Debates of June 14th, 1995
This is page numbers 1311 - 1340 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 education.
Topics
- Members Present
- Item 1: Prayer
- Minister's Statement 91-12(7): Norman Wells Fire
- Item 3: Members' StatementsRequirement In Repulse Bay For Vehicle To Transport Patients
- Appreciation For Assistance In Fighting Sahtu Forest Fires
- Deh Cho Women's First Nations Gathering
- Water Safety
- Third Reading Of Federal Firearms Legislation
- Study Of Sports In The Northwest Territories
- Improvements Required To Lake Harbour Airstrip
- Need For Yellowknife To Embrace Impending Changes
- Concerns With Implementation Of Bill 32
- Question 599-12(7): Call For Proposals For Photocopy Services
- Question 600-12(7): Departmental Policy On Transportation Of Patients
- Item 6: Oral Questions
- Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
- Question 602-12(7): Position Of Aboriginal Leaders On GNWT Position On Self-government
- Question 603-12(7): Status Of Bip Review
- Question 604-12(7): Review Of Request For Proposals For Air Tanker Contract
- Question 605-12(7): Funding For Deh Cho Economic Conference
- Question 606-12(7): Appointment Of Supreme Court Justice
- Question 607-12(7): Regional Consultation On Housing Issues
- Question 608-12(7): Summer Employment Initiatives For Kltlkmeot Students
- Question 609-12(7): Relocation Of Polar Bear Management To Baffin Region
- Question 610-12(7): Officers For Truck Inspections On Highway System
- Question 611-12(7): Status Of Bird Dog Officers
- Question 612-12(7): Departmental Responsibility For Termination Of Employees
- Return To Written Question 26-12(7): Requirements For NWT Health Care Cards
- Item 9: Replies To Opening Address
- Item 10: Petitions
- Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
- Motion 22-12(7): Appearance Of Western NWT Aboriginal Leaders In Committee Of The Whole
- Bill 34: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1995-96
- Committee Report 11-12(7): Report On The Review Of Bill 25 - The Education ActBill 25: Education Act
- Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Bill 32: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2
- Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Further Return To Question 600-12(7): Departmental Policy On Transportation Of Patients
Item 6: Oral Questions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Koe.
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. Currently, I believe negotiations are continuing on the development of a northern accord for the Northwest Territories. I would like to ask the Minister, what is the current status of these negotiations?
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Mr. Todd.
Return To Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. These are fluid negotiations. It is my understanding, in talking to Mr. Bailey who is leading the discussions on behalf of this government, that everybody is currently still at the table and is working aggressively to go through the draft accord in an effort to see if an arrangement can be made with all the groups so we can meet the June 30th deadline. Thank you.
Return To Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary, Mr. Koe.
Supplementary To Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Fred Koe Inuvik
There have been many comments, made not only in this House but by various people who are presently negotiating, about some of the issues that are impeding progress. Can the Minister outline to us some of the issues that are impeding progress at this time?
Supplementary To Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The major issue that appeared -- or maybe currently is; why knows? As I said, these negotiations are under way, so I don't want to make any comments that would jeopardize a satisfactory arrangement --to be a bit of a stumbling block in the discussions was the definition of the inherent right to self-government, et cetera. Indicated to the group who were negotiating that this responsibility lay with Mr. Kakfwi and Mr. Kakfwi, I believe, has dealt with that -- at least to the satisfaction of this government -- in an orderly and expeditious way.
Further Return To Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Koe.
Supplementary To Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On June 2nd and 5th of this year, Minister Kakfwi did write letters to the aboriginal leaders about this government's position on inherent right to self-government. These letters were subsequently circulated to Members of this Assembly. What is this government's position in the current negotiations on the inherent right to self-government with respect to the collection of revenues from oil, gas and minerals within the respective claimant areas?
Supplementary To Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Supplementary To Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
It seems to me that that question should perhaps be addressed to Mr. Kakfwi. Otherwise, I would have to take it as notice, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Question 601-12(7): Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Mr. Todd. The question was taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Koe.
Question 602-12(7): Position Of Aboriginal Leaders On GNWT Position On Self-government
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 14th, 1995
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs. On June 2nd and June 5th, he wrote letters to the aboriginal leaders stating this government's position on inherent self-government. Subsequently, copies of these letters were sent or distributed to Members of this Assembly. Have the aboriginal leaders indicated their positions in response to these letters which you sent?
Question 602-12(7): Position Of Aboriginal Leaders On GNWT Position On Self-government
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs, Mr. Kakfwi.
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