Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At the end of the three months, if the communities aren't ready, what will happen then? Thank you.
Debates of May 15th, 1996
Topics
Supplementary To Question 228-13(3):status Of Water/sewer Subsidy Policy
Question 228-13(3): Status Of Water/sewer Subsidy Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 369
Supplementary To Question 228-13(3):status Of Water/sewer Subsidy Policy
Question 228-13(3): Status Of Water/sewer Subsidy Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mrs. Thompson.
Further Return To Question 228-13(3): Status Of Water/sewer Subsidy Policy
Question 228-13(3): Status Of Water/sewer Subsidy Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
Manitok Thompson Aivilik
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. After three months, if the communities are not yet ready to take on this responsibility, my officials would be able to give workshops on how to take on this program. That's what will be happening if they're not yet ready to take on that responsibility after three months. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 228-13(3): Status Of Water/sewer Subsidy Policy
Question 228-13(3): Status Of Water/sewer Subsidy Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 6, oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 14th, 1996
Page 370
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation. Mr. Speaker, during a briefing meeting held for the Government Operations committee a few months ago, the Minister indicated that there was no intention to privatize the corporation at this time. Can the Minister advise this House whether or not this status has changed? Thank you.
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation, Mr. Dent.
Return To Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of Nwt Power Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
Return To Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of Nwt Power Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of Nwt Power Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister advise this House whether there has been any consideration given to this to make this change in the term of this Assembly?
Supplementary To Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of Nwt Power Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of Nwt Power Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think that we've made it clear to Members of this Assembly, in general, that we're going to look at all of the options that are out there. It is something that this Assembly could decide to take a look at during the life of the Assembly, but it would be premature for me to say that it's something that's on the agenda right now. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of Nwt Power Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of Nwt Power Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister advise this House whether or not there have
been any detailed discussions regarding this issue over the past few months? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of Nwt Power Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of Nwt Power Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have been asked by my Cabinet colleagues to take a took at the issue and come back to them with recommendations. We will be taking a look at it some time in the next little while, but there hasn't been any direction given to move either way. We're going to take a look at all the options that are out there and that's one of them. I think before any decision is made, we're going to make sure there would be a balanced discussion on the issue. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of Nwt Power Corporation
Question 229-13(3): Privatization Of NWT Power
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Picco.
Question 230-13(3):elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, during the review of the main estimates for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, I had asked the Minister to explain the reason why the only French translator/interpreter position has been deleted. Mr. Speaker, this has caused major concern in my riding where, as you know, we have the largest Francophone population in the Territories. Why was the position eliminated?
Question 230-13(3):elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 370
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.
Return 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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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I believe I answered that question when the Member asked it in the House during Committee of the Whole; at which time, I said that a position was entirely funded by the federal government and the federal government reduced their funding. The reduction of the position was a direct result of that. At the time, I committed to the Member that I would have the department take a look at where all of the reductions have taken place, and we would get back to him with the rationale and an explanation. And, Mr. Speaker, that will be done. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return 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. Supplementary, Mr. Picco.
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
Page 370
Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If the funding was cut from the federal government, the reallocation of funds within the department would be warranted, I think, before that type of decision was made to maybe have contact with the region. What type of review was done before that decision was made?
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
Page 371
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return 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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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I can't answer whether or not there was public consultation done. Since the funding was to pay for positions that the federal government paid for completely, those were the positions that were cut. I will have to check with the department to find out what sort of consultation was done. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return 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. Supplementary, Mr. Picco.