Thank you. Mr. Krutko.
Debates of May 21st, 1996
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Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair John Ningark
Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Finance Minister.
Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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John Todd
Just for clarification purposes, could Mr. Krutko once again repeat the question? I believe that Mr. Dent may be able to answer his question for him.
Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
The question is what is the percentage breakdown with regard to French-language services for $292,000. What is the GNWT's portion of that? Is it a 75/25 split, 50/50, or are there resources from the Government of the Northwest Territories to that program?
Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. I'm informed that in order to follow procedure, the honourable Minister at the witness table is answering the questions, but he can refer the questions to another Minister. Mr. Minister.
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. By all means, please refer this question to the Honourable Mr. Dent.
Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Mr. Dent.
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I believe all of the funding for French language programs comes from the federal government in the cooperation agreement for French and aboriginal languages. Of the $18 million, which covers the three-year program, there's $15.5 million for aboriginal languages and $2.5 million for French.
Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Page 11-21. Mr. Barnabas.
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Levi Barnabas High Arctic
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In the Eastern Arctic, I'm not aware of the French language being used. If I can quote Mr. Ernerk: "Why do they supply us with money for French languages, which is of no use to us in the Eastern Arctic?" Thank you.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. French and English are the official languages of our country. In order to access the French language funding, and in order to access funding for other aboriginal languages in the Territories, there's a condition that French must be provided for. Mr. Minister, perhaps you can elaborate.
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would agree with that. There's a significant French component in Iqaluit and the Baffin that may require some French services.
Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Page 11-21, total department. Mr. Erasmus.
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Under building healthy communities, there's $5 million. Part of that money is for solvent abuse prevention. What is that money being used for? There's only one facility in the Northwest Territories which deals with solvent abuse and there seems to be no money for it. Yet, there's $5 million in this area and part of that money seems to be targeted for solvent abuse prevention. What is this money currently being used for?
Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Minister.
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is the money that was dedicated by Health Canada specifically for aboriginal groups. It's been channelled through us for expediency to free up some of the reporting and application guidelines. We have approached some of the groups to see whether or not they'd be interested in buying into or supporting the solvent abuse prevention program and other programs of that nature. The money is allocated regionally and administered by regional wellness committees throughout each region. Thank you.
Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Total department. Mr. Erasmus.
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Have we had any response from these organizations; favourable or not? If we have, what has been their response.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Minister.
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. There are some preliminary indications that some of the communities may be willing to provide some funding. It wouldn't be core funding per se; it would be on a per diem, usage basis, based on how many of their representatives would go to these programs. Thank you.
Committee Motion 7-13(3): Priority Hospital Facilities In Inuvik And Iqaluit, Carried
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Erasmus.
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Minister indicated "some communities," does this mean the money goes to individual communities? How many communities have indicated a willingness to do this?
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Minister.