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

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Regarding leases of buildings by this government and all departments.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Chairman. Yes, we can. I believe we have passed that information on to one of the

committees, but we will ensure that the Member receives a copy also.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Total region. $26,000. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. How soon can I get this information?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you, Mr. Minister.

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Within the next few working days.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Total region, $26,000. Agreed. Thank you. Total acquisition of equipment, $26,000. Agreed. Thank you. Total activity, $1,183,000. Agreed. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Yes, Mr. Chairman. In regards to asset management, do you have a figure on exactly what we are spending to date in regards to leases?

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The Chair John Ningark

I would like to call again. Total activities, $1,883,000. Mr. Minister.

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Chairman, on an annual basis we spend $18.5 million on leased office space.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Total activity, $1,883,000. Agreed. Thank you. Page 5-13. Petroleum products. Details on page 5-14, details of capital petroleum products, buildings and works, Fort Smith region. Total region. $400,000. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regards to petroleum products, last year in the Auditor General's report, there was a question in regards to liabilities to tank farms and storage tanks and such. What has been done in relation to that? Have we, the department, looked at that to see what liabilities are there? Also, are we looking at privatizing this portfolio? What legal implications do we have to those people who are going to be taking these over?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you, Mr. Minister.

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Chairman. The issue of liability for tank farms is a big one. It is one that we have flagged very early on when we started talking about privatization for POL for PPD. We have estimated that an assessment of all the tanks would be quite expensive and we are still in the process of figuring out how we will do that.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Total region, Fort Smith, $400,000. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regards to insurance and regards to this liability, have we taken more insurance in order to cover this liability in case of an accident because of the concerns by the Auditor General?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Chairman. I am not aware of the Auditor General's concerns in this area. We insure ourselves to what we believe is an adequate level.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Total region, $400,000. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Could I make a motion to report process?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. There is a motion on the floor to report progress and the motion is not debatable. All those in favour, raise your hand. Down. Opposed. The motion is defeated. Thank you. We will carry on. Total Region, buildings and works, Fort Smith region, Total region, $400,000. Agreed? Thank you. Buildings and works, Inuvik region, total region, $850,000. Agreed? Thank you. Buildings and works, Baffin region, total region, $280,000. Do you agree? Thank you. Page 5-15, detail of capital petroleum products, buildings and works, Keewatin region, $200,000. Mr. O'Brien.

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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik

I was just curious, the $180,000 identified for the upgrade re-supply pipeline. Can I have an explanation as to exactly what that is for?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. I believe that is for you. No? Mr. Minister.