This is page numbers 57 - 83 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 ---agreed.

Supplementary To Question 62-13(2): Community Wellness Worker Training Programs
Question 62-13(2): Community Wellness Worker Training Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you. The honourable Minister for Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.

Supplementary To Question 62-13(2): Community Wellness Worker Training Programs
Question 62-13(2): Community Wellness Worker Training Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm not absolutely certain where all the funds may have been coming from for this program so I will take the question as notice.

Supplementary To Question 62-13(2): Community Wellness Worker Training Programs
Question 62-13(2): Community Wellness Worker Training Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you. The honourable Minister has taken the question as notice. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. O'Brien, Member for Kivallivik.

Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minster of Health and Social Services. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister tell me whether or not the department applied the northern preference policy while making the selection for this award? Thank you.

Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you. The honourable...The question is unclear. Would the honourable Member clarity what contract was awarded so the Minister can be in a position to respond to you?

Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The contract I'm referring to is the awarding of the Baker Lake group home project. Thank you.

Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you, honourable Member for Kivallivik. The honourable Minister, Mr. Ng.

Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there were four proponents to the contract that the honourable Member is referring to. The one that was awarded the contract was the only proponent that was registered for the business incentive policy. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. O'Brien, first supplementary.

Supplementary To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

MR, O'BRIEN: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister tell me whether there are any plans at the present time or any discussions with regard to changing the status or the classification of the Baker Lake group home? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Supplementary To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

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

Further Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the group home in question is currently a residential home for children at this time. Yes, there are plans to try to convert it to a residential treatment centre for children in the future. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you. Second supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.

Supplementary To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, again in reference to my Members' statement, I referred to consultation and empowering communities and so on. Can the Minister tell me whether there have been any discussions or dialogue with the hamlet or the community leaders regarding the change in status of the classification of this particular building? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you. The honourable Minister, Mr. Ng.

Further Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Mr. Speaker, I'm not sure whether or not there have been consultations or to the extent of those consultations, so I will investigate that and report back to the Member. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.

Supplementary To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister assure me that if consultations have not taken place that they will, and that the community leaders will be involved if there should be a change in status regarding this particular operation? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you. The honourable Minister, Mr. Ng.

Further Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Mr. Speaker, I can make that commitment. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The Member for Thebacha, Mr. Miltenberger.

Further Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

I was just trying to get the attention of a Page.

Further Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Item 6, oral questions. Item 7, written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. Item 9, replies to opening address. Item 10, petitions. Item 11, reports of standing and special committees. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. Mr. Enuaraq.

Further Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to return to item 10, petitions. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark

Thank you. The honourable Member, Mr. Enuaraq, is seeking unanimous consent to go back to item 10, petitions. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed, Mr. Enuaraq.