Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, what I am trying to convey to the honourable Members is the fact that we put in our capital submissions on behalf of health boards and agencies to provide health care services throughout the Northwest Territories, so if there was a request that came forward, from that board requesting this type of equipment, and we felt that it was appropriate, then I would, as the Minister of Health, submit that on their behalf for financing, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Debates of Oct. 8th, 1996
Topics
Further Return To Question 423-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Programs
Question 423-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Further Return To Question 423-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Programs
Question 423-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Program
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 423-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Programs
Question 423-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Yes, Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the meantime, I wonder if the Minister would consider introducing a program of information to communities. Apparently the communities are getting very little information on breast cancer screening, and there is not a lot of advantage taken of the unit that is here in Yellowknife, unless people are directed there so by nurses and doctors. I wonder if the Minister would introduce a program that would take into consideration the northern element and language programs that we have, so that the information is available in the aboriginal languages as well as English, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 423-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Programs
Question 423-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 424-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Programs
Question 423-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I certainly, I am not positive right now what information, what programs that are currently in place throughout the Northwest Territories, but certainly, I will check into that matter, and advise the Member accordingly. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 424-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Programs
Question 423-13(3): Breast Cancer Screening Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Oral questions, Mr. O'Brien.
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister responsible for the sale of staff housing. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister advise how many staff houses have been sold to date since the inception of this program? Thank you.
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd. Mr. Todd, would you like to respond again because it is not in the Hansard, you responded too fast.
Return To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
No, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Return To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Mr. Todd. Oral questions supplementary. Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That eliminates my second question, I will go to my third. Can the Minister advise this House, what is the criteria for a staff person who wishes to be eligible for a housing unit?
Supplementary To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. They have to live in the house, I believe, at this time, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Mr. Speaker. I can assure you Mr. Todd, these are my questions. Can the Minister advise the House how many units are presently owned by staffers and how many are owned by private corporations or development corporations? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
I do not know if the Minister will have the details, but those types of questions could be in written format for the Minister's response but, Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The answer to both questions is, no, no. If they want to make a written question, they could provide that to the honourable Member. Yes.
Further Return To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Mr. Speaker, I will not be making a big question on this, but I would ask when the Minister would have this information available to this House? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
When I am asked for it in a written question, then.
Further Return To Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Question 424-13(3): Sale Of Staff Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Oral questions. Mr. Henry.
Question 425-13(3): Timelines For Introduction Of A Balanced Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Finance regarding government debt concerns, which I mentioned earlier in my member's statement.
Mr. Speaker, I hope that the Minister is as anxious as I am to ensure the Government of the Northwest Territories avoids such a fate as Prince Edward Island, regarding their large debt. Can the Minister assure this House and the citizens of the Northwest Territories, that the budget, he and the cabinet colleagues are preparing for 1997/98 will be a balanced budget. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 425-13(3): Timelines For Introduction Of A Balanced Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Finance. Mr. Todd.
Return To Question 425-13(3): Timelines For Introduction Of A Balanced Budget
Question 425-13(3): Timelines For Introduction Of A Balanced Budget
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A very important question that, which as of today, and I would like to assure my honourable colleague that in keeping with our original plan for a two year strategy to meet the balanced budget that I will be making a statement tomorrow or the next day with respect to the current situation, which I believe is, we are on track, and am confident that with the Members support, of course, on the continuing commitment to balance the budget for 1997 that we will meet that track and under no circumstances do we want to place ourselves in a position where both the children east and west are left with a legacy of debt. Thank you.