Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm not positive at this time that there is. Certainly, given the new structure of the Social envelope committees in trying to specifically address these types of overlap situations between Members of the social envelope. I think it's a good point that Mrs. Groenewegen has made and I will take it positively, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of Feb. 20th, 1996
Topics
Further Return To Question 72-13(2): Financial Assistance For Housing Tenants
Question 72-13(2): Financial Assistance For Housing Tenants
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 96
Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Further Return To Question 72-13(2): Financial Assistance For Housing Tenants
Question 72-13(2): Financial Assistance For Housing Tenants
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 96
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ningark.
Question 73-13(2): Criteria For Receipt Of School Bussing Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 96
John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I indicated earlier in my Member's statement, my question is directed to the honourable Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. Mr. Speaker, imagine a five or six-year-old child plodding away to school in weather that is minus 50 or 60; one day, some day, a child will be a provider, a child will be a leader, a child will be a doctor when you and I, Mr. Speaker, will be frail and old. Most of us, when we go to work in the dead of winter, have the luxury of using heated vehicles. But in some communities, we don't have such services. What are the criterias for communities across the Territories to be eligible to receive a school bussing service? Thank you.
Question 73-13(2): Criteria For Receipt Of School Bussing Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 96
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.
Return To Question 73-13(2): Criteria For Receipt Of School Bussing Services
Question 73-13(2): Criteria For Receipt Of School Bussing Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, funding for student transportation is provided consistently across the Northwest Territories as part of the school-based funding formula. The bussing formula provides boards with funding, based on a set of criteria, which the Minister has asked for, which includes, for instance, five to six year olds, their board will qualify for funding for busses if those students live 500 metres or further from the school facility; seven to 10 year olds can be bussed if they live one kilometre away from the school; and 11 year olds and over can be bused if living 1.5 kilometres from the school facility.
Mr. Speaker, in the new Education Act, education bodies will hold responsibility for transportation of students, and we will be proposing some general regulations to assist them in determining how to provide the transportation. As I'm sure the Member is aware, the department is currently consulting on regulations for the new Education Act with education bodies and registered organizations interested in education. Mr. Speaker, the regulations governing transportation will be available for public comment in April. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 73-13(2): Criteria For Receipt Of School Bussing Services
Question 73-13(2): Criteria For Receipt Of School Bussing Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 96
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Erasmus.
Question 74-13(2): Feasibility Of Power Provided By Wind Generators
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 96
Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I listened with interest as the Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation informed us about the wind generating operations in Cambridge Bay, and my question is directed toward him. As I say, I listened with interest that 10 per cent of Cambridge Bay's electrical needs are being generated through wind power. Also, he wanted to know if there would be people willing to form partnerships to install generators in other communities. Before we have all kinds of people from Yellowknife running to become partners, is it possible or is it feasible to have these wind generators in the Yellowknife area?
Question 74-13(2): Feasibility Of Power Provided By Wind Generators
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 96
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister responsible for the Power Corporation, Mr. Dent.
Question 74-13(2): Feasibility Of Power Provided By Wind Generators
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 96

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am aware that the last set of generators which were looked at would not necessarily be that efficient in Yellowknife. The new ones, I can't answer that question, so I'll have to take it as notice.
Question 74-13(2): Feasibility Of Power Provided By Wind Generators
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 96
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The question is taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Picco.
Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 19th, 1996
Page 97
Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Personnel. The Premier has announced the downsizing and amalgamation of different departments. I have received several calls from affected constituents. When will the affected employees be notified of possible lay-off, et cetera? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 97
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Premier, Mr. Morin.
Return To Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 97
Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the Member is aware, we are presently redoing our business plans to present to the committees again. Once we are through that process and once the budget is approved in this Legislative Assembly, then there will be due process set up. If and when people are to be laid off, there are agreements with the union that have to be concluded so that there's a certain time, that everyone is treated fairly and given due consideration prior to that action being taken. Thank you.
Return To Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 97
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Picco.
Supplementary To Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 97
Edward Picco Iqaluit
Yes, Mr. Speaker, I do understand the process, but I've received word that some of these affected people have been told to get their resumes updated and they'll be gone on March 31st. So somewhere down the line, that information is not being passed. I agree with you that the business plans aren't completed and there may be changes. I think we have to inform our staff of that.
Supplementary To Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 97
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is also a process in place from the previous year that may be still being implemented in this year's budget process. Maybe that is why the Member is hearing this. Let me assure him, that any reductions or lay-offs of employees through this budget cycle process will be dealt with properly. Proper notice will be given and a proper benefits package will be involved to compensate employees. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Question 75-13(2): Date Of Lay-off Notices In Public Service
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 97
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Miltenberger.
Question 76-13((2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 97

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to address my question to the Minister of MACA. I would like to thank her for the information on the Arctic Winter Games. I note the value that they place in the Arctic Winter Games is nearly $6 million every two years, which sort of reinforced my concern that that's a big pricetag. Could the Minister tell me how many GNWT staff work on the Arctic Winter Games as part of their job, please?
Question 76-13((2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 97
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mrs. Thompson.
Return To Question 76-13(2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Question 76-13((2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just to verify the information he asked about, the total cost for the 1996 team is $1.533 million; GNWT contribution is $300,000; funds from the Sport North lottery contribution is $1 million; athlete contribution, registration fees, only $250,000; estimated total volunteer contribution, between $600,000 and $700,000 for the games process. Regional fees paid by athletes to offset travel costs to participate in the regional trials for the Arctic Winter Games were in excess of $166,000. Tomorrow I will be returning the oral question on how many government staff are going to the regional games. The question was asked by Jake Ootes. Thank you.
Return To Question 76-13(2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Question 76-13((2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Supplementary To Question 76-13((2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Question 76-13((2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm not sure whether I heard the response correctly because I'm not arguing with the Minister's costs and the almost $6 million figure, I just didn't hear the Minister. Did she indicate a number of employees? I didn't hear that.
Supplementary To Question 76-13((2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Question 76-13((2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 97
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mrs. Thompson.
Supplementary To Question 76-13((2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Question 76-13((2): GNWT Staff Dedicated To Awg Support
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will get back to him with that. I'll take the question as notice. Thank you.