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Further Return To Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Koe.

Supplementary To Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
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Fred Koe Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister indicate what funds or what contributions the Government of the Northwest Territories has given to Arctic Co-ops Limited to help develop this application and proposal for development of credit unions?

Supplementary To Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Todd.

Further Return To Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I stand to be corrected, but I don't think we've given them any direct contributions through grants to develop their application. This is a long-outstanding issue which Mr. Lyall, the president of ACL, has been lobbying very hard for over the last two or three years but I don't believe there was any contribution from the department. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Final supplementary, Mr. Koe.

Supplementary To Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. May I ask the Minister if he is still committed to the development of credit unions in the Northwest Territories?

Supplementary To Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Todd.

Further Return To Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wouldn't dare not be. Yes, we are committed to assisting the development of credit unions in the Northwest Territories. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Question 87-12(7): Status Of Development Of Credit Union
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
Item 6: Oral Questions

February 16th, 1995

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. Mr. Speaker, there has been some concern expressed that BHP may have to shut down their exploration program in the very near future because their initial application to develop an all-weather exploration road was turned down by the RERC. Since the Government of the Northwest Territories participates on this review committee, can the Minister outline why their application was rejected?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Mr. Todd.

Return To Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all we are just one party who sits on the RERC. EM&PR, Renewable Resources and Economic Development sit on that committee, as well as our federal counterparts. My understanding is that the initial application -- which, I understand has been

resubmitted -- was rejected due to some information deficiencies of the site-specific details. In other words, how would this road affect wildlife, the environment, et cetera. It is my understanding that BHP has reapplied and tried to address the deficiencies in the original application.

Return To Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Todd. Mr. Dent.

Supplementary To Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to the same Minister. Could the Minister advise the House when a decision is expected on this reapplication that BHP has made?

Supplementary To Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Todd.

Further Return To Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, I would hope that if the application has been done in a manner that answers some of the initial concerns expressed by the RERC, we would get approval on this issue; I would like to say that upfront. It is my understanding that the reapplication was submitted in mid-January. We are trying to encourage the RERC to move quickly to make a decision on it. I don't have the exact date as to when we can expect that today, but I would imagine it is imminent.

Further Return To Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Dent.

Supplementary To Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to the same Minister. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister if this government, specifically his department, works with mining companies to help them -- perhaps by putting them together with Renewable Resources people -- understand the environmental concerns of northerners? Is there a proactive approach in helping mining companies understand how they need to approach their projects in the Northwest Territories?

Supplementary To Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
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Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Todd.

Further Return To Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
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John Todd Keewatin Central

Well, obviously, up to now this government has been pretty clear that we see the need for orderly, environmentally-sound development of the mining industry. I think the Premier, the Finance Minister and everybody else at this table have talked about that. I think it is important to say publicly that is where we are coming from.

EM&PR does work with the mining industry in trying to assist them in meeting, if you want, the needs of these applications that have to go forward to environmental review committees. I'm not so sure that we're as active as maybe we should be but what I have done is instructed EM&PR to be more proactive in this area so we can avoid, hopefully, as many delays as possible and meet all the environmental requirements that these committees request from industry. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
Question 88-12(7): Rejection Of Bhp Application
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I welcome back the Minister of Renewable Resources and I have a question for him. Mr. Speaker, last month his department issued a permit to either the chief park warden for Wood Buffalo National Park or to the chief park warden's son in our community. The permit was to cut wood along a certain area of the banks of the Slave. However, apparently, the wood was cut in the wrong area and, according to the local people and organizations -- specifically the band and the Metis -- it appears that many violations were committed.

But, Mr. Speaker, when the complaint was brought to the attention of Renewable Resources, a report was done, but no charges laid for violations which appear to have occurred. Mr. Speaker, would the Minister provide to this House a copy of the permit issued? Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister of Renewable Resources, Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Return To Question 89-12(7): Wood Cutting Permit In Fort Smith
Question 89-12(7): Wood Cutting Permit In Fort Smith
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

With regard to the specific question the honourable Member is asking, I would respectfully request what particular incident that took place in Fort Smith. Then, I would be able to respond about whether I would be able to provide a response to the request. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mrs. Marie-Jewell.