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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to direct my question to the Minster of Economic Development and Tourism. Before Christmas and after Christmas, I brought a situation to the attention of the Minister with regard to an individual who was having problems with the banks. In the middle of winter, there are hardly any jobs, but the government did assist this individual with a loan and also a loan from the bank. I guess he was having problems with the bank, and I don't wish to name the individual, but I'm sure the Minister is aware of the problems.

I understand the department talked to the banks, but I wonder if this has been resolved so the individual is being helped while he is out of a job, so that he can keep his business and his equipment, too.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

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

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Madam Speaker, I believe that issue was resolved to the satisfaction of the individual, but I'm not sure it was resolved with relation to the banks. It was certainly resolved as it relates to the support we're providing him. I will provide the Member with an update early next week. Thank you.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. The time frame for oral questions has lapsed. Do you have a supplementary, Mr. Gargan?

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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

No.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Item 6, written questions. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.

Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you. I have a written question for the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism and it is with regard to the subcommittees of Economic Development and Tourism.

For what sectors have subcommittees been formed for the Department of Economic Development and Tourism?

Who are the members of each subcommittee?

Who are the co-chairpersons of each subcommittee?

What are the terms of reference for these subcommittees?

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 6, written questions. Item 7, returns to written questions. Item 8, replies to opening address. Item 9, petitions. Item 10, reports of standing and special committees. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.

Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Madam Speaker, I think we'll just pass on this. I think it's for the committee of the whole. Thank you.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Item 11, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 12, tabling of documents. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I wish to table the following document. Tabled Document 49-12(5), Annual Report of the NWT Housing Corporation for the Year Ended March 31, 1992.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 12, tabling of documents. Item 13, notices of motion. The honourable Member for Deh Cho, Mr. Gargan.

Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I give notice that on Friday, March 25, I will move the following motion.

I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, by special order of reference, that Tabled Document 11-12(5), the First Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner of the Northwest Territories for the Year 1992-93 be referred to the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions;

And further, that the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions be empowered to review and report back to the Legislative Assembly on the recommendations contained in Tabled Document 11-12(5);

And further, that the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions consider the matter and make recommendations on a mechanism to establish reporting relationships and accountability of the Languages Commissioner to the Legislative Assembly.

Madam Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with the motion today. Mahsi cho.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Honourable Member for Deh Cho, in the motion I have in front of me, 24-12(5), I believe you omitted the last paragraph, if you would like to read it into the record. The honourable Member for Deh Cho, Mr. Gargan.

Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Thank you, Madam Speaker. For the record.

And furthermore, that the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions provide a final report to the Legislative Assembly prior to the prorogation of the Sixth Session of the 12th Legislative Assembly.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Item 13, notices of motion. Item 14, notices of motions for first reading of bills. The honourable Member for Hay River, Mr. Pollard.

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Good afternoon. Madam Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, March 25, 1994, I shall move that Bill 20, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, No. 2, be read for the first time. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 14, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 15, motions. The honourable Member for Deh Cho, Mr. Gargan.

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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Madam Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today.

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with Motion 24-12(5). Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed.

Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Thank you, Madam Speaker, and honourable Members.

WHEREAS, the Official Languages Act was amended in 1990 to create the position of Languages Commissioner for the Northwest Territories;

AND WHEREAS, the first appointment to the position of Languages Commissioner was made in December 1991;

AND WHEREAS, the First Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner of the Northwest Territories for the Year 1992-93 was tabled on December 14, 1993;

AND WHEREAS, the annual report contains 30 recommendations for consideration by the Legislative Assembly and the Government of the Northwest Territories;

AND WHEREAS, the Languages Commissioner should be accountable for her actions, including budgeting and the expenditures of public funds;

AND WHEREAS, there is no formal mechanism in place to review the annual report of the Languages Commissioner or to hold the office accountable;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, by special order of reference, that Tabled Document 11-12(5), the First Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner of the Northwest Territories for the Year 1992-93 be referred to the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions;

AND FURTHER, that the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions be empowered to review and report back to the Legislative Assembly on the recommendations contained in Tabled Document 11-12(5);

AND FURTHERMORE, that the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions consider the matter and make recommendations on a mechanism to establish reporting relationships and accountability of the Languages Commissioner to the Legislative Assembly;

AND FURTHERMORE, that the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions provide a final report to the Legislative Assembly prior to the prorogation of the Sixth Session of the 12th Legislative Assembly.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Your motion is in order. Unfortunately, we recognize a lack of a quorum in the House. If you would ring the bells, Mr. Clerk. Thank you. To the motion.

An Hon. Member

Question.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Item 15, motions. Item 16, first reading of bills. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, Mr. Nerysoo.

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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Keewatin Central, that Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Arctic College Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Madam Speaker.