Do I have a nay? Mr. Picco.
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
With the announced plan of the Premier to privatize parks and visitors' centres, could I be informed on what capital we would be building in these parks that are going to be privatized and turned over to private ownership? Should we be spending money on privatization of capital and something we won't own in a few months? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Let me assure my honourable colleague that it is going to take more than two months to privatize parks and that the system of government still has to function. It will take some time. The Minister responsible knows it is a priority and I am sure we will be able to come forward with a comprehensive plan on privatization of parks as we will with other aspects of government. However, in the meantime, there are still a number of programs under way and signed contracts that we have commitments for which we have to fulfil. For example, in your riding, Mr. Chairman, Tuktoyaktuk parks, sites and facilities of $40,000. That is a signed contract. Regarding Sylvia Grinnel Park in Iqaluit, we have a signed contract for $80,000. So, Mr. Chairman, it is important to understand that we are under obligations here and while Mr. Picco does imply that we are going to privatize this, we are not sure about the time lines for privatization. That is currently being worked out by the new Minister and the new Department of Economic Growth which Mr. Kakfwi heads up.
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Before we go to the total figure, I would like to know if the Minister may have a total of the projected O and M for the coming year and a total of the capital.
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Just one moment, Mr. Chairman. Parks and visitors' centres last year was $3.864 million.
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
I may have jumped the gun. I meant in terms of the total territorial budget, what the projected O and M is and what the projected capital expenditure is.
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Are we talking about the budget we are going to be presenting in April or May?
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Chairman, this is an interim appropriation we are dealing with today and the budget is being developed right now. We will be presenting the budget to committee soon and, at that time, based on the advice we get from the committee and the agreements we reach, we will be able to determine targets. As Finance Minister, with my colleagues in Cabinet and with the support of committees, we will then develop a budget which we would then present to the House. Thank you.
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
The reason for my question, Mr. Chairman, is I wanted to know if the Minister may be able to project what the deficit projection looks like for next year.
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John Todd Keewatin Central
No, I am not prepared at this time, Mr. Chairman.
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The Chair Vince Steen
Any more comments or questions? If not, I will read the total for the Department of Economic Development and Tourism again, $5.502 million. Agreed?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Department Of Education, Culture And Employment
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The Chair Vince Steen
I am of the opinion that the vote for the total is agreed to by the majority of the Members. We will move on to the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, total Education, Culture and Employment, $24.761 million. Agreed?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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