Mr. Speaker, I'm not saying that. I agree that we have to look at the deficit reductions. All I'm saying is that we should also build into that deficit reduction an availability of allowance. For example, if the reduction for an employee with a family of four in Iqaluit is nine per cent, 10 per cent or 12 per cent, and in Yellowknife is three per cent, then I don't see the fairness in that. That is what I'm trying to say here, Mr. Speaker. I understand the deficit problems just as much as anyone else and I'm trying to help it, but I think there should be some fairness in that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of March 26th, 1996
Topics
Supplementary To Question 55-13(3): Rationale Used In Calculating Northern Allowance
Question 55-13(3): Rationale Used In Calculating Northern Allowance
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 78
Edward Picco Iqaluit
Supplementary To Question 55-13(3): Rationale Used In Calculating Northern Allowance
Question 55-13(3): Rationale Used In Calculating Northern Allowance
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 78
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 55-13(3): Rationale Used In Calculating Northern Allowance
Question 55-13(3): Rationale Used In Calculating Northern Allowance
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
I have told this House consistently that we're going to be fair. We are going to be fair. We're trying to be equitable in difficult times. Yes, we will take into consideration when we develop and have developed a cost of-living component to the new package. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 55-13(3): Rationale Used In Calculating Northern Allowance
Question 55-13(3): Rationale Used In Calculating Northern Allowance
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 78
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ningark.
Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 25th, 1996
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I indicated earlier in my Member's statement that I was going to ask the appropriate Minister about the muskoxen in the Taloyoak area, my question is directed to the honourable Minster of Renewable Resources, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we appreciate the Department of Renewable Resources. Last year, we were able to receive five muskoxen tags for Taloyoak. Taloyoak is now requesting five more. In my Member's statement, I indicated to this House that the population of muskoxen in and around Taloyoak has increased, according to the survey. Will the honourable Minister of this government give five more muskoxen tags to the Taloyoak Hunters' and Trappers' Association this year? Thank you.
Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Renewable Resources, Mr. Kakfwi.
Return To Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would be able to do that if I am given assurances from the department and the local HTA that the muskox herd that is in that particular area can sustain such a number. I realize it is only a total of 10 muskox tags that are being requested; still, I would like to have this confirmed by the department, that it is possible without harming the herd, before I meet the request. Thank you.
Return To Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.
Supplementary To Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to the same Minister. Although my colleague to my right, Mr. Steen, offered to me 5,000 muskoxen from the Sachs Harbour area, I'm not at liberty to request from that island. Mr. Speaker, since I received a letter from the hunters' and trappers' organization in Taloyoak that the July 1995 survey has in fact indicated that the population has increased on two of the islands; one on the Prince of Wales Island and the other on Somerset Island. In fact, with increases, there is a danger to the caribou population grazing in that area. One of the ways to ensure the conservation is to get an additional five tags for harvest, a limited number from that area. Will the honourable Minister get back to me as soon as possible about his decision on the quota? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Yes, Mr. Speaker, we should make it clear that the government's policy is the best way to manage wildlife is allowing proper use of those resources; that is, the best way to keep muskox, caribou, moose and other wildlife healthy and manageable is by allowing harvesting of those on a regular well-managed basis. So I
will be able to respond to the Member in the next day or so. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.
Further Return To Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Mr. Speaker, thank you. I am seeking unanimous consent to return to item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery.
Further Return To Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Question 56-13(3): Additional Muskox Tags Requested For Taloyoak
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 79
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Just to mention to the Members that it is quite unusual to seek unanimous consent while we are still in the middle of a process; in this case, oral questions. But if it is the will of the House, if we have unanimous consent, then you have it. Do we have any nays? There are no nays. Mr. Enuaraq, you have unanimous consent.
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Obviously, my wife is gone...
--- Laughter
...from the gallery because our baby was impatient. But, Mr. Speaker, at this time, I would like to recognize and I am honoured to recognize my beautiful daughter, six years old, Pia Enuaraq. Thank you.
--- Applause
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Welcome to the Assembly. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Evaloarjuk.
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) I would like to recognize, from Pond Inlet, Mayor Paniloo Sangoya.
--- Applause
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Welcome to the Assembly. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. We'll go back to oral questions with the clock still running. Mr. Erasmus.
Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
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 regarding the community wellness strategy and how it will be implemented in Yellowknife. There are a large number of agencies in Yellowknife that provide services related to community wellness. Does the Minister have a plan to determine how funds under the community wellness strategy will be allocated to those agencies?
Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 79
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.
Return To Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wouldn't say that the funds would be allocated to the agencies. What I would envision is that the funding would be available to the agencies to allow them to provide the resources that they need to get together to collaborate, to work out the mechanism and their own plans on how they would see community programs being delivered within the community. Our department would provide the resources through funding sources or the resources from staff to assist the community municipal government and the community organizations to get together and try to reach agreement on that mechanism. Thank you.
Return To Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary, Mr. Erasmus.
Supplementary To Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Is the Minister saying that the city of Yellowknife will be distributing these funds to the agencies?
Supplementary To Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 80
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Question 57-13(3): Allocation Of Funds Under Community Wellness Strategy
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm not saying that definitively, Mr. Speaker. As it stands now, an arrangement would have to be agreed upon and worked out. As I stated earlier, if we could get the groups together to discuss what they want to do and some of their initiatives, that could all fall out within the discussions that take place between the municipal government groups and other organizations that are involved in the delivery of health and social services within the city. Thank you.