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. Minister.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

If we are going to do anything, we would co-ordinate with other departments, like my honourable colleague Mr. Ng, who is involved with Health and, of course, with Justice. We could probably provide some direction to the board to work a little more closely on this issue. I have found the other income component, the other income is mainly the expected surplus of bottle deposits collected over the actual returns. That is what it is. It is a lot of bottles. I think on Mr. Krutko's question, which is a very serious one, I would be prepared to discuss it with the new chairperson of the liquor board and see where we could co-ordinate with Mr. Ng's department, and create an awareness program as it relates to alcohol. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Liquor Commission Revolving Fund, information item, do we agree this page is concluded? Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Regarding Mr. Ng's shop, maybe there is a possibility that the Liquor Commission can contribute some of their profits to the alcohol treatment centres, since we seem to have a real problem maintaining them these days. Maybe that is something you can also recommend to the board? If there is a way of re-allocating funds to non-profit organizations, such as Delta House, and other institutions such as that?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

I think I elaborated the other day how our revenues and expenses work, Mr. Chairman. I think I answered that question the other day. That the revenues go into total revenues and expenditures go through the envelope committees and they are allocated by department and then they assign them to the appropriate expenditure base that they feel is necessary. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

I am having some problems here. We are discussing the Department of Finance and we seem to be leading slowly over to another department. We would like to remind the Members to stay within the topics on the table. Liquor Commission Revolving Fund, information item. Do we agree that this page is concluded? Mr. Krutko, you have one more question.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Did the Minister state that he was going to seriously consider looking at the profits that is generated through liquor sales and see if there is a way of contributing some of those funds to non-profit organizations?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

No, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Do we agree that this page 3-13 is concluded?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. On page 3-14, active positions, Liquor Commission Revolving Fund, information item. Agreed? Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Is there a reason that Inuvik does not have anybody in that area? Because there is no one in there that has the ability to talk about liquor or have an influence over liquor decisions on the Liquor Commission.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

I am not sure how this all equates to the budget. But anyway, no, there are no indeterminate full time, indeterminate part-time, seasonal or casual wages at this time in Inuvik with respect to the Liquor Commission Revolving Fund as there is in Fort Smith, as there is in the Keewatin, and as there is in Kitikmeot.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Acting positions, information item, 03-14. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

What is the reason for those positions in the other regions that are presently there in regards to the Baffin? I believe there are three positions.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you. I believe Baffin Island has these positions because they do in fact have liquor sales there. There is a requirement for some permanent positions. We are thankful that there is not any in Keewatin. I do not know what Kitikmeot's position is. My understanding is that Fort Smith would be covered off by headquarters, and Inuvik. So, that is the reason there. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Information item, acting positions on Liquor Commission Revolving Fund. Do we agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Mr. Krutko, your third question.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

So, basically what you are saying is that because there is a warehouse in the Baffin that you need three people there. Are there not warehouses in other jurisdictions? In Inuvik you have a liquor store and you have a warehouse.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Todd.