Debates of May 7th, 1996
This is page numbers 231 - 261 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
- Minister's Statement 38-13(3): GNWT Obligations Related To Article 24
- Minister's Statement 39-13(3): Minister Absent From The House
- Minister's Statement 40-13(3): Western NWT Aboriginal Leaders' Forum
- Minister's Statement 41-13(3): Reducing Local Sulphur Dioxide Air Pollution
- Minister's Statement 42-13(3): Launching The M V Merv Hardie -fort Providence Ferry Crossing
- Federal Government Funding For Nunavut Infrastructure
- Hardship Caused On GNWT Employees Due To Loss Of Vta
- Mr. Todd's Visit To Fort Smith To Discuss GNWT Budget
- Transfer Of Occupational Health And Safety To Wcb
- Supporting Northern Care Facilities And Programs
- Adequacy Of Incremental Funding For Nunavut Infrastructure
- Northern Addictions Services' Solvent Abuse Program
- Absence From The House
- Multi-uses Of Existing Community Facilities
- Break-up Of Mackenzie And Liard Rivers
- Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
- Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
- Question 169-13(3): Tabling Of All GNWT Contracts
- Question 170-13(3):gnwt Support For Nunavut Decentralized Government
- Question 171-13(3): GNWT Position Regarding Article 24 Of Nfa
- Question 172-13(3): Exclusion Of North Slave Company From Dot Tender Call
- Question 173-13(3): Funding For NWT Tourism Training Group
- Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
- Question 175-13(3): GNWT Position Regarding Article 24 Of Nfa
- Question 176-13(3): Awarding Of Iqaluit Fuel Resupply Contract
- Question 177-13(3): GNWT Position Regarding Article 24 Of Nfa
- Question 178-13(3): Sulphur Dioxide Emissions From Giant Mine
- Question 179-13(3): Transfer Of Occupational Health And Safety To Wcb
- Question 180-13(3): Gross Expenditure Base For Future Funding Formulas
- Question 181-13(3): Minister's Knowledge Of Increase To Education Taxes
- Question 182-13(3): Nic's Reaction To GNWT's Position On Article 24 Of Nfa
- Question 183-13(3): Claimant Preference Positions In Land Claims Other Than Nfa
- Item 10: Replies To Budget Address
- Item 13: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
- Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
- Item 21: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Item 23: Orders Of The Day
Further Return To Question 173-13(3): Funding For Nwt Tourism Training Group
Question 173-13(3): Funding For NWT Tourism Training Group
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There are a couple of ways to resolve it: One, we can meet, first of all, to decide whether or not there's any possibility for additional funds to be made accessible to this group. The other option is to advise this group if there are no additional funds available, to have that group give us some suggestions on how they can make do with the existing resources that are made available to them. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 173-13(3): Funding For Nwt Tourism Training Group
Question 173-13(3): Funding For NWT Tourism Training Group
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mrs. Groenewegen.
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 7th, 1996
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In my Member's statement yesterday, I expressed that we cannot expect the private sector to confidently invest in expansion and job creation when the rules are not clear on the government's procurement policies. Due to the uncertainty created by the proposed changes to the business incentive
policy, community block funding and procurement articles in settlement agreements, there has been uncertainty created. The businesses in Hay River, in particular, have collectively invested millions of dollars in developing manufacturing ventures and job creation. This was partially in response to initiatives of this government to encourage import substitution. What steps is this government taking to protect the interests of this significant manufacturing base that has been established in my riding? Thank you.
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
It wasn't directed to anybody so, Mr. Premier.
Return To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think myself, as well as the Minister responsible for Finance, in his budget speech, as well as the direction that this government is going, have made it very clear that we want to invest in the North and we want businesses to develop in the North and the policies of this government will reflect that. We will be clarifying in a very short period of time with clear direction from Cabinet on how we see communities, or whether it's housing authorities or community councils or whatever, how we see them spending dollars on behalf of this government and what conditions will be attached to those dollars. By next week, we should be able to make that a public document. Thank you.
Return To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary, Mrs. Groenewegen.
Supplementary To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Did and does this government encourage private sector development, specifically in the area of manufacturing?
Supplementary To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's very clear to me, as the Minster who was responsible for DPW and was responsible for the Housing Corporation, in the last term. As Members know, it's clear in the history books now that manufacturing did start in the last four years in the Northwest Territories. The only way it started was by the support of this government; by this government helping manufacturers to develop their projects and buying from them in order for them to have a base so they can prosper and start manufacturing in the Northwest Territories. I think that was a major accomplishment by the previous government, and I'm sure it's not the intention of this government to kill that accomplishment. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mrs. Groenewegen.
Supplementary To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In view of that support, does this government feel any responsibility towards these businesses that had been established, by giving them fair and equal opportunity to bid on the supply of all northern contracts?
Supplementary To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Not only should we have that responsibility to the manufacturers and to the business people in the Northwest Territories, I've given them fair and equal opportunity to contracts. We should also make that public and full commitment to them. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Miltenberger.
Further Return To Question 174-13(3): Uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Question 174-13(3):uncertainty Regarding GNWT Procurement Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Public Works and Services with regard to his statement he made earlier today. I listened with interest because I'm concerned about the precedent and impact on other claimant groups of commitments made by the government. I notice on page 2, and I'll quote: "The guiding principle, as I mentioned earlier, will be to maximize access to opportunity for Inuit." Could the Minister elaborate briefly on how you reconcile that with the role of the four birthright organizations?
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