This is page numbers 27 - 40 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 1st 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 nunavut.

Supplementary To Question 3-13(1): Proposals For Eastern Arctic Resupply
Question 3-13(1): Proposals For Eastern Arctic Resupply
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just a point of clarification. The honourable Minister is stating that the contract or the proposal will be awarded, then we will get the information and background and details that I'm requesting. In other words, is the deal done before we get to hear what the overall picture is? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 3-13(1): Proposals For Eastern Arctic Resupply
Question 3-13(1): Proposals For Eastern Arctic Resupply
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Arlooktoo.

Further Return To Question 3-13(1): Proposals For Eastern Arctic Resupply
Question 3-13(1): Proposals For Eastern Arctic Resupply
Item 6: Oral Questions

December 12th, 1995

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Speaker, MLAs are not normally involved in the opening of tender documents and awarding of contracts and will not be involved in this one either. There is a review committee that will be dealing with this issue; plus, as Members will recall, an independent person to review this complicated issue. So we will have to wait for the award.

Further Return To Question 3-13(1): Proposals For Eastern Arctic Resupply
Question 3-13(1): Proposals For Eastern Arctic Resupply
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.

Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

Thank you once again, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Education. I believe the Minister knows that the new community learning centre is being planned for construction in Clyde River in the coming year. My constituents are concerned that so far they have had little or no input into the scope or design of the new learning centre.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister, is it the policy of the Department of Education, Culture and Employment that communities can have input into the design and scope of community learning centres? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.

Return To Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in line with the policy instituted by the previous government for capital planning, communities are given a significant role in determining their priorities in the design of community facilities like community learning centres. It is definitely the policy of the Department of Education, Culture and Employment that communities should have input in the design of facilities.

Typically, Mr. Speaker, the method for community input would have the community representative on the divisional board bringing the concerns to the division board. Divisional board staff do have a lot of input with departmental officials on design factors. Obviously, Mr. Speaker, given the economic climate, there are limits to what can be achieved, but the department does do its best to listen to community requests for design changes.

Return To Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Enuaraq.

Supplementary To Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm asking the Minister of Education is there still time for community input into the community of Clyde River learning centre project? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Dent.

Further Return To Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to assure the Member for Baffin Central that there is time still for community input. The budgets for 1996-97 have not been finalized. I would like to assure the Member that I am prepared to meet with him at his convenience to discuss how he would like to ensure that community input is received by the department.

Further Return To Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Question 4-13(1): Community Input Into Design Of Community Facilities
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ningark.

John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in the absence of the Minister for Health and Social Services, who is on duty on ministerial travel, my question is directed to the Premier of this government. Mr. Speaker, during the last six years, I have asked the same question but it hasn't been resolved. There are two individuals; one in Pelly Bay and one in Taloyoak: Taliriqtuq Leo Krarshuvik is in Pelly Bay -- if Hansard requires the spellings, I will provide that to them -- and Jimmy Totalik is from Taloyoak.

According to the baptism certificate, Mr. Taliriqtuq Krarshuvik was born in 1930. The registration of birth was done in 1948. That is 18 years after he was born. According to his birth certificate, he was born in 1932. I think the two gentlemen have the right to receive old age pension in this country, but they are being denied and deprived because the records are incorrect. I would like to ask the Premier if he would enquire about this in Pelly Bay and Gjoa Haven. Will he talk to the elders about this, so we can have it corrected?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Ningark.

Return To Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will work with the Member and get the Minister responsible for Health and Social Services to discuss this with the Member and get the name, birth dates and everything else straightened out. We will try to get this resolved, so you don't have to ask the question again for the next six years.

Return To Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The Premier is taking that as notice, then? Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.

Supplementary To Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Item 6: Oral Questions

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister have his staff in the community of Pelly Bay and Taloyoak work on this before Christmas? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Premier.

Further Return To Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to assure the Member that we will start working on this before Christmas. Whether or not we are going to send people into Pelly Bay and the other community before Christmas, I cannot guarantee. It will be addressed and put to rest, let me assure you of that. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Question 5-13(1): Verification Of Elders' Dates Of Birth For Old Age Pension
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The Member for North Slave, Mr. Rabesca.

James Rabesca North Slave

Thank you. This is regarding adult education in Snare Lake, Lac La Martre and Rae Lakes. Mr. Speaker, I have been informed by my constituents in Snare Lake, Lac La Martre and Rae Lakes that their adult education programs over the years have been delayed or limited to 22 weeks instead of a full academic year. Many adults who have registered to enter the program have been informed that adult basic education programming is more of an academic program. The other two programs are basic-skills oriented.

I have also been informed that the northern skills development program is a pilot program and it may not continue. Mr. Speaker, my question to the Minister is is he aware that his department has informed the communities that they may not be able to fund the program next year.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.

Return To Question 6-13(1): Funding For Adult Education Program
Question 6-13(1): Funding For Adult Education Program
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the project which is currently under way is a joint project that has been funded by the federal government and the Department of Education and their pilot project, the funding for which expires March 31st this year. At this point in time, it looks unlikely that the federal government will be willing to extend their contribution. So it will be difficult to commit to extending the program at this point in time.

However, Mr. Speaker, I think that the department is willing to work with the community to see if we can't find, as we have in the past, other sources of funding to carry on with some projects. There is a problem with having adequate funding for the project in the next year, at this point in time.

Return To Question 6-13(1): Funding For Adult Education Program
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Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Rabesca.

Supplementary To Question 6-13(1): Funding For Adult Education Program
Question 6-13(1): Funding For Adult Education Program
Item 6: Oral Questions

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James Rabesca North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, political leaders in the communities have registered to attend the adult education classes in their communities. The communities have agreed to have the programs only for 22 weeks, rather than opposing the short program and losing it all together. Many of my constituents are anxious to improve their education. Mr. Speaker, my question to the Minister is can he give me his assurance that that adult education program will be ongoing and part of the department's long-range plans?