This is page numbers 261 - 280 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 7th 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 social.

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Further Return To Question 153-12(7): Amalgamation Of Health And Social Services Departments
Question 153-12(7): Amalgamation Of Health And Social Services Departments
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Pudlat.

Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Health and Social Services. In Sanikiluaq, the people are serviced by the health boards of the Keewatin region. I understood that they had plans to make changes so that they can have medical services provided by other regions. What has progressed since the last time I brought up this issue concerning medical services in the Keewatin? They also get their social services from the Baffin region. What changes can we expect as far as the amalgamation of the departments go? Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Madam Premier.

Return To Question 154-12(7): Status Of Medical Services In Keewatin
Question 154-12(7): Status Of Medical Services In Keewatin
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, I can't enlighten the Member any further than the way I previously answered the question, when he first asked what the status of Sanikiluaq is as far as medical care and social services programs. What I will say is that these discussions are continuous and Sanikiluaq is involved with these discussions. There will be no changes where the community will not be fully involved, if there should be changes. It may be that, because of the particular location of Sanikiluaq and the concerns of access and communication to the Baffin and mainland, that there may not be a lot of changes. However, if there should be and if there can be changes that make it better for the community, the community will be fully informed and will take full part in any of those discussions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Return To Question 154-12(7): Status Of Medical Services In Keewatin
Question 154-12(7): Status Of Medical Services In Keewatin
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. I would like to recognize in the gallery, Mr. Frank Fabian who is a counsellor at the Hay River Reserve and the band economic development officer, Mr. Al Mailo.

---Applause

I'm sorry to have woken you up, Al, I didn't mean to.

---Laughter

Item 7, written questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a written question for the Premier.

How does the Premier ensure accountability of Cabinet Ministers when they are implementing a Cabinet direction, recognizing there are no written procedures and guidelines in place to follow for negotiated contracts? Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Item 7, written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. Item 9, replies to opening address. Item 10, replies to budget address. Item 11, petitions. Item 12, reports of standing and special committees. Item 13, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 14, tabling of documents. Item 15, notices of motion. Item 16, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 17, motions. Item 18, first reading of bills. Item 19, second reading of bills. Item 20, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters: Bill 1, Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96; Committee Report 2-12(7), Report on the Legislative Action Paper on the Office of Ombudsman for the Northwest Territories; Committee Report 3-12(7), Report on the Review of the Legislative Action Paper Proposing New Heritage Legislation for the Northwest Territories; and, Committee Report 4-12(7), Report on the Review of the 1995-96 Main Estimates, with Mr. Whitford in the chair.

Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

February 22nd, 1995

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Good afternoon. The committee will now come to order. What is the wish of the committee? The chair recognizes the Member for Yellowknife Frame Lake, Mr. Dent.

Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to recommend that the committee consider Bill 1 and Committee Report 4-12(7).

Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Does the committee agree?

Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Okay, we will be considering Bill 1, Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96 and Committee Report 4-12(7), Report on the Review of the 1995-96 Main Estimates. Do you want to proceed into our business now or take a short break? Are there opening comments? Committee Report 4-12(7) was tabled on February 22nd. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.

Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yesterday in the Assembly, I reported to the House the Standing Committee on Finance response to the budget. In that response, there were two recommendations. At this point in time, I would like to move these two recommendations, Mr. Chairman.

Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
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Fred Koe Inuvik

As soon as we get a quorum.

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Antoine. It has been brought to my attention that we don't have a quorum, so I will sound the bells.

Thank you, Members, for your prompt response. Mr. Antoine.

Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On behalf of the Standing Committee on Finance, I gave the report on the

budget yesterday and there were two recommendations. I would like to move them at this time.

Committee Motion 25-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 1, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

I move that the committee recommends that the Minister of Finance introduce legislation in the current session that would require that the government ensure that on March 31, 1998, no deficit has accumulated; furthermore, that the legislation include sanctions which would encourage compliance with the legislation. Thank you.

Committee Motion 25-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 1, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Antoine. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 25-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 1, Carried
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An Hon. Member

Question.

Committee Motion 25-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 1, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

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

---Carried

Thank you. Mr. Antoine.

Committee Motion 26-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have another motion. I move that the committee recommends that the Cabinet prepare a transition plan which would assist the Cabinet of the 13th Assembly in the management of the affairs of the government; and further, that this plan should be completed in time for the standing committee to review it and report its findings to the Cabinet before the dissolution of the 12th Legislative Assembly. Mahsi.

Committee Motion 26-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Antoine. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 26-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
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An Hon. Member

Question.

Committee Motion 26-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

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

---Carried

At this point, we will now take a short break.

---SHORT RECESS

Department Of Health And Social Services

Committee Motion 26-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

The committee will again come to order. Does the Minister responsible for the Department of Health and Social Services have any opening comments? The Honourable Nellie Cournoyea.

Minister's Introductory Remarks