Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Since the budget of last year, there has been a $140,000 cut to the level of funding the region has been allocated; we have basically taken a $140,000 cut to the level of funds we are getting. It's unacceptable that someone from one riding will have a court cost of $55, yet in other areas it's almost up to $165 which is almost $110 more between one constituency and the other. I think we're talking about budget restraint, trying to bring people in line and also fairness as to how this money is allocated. I think we have to seriously look at the amount of resources that are spent, that we somehow try to ensure that the court costs aren't any higher in any one place versus the other place. Regarding the question of being accountable and also talking about the deficit, why isn't the Minister taking that into consideration in this case?
Debates of May 21st, 1996
Topics
Supplementary To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Supplementary To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we are taking into consideration the Legal Services Board's action on this particular matter to amalgamate the two boards. There have been some significant cost savings identified through combining the administrative functions of those two boards. That is where a lot of the savings are being identified, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Krutko, supplementary.
Further Return To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It doesn't matter if you amalgamate two legal firms or 10 legal firms, the number of applicants will still be there. During the last year, the Beaufort/Delta has had 4,660 applicants, versus in the Kitikmeot where there was 1,222, which is a difference of almost 3,000. The services still have to meet the demand of those individuals, so the resources for that demand has to be there. I think that's the point that I'm trying to make. Because of the discretion with regard to funding, you can't adequately service that many people for the amount of resources you have. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. There was no question there. Again, I would like to remind the Members about their preamble. Have your preamble at the beginning. Mr. Krutko, you added about four minutes of speech to your two supplementary questions. Mr. Krutko, your point of order.
Point Of Order
Further Return To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
I think there was a question. It was with regard to the number of clients in one region versus the other. There is 4,000 plus in the Delta, versus 1,200.
Further Return To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Krutko, could you ask the question to the Minister then? I heard a statement but I didn't hear a question. Mr. Krutko.
Supplementary To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The number of applicants who filed in the Mackenzie-Delta last year was 4,660, yet in other ridings such as the Kitikmeot there was 1,228. Because of the discretion in the numbers, do you think the adequate resources have to be there to meet the demands of those services?
Supplementary To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm not certain about the numbers of applications, one versus the other. However, I will say that the Legal Services Board is an independent board. They allocate the funding based on what they see as the needs throughout the Northwest Territories, and they place those resources as they feel they are most required, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Again, just to remind the Members, if any Members are questioning the ruling of the chair, I have to, in this case, Mr. Krutko, review the Hansard to see whether you did in fact challenge the chair. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Picco.
Question 273-13(3): Update On Iqaluit Generator Difficulties
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 20th, 1996
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Minister of NTPC announced a serious situation with the generator failure in Iqaluit on Friday in this House. Can the Minister for NTPC give us an update on the developments there? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 273-13(3): Update On Iqaluit Generator Difficulties
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation, Mr. Dent.
Return To Question 273-13(3): Update On Iqaluit Generator Difficulties
Question 273-13(3): Update On Iqaluit Generator Difficulties
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it has been determined that the fire has damaged the generator only, so the Power Corporation has located a used generator in Texas. This is the exact same type of generator: 2.5 megawatts. Arrangements are being made to have it trucked to Canada and it will then be flown to Iqaluit. We're not sure as to the availability of an aircraft that will handle the load, so I can't give a firm time frame, but we expect that it will be up and running in Iqaluit within the next three to four weeks.
At this point in time, we still don't know what caused the failure and the fire. As I said, Mr. Speaker, it has been determined that the engine is still in good shape, so it's only the generator we're replacing.
Return To Question 273-13(3): Update On Iqaluit Generator Difficulties
Question 273-13(3): Update On Iqaluit Generator Difficulties
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Erasmus.
Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On Friday I made a Member's statement and indicated that my constituents on the Ingraham Trail were concerned about the upkeep of the Ingraham Trail. My question is for the Minister of Transportation. Who pays for the upkeep of the Ingraham Trail?
Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Minister of Transportation, Mr. Antoine.
Return To Question 274-13(3); Maintenance On Ingraham Trail Responsibility For
Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Department of Transportation has the task of maintaining the Ingraham Trail. Thank you.
Return To Question 274-13(3); Maintenance On Ingraham Trail Responsibility For
Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Erasmus.
Supplementary To Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to know if the big trucks that are carrying loads back and forth on Ingraham Trail pay in any way for the upkeep of that highway.
Supplementary To Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Antoine.
Further Return To Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No, the transportation companies do not pay for the maintenance of the Ingraham Trail. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Mr. Erasmus, supplementary.
Supplementary To Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Question 274-13(3): Responsibility For Maintenance On Ingraham Trail
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Considering the fact that these trucks carry considerable loads and often at maximum capacity -- and, it has been heard, at overcapacity -- is it possible to put a surcharge on large vehicles that are travelling back and forth; say $200 a load or something?