Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for the Mackenzie Delta, Mr. Krutko.
Debates of Feb. 19th, 1996
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Further Return To Question 53-13(2): Apprenticeship Training Allowances
Question 53-13(2): Apprenticeship Training Allowances
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Question 54-13(2): Time Frame For Construction Of New School In Fort Mcpherson
Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. As I mentioned earlier in my statement, in the early morning of January 9th, the Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson was destroyed by a fire at a loss of $7 million to $8 million. Since the time of the blaze, the community of Fort McPherson has rallied amongst themselves in various community buildings, which now double as classrooms and offices --the hamlet office; band council; Gwich'in Tribal Council office; the youth hall; the church; and the nursing station --which house approximately 240 students.
At this time, I would like to ask the Minister what the status is with regard to the building of a new school and what kind of time frames we are looking at.
Question 54-13(2): Time Frame For Construction Of New School In Fort Mcpherson
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.
Return To Question 54-13(2): Time Frame For Construction Of New School In Fort Mcpherson
Question 54-13(2): Time Frame For Construction Of New School In Fort Mcpherson
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the department moved quickly to ensure that the funding was available for temporary classroom space and then had to enter into negotiations on the size of the new school; in other words, the number of classrooms and the number of seats. We now have agreement with the community, the divisional board and the department on the size and number of seats in the school. We still need to be sure that the community is adequately consulted on the design.
Currently, the department is working at finalizing a submission to the Financial Management Board for the capital cost of building a new school.
Return To Question 54-13(2): Time Frame For Construction Of New School In Fort Mcpherson
Question 54-13(2): Time Frame For Construction Of New School In Fort Mcpherson
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for lqaluit, Mr. Picco.
Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. Mr. Speaker, Health and Welfare Canada has changed several of their non-insured health benefits for Inuit and First Nations people. Mr. Speaker, my question for the Minister is has the GNWT reviewed these changes and implications?
Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.
Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, the department has reviewed the changes. Thank you.
Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Supplementary, Mr. Picco.
Supplementary To Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non- Insured Health Benefits
Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Mr. Speaker, these changes were only made known to Inuit and First Nations people in December. Mr. can the Minister inform this House if the GNWT were consulted on these changes, specifically the dental changes, before they were made public?
Supplementary To Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non- Insured Health Benefits
Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non- Insured Health Benefits
Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we were not consulted on the changes. Health Canada provides the framework for supply of these services and our government merely administers the services on behalf of Health Canada. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non- Insured Health Benefits
Question 55-13(2): Changes To Non-insured Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.
Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my next question to the Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation is a most urgent and serious one. Mr. Speaker, I understand that due to the strong winds in Pangnirtung last night, a power line was taken out by an object which flew off a building and about 40 houses were left without power overnight. When will the power be restored to these 40 units in Pangnirtung?
Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
The Minister for the Power Corporation, Mr. Dent.
Return To Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I was advised about 15 minutes ago that the power is back on.
Return To Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.
Supplementary To Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
If there was any damage done to these houses due to the power outage, who would take responsibility for their repairs? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In most instances, it would be between the home owner and their insurance company. Hopefully they are insured. I don't believe that the Power Corporation provides any guarantees on being able to provide power in the event that an act of God causes an outage.
Further Return To Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Question 56-13(2): Restoration Of Power To Pangnirtung Residents
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.
Question 57-13(2): Baker Lake Group Home Operating Contract
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services. Mr.
Speaker, in reference to my Member's statement, I wish to ask the Minister if he was aware of the Baker Lake group home contract prior to the contract being awarded; and, if so, it he would kindly justify to this House the rationale behind the award. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 57-13(2): Baker Lake Group Home Operating Contract
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. The honourable Minister of Housing.
Return To Question 57-13(2). Baker Lake Group Home Operating Contract
Question 57-13(2): Baker Lake Group Home Operating Contract
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
HON, KELVIN NG: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, I was aware of the tender for the operation of the Baker Lake group home because the honourable Member had brought it up to me. The contract awarded was based on the most qualified contractor being awarded the contract. Thank you.
Return To Question 57-13(2). Baker Lake Group Home Operating Contract
Question 57-13(2): Baker Lake Group Home Operating Contract
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr, Picco.