This is page numbers 1 - 29 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 6th 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 housing.

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Supplementary To Question 3-12(6): Investigation Into Mine Vehicle Accident
Question 3-12(6): Investigation Into Mine Vehicle Accident
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 3-12(6): Investigation Into Mine Vehicle Accident
Question 3-12(6): Investigation Into Mine Vehicle Accident
Item 5: Oral Questions

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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Madam Speaker. What I will do, Madam Speaker, is undertake to advise all Members of the conclusion of the investigation. I cannot commit, first of all, to releasing the actual investigative report itself because there may be some details that would not normally be made available. But I will advise the honourable Member of the conclusions of the investigation itself, and, in fact, inform all Members of this House.

Further Return To Question 3-12(6): Investigation Into Mine Vehicle Accident
Question 3-12(6): Investigation Into Mine Vehicle Accident
Item 5: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Iqaluit, Mr. Patterson.

Dennis Patterson Iqaluit

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs is undoubtedly aware of some issues that have been identified as pressing by the Municipal Advisory Committee in Iqaluit, and reported to this House through myself. They include land development, the financial and operational review of the town, and the matter of an early election. I would like to ask the Minister, in response to the invitation of the Municipal Advisory Committee and myself to urgently visit Iqaluit and meet with the Municipal Advisory Committee, has the Minister been able to make plans to visit the community and undertake that meeting?

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

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

Return To Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Item 5: Oral Questions

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Madam Speaker. At this point I am starting to make plans for travelling to various communities. One of the communities that I am looking at is Iqaluit. I understand the Member's and the advisory committee's frustration, and would very much like to meet with the advisory committee as soon as I possibly can. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Return To Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Item 5: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Patterson.

Supplementary To Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Item 5: Oral Questions

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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit

Madam Speaker, the days of this session may be numbered. I would like to ask the Minister if he expects to be able to firm up a date today or tomorrow for this important visit. Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Item 5: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

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

Further Return To Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Item 5: Oral Questions

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Yes, Madam Speaker, over the next day or so I should have a firmer date as to when I can get into Iqaluit. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Further Return To Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Item 5: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Supplementary, Mr. Patterson.

Further Return To Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Item 5: Oral Questions

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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit

Madam Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister if he can inform the House of the progress on the financial audits of the town for the 1993 fiscal year.

Further Return To Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Question 4-12(6): Minister's Plans To Meet With Iqaluit Municipal Advisory Committee
Item 5: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Mr. Patterson, that is not a supplementary, however there are other Members who do require and have placed their hand forth to put questions, so I will come back as it is another item. Initially, your question posed a visit for the Minister, and not financial audits. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Deh Cho, Mr. Gargan.

Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, again, my question is to the Premier. In her response, Madam Speaker, about the shuffling of the Ministers, the Premier did indeed indicate there will be changes made at the end of April. I would like to ask the Minister whether those changes also include the equalization of the work-load.

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Madam Premier.

Return To Question 5-12(6): Equalization Of Work-load In Cabinet Shuffle
Question 5-12(6): Equalization Of Work-load In Cabinet Shuffle
Item 5: Oral Questions

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Madam Speaker, that is one of the considerations. Thank you.

Return To Question 5-12(6): Equalization Of Work-load In Cabinet Shuffle
Question 5-12(6): Equalization Of Work-load In Cabinet Shuffle
Item 5: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Inuvik, Mr. Koe.

Fred Koe Inuvik

Mahsi, Madam Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. On December 1, 1993, the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions presented its final report on Arctic College. This report also called for a comprehensive response from the government. This response, according to the rules of this House, was due March 31, 1994. As some of the rules seem to be a little flexible, I'm forced to ask this question, when might the standing committee expect to receive a response on this final report on Arctic College?

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Minister of Education, Mr. Nerysoo.

Return To Question 6-12(6): Response To Final Report On Arctic College
Question 6-12(6): Response To Final Report On Arctic College
Item 5: Oral Questions

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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I believe I may have tabled that response already. If not, I will get back to the honourable Member as to when I will be, in fact, providing that document. But, I think I tabled that document.

Return To Question 6-12(6): Response To Final Report On Arctic College
Question 6-12(6): Response To Final Report On Arctic College
Item 5: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Frame Lake, Mr. Dent.

Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question is for the Premier. It has to do with the government response to the recommendations of the Special Committee on Health and Social Services. One of the recommendations made was that an effective cross-cultural training program be established for all front line workers. The government has committed in its response to provide a cross-cultural training program for all new employees within the first six months of their employment with the government. My question to the Premier is, when will this program be up and running? When can we expect employees to be taking this cross-cultural training?

The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Madam Premier.

Return To Question 7-12(6): Cross-cultural Training Program For GNWT Employees
Question 7-12(6): Cross-cultural Training Program For GNWT Employees
Item 5: Oral Questions

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Madam Speaker, it is my understanding that some employees are already taking part in a cross-cultural training program and are actively participating. However, it is anticipated that it will take about six months to have it totally up and running. Thank you.

Return To Question 7-12(6): Cross-cultural Training Program For GNWT Employees
Question 7-12(6): Cross-cultural Training Program For GNWT Employees
Item 5: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for High Arctic, Mr. Pudluk.