Debates of June 19th, 1995
This is page numbers 1400 - 1440 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 100-12(7): Minister's Absence From House
- Minister's Statement 101-12(7): Changes To The Forest Fire Management Program
- Mine Rescue Competition And Benefits Of Mines To Nwt
- Display Of Hmcs Mackenzie Model In Legislature
- NWT Ferry Schedules
- 41st Anniversary Of Fort Smith Catholic Women's League
- Father's Day
- Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
- Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
- Question 642-12(7): Role Of Saps In Bird Dog Officer Investigation
- Question 643-12(7): Acting Premier
- Question 644-12(7): Status Of Metis Health Benefits
- Question 645-12(7): Changes To Water And Sewer Subsidy Program
- Question 646-12(7): Effect Of Arctic A Airport Negotiations On NWT Airport Services
- Question 647-12(7): Status Of Federal Capital Assistance For Housing
- Question 648-12(7): Status Of Provisions For Funding Recreation Leaders' Program
- Question 649-12(7): Status Of Community Prospecting Course
- Question 650-12(7): Status Of Firefighting Training Program In Nwt
- Question 651-12(7): Commencement Of Salary Increase For Certified Firefighters
- Question 652-12(7): Funding For Community Elder And Youth Committees
- Question 653-12(7): Status Of Cedo Funding
- Question 654-12(7): Alberta Company Contracted To Assist Dc-4 Fire Crews
- Further To Question 654-12(7): Alberta Company Contracted To Assist Dc-4 Fire Crews
- Question 655-12(7): Participation Of Aboriginal Groups In Hiring Senior Regional GNWT Employees
- Question 656-12(7): Monitoring Fishing Activity At Trout Lake
- Written Question 34-12(7): Person Years To Combat Forest Fires
- Written Question 35-12(7): Revenue Raised By The Government Of The Northwest Territories Fire Management Program Through The Mars Agreement
- Written Question 36-12(7): Government Standards For Fixed-wing Aircraft And Helicopter
- Written Question 37-12(7): Northern Pilots Employed By Buffalo Airways
- Item 10: Petitions
- Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
- 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 73-12(7): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 25, Carried
- Committee Motion 74-12(7): To Amend Clause 7 Of Bill 25, Carried
- Committee Motion 75-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 10 Of Bill 25, Carried
- Committee Motion 76-12(7): To Amend Clause 15 Of Bill 25, Carried
- Committee Motion 77-12(7): To Amend Clause 27 Of Bill 25, Carried
- Committee Motion 78-12(7): To Amend Clause 44 Of Bill 25
- Committee Motion 79-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 44 Of Bill 25, Carried
- Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Item 22: Orders Of The Day
NWT Ferry Schedules
Item 3: Members' Statements
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express some concern about the hours of operation of the ferries, specifically at the Peel River crossing and the Mackenzie River crossing.
This year, the hours of operation of these ferries, and other ferries across the territories, have been changed. They are now working on a timed schedule. There have been many complaints by many of the people who are using these roads and ferries about the waiting time and methods of operation of these ferries. There is a lot of traffic in the Delta region between Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic and Inuvik. We are also now well into the tourism season and there are many tourists who are coming to these crossings and are a little dismayed at the time they have to wait.
Later this afternoon, my colleague from Mackenzie Delta is going to be tabling a petition which we received from residents in the area. They are complaining about the timing of these ferry crossings. So I would like to raise the issue and I would like to ask the Minister and the department to do a quick evaluation of the hours of operation of the ferries at the Peel River and the Mackenzie River crossings before we get well into the summer season. The timing is right that we do an evaluation now to take an assessment of how these operations are being run. Thank you very much.
NWT Ferry Schedules
Item 3: Members' Statements
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. Are there any further Members' statements? Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
41st Anniversary Of Fort Smith Catholic Women's League
Item 3: Members' Statements
June 19th, 1995
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Catholic Women's League is celebrating its 75th anniversary with more than 114,000 members across Canada. In Fort Smith, the Catholic Women's League will celebrate its 41st year with 11 active members.
However, we have been fortunate in Fort Smith and honoured to have the Catholic Women's League and the Mackenzie Diocese spiritual director from Fort Smith. Donna Currie is only the second woman to hold that position. In the past, the CWL always had a priest as a chaplain.
The CWL started in Fort Smith in 1954 with eight members and they were, at the time, Mrs. Saraphine Evans, Mrs. Bohnet, Mrs. Gratix, Mrs. Giroux, and Mrs. Amirault, who was the first president, with Father Mokwa being the chaplain.
Mr. Speaker, the objectives of the CWL actually began when they responded to a call from Bishop Emil Legal to assist immigrant women. The CWL came to the rescue by setting up the first English as a second language course in Canada. In 1946, the league passed resolutions to provide youth centres across the country to combat juvenile delinquency. In Alberta, it had its key role in setting up and funding women's shelters. In 1958 in Fort Smith, Father Mousseau, who is now in Yellowknife, became the first chaplain of the CWL and the league was also amalgamated with Alberta at the time.
