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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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, nothing in the budget of the 1996-97 Main Estimates is slated for the transition of the Nunavut government. This budget only covers the formula financing agreement of this government and the federal government. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Ningark. Mr. Kakfwi.

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Madam Chair, it is my understanding that this government will continue building and going into its capital planning processes to meet the normal growing needs of the different communities under the present arrangement of government. Any additional capital requirements required as a result of the implementation and establishment of the Nunavut government will be the direct responsibility of the federal government.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Mr. Ningark.

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Madam Chair. There seems to be an impression of some Members that perhaps the government is covering the needs of Nunavut. I thank the honourable Minister for making that clarification. This is under the present financing arrangement.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Would the Members agree that it is time to recess for much-needed nourishment which has been prepared? We will recess until 6:30.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

The committee stands adjourned. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

I will call the committee to order. We are still on detail, buildings and works, Baffin. I have Mr. Henry to speak next.

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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

I am just getting advice. My question was answered on the way through. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Mr. Picco. Do you have a question, Mr. Picco?

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Edward Picco Iqaluit

Not right now.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Okay. Total region, $704,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Buildings and works, Keewatin, total region, $334,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

We are on page 9-18. Equipment acquisition, total buildings and works, $1.183 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Equipment acquisition, headquarters, total region, $28,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Equipment acquisition, Fort Smith, total region, $64,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Equipment acquisition, Inuvik, total region, $68,000.

Committee Report 3-13(3): Standing Committee On Resource Management And Development Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

Committee Report 3-13(3): Standing Committee On Resource Management And Development Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Equipment acquisition, Baffin, total region, $94,000.