Debates of Feb. 12th, 1997

This is page numbers 557 - 601 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
Television Program On Suicide Prevention
Federal Support For The Western Constitutional Process
Recognition Of Maca Staff By The Yellowknife Women's Society
Notification Of Job Losses
Fire Education Programs
Priorities For The Balance Of The Term
Western Constitutional Process
Impact Of Anti-seal Hunting Groups
Funding For Day Care Centres
Socio-economic Benefit Agreements
Yellowknife Women's Centre
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Fire Education Programs
Notification Of Job Losses
Diamond Evaluation Facility
Student's Concerns With Assistance
Vacant Positions In Rwed
Protection Of Democratic Rights
Staff Training Programs
Funding For Day Care
Education Board Funding
Seniors' Fuel Wood From Correction Centre
Written Question 15-13(4): Information On Grievances
Written Question 16-13(4): Staff Training Participation Levels
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Program
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Yellowknife Women's Centre
Item 3: Members' Statements

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you. Mr. Speaker, the Yellowknife Women's Centre has over 100 people using the centre each day. The programs and services are being run out of the house which has been converted to office space basically. Meanwhile we have Akaitcho Hall sitting there virtually empty. We are spending money to keep it heated and water running and the rest of that. There are still 100 bedrooms or more in there. It has not been renovated to take the bedrooms out of there. I believe we should turn this building over to the women so they can run a proper emergency shelter for the homeless and for the women, in transition and, of course, the children that are with those women. This way they can properly run all their programs and services.

Mr. Speaker, I commend the women who are running the shelter, primarily on a volunteer basis, but they need help. We are in a position to provide that help. I believe we should do so. Thank you.

-- Applause

Yellowknife Women's Centre
Item 3: Members' Statements

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Ng.

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

February 11th, 1997

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am fortunate today to have many constituents in the gallery, primarily as a result of a workshop conference being held by Nunavut Arctic College. I would like to recognize the adult educators and the program instructors from my constituency. From Kugluktuk, there is Gordon Bolduc and Mr. Al Phillips. From Cambridge Bay, there is Elizabeth Hadlari, Vicki Bobinski, John Power, Nicole Babiuk, Nancy Piirainen, Carol Gregor, Mark Bates and, with them, they have the campus director, Mr. Carl Isnor. I also have three other constituents I would like to recognize, Mr. Speaker, that is Larry Aknavigak, his wife Vivian, and their daughter Hilary Ovilok-Aknavigak. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

-- Applause

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Ng. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Ningark.

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to respectfully recognize Jeremie Roy from Gjoa Haven, an adult educator, Dennis Doyle, Pelly Bay, Paulette Tymko, Gjoa Haven, Cheryl Campbell, Gjoa Haven, Rick Morin, Taloyoak. Welcome.

-- Applause

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Steen.

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the adult educator for the community of Holman Island, Marsha Martin.

-- Applause

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Are there any further recognitions of visitors in the gallery? Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Krutko.

Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of MACA. In the past, the government offered a "Learn Not To Burn" program to raise awareness amongst the youth about the damage caused by fire. Originally, it was delivered through the Department of Safety and Public Services. Through the cuts and the dismantling of that department, the program has been eliminated. Since there seems to be an increase in youth fires in relation to the fire in Fort McPherson and incidents of youth setting fire to children, can the Minister assist towards re-implementing the "Learn Not To Burn" program through the Department of MACA, in relation to the Fire Marshal's office, to assist communities teaching the youth about fires and the damage caused by fires? Thank you.

Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Ms. Thompson.

Return To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am aware of the program "Learn Not to Burn". I know that it is being implemented in the schools because one of my sons was talking to me about it. He is only seven years old and he was planning his fire escape in our house. So, I know it is being offered in the schools. I will make sure that the school in Fort McPherson is using that program because I know it is still in existence. We will look after it for the Member. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Return To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.

Supplementary To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In regards to the government and the large cost to this government in relation to incidents involving youth and fire, such as the loss of a school or damages to community infrastructure, I think we need to educate children about the damages caused by fire and dealing with them effectively. Will the Minister commit to looking at reintroducing this type of program, either through the Department of Education or through the Fire Marshal's office?

Supplementary To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Ms. Thompson.

Further Return To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I know that our department's officials are already working with the schools with this program. I will make sure that they are doing that in the Member's community. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.

Supplementary To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe the program is needed, not only in my community, but across the north in all communities. I would like to ask the Minister if she can attempt to implement this program across the board to all communities in the north and deliver it to all schools, so that everyone will be able to receive this needed program in "Learn Not To Burn". Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Ms. Thompson.

Further Return To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That is what I am saying. It has already been implemented in all the schools. Because I was involved in education, I know, for sure, that the teachers are implementing it in their programs. But I will make sure that the Fire Safety office in my department is working with the teachers in that particular community because I know it is in their curriculums already for the school programs. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Krutko.

Supplementary To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister ensure that there is adequate funding in place to ensure that this program is implemented in the next fiscal year and years to come? To ensure that this needed program, especially in relation to the youth, is implemented and making sure that adequate resources are there in the upcoming years? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Ms. Thompson.

Further Return To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Adequate resources are already there because the teachers are teaching it in the classrooms and they use the resource person in the community to implement the program. It is in their curriculums. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Question 296-13(4): Fire Education Programs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Mr. Roland.

Question 297-13(4): Notification Of Job Losses
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I stated earlier, in my Member's statement, when I went back to my home community of Inuvik, I shared information on the potential impacts of this budget on the community of Inuvik. Mr. Speaker, in the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, they identified the potential for four regional positions being taken out. I would like to know if the Minister has come up with where this might happen or if it is still in the books. Thank you.