Debates of May 16th, 1996

This is page numbers 409 - 465 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
International Travel Trade Representatives To Tour Yellowknife And Inuvik
Land Administration Program Graduates
Difficulties Experienced In Accessing Social Assistance Programs
Unresolved Issues Regarding The Thebacha Election And Fraud Allegations
Benefits To Be Realized By Creating A Single Office Of The Ombudsman
Lack Of Scheduled Airline Services Between Repulse Bay, Igloolik And Pelly Bay
Conflicting Development Initiatives On Northern Bathurst Island
Tribute To John Mackenzie Of Rae-edzo
Fisheries Opportunities In Central Baffin Region
Need To Enhance Sporting Facilities In Mackenzie-delta Area
Unsolicited And Unsigned Messages And Complaints
Tribute To Hon. Justice Mark De Weerdt On Retirement
Absence From The House
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Trades Representatives Touring Western Arctic
Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Improvements To Airline Flights For Igloolik, Pelly Bay And Repulse Bay
Status Of Federal Private Member's Bill C-222
Review Of Thebacha Election Process
Review Of Business Incentive Policy
Implementation Of Salary And Contract Disclosure
Update On Meeting With The Prime Minister
Cost Recovery For Search And Rescue In The Arctic
Chief Julius School Gymnasium Funding
Home Improvement Programs
Report On Affirmative Action Review
Reply To Requests For Intervenor Funding
NWT Airport Marketing Strategy
Northern Fuel Prices
Application Of Seniors' Housing Rates
Written Question 5-13(3): Education Issues In The Baffin Region
Item 9: Replies To Opening Address
Item 10: Petitions
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Rescission Of March 28, 1996 Committee Of The Whole Decision
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
Committee Report 3-13(3): Standing Committee On Resource Management And Development Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 23: Orders Of The Day

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Total equipment acquisition, $25,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Total activity,

$25,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Field Operations

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Field operations, operations and maintenance, total operations and maintenance, $9.031 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Detail of capital, field operations, buildings and works, Fort Smith, total region, $40,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Buildings and works, Inuvik, total region, $105,000.

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May 16th, 1996

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Buildings and works, Baffin, total region, $704,000. Mr. Ningark.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Madam Chair. On this page, Madam Chair, I don't see any mention or any heading where Kitikmeot is written. Don't we count anymore?

--- Interjection

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Ningark. I'll ask the Minister that question. I'll direct that question to the Minister.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

It's on the next page. That's okay, Madam Chair, I see it on the next page. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

All right. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Madam Chair. My question is on the Baffin, total Baffin, $704,000. I am wondering about that regional office. Is that a new office?

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The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Thank you, Madam Chair. I understand that we are presently reviewing this item. We are reviewing the possibility of leasing. We are looking at the possibility of improving the present facilities we have or building something new. So it's not yet clear to us exactly what option we will choose. Thank you.

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The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Madam Chair. This wouldn't be in preparation for division or Nunavut, would it?

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Mr. Kakfwi.

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Madam Chair, this is just responding to the needs of the staff and field operations. Thank you.