This is page numbers 1 - 15 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 2nd 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 community.

Further Return To Question 1-13(2): Transfer Of Nunavut Arctic College Programs
Question 1-13(2): Transfer Of Nunavut Arctic College Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I didn't provide the direction for this transfer; this direction came from the representative board of governors who represent the people of Nunavut. The decision to relocate these kinds of programs implies that that board has a strong commitment to upgrade the facilities in the campuses in Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay. If they fail to do that, then I think they put at risk the credibility of Nunavut Arctic College for all of the residents of Nunavut. I am confident that the board has examined which programs can successfully be relocated and that they have very strong reason to believe that they will be able to offer the programs successfully in the locations that they have recommended that they be transferred to. Mr. Speaker, it wasn't my recommendation or my direction, I'm responding to the direction of a public board and I have every confidence that they have made the right decision.

Further Return To Question 1-13(2): Transfer Of Nunavut Arctic College Programs
Question 1-13(2): Transfer Of Nunavut Arctic College Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Evaloarjuk.

Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was informed by one of my constituents so I'm going to raise a question but I'm not too certain which Minister I should direct it to; maybe to the Premier. When we're constantly talking about fiscal restraint -- I'm not sure whether this is true or not -- they've heard that the territorial government donated $70 million to other countries. Was that the case? Can one of the Ministers respond to my question? Is this true? Can somebody respond whether this is true or not?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Morin.

Return To Question 2-13(2): Status Of GNWT Financial Assistance To Foreign Countries
Question 2-13(2): Status Of GNWT Financial Assistance To Foreign Countries
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We do not have any dollars to donate to other countries. Perhaps your constituents were talking about the federal government. The federal government has some programs where they help out some Third World countries. We, as the Northwest Territories, do not have dollars to donate to any other countries and we have not donated any. Thank you.

Return To Question 2-13(2): Status Of GNWT Financial Assistance To Foreign Countries
Question 2-13(2): Status Of GNWT Financial Assistance To Foreign Countries
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Barnabas.

Levi Barnabas High Arctic

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Health, the Honourable Kelvin Ng. Mr. Speaker, the Baffin leaders' summit passed a motion in January asking for meetings between the federal Health Minister and the chair of the Baffin Regional Health Board, with the MLA for Iqaluit. Mr. Speaker, will the Minister update this House on discussions to date concerning this meeting and the situation regarding funds for the new hospitals in Iqaluit and Inuvik? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.

Return To Question 3-13(2): Status Of Funds For New Hospitals In Iqaluit And Inuvik
Question 3-13(2): Status Of Funds For New Hospitals In Iqaluit And Inuvik
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, departmental officials of our government and Health Canada are currently negotiating terms of reference under which the funding arrangements for the new capital construction in Inuvik and the Baffin hospitals will be undertaken over the next few years. Thank you.

Return To Question 3-13(2): Status Of Funds For New Hospitals In Iqaluit And Inuvik
Question 3-13(2): Status Of Funds For New Hospitals In Iqaluit And Inuvik
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.

Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to notify the Ministers that I will be frequently raising questions to the Ministers with regard to residents of Pangnirtung, Broughton Island and Clyde River. I will be asking questions with regard to those communities and residents. I would like to ask a question to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. Regarding the adult education centre that was planned for 1996, is it going to be constructed in 1996 or has it been delayed? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Enuaraq. Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.

Return To Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as the Member knows, it is impossible for a Minister to commit to a capital expenditure before the budget is passed. I can't commit to the Member that that capital project will, in fact, be built in the coming year. As the Member knows, I have met with him and I have committed that departmental staff and college staff will work with the community to discuss the community's needs. We will work to find the funds to put in the capital plan, as possible. At this point in time, I cannot commit to any capital funds in the 1996-97 budget until such time as that budget is approved.

Return To Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Enuaraq.

Supplementary To Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In speaking with the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, we agreed that the adult education centre would cost $800,000. This hasn't reduced the size of the building in the capital plans, has it? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Supplementary To Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Dent.

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Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in my meeting with the honourable Member, the Member brought up his community's request for the size of the building. As I said, the commitment was that the department would visit the community and that we would work with the community to determine an appropriate size. However, the size for the building has not yet been confirmed and can't be confirmed until we get further along in the process. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.

Further Return To Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My other question is directed to the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs. I have written some correspondence...

Further Return To Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Question 4-13(2): Construction Of Adult Education Centre In Clyde River
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

I will allow other Members the opportunity to ask questions. If there are no other Members, I will go back to you, Mr. Enuaraq. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ningark.

John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon and Happy Valentine's Day to all my colleagues.

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Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister of Transportation. Mr. Speaker, the problem of runway airport lighting systems has been ongoing since the airport was established in Gjoa Haven. I have communicated with the hamlet council regarding the same problem. The hamlet of Pelly Bay has communicated with the honourable Minister for Transportation. The problem with the airport lighting system, Mr. Speaker, in my mind is a serious and critical problem. The travelling public safety is at risk. The crew of the airline coming into the community of Gjoa Haven is at risk. Is the honourable Minister willing to address the serious problem that we have with the airport runway system in Gjoa Haven? Will the Minister address the problem as soon as possible?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The Minister of Transportation is not here, so I will redirect the question to the Premier. Mr. Morin.

Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will take that question as notice on behalf of the Minister and he will get back in touch with the Member tomorrow. Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.

Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier I raised a question to the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs. As of this date, I have written two letters to the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs concerning the skating rink and arena in Clyde River that has been planned. I would like to know the status of the arena, if possible, and whether or not it is planned to be included in the 1996-97 fiscal year plan. I would like a response to that, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.