Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. The community drug and alcohol programs have received a discussion on program reform for alcohol and drug addictions. My question is - is the minister going to table or make this document available to MLA's for their input, thank you.
Debates of Nov. 28th, 1996
Topics
Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I certainly can make it available to members that are interested in it. There is, in my understanding, a workshop planned with the Standing Committee on Social Affairs to review some of the work plan items of the department of which the alcohol and drug reform is a major component, Mr. Speaker, thank you.
Return To Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions, supplementary, Mrs. Groenewegen.
Supplementary To Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just for clarification, it is the intention of the minister to seek the input of the members of this House on this very important issue?
Supplementary To Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it is the intention of the department and myself to receive as much input as possible in finalizing the reforms in this area as they are major reforms that will affect how services in alcohol and drugs treatment are provided throughout the territories, Mr. Speaker, thank you.
Further Return To Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Question 22-13(4): Community Drug And Alcohol Discussion Paper
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you, oral questions, Mr. Miltenberger.
Question 23-13(4): Trailcross Privatization Update
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services, having been away from the House, probably a little rusty, he could use a couple of questions to keep him on his toes. I was wondering if the minister could give this House an update on Trailcross privatization, hiring and with the staff, is the program up and running? Thank you.
Question 23-13(4): Trailcross Privatization Update
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.
Return To Question 23-13(4): Trailcross Privatization Update
Question 23-13(4): Trailcross Privatization Update
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to report that the facility resumed operations in early November, I am also happy to report that all the previous employees of the facility, which we operated, were offered positions by the new contractor, however, only 4 have accepted full-time positions with the new contractor. In addition to those 4, there has also been another resident of Fort Smith hired, and another former resident of Cambridge Bay, who resides in Fort Smith now, hired as well, and, in addition to those full time employees, there are also 2 other Fort Smith residents that have taken up part-time employment with the contractor. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 23-13(4): Trailcross Privatization Update
Question 23-13(4): Trailcross Privatization Update
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions, Mr. Henry.
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd. Mr. Speaker, I accept what the minister has communicated to us about the draft business plans that they are still under discussions and not final yet. Can the Minister of Finance assure me that no layoffs associated with the 1997/98 main estimates will take place until those estimates are approved in this House?
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd.
Return To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Well, I like to avoid giving short answers because usually I get "shot for tortes", but the answer is I cannot at this time, no.
Return To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions, supplementary, Mr. Henry.
Supplementary To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Is the Minister of Finance telling us then that it is immaterial what happens in the budget of next year, the government will continue to lay-off employees as they see fit? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think it is important to point out to my honourable colleague, who is very challenging today and I appreciate that, that the new budget of course, is effective April 1, 1997, thank you.
Further Return To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions, supplementary. Mr. Henry.
Supplementary To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I will try it one more time. What I want to know is, the budget plans that will be presented in this House, and you have talked about it, will be presented on January 1, 1997, all I am asking of you is that until those plans are approved, Mr. Speaker, I am just requesting that no lay-offs take place until those plans are approved. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
I wonder if I could just have some clarification from my honourable colleague? Is he relating to lay-offs that would occur subject to approval of the 1997 budget?
Further Return To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Henry.
Supplementary To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
That is exactly what I am asking, thank you.
Supplementary To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
Question 24-13(4): Approval Of 1997-98 Main Estimates
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Then, my answer is, yes.