Question 526-12(7): GNWT Consultation Re Projects For North Slave Region

In the Legislative Assembly on June 7th, 1995. See this topic in context.

Question 526-12(7): GNWT Consultation Re Projects For North Slave Region
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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Transportation. There are a number of transportation initiatives being undertaken by the department in the Dogrib/North Slave region. The most obvious, Mr. Speaker, is the large project to upgrade the highway from Rae to Yellowknife, where almost $20 million will be spent over the next five years to re-engineer, straighten and eventually to repave the highway.

This project and others, Mr. Speaker, in the area, will obviously have a great impact on the region. So, I would like to ask the Minister who his department consulted with in the planning of these projects in the Dogrib/North Slave region. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Minister of Transportation, Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I'm slightly confused. Consulted about what? Thank you.

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The Speaker

Are you asking a question of Mr. Zoe?

--- Laughter

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Well, I need further clarification, Mr. Speaker. Does he mean consult about who gets the contracts? Does he mean consult about whether chip seal is used? I would just like some clarification about "consultation." It's a pretty broad word.

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The Speaker

Supplementary, Mr. Zoe.

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June 6th, 1995

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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you. Mr. Speaker, English is my second language but I thought the words I communicated to my colleague were straightforward. I asked the Minister, who did his department consult with with regard to the planning of the projects he made reference to during the fall session when we were dealing with capital projects? There is a five-year capital plan which outlines that $20 million over the next five years will be spent. In terms of planning, he indicated that all communities and various groups would be consulted. That was six to seven months ago, and I have asked the Minister who his department has consulted to date with regard to the planning of the projects anticipated over the next five years. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Thank you. Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Actually, English is my second language too.

--- Laughter

Anyway, I'm sorry. I appreciate the clarification. It is my understanding that in the capital planning process, the Premier does write or call out to the communities, seeks their input about what the priorities are and asks them for advice on the capital planning process. Secondly, we do go through the Standing Committee on Finance where the honourable Member contributes in terms of giving advice on the capital planning process.

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An Hon. Member

Agreed.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

If we've missed something, we would be only too happy to hear from the Member what additional consultation he would like us to make. As everybody knows, I'm a politician of inclusion, rather than exclusion, and I'd be only too happy to make an accommodation with whoever the honourable Member wishes us to make it with.

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The Speaker

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Zoe.

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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to the same Minister, can the Minister assure the House that his department will immediately include regional aboriginal organizations such as the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council and also the Rae band when they're consulting on these projected projects in the North Slave region? Thank you.

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The Speaker

Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have in my hand a letter received from the chiefs of the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council requesting a meeting with respect to transportation planning. It was addressed to me on May 31st and I received it on June 5th. I intend to meet with these gentlemen in an effort to reach the appropriate accommodation that includes them in the consultation process as it relates to the spending on these highway systems. Thank you.

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The Speaker

Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Allooloo.