Debates of Jan. 30th, 1997

This is page numbers 281 - 314 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 4th 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
Ministers Absent From The House
Adolescent Solvent Abuse Treatment Program
Support For Victims Of The Old Crow School Fire
Impact Of Budget Reductions On Low Income Families
Inuvik Heating Costs
Senior's Fuel Subsidy Program
Jurisdictional Responsibility For House Boats
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Regional Librarian Positions
Rural And Remote Housing Program
Proposed Increase To Inuvik Heating Costs
Response To Footprints 2
New Revenue Initiatives
Repatriation Of Northerners From Southern Institutions
Methods For The Issuance Of Contracts
Privatization Of Computer Services
Funding For The Western Constitutional Process
Price Of Fuel Oil
Eligibility For Social Housing When In Arrears
Services To Community Libraries
Funding For Construction Of The Fort Mcpherson School
NWT Diamonds Project Environmental Agreement
Funding For Alcohol And Drug Programs
Nunavut Supreme Court Justice
Environmental Contaminants From Mining Activity
Funding For The Construction Of The Fort Mcpherson School
Community Economic Development Agreement
Nunavut Infrastructure Operational Costs
Hiring Priority For Nunavut Positions
Funding For The Western Constitutional Process
Funding For Aboriginal Self-government Negotiations
Written Question 7-13(4): Over Budgeted Capital Projects
Written Question 8-13(4): Housing Corporation Revenues And Expenditures
Replies To Budget Address 3-13(4)
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
Referral Of Td 20-13(4) To Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 21: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 23: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Total operations and maintenance $5,894,000. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Under the secretariat management, what is the budget for that particular area?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. $1.6 million, sorry Mr. Chairman, $1,006,000, four PYs. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Was there anybody hired in this particular area this year?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. There was one transfer assignment. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Mr. Morin, could you repeat that, I did not get it.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. There was one transfer assignment. A policy officer from WCB. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Under the Division Review Secretariat, were there any people hired in that Secretariat?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. There has been one person sent to Iqaluit. They began working with the Secretariat in Iqaluit January 1, 1997, as well as a Ms. Sheila Purdy, who has been on contract with the Secretariat to provide services in Ottawa. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Were those the only two people that were added to this Secretariat in this year?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That is correct.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Total operations and maintenance $5,894,000, I have Mr. Ootes.

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Jake Ootes

Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Would the Premier provide us with a general breakdown of the secretariat management with the four PYs and a million dollar budget? Could he tell us what the main areas of expenditure are for this?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Ootes. Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The secretary management, $1,006,000 is comprised of $555,000 for community wellness empowerment and $451,000 for secretary management in headquarters. Baffin secretary management has a zero budget. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Total operations and maintenance $5,894,000, Mr. Ootes.

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Jake Ootes

Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wonder if the Premier could tell me $555,000 for, I did not get what it was, community empowerment?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Ootes. Clarification, Mr. Morin.