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Debates of May 16th, 1996
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Return To Question 194-13(3): GNWT Position On Transfers Of Program And Facilities Of Municipalities
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Further Return To Question 209-13(3): Community Funding For 1996-97
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
I have a return to oral question asked by Mr. Roland on May 13, 1996, on community funding for 1996-97.
'The Member asked what reductions had taken place in taxation areas. I believe he was referring to municipal taxation areas, meaning the city, towns and villages.
There has been no reduction to the equalization grants budgets for tax-based communities. These communities will be affected, as all other communities, by program reductions such as the reform of the water and sewage services subsidy and capital budget reductions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 209-13(3): Community Funding For 1996-97
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Mr. Morin.
Return To Question 149-13(3): Administration Of Staff Appeals
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Miltenberger on May 3, 1996, regarding administration of staff appeals.
On May 3, 1996, staffing authority was delegated to the following departments: Health and Social Services; Justice; Transportation; Executive; Financial Management Board Secretariat; Education, Culture and Employment; Municipal and Community Affairs; Legislative Assembly, and, Public Works and Services.
The remaining departments will receive staffing authority once their staff have been trained. Thank you.
Return To Question 149-13(3): Administration Of Staff Appeals
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Todd.
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I very rarely do this, but I have a unique opportunity this afternoon to introduce to everyone in this House -- my favourite CBC reporter -- Ian Hanna's parents.
--- Applause
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Picco.
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to welcome to the gallery today, John Parker, the superintendent of Economic Development and Tourism for the Baffin; and Dave Monteith, a long-time Baffin resident, supervisor for parks for Economic Development and Tourism.
--- Applause
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister of ED&T. It relates to the Minister's statement today regarding the western tour of the 24 international trade representatives. Mr. Speaker, I note that the tour operators are visiting western communities only. Can the Minister advise this House why no communities in Nunavut are involved in this tour? After all, we in Nunavut also have a need to access such high visibility. Thank you.
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Kakfwi.
Return To Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe the reason is that the operators are all gathered in the city of Edmonton and the simplest, most convenient travel route for them in the time we were prepared to devote to this tour was to go north to Yellowknife and Inuvik. That is the reason. The conference and trade show happens every year. They have been going on for the last 20 years and have moved from places like Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. I believe when they return to eastern locations, then it becomes much easier and more convenient to set up -- depending on the interest of the trade show operators and representatives -- an opportunity to swing into the Keewatin and also into the Baffin. Thank you.
Return To Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister confirm where this show will originate next year?
Supplementary To Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, if someone told me yesterday, I have already forgotten. I would be interested in sharing that with the Members and also give them a briefing. I just got a sign, I believe it is in Vancouver. Having said that, I would be very interested in having more Members of the Legislature attend these conferences and trade shows because that is an opportunity for us, as elected representatives and Ministers of government, to appreciate how we can help our tourism operators and outfitters to meet the demands that are growing internationally and across North America for the products and services we can provide in the NWT. We need to find ways to market the whole of the Canadian Arctic and not just our specific regions. Many of the operators found that they spent a great deal of time answering generic questions about the Arctic and very little time describing the kinds of services and products they were advancing.
So not a lot of work was done, but things look very positive and I was very pleased to be part of that experience. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Item 6, oral questions.
Supplementary To Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister agree to try to encourage that the East would be involved in this show next year? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Arctic has some very unique elements that are of great interest to people around the world. For instance, this is one of the few jurisdictions where you can actually see wildlife in its still pristine state, as is, without having to go to international parks. The land is still very much the way it has been for thousands of years. The Canadian Arctic has always been exemplified by pictures of polar bears, snow, ice and Inuit. There is a lot of tourism interest in the Eastern Arctic and there is also a great deal of interest from the tourism operators and outfitters from Nunavut and we will always be attending these conferences. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Question 236-13(3): Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ningark.
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. As I indicated in my Member's statement regarding the residents of the NWT travelling to southern jurisdictions and coming back to the NWT after three months and being unable to find any jobs or income and being denied social assistance by the system, I didn't realize that my colleague asked the same question yesterday. I was out of the House at an interview.
On page 857 of the unedited Hansard, the Minister of Education, Culture and Communications has a response: "The department is very careful to ensure that nobody is going hungry or being forced to sleep on the street. The full services of the department are available only to residents.'
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. Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.
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, the department's resources are made available to all people, no matter where they were born or where they came from. The policy of the department is to provide the full range of services to residents. Until a person has established residence in the Northwest Territories, we have a transient policy which entitles people to receive limited assistance in obtaining food and shelter. Mr. Speaker, we don't deny assistance to new residents, but we do expect that people would establish residence by either securing employment, establishing a residence or by being employed in the NWT for three months. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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.