This is page numbers 17 - 42 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 communities.

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Further Return To Question 19-13(2): Costs For Transfer Of Nunatta Campus Programs
Question 19-13(2): Costs For Transfer Of Nunatta Campus Programs
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister seems to be implying that people cannot be trained in different regions. In the West, we have courses that are offered in Inuvik that aren't offered in the other two campuses. We have courses that are offered in Fort Smith that are not offered in the other two campuses. The regional balance of programming doesn't necessarily mean that all programs are offered at one campus. We have to be willing to make sure that students can be allowed to attend courses at various places. That will take place.

Added to that, with division taking place, there is tremendous potential for Nunatta Arctic College to pick up on third-party training. The Iqaluit campus is strategically located to maximize the third party paying for extra training opportunities. The college has a good history across the Northwest Territories of seeking out third-party funding to offer courses. I am confident that the Iqaluit campus will not see a dramatic slow-down in the number of courses offered or a dramatic drop-off in students. I am confident that the college will be out there looking for partners to make sure there are still a lot of quality programs offered at that campus. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 19-13(2): Costs For Transfer Of Nunatta Campus Programs
Question 19-13(2): Costs For Transfer Of Nunatta Campus Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. During my Member's statement, I mentioned that I would raise a question to the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs. Can the maintenance garage project that the hamlet of Pangnirtung requested be moved a year earlier? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mrs. Thompson.

Manitok Thompson Aivilik

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will get more information and take that question as notice. I will respond to him later. Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. My question is directed to the honourable Minister for Public Works and Services. It is regarding the concern in Gjoa Haven. Every summer, Mr. Speaker, Gjoa Haven experiences a build-up of dust in the community. I met with the hamlet council of Gjoa Haven about three weeks ago. They have indicated to me that the dust build-up is a health hazard. Secondly, the dust is getting into equipment and vehicles, so subsequently there is wear and tear which can be very costly to the community and to the government. My question is, will the honourable Minister look into the matter before the summer of 1996 and communicate with Gjoa Haven on what can be done to resolve the problem?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Arlooktoo.

Return To Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Item 6: Oral Questions

February 14th, 1996

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Speaker, the problem of dust control is something that occurs in many of the communities in Nunavut simply because most of the communities, or practically all of the communities, don't have paved roads.

Return To Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
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John Todd Keewatin Central

Except for Rankin.

---Laughter

Return To Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

I will look into the matter. I'm not sure what can be done. As everyone knows, we don't have any new monies, as was said earlier. However, I would be pleased to look into it.

Return To Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.

Supplementary To Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to the same Minister. The Minister has indicated to the House that the problem is not unique to Gjoa Haven but is a problem across the Territories. I believe that the problem is unique to Gjoa Haven. For one thing, the community is situated on sand and secondly, the minerals, the rocks around the community are soft white-coloured rocks and I believe there are, in fact, impurities in the stone. I ask the Minister to look at the situation seriously and get back to the community. Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Arlooktoo.

Further Return To Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I said before, I will be in contact with the community to see what can be done.

Further Return To Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Question 21-13(2): Dust Control Problem In Gjoa Haven
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. I would like to ask the Minister, if he would be so kind, to give his department's position on the practice of chiropractic, which I'm aware is practised in the Northwest Territories but I don't think has any real legal standing. I think its an area of potential benefit to the North. I would like the Minister to give his department's position. Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.

Return To Question 22-13(2): Departmental Position On Chiropractic Services
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Member is correct that chiropractic isn't currently recognized under any legislation in the Northwest Territories. I am aware of certain chiropractors that are pursuing with the department, having their services covered to be eligible to be paid under our health care services. At this stage, Mr. Speaker, I'm aware of it as well as some possible legislated changes required to allow for midwifery, to allow for traditional aboriginal healing practices, and possibly things such as physio-therapy. I am willing to take a look at chiropractic services over the course of the coming year to see whether or not we can include them as insured services, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.

Supplementary To Question 22-13(2): Departmental Position On Chiropractic Services
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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to thank the Minister for his very positive reply. I have one supplementary question and that's with regard to a possible liability given the lack of legal standing. Are we also, in relation to that possible dilemma, in any of kind of dilemma due to the fact that I believe WCB makes use of services and I believe it's covered under GSMIP, which is part of the government's benefit package? So, we're making access to a service that for all intents and purposes, has no legal standing. Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 22-13(2): Departmental Position On Chiropractic Services
Question 22-13(2): Departmental Position On Chiropractic Services
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng.

Further Return To Question 22-13(2): Departmental Position On Chiropractic Services
Question 22-13(2): Departmental Position On Chiropractic Services
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm not positive about the liability aspect of chiropractic services at this stage. I will check into the matter and get back to the Member. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 22-13(2): Departmental Position On Chiropractic Services
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

Jake Ootes

Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is addressed to the Premier. Considering that the government has been considering the amalgamation of a number of government departments for the past several months and considering that this would likely cause a redundancy of deputy ministers in our government who have to be compassionately treated, as all staff -- using the words of the government and the Premier -- why did the Executive Council publish a public competition for two deputy minister positions in the January 27th and 31st issues of southern issues and the News North?