The Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation, Mr. Arlooktoo.
Debates of Oct. 15th, 1997
Topics
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
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Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The territorial government was approached by Public Works and Services Canada earlier in the year to see if we were interested in taking over the maintenance and administration of some 600 or so residential units and several other facilities that are owned by the Government of Canada. This is part of the nation wide program that the Public Works and Services Canada is into, which is the privatization of these services. In receiving the request from Public Works and Services Canada, I approached our own Cabinet and received permission to enter into negotiations that the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation could take over the maintenance and administration function.
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Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral Questions. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Supplementary To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate or confirm whether there will be adequate resources transferred from the federal government so that, in fact, local housing authorities do not end up having to use some of their own very valuable resources to help the federal government maintain their own? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. One of the conditions that our own Cabinet implied in giving their permission for negotiations is that there be no reduction in services of the LHOs because of this contract. In fact, it was necessary as a result of taking over this contract, there would be additional resources through fees et cetera, and that is our starting position. That is how we intend to negotiate and conclude the arrangement.
Further Return To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral Questions. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Supplementary To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My understanding is that the six communities are: Yellowknife, Fort Smith, Hay River, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells and Inuvik. Could the Minister confirm whether the federal staff in those communities and the local LHOs have been involved and are up to speed on what is happening with the negotiations? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do not have the latest information on the consultation with the communities or the staff. I understand it certainly is our intention to include them as much as possible in the process and to ensure the present Public Works and Services Canada staff that may be involved in these functions are offered the current employment that they have.
Further Return To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Final Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Supplementary To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate when he anticipates this agreement will be signed off? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I can certainly get the information from our officials on exactly when, but as I recall, the target dates for the conclusion of negotiations is early in November and for the program to commence on April, 1998.
Further Return To Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Question 679-13(4): Property Management Transfer Discussions
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral Questions. Mr. Krutko.
Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 14th, 1997
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng, regarding child advocacy in the Northwest Territories. Within our government, we have many areas people can go for help. The sad thing about this is the agencies and groups our government support are predominantly directed towards adults. The Northwest Territories drastically needs a child advocacy group, where children can go over issues related to child welfare matters. Six out of nine provinces have child advocacy groups. My question, Mr. Speaker, is will the government pursue a child advocacy office for the Northwest Territories?
Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.
Return To Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it has been an issue that has warranted some investigation and in particular when developing the new Child and Family Services Act that has already been passed by the Legislature. I can say it is an issue we are cognizant of but at this time, we feel that the bill, the Child and Family Services Act which has been passed, gives ample opportunity for individuals and organizations to become more actively involved in child welfare matters in the Northwest Territories. Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Return To Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral Questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.
Supplementary To Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Minister develop an avenue for children to pursue their rights, to ensure they can live their lives from harm and be able to find direction, so they are able to access these problems that you mentioned?
Supplementary To Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, we believe there are avenues in the Child and Family Services Act to allow for greater involvement for individuals or groups advocating on behalf of children. There are also adequate measures in respect to some of the programs and services for counselling and support for children and their families as well. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral Questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.
Supplementary To Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Minister ensure that the children have some office outside the Department of Health and Social Services where they can go for assistance in regard to advising the children of their rights and programs available for those children?
Supplementary To Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Question 680-13(4): Children's Advocate For The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.