Debates of March 29th, 1995

This is page numbers 677 - 710 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Northern Manufacturing Initiative
Transfer Of Sir John Franklin High School
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Negative Impact Of Low-water Surcharge
Meeting Re Harbour Improvements In Iqaluit
Removal Of Fire Crews From NWT Airports
Passing Of Fort Simpson Elder
GNWT's Use Of Employees' Airline Travel Points
Construction Of Sanikiluaq Community Centre
Confusion Between Mr. Pudlat And Mr. Pudluk
Member's Statement Paying Tribute To Susan Aglukark
Clarification Re Funding Options For Pelly Bay School Gymnasium
Status Of Sanikiluaq Community Hall Project
Transport Canada Review Of Emergency Response Systems
Concern Re Reduction Of Teaching Positions In Nanisivik
Status Of Trans-boundary Water Agreements
Erosion Of Official Languages Principles
Additional Support To Baffin Transportation Department
Reason For Unw Monitoring Legislative Assembly Sessions
Strategy Re Monitoring Air Quality
Td Re Fort Smith Aircraft Maintenance Facility Chronology
Health Care Billings Agreement With Federal Government
NWT Residents' State Of Health Versus Other Jurisdictions
Return To Written Question 15-12(7): List Of Purchases Made By Pw&s Local Garage In Fort Smith
Return To Written Question 16-12(7): Maintenance And Closure Of Winter Roads In NahendehReturn To Written Question 16-12(7) Asked By Mr. Antoine To The Minister Of Transportation Concerning Maintenance And Closure Of Winter Roads In Nahendeh.
Committee Report 5-12(7): Report On The Review Of Rewriting The Liquor Laws Of The Northwest Territories: A Legislative Action Paper
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Bill 28: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
Bill 30: Deficit Elimination Act
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 29: Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 - June 30, 1995
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Corrections, not previously authorized, $501,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Total department, $2.355 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Department Of Public Works And Services

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Page 11, Public Works and Services. Operations and maintenance, supply services. Not previously authorized, negative $1,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Qujannamiik. Systems and communications, negative $1,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Qujannamiik. Total department, negative $2,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Department Of Transportation

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Page 12, Transportation, operations and maintenance, Arctic airports, not previously authorized, $67,000. Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

I would like to ask the Minister what is the reason for requesting additional money here? The Baker Lake training centre has been in operation for a couple of years now,

they should have their base funding down pat. If he could provide me with that information, I would appreciate it, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Chairman, this training program in Baker Lake was sort of phased in over a number of years and by the time we got it up to speed, an extra $67,000 was required for 1994-95. As it spiralled up, it required more money. This should do it though, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Arctic airports, not previously authorized, $67,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Total department, not previously authorized, $67,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Department Of Renewable Resources

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The Chair John Ningark

Qujannamiik. Page 13, Renewable Resources, operations and maintenance. Wildlife management, special warrants, $90,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Wildlife management, not previously authorized, $128,000. Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

I would like to go back to the bison control area, the $90,000 special warrant. What is this funding for? Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Chairman, there's a bison control area formerly called a bison-free zone. It was implemented in 1987 and it's a zone between herds infected with tuberculosis and brucellosis in Wood Buffalo National Park, northern Alberta and the Mackenzie herd. In the winter, ice cover increases the chances that bison from the Wood Buffalo National Park are able to cross the Mackenzie River and infect healthy bison in the Mackenzie sanctuary. This money is to monitor if there is any movement of animals out of their respective areas, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Qujannamiik. Special warrants, $90,000. Mr. Antoine.