of Yellowknife South, I would want to be on top of this. I would like to know whether the Minister would do this as quickly as possible, so we have a chance to press for restrictions, should there be a requirement for it. Can this be done expediently?
Supplementary To Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors Licences' Not Complying To Safety Practices
Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Minister of Safety and Public Services, Mr. Nerysoo.
Further Return To Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Certainly, if the safety of the residents of any community are under seige, I think the matter should be dealt with seriously. It will be dealt with seriously. We will apply the rules and ensure permits aren't issued without compliance to rules and laws.
Further Return To Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Question 364-12(5): Restrictions On Contractors' Licences Not Complying To Safety Practices
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Deh Cho, Mr. Gargan.