During the 1960s and 1970s, the league concentrated on the sanctity of life, women in the church, Christian family life, world peace, pension reform and social justice for women worldwide. I would like to take the time to recognize the present active members of the CWL: Donna Currie, Anna Hodgkins, Monique Bird, Jean Le Guerfler, Dora Tourangeau, Saraphine Evans, Giselle Soucy, Joan Langevin, Isabelle Le Guerrier, Margaret Levadnuk, and Charlotte Anderson. Saraphine Evans was one of the initial members and continues to be involved. One of the other members, Dora Tourangeau, is in her late 80s and still helps out with the CWL. I would like to take the time to commend and thank the women who have given all their extra effort to the CWL. We are proud of our women, who continue to be active members in striving for the spiritual interest of our community. Thank you.
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41st Anniversary Of Fort Smith Catholic Women's League
Item 3: Members' Statements
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Mrs. Marie-Jewell. Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Ballantyne.
Father's Day
Item 3: Members' Statements
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Michael Ballantyne Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Sunday was Father's Day. it is a day for fathers across the Northwest Territories to celebrate their relationship with their kids and reflect on the most important role that men with children must undertake in their life: that is, bringing up their children to be productive and caring adults. We often hear about parents' rights and we hear, very often in this House, about the responsibility of governments, courts, teachers and police officers to care for children. Let there be no doubt, the primary responsibility for bringing up children lies with their parents. We have the responsibility to ensure our kids stay out of trouble, become educated and to become active and productive members of society. We should also take a moment to think about fathers less fortunate than us, who have lost children to crime, suicide and accident. When we're reflecting on the joy that our children bring to us, we should remember the tragedies that happen out there. We can never forget that. I think all of us have the responsibility to protect all children, not just our own.
We can count our blessings as parents. In the 1990s, the role of men has changed significantly. Men can no longer leave the raising of their children to their wives; we must be involved in every part of our children's lives. Having children is a wonderful gift, and it is a gift that we must take the time and effort to nurture. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
Father's Day
Item 3: Members' Statements
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Mr. Ballantyne. Item 3, Members' statements. Do we have any further Members' statements? Item 4, returns to oral questions. Mr. Pollard.
Further Return To Question 634-12(7): Reinstatement Of Bird Dog Officers During Investigation
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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John Pollard Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a response to a question asked by Mrs. Marie- Jewell on June 16, 1995, concerning Bird Dog officer investigations. Mr. Speaker, today, under orders of the day, item 13, tabling of documents, I will table an excerpt from the human resource manual, section 701, which speaks to the process for investigating recommendations for dismissal. Numbers 38 through 42 in section 701 specifically address the investigation procedures followed upon receipt of a request for dismissal. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 634-12(7): Reinstatement Of Bird Dog Officers During Investigation
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. Ng.
Further Return To Question 580-12(7): Creation Of Fire Breaks As Preventative Measures
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a return to an oral question asked by Mrs. Marie-Jewell on June 12, 1995, with respect to the creation of fire breaks as preventative measures.
Further Return To Question 580-12(7): Creation Of Fire Breaks As Preventative Measures
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. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Lewis.
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize Bob and Carol Latremouille. They were residents of Yellowknife for many years; they lived on my street. Carol was also an employee of the government. They are visiting in their retirement, just to show you that when people retire, they spend time here. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
Welcome to the Assembly. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Today, I would like to recognize the fathers, who are in the gallery and in this Chamber, and wish them a belated Happy Father's Day and also the mothers, a belated Happy Mother's Day.
---Applause
Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Whitford.
Question 642-12(7): Role Of Saps In Bird Dog Officer Investigation
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In light of what Minister Pollard had to say regarding the subject of Bird Dog officers and the investigation taking place, I would like to ask the Minister responsible for Safety a question concerning the Bird Dogs. Over the past few days, Members of this House have heard on the radio numerous reports suggesting that there is political interference taking place with the investigation being conducted by the chief safety officer.
Some of my constituents, as well, are concerned about those allegations. I would like to ask the Minister it he could clarify and advise this House about the role his department is playing in this matter.
Question 642-12(7): Role Of Saps In Bird Dog Officer Investigation
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Safety and Public Services, Mr. Nerysoo.
Return To Question 642-12(7): Role Of Saps In Bird Dog Officer Investigation
Question 642-12(7): Role Of Saps In Bird Dog Officer Investigation
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just like to advise the honourable Member that the chief safety officer is conducting the investigation according to the legislative authority he has. As Minister, I believe it is none of my business to intervene at this particular juncture. I've been asked to ensure that the responsibility that has been assigned is carried out accordingly and, to date, there has been no involvement on the part of any of the political leaders to deter or affect the investigation being conducted.
Return To Question 642-12(7): Role Of Saps In Bird Dog Officer Investigation
Question 642-12(7): Role Of Saps In Bird Dog Officer Investigation
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis
Thank you, Minister Nerysoo. Supplementary, Mr. Whitford.
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