This is page numbers 89 - 106 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 safety.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Social Services with regard to treatment facilities in the Northwest Territories such as the Baffin Regional Treatment Centre, the treatment centre in Hay River, Northern Addictions Services program in Yellowknife and Delta House, which are presently all funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories. There has been a program established in my riding called the Tl'oondih Healing Camp which is 18 miles south of Fort McPherson. At the present time, it is the only program in the Northwest Territories which is not funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories on the same basis as the other treatment facilities. Will the Minister assure me that this program will be funded on the same basis as the other programs in the North?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No, I can't give assurances that it will be funded at the same levels as other treatment centres, as it stands now, because some of the other treatment centres this government owns and has a significant investment in. However, Mr. Speaker, the department is aware of the Tl'oondih Healing Camp. Department officials have been negotiating with representatives of the Gwich'in, the owners of that facility, to try to reach an agreement on a per them rate for referrals of patients who the department refers to that treatment centre. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. You're saying that there's a difference between government facilities and private facilities, yet you do have a per them rate for private facilities, don't you?

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng.

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm not exactly sure if we have a separate rate for private facilities. I understand that we core fund some facilities and we operate others on a per them basis, based on the clientele who are referred to those facilities. In that respect, as I indicated earlier, the department is trying to work on an arrangement with the Tl'oondih operators to try to support them in their initiatives. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could I have the Minister allow me access to information which pertains to rates which are being paid to the other facilities and also what the different rates are for? Are they for a contribution or a per them rate? Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng.

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Mr. Speaker, I would be willing to provide that information to the Member. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Roland.

Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Finance. I received a fax today from a concerned constituent. During the election process, I said I would represent everyone fairly. I want to make sure that this individual realizes that I am representing everyone fairly, not just by ethnic background. To the Finance Minister, there is a lot of concern, as you have heard around the table, about the equity of the proposed reductions. I have a concern here of an individual receiving a four per cent reduction compared to a co-worker receiving over a 15 per cent reduction. Is the shift of the government changing from providing a benefit for the family to providing it for the individual? Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to assure my honourable colleague, and all colleagues in this House, that we aren't trying to shift benefits. I am always accused of wearing my emotions on my sleeve, but I think we are trying to establish a new approach to the benefits package. It ensures that the people we represent, families and extended families, who work for this government get a reasonable compensation package to meet the basic needs; that is, the ability to feed their family, the ability to house their family and to have a reasonable recreational lifestyle. That is certainly the intent and the basic principle of the strategy here. At the same time, I have said it before and I will say it again, we are trying to accomplish the targets set by the Legislative Assembly and agreed to by most of the Legislative Assembly with respect to the overall fiscal reduction that is required. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Henry.

Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board. Does a proposal of the transfer of occupational health and safety also include the office of the mine safety section?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board, Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Mr. Speaker, the transfer of occupational health and safety does include the mine safety component. There are some minor problems with that right now which we are working on, but it is our intention for the mine safety component to be transferred as well.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Henry.

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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could we get assurances from the Minister that no further consideration of this transfer continue, pending the results of a court case which is presently taking place between WCB and the mine inspection office?

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

I want to caution the Member. When there are cases in court, we don't influence the court with regard to the speed in which they deal with it or the eventual decision. I am not sure whether the question is in order because you are asking the Minister if and when this is over, could you get the assurance from the Minister after the court has dealt with it. If the court hears that, they may feel under pressure to make a decision so that we can deal with it in the House. I don't know if there is a direct link or whether this question should be raised. I will ask the Minister if he

might be able to give assurance, if he feels comfortable in doing so.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me try to answer the question this way: I am as equally concerned as my honourable colleague is about the current situation in the courts. I don't think I would be in a position to make any comment or response to that question at this time because of the current situation. It isn't an attempt to be evasive. I certainly wouldn't want to influence it one way or the other.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Picco.

Edward Picco Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today a colleague will be presenting a petition concerning the program transfers at the Nunavut Arctic College. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister of Finance and it concerns the cost analysis that was mentioned in the House in the previous session. Has that analysis been done? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.