Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a document here from the Yellowknife Women's Centre regarding five complaints coming from individuals who came from outside of the jurisdiction who have lived here a long time, come back and been denied social assistance until they have lived here for three months. Mr. Speaker, are we denying people help when they need social assistance? Why are we denying these people assistance? Thank you.
Debates of May 16th, 1996
Topics
Supplementary To Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Supplementary To Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we aren't denying assistance. I am not aware of the individual circumstances outlined in the letter. I would have to have a specific example of what had happened. In any case, where a person goes to apply for social assistance,
if they aren't happy with the response, they are entitled to appeal and have that appeal heard as to whether or not they should have received assistance.
Let me take Yellowknife, for example. A mother of three who arrived in Yellowknife and was staying with relatives would be provided with cash assistance to purchase food and other basic living necessities; or, a single employable client would be referred to the Salvation Army emergency shelter, where food and residence are provided on a contract basis between the Salvation Army and Education, Culture and Employment.
So we do provide assistance, but it is limited until we know that the people have established residence here. That is because they have established residence somewhere else. Until we know for sure that they are residents of the Northwest Territories, the full range of services aren't provided to them. We do make sure that the basics are provided. Thank you, Mr. Speaker,
Further Return To Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.
Supplementary To Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Perhaps the Minister could direct his staff to look into the allegation of denial of social assistance, to ensure that the rights of these individuals weren't infringed upon. Perhaps he could direct his staff to communicate with the Yellowknife Women's Centre. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Further Return To Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Evaloarjuk.
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Transportation. The Minister has heard my Member's statement today. I would like to ask him if he could recommend to me how I should go about seeking improvements for airline flights between the traditionally-linked communities of Repulse Bay, Pelly Bay and Igloolik. Thank you.
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister of Transportation, Mr. Antoine.
Return To Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform the honourable Member that this government is not directly involved, at any level, with the scheduling of routes and flights of air carriers. The air carriers themselves -- in this case, Calm Air, First Air and Skyward -deliver air services on a commercial basis. If the traffic warrants it and passengers and freight on a particular route is enough to pay for services, the carriers are likely to offer that service in this area. In this case, the carriers may not know that a potential for a new market exists in this particular area.
The proposed Repulse Bay, Pelly Bay and Igloolik route is interesting because the three communities are located in three different regions. I would like to recommend that the three municipalities inform the different air carriers and see if their carrier is interested in introducing this service. The important point is that the carriers and passengers should start talking to one another about this service they want. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Evaloarjuk.
Supplementary To Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) Can I count on the support of the honourable Minister and his officials in pursuing my concern?
Supplementary To Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Antoine.
Further Return To Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Yes, the Department of Transportation and its regional staff, Mr. Speaker, could certainly help by letting the municipalities know the regional carriers might offer the service or to let the regional carriers know of the three communities interested in the route of service. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Evaloarjuk.
Supplementary To Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 15th, 1996
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would it be possible to assess the feasibility of having the airlines provide direct links between Repulse Bay, Igloolik and Pelly Bay?
Supplementary To Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Antoine.
Further Return To Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this government is not involved in scheduling flights, and directing the routes is a commercial venture. The Department of Transportation is willing to work with the three communities in contacting the three airlines to see if we could get some dialogue going. Perhaps, in that way, we could generate some discussion and perhaps develop some sort of a route in that area. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Question 238-13(3): Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. I would like to recognize a former Member and a former federal MP, Mr. Dave Nickerson.
--- Applause
Welcome to the Assembly. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Roland.
Question 239-13(3): Status Of Federal Private Member's Bill C-222
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A week ago today, I travelled to Ottawa to make a presentation on behalf of the Minister of Safety and Public Services. I would like to ask the Minister if he's heard any results of our presentation, or results from the Standing Committee on Health. Thank you.
Question 239-13(3): Status Of Federal Private Member's Bill C-222
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister responsible for Safety and Public Services, Mr. Antoine.
Return To Question 239-13(3): Status Of Federal Private Member's Bill C-222
Question 239-13(3): Status Of Federal Private Member's Bill C-222
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank the honourable Member for Inuvik for representing the department in their presentation to the subcommittee on Health in Ottawa, on our behalf.
Mr. Speaker, I've been informed by the department that the private Member's Bill C-222 would require health warning labels be placed on all alcohol beverage containers sold in Canada. This particular bill has been moved back from the subcommittee into the Standing Committee on Health. The subcommittee has withdrawn this bill for consideration by the subcommittee, and has further recommended that instead the standing committee consider both this bill and another bigger bill which they are contemplating.
They would like to consider the bill in the context of its study of Canada's drug policy, with particular attention to the effective means of increasing awareness of fetal alcohol syndrome. As a result of this motion, Bill C-222 is buried deep in another process and there will be no vote at the committee stage. With the number of issues that this committee, on the study of drug policy, will cover, most of the observers consider that this subcommittee motion is a way of not dealing with the bill, without ever having the committee Members or MPs taking a position on it. Thank you.
Return To Question 239-13(3): Status Of Federal Private Member's Bill C-222
Question 239-13(3): Status Of Federal Private Member's Bill C-222
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.
Supplementary To Question 239-13(3): Status Of Federal Private Member's Bill C-222
Question 239-13(3): Status Of Federal Private Member's Bill C-222
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Seeing as this is an important issue for the Territories and we are continuing to do our own labelling program, will the Minister and his department continue to seek ways of influencing or passing the message on to the standing committee that we believe this is an important issue; the whole process regarding the awareness of alcohol?