Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Erasmus.
Debates of May 14th, 1996
This is page numbers 331 - 362 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 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Supplementary To Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
If it is not a policy, would the Minister commit to initiating such a policy?
Supplementary To Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will commit to taking a look at the initiative, in conjunction with the early intervention work that is being undertaken through the social envelope along with our partners -- Health and Social Services -- who are working in conjunction with Education, Culture and Employment in early intervention to try to develop a strategy for dealing with these types of
serious situations where the health concerns of our residents are affected. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you, Mr. Ng. Second supplementary, Mr. Erasmus.
Supplementary To Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister commit to work with NWT women's and health groups to develop and implement a comprehensive program to combat fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects?
Supplementary To Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Mr. Speaker, we would be willing to work with any organizations that are concerned with this issue, just as we are. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Question 213-13(3): Policy For Warning Of Effects Of Drinking While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Steen.
Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing B Social Assistance Recipients
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I received a reply to my question asked on May 3rd to the Honourable Mr. Dent with regard to grocery stores advising the social assistance clients what they can purchase with income support funds. Mr. Speaker, since at least September, there has been a sign in the Hudson Bay store in Tuktoyaktuk that states to social assistance clients that they cannot purchase tobacco products or fast foods with social assistance funds. Mr. Speaker, that is basically why I questioned the Minister in the past on this situation. I wonder if the Minister would now request that the Hudson Bay take that sign down if, in fact, it doesn't apply. Thank you.
Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing B Social Assistance Recipients
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Dent.
Return To Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing By Social Assistance Recipients
Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing B Social Assistance Recipients
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will look into the situation that the Member has outlined and take what action is appropriate. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing By Social Assistance Recipients
Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing B Social Assistance Recipients
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you, Mr. Dent. Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Steen.
Supplementary To Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing By Social Assistance Recipients
Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing B Social Assistance Recipients
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, this situation has been causing some amount of embarrassment to some clients. I wonder
if the Minister would see that it is appropriate to fax the request to the Hudson Bay. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing By Social Assistance Recipients
Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing B Social Assistance Recipients
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing By Social Assistance Recipients
Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing B Social Assistance Recipients
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will ensure that departmental staff look into the situation in the region immediately. As I said, we'll take appropriate action as soon as possible. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing By Social Assistance Recipients
Question 214-13(3): Restrictions On Purchasing B Social Assistance Recipients
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ootes.
Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister responsible for FMBS. Many of our students are returning and have returned from colleges and universities and are looking for work. This year, there is even more anxiety to get employment because of the scarcity of jobs around and because tuition fees are rising at all institutions across Canada. A while ago, the federal Minister of Finance, Paul Martin, addressed this problem in the federal Budget Address, and said his government was going to make a concerted effort to hire more students this summer. Last summer, some students employed by the GNWT were paid hourly rates as high as $22, which is much more than regular employees in the private sector get for equivalent work. I wonder if the Minister could explain to me why doesn't the GNWT have a basic student rate; one that is a reasonable hourly rate, so we can increase our summer employment of students.
Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Mr. Todd.
Return To Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In fact, during our recent negotiations with the union, that was the position the government took; that, perhaps, we should be looking at a student rate that was lower than the current arrangements under the collective agreement. We believe if we lowered that rate we could, in fact, hire more students. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach an arrangement on that. Hence, whatever in the collective agreement currently exists, with the rates of pay that are there, stays in place; there will be no change and there is no specific student category for summer employment. Thank you.
Return To Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
I wonder if the Minister could tell us if we could institute a student summer employment wage outside of the collective agreement now, then hold discussions with the union to resolve this situation in the future.
Supplementary To Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
My understanding is that the current collective agreement and the arrangement that was reached - or not reached, depending on how you interpret it -- will be going out to the membership for ratification soon. It will take somewhere between four to six weeks for us to receive from the union their position; whether it's yes or no to the agreement.
I, frankly, don't think we can step outside of the agreement and look for a special student rate at this time, but I will look into it and report back to my honourable colleague. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Question 215-13(3): Rates Of Pay For Student Summer Employment
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you, Mr. Todd. Second
supplementary, Mr. Ootes.