Mr. Arlooktoo.
Debates of Jan. 24th, 1997
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Supplementary To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Further Return To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Mr. Speaker. I would like to share the memory that all the questions and concerns raised by MLAs are taken very seriously and taken as part of the consideration when we are making decisions. You have to remember that every single Minister in this House was elected by the Assembly, and is therefore accountable and answerable to this Assembly.
Further Return To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.
Supplementary To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We raise these questions in consideration that these are concerns of our constituents that we represent. We were elected to come to this House to speak on behalf of the people we represent. That is why you have an opposition and have a government. The government does not sit there with the intention that they do best for the people they represent and forget us poor people on this side of the House that do not have that representation on that side of the House. I have raised many issues time and time again in this House, yet, nothing has been done. I raised the question about the water treatment plant in Fort McPherson. I am going to have the same concerns raising the same issues in this House, yet nothing is being done. I think there has to be a mechanism put in place by yourself as the Deputy Premier and the Premier to oversee that these concerns are carried out by the particular Ministers that are in place. And, if not, basically remove them or put them somewhere else.
Supplementary To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Mr. Speaker, the point the Member raised that I would agree with is that part of the reason we were elected is to represent our constituents on certain constituency issues. But it is also our responsibility to raise options and possible solutions when we raise a problem. Also at some times we look beyond our constituencies to see what is best for the entire territory and the public good.
Further Return To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Krutko.
Supplementary To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just in closing, I would like to know if the Deputy Premier, on behalf of the Premier, has some sort of a policy or mechanism in place to oversee cabinet to ensure that those questions that are asked by the Members in the House are carried out, and to ensure that there is a mechanism to monitor those questions once they are raised, and that there is a mechanism to check and ensure that they are carried out. Will you ensure me that is standard, that there is a document to ensure that?
Supplementary To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Mr. Speaker, I can inform the Member that there is a mechanism to ensure that questions are answered. Questions that are raised in the House are answered to the Member, whether it is through written response or reply or in person. We do have the mechanism in place for that. Whether the response satisfies the person, that is something totally different. Individual Ministers have responsibilities with what goes on in their departments. Right now they have severe restrictions on spending. There is very little flexibility to move. There are two points. There is a mechanism to make sure that questions are answered but we can never guarantee that the answer that we give a Member is one that he or she likes.
Further Return To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Roland.
Further Return To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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An Hon. Member
Point of order.
Further Return To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
What is your point of order?
Further Return To Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
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An Hon. Member
Is there a policy in place, and can I get that policy? That was the question.
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Question 113-13(4): Process For Dealing With Members' Concerns
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
That is not a point of order. Oral questions. Mr. Roland.
Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question would be directed to the Minister responsible for NWT Power Corporation. Mr. Speaker, I have recently been contacted by concerned members of our community of Inuvik when it comes to the utilidor system, and the proposed rate changes for heating. Can the Minister inform me of any possible changes to the billing system to people who are hooked onto the high temp system? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
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 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am not aware of any immediate plans for changes in billing procedures for the utilidor. I do know that the Power Corporation has been working with town and GNWT officials to discuss the ownership and the continued operation of the utilidor. In terms of rate increases scheduled for that utilidor system, I would have to get back to the Member after seeking further information from the Corporation.
Return To Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.
Supplementary To Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister give me a time line as to when he would be able to get this information back to me? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will be able to provide the Member with the response to that information no later than Monday or Tuesday next week.
Further Return To Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Question 114-13(4): Utilidor System Billing Procedures
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Picco.
Question 115-13(4): Incidences Of Child Burning
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in light of the recent tragedy in Tuk, and the previous situation in Iqaluit with the child who was severely burnt, what is the process from the Minister of Justice and Health, on these situations? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 115-13(4): Incidences Of Child Burning
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Justice. Mr. Ng.