Thank you, Mr. Zoe.
Debates of June 7th, 1995
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Question 530-12(7): Status Of Official Languages Handbook
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The Speaker
Question 530-12(7): Status Of Official Languages Handbook
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Point of order, Mr. Speaker.
Question 530-12(7): Status Of Official Languages Handbook
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The Speaker
Mrs. Marie-Jewell, your point of order.
Point Of Order
Question 530-12(7): Status Of Official Languages Handbook
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, earlier I asked the Minister responsible for fire suppression what the Transport Canada requirements were. The Minister's response was that I had already asked this question under a written question and, in reviewing my written questions, I did not ask the Minister this question prior to this afternoon. So, for the record, I would like that noted because I feel the Minister is misleading the House. Thank you.
Question 530-12(7): Status Of Official Languages Handbook
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The Speaker
To the point of order, Mr. Morin.
Question 530-12(7): Status Of Official Languages Handbook
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There's no intention on my part of misleading the House. The Member did ask for a copy of the request for proposals, and in that copy there should be the requirements of Transport Canada. Thank you.
Speaker's Ruling
Question 530-12(7): Status Of Official Languages Handbook
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The Speaker
Thank you. The Member did have a point of order, and the Minister did clarify that he did have the information but he didn't let you know. I'm sure, Mrs. Marie Jewell, it was part of the documents. Thank you. Mr. Zoe, oral questions.
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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Henry Zoe North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I've been waiting very patiently. I would like to ask the Minister of the Housing Corporation this particular question. Mr. Speaker, the community of Rae-Edzo's local housing authority has not had an official meeting since November or December of 1994. The problem, Mr. Speaker, is that the community has submitted the required documentation to the Housing Corporation so that the Housing Corporation could process the appointments of five members recommended to the Minister. It has been six months now since the documentation has been submitted to the Housing Corporation. When is the Minister going to sign off these appointments for these five board members?
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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The Speaker
Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation, Mr. Morin.
Return To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank the Member for waiting patiently for an answer to the question. I was trying to get an update and briefing on the Fort Norman fire. As far as the board appointment goes in this community, we are working with the community to appoint the board members. My understanding is the community wanted to approach how they appoint the board a little differently so it was being looked at again. As soon as I get the proper documentation I'll sign it off. Thank you.
Return To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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The Speaker
Supplementary, Mr. Zoe.
Supplementary To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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Henry Zoe North Slave
Supplementary, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I've made enquiries of the Minister's office, through the Minister's executive assistant, on this issue. To date, I've had no official response about the problem. It is my understanding from the community that all the required documentation was submitted to the Housing Corporation so it could be processed. The community has been waiting very, very patiently, Mr. Speaker,
for the last six months and, to date, they are still asking the Minister to get on with it and appoint these members so the community can deal with the housing issues that have to be dealt with at the community level.
I would like to ask the Minister to indicate to the House when he anticipates this issue will be resolved. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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The Speaker
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the Member has indicated, his community wants these people appointed and I will do that as soon as I can get the paperwork through. My understanding was that there was a problem, but I guess that problem has been solved, so we'll take care of it. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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The Speaker
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Zoe.
Supplementary To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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Henry Zoe North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister commit to having this issue resolved prior to the House finishing?
Supplementary To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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The Speaker
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'll let the Member know by tomorrow when that can be accomplished. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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The Speaker
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Further Return To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Justice. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, the Minister responsible for fire suppression indicated that the standards for pilot qualifications in the recent request for proposals were only guidelines. When a department chooses to lower the standards called for in request for proposals in accepting bids, does this increase the potential for liability for this government?
Further Return To Question 531-12(7): Appointments To The Rae-edzo Housing Authority
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The Speaker
Thank you. Mrs. Marie-Jewell, you're asking the Minister for a legal opinion about liabilities and the Minister cannot respond to a question about a legal opinion. Perhaps you might like to rephrase the question.
Question 532-12(7): Status Of Government Liability When Lowering Proposal Standards
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I will rephrase my question to read: when a department chooses to lower the standards called for in a request for proposals in accepting bids, would the Minister find out from his department if this increases the liabilities of this government? Thank you.
Question 532-12(7): Status Of Government Liability When Lowering Proposal Standards
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The Speaker
Minister of Justice, Mr. Kakfwi.
Question 532-12(7): Status Of Government Liability When Lowering Proposal Standards
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, I will take the question as notice since the question of liability probably falls under another Minister, with regard to insurance and those sort of issues. I will take it under advisement and respond appropriately. Thank you.
Question 532-12(7): Status Of Government Liability When Lowering Proposal Standards
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The Speaker
The question has been taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Whitford.