Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That level of detail, at this time, has not been concluded with the three parties that are involved through the political accord: the GNWT, the federal government and NTI. Discussions are currently under way with respect to the federal Cabinet submission that is going in on this initial submission for Nunavut. In that document, which goes to the federal Cabinet, we have to be a party to the detail of it because of the confidential nature and the fact that it's a Cabinet document. We were given some assurances -- Mr. Morin, myself, Mr. Eetoolook from NTI and Mr. Amagoalik from the NIC -- that once that document is approved, assuming it's approved by the federal Cabinet, Mr. Irwin would share the detail of it with us later next month when the Nunavut leaders' summit meets somewhere in Nunavut. Thank you.
Debates of March 20th, 1996
This is page numbers 1 - 12 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 3rd 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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Return To Question 6-13(3): Infrastructure Plans For Nunavut Capital
Question 6-13(3): Infrastructure Plans For Nunavut Capital
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Return To Question 6-13(3): Infrastructure Plans For Nunavut Capital
Question 6-13(3): Infrastructure Plans For Nunavut Capital
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mrs. Groenewegen.
Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister responsible for Public Works and Services. During the election campaign and subsequently last week when I was in my constituency, the question was raised to me whether or not there is a policy within the GNWT with respect to the use of government vehicles.
Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister responsible for Public Works and Services, Mr. Arlooktoo.
Return To Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, there is a policy respecting the use of government vehicles.
Return To Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Ms. Groenewegen.
Supplementary To Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The policy, in effect, then, covers all departments of the GNWT?
Supplementary To Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, it does. I would be more than pleased to share a copy of the policy with the Member.
Further Return To Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Question 7-13(3): Policy On Use Of Government Vehicles
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 6, oral question. Mr. Krutko.
Question 8-13(3): Consideration Of Boycotting Fur-banning Countries
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 19th, 1996
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is in response to my opening statement with regard to the fur trade in Europe and the possibility of looking at alternatives to deal with the problem with countries like Holland. They are boycotting our products so what's the possibility of this government and perhaps the Government of Canada considering looking at boycotting products from those countries that are presently passing motions on boycotting fur products?
Question 8-13(3): Consideration Of Boycotting Fur-banning Countries
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Premier.
Return To Question 8-13(3): Consideration Of Boycotting Fur-banning Countries
Question 8-13(3): Consideration Of Boycotting Fur-banning Countries
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I know that the Metis Nation is now working on this issue. We, as a government, have assisted aboriginal groups on the whole fur-ban issue. We have been greatly involved in the development of quick-kill traps and other areas that would help to alleviate the problem of a fur ban in Europe. I fully understand that one country has adopted a ban on all furs imported from Canada. I believe it is the Metis Nation that has taken them to court. When I was at the Delta-Beaufort regional leadership conference last month, Mr. Hagen raised the point that we could possibly be looking at, as a government, not purchasing things that are made by those countries or not purchasing products that were owned by people living in those countries that would not purchase products that were trapped in the Northwest Territories. We are considering that and we would look into that. Thank you.
Return To Question 8-13(3): Consideration Of Boycotting Fur-banning Countries
Question 8-13(3): Consideration Of Boycotting Fur-banning Countries
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Erasmus.
Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services. The Metis people of the Northwest Territories are currently eligible for Metis health benefits similar to those that the Dene people receive. The Metis Nation is registering the Metis people for those benefits. I've received some complaints from members of the Yellowknife Metis Council, which do not belong to the Metis Nation, and they've been told that they have to join the Metis Nation in order to be eligible for these benefits. My question is: Do the Metis have to register as a member of the Metis Nation in order to be eligible for those benefits?
Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.
Return To Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as it stands now with the existing policy, yes, Metis have to be registered with the Metis Nation to be eligible for benefits. However, that concern has been brought forward, we're aware of it, and the department is currently preparing a decision paper for the Executive Council to amend the provision of the policy to allow for all Metis to be eligible.
Return To Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Erasmus.
Supplementary To Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Given the animosity and the distrust between the Metis Nation and the Yellowknife Metis Council, would it be possible for the Yellowknife Metis Council to register their own members for the benefits rather than having them registering at the Metis Nation?
Supplementary To Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, at this point I would say yes, it's something that I'd be willing to take a look at. I'd have to see what agreement is currently in place with the Metis Nation as far as the registration and enrolment process to see whether we can enter into that with the Yellowknife Metis. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Barnabas.
Question 10-13(3): Meeting Of Nunavut Leaders And Federal Minister Re Division
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Levi Barnabas High Arctic
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask this question of the chair of the Cabinet Committee on Division; Mr. Todd. Can Mr. Todd tell us whether Mr. Irwin would be willing to meet with Nunavut leaders to let us know what federal Cabinet has decided for this division? Thank you.
Question 10-13(3): Meeting Of Nunavut Leaders And Federal Minister Re Division
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd.
Return To Question 10-13(3): Meeting Of Nunavut Leaders And Federal Minister Re Division
Question 10-13(3): Meeting Of Nunavut Leaders And Federal Minister Re Division
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Irwin did agree in a meeting held earlier this month with the Premier, myself and others, to meet with the Nunavut leaders in Nunavut -- hopefully, at the end of April -- to discuss, in detail, some of the areas of concern with respect to the Nunavut issue. Thank you.