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Further Return To Question 358-12(7): Time Frame For Plebiscite Re Municipal Lands In Nunavut
Question 358-12(7): Time Frame For Plebiscite Re Municipal Lands In Nunavut
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If a majority of voters vote yes to give their municipalities the right to sell land within the municipality, the municipal council has the option at any time to decide when they want to sell the land. It doesn't necessarily have to happen immediately. It will be up to the municipal council to decide that.

Further Return To Question 358-12(7): Time Frame For Plebiscite Re Municipal Lands In Nunavut
Question 358-12(7): Time Frame For Plebiscite Re Municipal Lands In Nunavut
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

Question 359-12(7): Status Of Student Employment Seminar
Item 6: Oral Questions

March 29th, 1995

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. Mr. Speaker, at a student employment seminar last spring, the Minister said it would be a good idea to hold an information session for students around the Christmas break. When I questioned the Minister last fall as to whether or not such a session was planned, he assured the House that such sessions were planned, it just wasn't certain where they would be. I would like to ask the Minister, were student employment seminars held this winter?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment.

Return To Question 359-12(7): Status Of Student Employment Seminar
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe, Mr. Speaker, that they were. I will provide more details. We also had a session at the University of Alberta approximately one month ago, to advise the students at the university in the Edmonton area about some of the processes and the recommendations that they should be making clients or potential employers aware of their expertise in terms of their education.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Dent, supplementary.

Supplementary To Question 359-12(7): Status Of Student Employment Seminar
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, is the department contacting students who are outside the territories in writing to advise them of the procedures and policies for student summer employment with the government this year?

Supplementary To Question 359-12(7): Status Of Student Employment Seminar
Question 359-12(7): Status Of Student Employment Seminar
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Nerysoo.

Further Return To Question 359-12(7): Status Of Student Employment Seminar
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes. We will be following that up again with other seminars once the students return back to the Northwest Territories, particularly in the city of Yellowknife, which has the largest number of students in a particular community.

Further Return To Question 359-12(7): Status Of Student Employment Seminar
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Mr. Speaker, I have a question for the Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation. Mr. Speaker, in the north, we give many subsidies to seniors, such as the fuel subsidy. I know in my community we attempt to assist them by their tax subsidy and we certainly try to help our seniors as much as we can. However, one subsidy they don't have is a subsidy for their electricity bills. At some point in time, I asked the Minister whether the Power Corporation would consider this. I would like to know whether or not the Minister has thought of the concept of a subsidy for seniors for electricity in the Northwest Territories. Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, Ms. Cournoyea.

Return To Question 360-12(7): Policy Re Electricity Subsidy For Seniors
Question 360-12(7): Policy Re Electricity Subsidy For Seniors
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, there is one subsidy that is available for everyone across the Northwest Territories. It is a subsidy that this territorial government gives as a subsidy on a power bill. There is no specific subsidy for seniors on power costs. The issue and the idea has been circulated. However, other than the subsidy for everyone across the board, there haven't been any indicators that there will be one for seniors specifically. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

Supplementary To Question 360-12(7): Policy Re Electricity Subsidy For Seniors
Question 360-12(7): Policy Re Electricity Subsidy For Seniors
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The subsidy that is given to individuals now appears to be on the current rate that is being applied here in Yellowknife. In my constituency, I know that our electricity rates are a lot lower than Yellowknife because we have an abundance of power, even though we have to pay for the low water surcharge. In fact, seniors and the people of Fort Smith don't really get a subsidy for electricity. I would like to ask the Minister whether or not she would consider reviewing the concept of creating a subsidy program for seniors and, possibly, passing on the idea to the NWT Power Corporation. Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 360-12(7): Policy Re Electricity Subsidy For Seniors
Question 360-12(7): Policy Re Electricity Subsidy For Seniors
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Ms. Cournoyea.

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Question 360-12(7): Policy Re Electricity Subsidy For Seniors
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, I had hoped that through the rate structure review, which would have established new rate structures in the communities, would have been completed by now. That would have identified Fort Smith in the special category where they have lower power generation costs. The rate structure review is still before the Public Utilities Board and I would assume that if there were to be further subsidies, the government would have to determine whether they would want to carry that out. I believe the best plan would be for us to try to move ahead as quickly as possible on the rate structure review so the communities know what the cost of power is in their communities and the

communities paying more than they should be can be adjusted downward. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Thank you. Would the Minister have some idea when the rate structure review will be completed? Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Ms. Cournoyea.

Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, I believe the answer will be better posed to the Minister responsible for the Public Utilities Board. Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister responsible for the Public Utilities Board, Mr. Todd.

John Todd Keewatin Central

Yes, Mr. Speaker. I have trouble with my hearing. I wonder if the Member could repeat the question please.

Some Hon. Members

Shame.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Could you clarify your question, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.