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Supplementary To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng.

Further Return To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's my understanding that the individual who would be the government representative would have to be in the capacity of sport and recreation; a senior government official from that area. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Koe.

Supplementary To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Mahsi. So that really limits the choices then that are available, and I think I disagree if that's one of the criteria. What other criteria will be the Minister be using to select the other position? If the criteria is already established for one of these positions, what criteria will the Minister be using to select the non-government appointment?

Supplementary To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng.

Further Return To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

I'll probably have to consider whether or not that individual was from the Inuvik area. No, I would consider whether or not the individual has a broad, general background in sports and what kind of community support and territorial support that individual would have and his qualifications. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Koe.

Supplementary To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. It's nice that there will be some criteria, and, of course, I would prefer someone from the Inuvik region, but being a Member of this House and representing all residents of the north, I hope that everyone has an equal opportunity if they're capable. I'm just wondering again, what time frame are you looking at with soliciting nominations and then when are you going to consider making an appointment?

Supplementary To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng.

Further Return To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The nomination call letters have gone forward now, so I expect within the next couple of weeks that we'll receive them. As I stated earlier, prior to the end of March is when I anticipate making a decision. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Question 142-12(7): Appointments To Awg International Committee
Item 6: Oral Questions

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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. My question is to the Minister responsible for the Power Corporation. Mr. Speaker, we all know that the PUB has made a decision with regard to adding a rider to the power rates for the low-water rate; better known as low-water rate rider, on our Power Corporation bills. This initial decision was to recover some $4.8 million which was expended here in Yellowknife. I want to indicate to the public that my constituents are very concerned about this and did not agree with the decision, however, are accordingly paying their power bills.

Mr. Speaker, this particular decision to allow for the rest of the territories to absorb this $1 million cost and the $3 million to be absorbed by Yellowknife residents...Can the Minister indicate to this House if she knows the percentage of this $1 million cost to other territorial residents which should reflect on their power bill? Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Madam Premier.

Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, I'll take the question as notice.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The question is taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Lewis.

Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions

February 22nd, 1995

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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre

I hope this question, Mr. Speaker, to the Minister responsible for Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources won't aggravate the whole environmental development debate. I would like to ask the Minister is it true that in this year's estimates -- since I'm not privy to all the finance stuff since I don't belong to the Finance committee -- is it true that he has an environmental analyst planned in this year's budget?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

Return To Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm not sure off the top of my head whether we have a provision for an environmental analyst. I will look into that; I can't remember, quite frankly. I know that the department is taking a great deal more interest in environmental issues as they relate to exploration because it is becoming very high profile and we need to be much more proactive in making sure that the mining industry meets the requirements of the different types of panels that are before us, like the EARP panel that is currently reviewing the BHP application. This is done in a spirit of cooperation in trying to expedite timely decision-making on the issues surrounding the development of the industry as it relates to the environment. Thank you.

Return To Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Lewis.

Supplementary To Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre

(Microphone turned off)...does have -- and I know he's very well aware of it -- provision for an analyst and the Minister has given us an explanation of why he wants to have that. I would like to ask the Minister, since we already -- and I quote some people in the mining industry -- have "environmentalists up the yin yang in government," why is this government adding even one more?

Supplementary To Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Todd.

Further Return To Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I don't believe that we're adding an environmentalist to the staff complement. I think what we're doing, which we haven't done in the past, is taking a much more active interest in the environmental aspects of the industry, if I'm correct. And we're trying to assist the mining industry and others in moving forward with their applications to develop different mines and different infrastructure. We're trying to assist them so that we can move quickly to meet the requirements of the environmental review-type panels that the industry has to face. Certainly, it isn't our intent to add to the growing environmental groups, as there are enough of them out there. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Lewis.

Supplementary To Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Department of Renewable Resources -- and I don't have the precise numbers -- has a large number of people involved in environmental matters and they have them because there is a concern that industrial development has to be balanced and it could have an impact on wildlife. So, what I would like to ask the Minister is, what impact can wildlife have on the industry? Since you now want to have your own, are you afraid of moose knocking over people or bears killing people? What is the purpose of you having an environmental person in your department? So that the mining industry will be protected from these animals?

Supplementary To Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Question 144-12(7): Inclusion Of Environmental Analyst In 1995-96 Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Todd.