Mr. Speaker, my understanding is that the position was not funded by the federal government. The total money that comes to the NWT government is spread over the Territories as a whole. Will the Minister reallocate funds from his headquarters department to reinstate that position? It's a fair question because the only language services we have are ... There are no French services provided now in Nunavut.
Debates of May 15th, 1996
Topics
Supplementary To Question 230-13(3): Elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Question 230-13(3):elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Supplementary To Question 230-13(3): Elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Question 230-13(3):elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 230-1313): Elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Question 230-13(3):elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's not my intention to mislead this House. The Member is implying that I am and I don't believe that I am. The position was not one that is funded within the department. I have committed that we will take a look at why that position was reduced and we will get back to the Member with the rationale. More than that, I can't do.
Further Return To Question 230-1313): Elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Question 230-13(3):elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Miltenberger.
Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 14th, 1996
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services. Given the Minister's characterization in the House the other day of the wide spectrum of opinion of chiropractic services, would the Minister indicate to the House at which end of the spectrum the department is leading towards in terms of responding to the issue of chiropractic services? Is it a serious effort or one that is not quite as serious? Thank you.
Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.
Return To Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I think that chiropractic services are a valuable service to a lot of individuals who believe in them. Certainly, they contribute to the overall well-being of a person's health, if you're inclined to support that type of rationale. That's the direction that we're leaning towards right now, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Return To Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Miltenberger, supplementary.
Supplementary To Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In light of that comment and given the Minister's indication that the department is looking at the issue of chiropractic services, could he attach any kind of time frame as to what a considered look will entail?
Supplementary To Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No, I haven't attached a specific time frame to that because of the heavy agenda that we have within the department, meeting the requirements of committees, meeting the requirements of this House, meeting the requirements of priority legislation that is already in the works. At this time, I would like to advise all honourable Members of this House that I have recognized the issue of chiropractic services. It's just a matter of the timing of trying to put something together to address that issue. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Question 231-13(3): Department Position On Chiropractic Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.
Question 232-13(3): Meeting With Federal Finance Minister Re Division Expenses
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Finance. Can the Minister confirm whether or not a date has been set for discussions with the federal Minister of Finance regarding the gross expenditure situation as it relates to division?
Question 232-13(3): Meeting With Federal Finance Minister Re Division Expenses
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd.
Return To Question 232-13(3): Meeting With Federal Finance Minister Re Division Expenditures
Question 232-13(3): Meeting With Federal Finance Minister Re Division Expenses
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No, I can't confirm at this time when Mr. Martin will be available to meet with me on this important issue. What I can say is we are working daily to fit into whatever schedule Mr. Martin has. We have indicated to his office that we'll meet with him, whenever, wherever and however, as quickly as possible. Thank you.
Return To Question 232-13(3): Meeting With Federal Finance Minister Re Division Expenditures
Question 232-13(3): Meeting With Federal Finance Minister Re Division Expenses
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Barnabas.
Question 233-13(3): Shortage Of Office Space For Arctic Bay Hamlet Staff
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Levi Barnabas High Arctic
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question to the Minister of MACA. As we all know, in one of my communities there is a new hamlet office. Some of the offices are inadequate and there are sometimes two people in one office. For example, our mayor has an office in the chambers of the hamlet office. Thank you.
Question 233-13(3): Shortage Of Office Space For Arctic Bay Hamlet Staff
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mrs. Thompson.
Return To Question 233-13(3): Shortage Of Office Space For Arctic Bay Hamlet Staff
Question 233-13(3): Shortage Of Office Space For Arctic Bay Hamlet Staff
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. During the community transfers to the hamlet councils, during the negotiations they can ask for the office buildings, even if it's not the same building they are in. If there is another office available, then they can negotiate and try to get different offices if they wish. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 233-13(3): Shortage Of Office Space For Arctic Bay Hamlet Staff
Question 233-13(3): Shortage Of Office Space For Arctic Bay Hamlet Staff
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ootes.
Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Education, Mr. Dent, and it's in reference to a letter sent to him from 12 graduates of the Arctic College mining course. The graduates state that they have not been able to find employment in the mining industry since that course was held, which was in the summer of 1995; one year ago. In the letter, they state that in their judgement, the mines have not lived up to the commitments that they made to the Government of the Northwest Territories. My first question would be if the Minister has had an opportunity to look into this matter. 233
Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.
Return To Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Mr. Speaker, I have received a copy of the letter that the Member is referring to. From what I understand, the information in the letter is a bit incomplete in some cases, I've had my department trying to track down the individual graduates from the courses that have been run and it would appear that not all of them are working. In fact, it would appear that, from the first course, three of the graduates are working in mining; three are continuing their studies in other fields; one is with the Government of the Northwest Territories, and, two are unemployed, as far as I know fight now.
Of course, when they open the mine, they will have the capacity to hire on most of the graduates from the courses. But at this point in time, with them not having an operating mine, of course, the potential is not as great as what might otherwise be the case. But it would appear that other operating mines have not picked up the grads, other than Treminco and the new Discovery Mine. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
Question 234-13(3): Employment For Mining Course Graduates
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
I wonder if the Minister could continue to look at this and perhaps also see, first of all, if the course is adequate and meeting the mining companies' needs or, conversely, if there's some reason why the mining company might not be interested in pursuing employment of people.