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Further Return To Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross
Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Final supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.

Supplementary To Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross
Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister elaborate? I'm not sure whether " du e' consideration is the same as "serious" consideration. Is it that you'll just sort of look at it and fire it away, or that it will be given serious and realistic consideration? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross
Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng.

Further Return To Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross
Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Mr. Speaker, when I said that I meant that it would be given serious consideration. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross
Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mrs. Groenewegen.

Question 107-13(3): Status Of New Business Incentive Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions

April 30th, 1996

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Jane Groenewegen

Jane Groenewegen Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is for the Minister of Public Works and Services relating to the business incentive policy. There has been a review under way for several months and there was going to be a presentation made to Cabinet during this last break on what the results of the consultant's findings were. I would like to know what the current status is of the proposed new business incentive policy.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Arlooktoo.

Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Speaker, responsibility for the business incentive policy has been transferred to the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, so I would like to pass that question over to the Premier.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

I'm sorry. Mr. Morin.

Return To Question 107-13(3): Status Of New Business Incentive Policy
Question 107-13(3): Status Of New Business Incentive Policy
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'll field this question today because the Minister responsible, the Honourable Stephen Kakfwi, is not here. We have not been briefed in Cabinet on the business incentive policy. I know it has gone out to consultation. I also know there are many concerns raised about the business incentive policy, not only by the private sector but also by elected leaders in communities as well as Members of this Legislative Assembly. So we will take all those concerns into consideration when we do look at that policy. Thank you.

Return To Question 107-13(3): Status Of New Business Incentive Policy
Question 107-13(3): Status Of New Business Incentive Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

Levi Barnabas High Arctic

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Public Works. Mr. Speaker, I believe it has been the position of the Government of the NWT that the money set aside for infrastructure required for the Nunavut government should be managed by the GNWT, which is directly accountable to the people of the Northwest Territories for employment and other northern benefits. Is it the position of the GNWT that the government should have a major role in the construction of the offices and buildings required for Nunavut?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Arlooktoo.

Return To Question 108- 13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
Question 108-13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Speaker, that has been the position of the GNWT from the beginning. We have said all

Return To Question 108- 13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
Question 108-13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Barnabas.

Supplementary To Question 108-13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
Question 108-13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Levi Barnabas High Arctic

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is unclear from the announcement of the Honourable Ron Irwin yesterday, whether the GNWT will have the responsibility for major construction of infrastructure for Nunavut. What will the Minister be doing to ensure that the federal government knows that our government is ready and willing to take on the responsibility for the Nunavut infrastructure?

Supplementary To Question 108-13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
Question 108-13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Arlooktoo.

Further Return To Question 108-13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
Question 108-13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned earlier, the way it looks is that the GNWT will have a limited role in infrastructure and construction management. However, we will be making our case to the Minister as soon as possible, by letter and also through a meeting with the Minster on May 10th in Arviat. I will keep the Members informed.

Further Return To Question 108-13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
Question 108-13(3): GNWT Role In Construction Of Nunavut Infrastructure
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Premier regarding economic development and tourism. The NWT tourism training group has been in place for four years, which was established by the NWT Tourism Association to take part in developing training packages for training the tourism industry with regard to guiding, a host of programs and also programs which are presently developed through Arctic College. In 1995, there was a proposal submitted to the Department of Economic Development and Tourism for $285,000, in which the department basically submitted a letter back in April 1996 stating that they will only allow $175,000 which was broken down with 40 per cent going to the eastern tourism association and 60 per cent to the West. Yet this government states that one of this priorities is training and also looking at generating jobs. One of the fastest-growing industries in the North to date is tourism, yet it boggles my mind -- especially in the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, which is a department that has high O and M costs to operate and administer that program -- that the first thing them seem to cut is in the area of training which will benefit the people of the North, especially in one of the industries that we can

greatly appreciate and benefit from. Is the Minister aware of this and is this the intention of the government when it looks at programs; to cut where it's most needed?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Premier.

Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm not aware of this issue so I will have to take that question as notice on behalf of the Minister. The Minister will get back to the Member shortly. Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The question has been taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Picco.

Edward Picco Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister of income support. Mr. Speaker, it has recently come to my attention that some of our employees, because of the recent wage cuts, have had to apply for income support from social assistance. Is the Minister aware of this development?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.