Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 1995. See this topic in context.

Return To Question 118-12(7): Proclamation Of Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Koe on February 21st regarding proclamation of Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act.

Before the act comes into force, the Department of Health and Social Services will work with the departments of Justice and Safety and Public Services to carry out a number of tasks.

An appointment process must be established for adoption Commissioners, an information kit will have to be prepared for communities, an orientation process is needed for adoption Commissioners and payment procedures will have to be finalized.

Departmental officials have been in contact with the department of Justice regarding the development of regulations for this act and an action plan has been developed. Proclamation of the Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act is expected to occur on or before September 30, 1995.

Mr. Speaker, I have another return, if I may proceed.

Return To Question 136-12(7): Birthing Centre For Taloyoak
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, it is a question asked by Mr. Ningark on February 22, 1995 regarding a birthing centre for Taloyoak.

Earlier this month, in response to a letter received from the mayor of Taloyoak, I recommended that the Kitikmeot health board proceed with the development of a proposal for a midwifery project, either as a community or regional initiative, and submit the proposal to the deputy minister's office for review and consideration. Once this proposal has been received and reviewed, we will be better able to determine how the government will be able to support the centre.

The department is currently working with the Keewatin Regional Health Board to evaluate the Rankin Inlet birthing project. I think there are some valuable lessons to be learned from the pilot project. The evaluation is expected to be complete in the spring of 1996. This will give us time to review the request from Taloyoak in relation to the results of the Keewatin pilot project. At that point, a decision will be made based on the economic and practical viability of community birthing projects. A major factor in the decision, Mr. Speaker, will be the availability of sufficient funds to adequately support the project. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Return To Question 136-12(7): Birthing Centre For Taloyoak
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Mr. Todd.

Further Return To Question 157-12(7): Changes In Wcb Coverage For Hunters And Trappers
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Koe on February 24, 1995 regarding changes in WCB coverage for hunters and trappers.

Section 10 of the Workers' Compensation Act allows for a person who is a resident of the NWT, who holds a general hunting licence, and is an independent operator principally engaged in hunting, fishing or trapping for a livelihood, to be covered to their year's maximum insurable remuneration, YMIR, of $24,000. There is no cost for this coverage.

If a hunter/trapper is not covered under section 10 of the Workers' Compensation Act, or if he/she wishes to insure himself/herself in an amount greater than the $24,000, the coverage can be obtained at a rate of $2.50 per hundred dollars. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 157-12(7): Changes In Wcb Coverage For Hunters And Trappers
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

February 27th, 1995

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Patterson.