Debates of June 15th, 1995
This is page numbers 1341 - 1373 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
- Minister's Statement 92-12(7): Sahtu Residents Return Home
- Minister's Statement 93-12(7): Family Law Legislation
- Minister's Statement 94-12(7): Family Law Legislation
- Minister's Statement 95-12(7): Dismissal Of Employees
- Benefits Of NWT Mines
- Appreciation To Her Worship Lorraine Doctor And Airline Companies
- Disturbing Winnipeg Free Press Article Re Inuit Art
- NWT Tourism Industry And Outfitters
- Election Of Chief And Band Council In Fort Simpson
- Congratulating Graduates Of Samuel Hearne Secondary High School
- Appreciation To Cabinet Ministers
- Procedures Used To Dismiss Bird Dog Officer
- Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
- Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
- Question 613-12(7): Results Of Arctic A Airport Negotiations
- Question 614-12(7): Northern Accord Negotiations
- Question 615-12(7): Reason For Failure To Comply With GNWT's Lay-off Procedures
- Question 616-12(7): Delivery Of Nwthc Services By District Office
- Question 617-12(7): Status Of Community Water Pumps For Fire Protection
- Question 618-12(7): Status Of Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act Implementation
- Question 619-12(7): Application Of NWT Safety Act To Bird Dog Officers
- Question 620-12(7): Status Of Birthing Centre For Baffin Region
- Question 621-12(7): Taloyoak Funding Request For Full-time Court Worker
- Question 622-12(7): Inclusion Of Ndilo In Five Year Capital Plan
- Question 623-12(7): Enforcement Date Of Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
- Question 624-12(7): Residency Requirements For Qualifying Under Bip
- Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
- Question 626-12(7): Adherence To Policies Re Lay-off Of GNWT Employees
- Question 627-12(7): Criteria For Seniors For Rent-free Housing Units
- Question 628-12(7): Reduction To Fort Smith's Town Boundaries
- Written Question 32-12(7): Impact Of Regional Reorganization Of Canadian Heritage
- Written Question 33-12(7): Resolutions Of The Nunavut Leaders' Summit On Education And Training
- Return To Written Question 24-12(7): Firefighters Hired To Accompany Pilots
- Return To Written Question 30-12(7): Purchase Of Services From Northern Municipal Governments
- Item 9: Replies To Opening Address
- Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
- Motion 23-12(7): Legislative Assembly's Request For Senate Public Hearings On Bill C-68
- Motion 23-12(7): Legislative Assembly's Request For Senate Public Hearings On Bill C-68, Carried
- Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Committee Report 11-12(7): Report On The Review Of Bill 25 - The Education ActBill 25: Education Act
- Committee Motion 67-12(7): To Amend Clause 1 Of Bill 25, Carried
- Committee Motion 68-12(7): To Amend Clause 1 Of Bill 25, Carried
- Committee Motion 69-12(7): To Amend Clause 1 Of Bill 25, Carried
- Committee Motion 70-12(7): To Add A New Clause 4.1 To Bill 25
- Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Supplementary To Question 624-12(7): Residency Requirements For Qualifying Under Bip
Question 624-12(7): Residency Requirements For Qualifying Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 624-12(7): Residency Requirements For Qualifying Under Bip
Question 624-12(7): Residency Requirements For Qualifying Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have the business incentive policy before Cabinet and, hopefully, it will address all the loopholes that exist in the older policy. I'm hoping and feel quite confident that we'll be able to table that in this session. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 624-12(7): Residency Requirements For Qualifying Under Bip
Question 624-12(7): Residency Requirements For Qualifying Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Allooloo.
Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 15th, 1995
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have listened with interest to the points Mr. Patterson has been making. Mr. Speaker, I have tried a number of times to relate to the Minister of DPW that there are unfair practices that are taking place because of the business incentive policy. I take it the Minister is trying to fix it. The Minister stated that if the Member knows of any practices that seem unfair to long-term northerners, he should relate them. I have stated a number of times to the Minister that there are, in my interpretation, non-residents of the Northwest Territories who are considered residents of the Northwest Territories when they apply the BIP.
Mr. Speaker, would the Minister be open to making the business incentive policy apply the same as the voters' list? I understand that, to vote in the Northwest Territories, and to be considered a Northwest Territories resident, you have to be here a year in order to vote. Also, the voting requirements for local governments require that you be there for a certain time. Would the Minister be open to changing the policy so that northern residents have to be here a year before they are considered under the business incentive policy, and that to be considered a local business person, you have to be eligible to vote in municipal elections? Thank you.
Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Morin.
Return To Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That makes sense to me, and it seems to be a straightforward way to address the issue. I will attempt to do that. I am not going to change the document on the business incentive policy before Cabinet because it's on the agenda already, but when it comes into the House, that's a recommendation that Members can make, and hopefully, the business community will make it as well. It's not too late to change that document, after it goes through consultation, so we'll look at that seriously. That's a good idea. Thank you.
Return To Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Allooloo.
Supplementary To Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Mr. Speaker, we are running out of time in this Legislative Assembly. As Members know, this is the last session. Would the Minister be able to table the document, after it goes through Cabinet, before this weekend? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I understand the Member is asking for the document to be tabled before tomorrow. I don't think so. Hopefully, we can get it done before this session ends. That's what I am attempting to do. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 6, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Question 626-12(7): Adherence To Policies Re Lay-off Of GNWT Employees
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister responsible for FMBS a question. Mr. Speaker, this afternoon, the Premier announced that there will be an investigation carried out by labour relations with regard to the positions of the assistant manager of air operations and an air attack officer. Would the Minister be willing to expand the investigation to include the manager of air operation's position and to determine whether or not the method used for lay-off notices was in accordance with the policies and procedures of this government regarding lay-offs? Thank you.
Question 626-12(7): Adherence To Policies Re Lay-off Of GNWT Employees
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister responsible for the Financial Management Board, Mr. Pollard.
Return To Question 626-12(7): Adherence To Policies Re Lay-off Of GNWT Employees
Question 626-12(7): Adherence To Policies Re Lay-off Of GNWT Employees
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Pollard Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Return To Question 626-12(7): Adherence To Policies Re Lay-off Of GNWT Employees
Question 626-12(7): Adherence To Policies Re Lay-off Of GNWT Employees
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 6, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
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