Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Debates of Oct. 10th, 1997
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It was difficult to hear the Minister's reply where the violins in the background about the sad story about how hard he is working. I would ask the Minister if he would consider trying to, rather than wait late next week, since he had committed to do it this morning, if he would commit to doing it early next week so we can get that particular issue off the table and allow us to deal with more pressing agenda items.
Supplementary To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker. Well let me humbly apologize to my colleagues for being unable to determine what the marketing strategy for this Aurora Fund is as I was busy trying to assist my honourable colleague, Mr. Kakfwi, in negotiating appropriate arrangements for BHP; speaking with Mr. Voytilla in an effort to continue to balance the budget and, of course, getting ready for this morning's debate. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Supplementary To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the outline of the Minister's workload but he neglected to answer the question. Would he consider providing that information early in the week as opposed to late in the week?
Supplementary To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think I could be ready for Monday, Mr. Speaker. That may be the appropriate time for me to make that approach. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Just briefly, I would like to, on behalf of the Member for Hay River, recognize her sister in the gallery. Janet, welcome to the Assembly. Oral questions. Mr. Miltenberger. Final supplementary.
Supplementary To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister's offer to do it Monday would mean he would probably be here alone with the Thanksgiving turkey. I was wondering if he would consider doing it on Tuesday when the House is in fact in session? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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John Todd Keewatin Central
As the Premier has often told us we have to work during holidays, and I am sure, I will be here as I always am while my honourable colleague is enjoying a turkey. I will commit to giving the Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy on Tuesday so we can get on with the business of the House, balancing the budget, taking care of our constituents and all that stuff.
Further Return To Question 653-13(4): Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Roland.
Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question will be directed to the minister responsible for FMBS. Yesterday I asked the Minister about Records of Employment and the timing of dealing with those and getting those out to the employees. The Minister responded by saying 30 - 60 days. I believe that is not correct and I am going to ask the Minister to inform this House what is the actual time this government has to have those Records of Employment in the employees' hands. Thank you.
Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister responsible for the Financial Management Board, Mr. Todd.
Return To Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am so used to apologizing in the last two days and I have apologized more times in the last two days than in the last two years. So, I apologize to my colleague for misleading him yesterday. I believe the actual turnaround time is supposed to be seven days. I hope that he will accept my apology and my corrections this morning.
Return To Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.
Supplementary To Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it is not me he should be apologizing to, it is to those who are in the community that had to do without.
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I think an apology is kind of hard to eat. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister is this a federal regulation that we have to meet as a government to have Records of Employment in an employee's hands in seven days? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, well, once again, I apologize to everybody. For about the 16th time in the last two days. I believe it is a federal requirement and sometimes we are not able to meet that as the private sector is occasionally. As I said, on a serious issue we are trying to take steps to correct that. We do recognize that when
somebody gets laid off they need to find some source of income and unemployment insurance is one means of it. Once again, Mr. Speaker, just for clarity purposes, I apologize, I apologize, I apologize.
Further Return To Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.
Supplementary To Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister inform us what are the results of not meeting those regulations? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd
Further Return To Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am not sure. I do not think there are any penalties, if that is where my honourable colleague is heading, but certainly it is the desire of this government to try to meet the regulations that are set forth in the federal system. It is our compassionate desire, as my colleague frequently talks about, to get the documentation necessary to collect UIC to our employees who have been laid off. I would have to check with my department as to the actual, if you want, legal requirements and the ramifications of not meeting those requirements and report back to him next week. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
Question 654-13(4): Records Of Employment
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Barnabas.