Debates of Feb. 18th, 1997

This is page numbers 661 - 686 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
Minister Absent From The House
Clyde River Library
Recognition Of Deceased Constituents
Social Program Needs And Pressures
Western Constitutional Development
Nunavut Leaders' Summit
Congratulations To Richard Beck
Parish Mission Spiritual Gathering
Pay Equity Dispute
Passing Of Her Father
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
General Hunting License Applications
Inuit Employees
Western Employment Strategy
Item 10: Petitions
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Recommendation To Reinstate Original Funding For Arviat Airport Lighting Project
Recommendation To Remove Projects Related To The Rankin Inlet Tank Farm
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 14-13(4): Recommendation To Reinstate Original Funding For Arviat Airport Lighting Project
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, in Iqaluit they have initiated breakwater and channel dredging projects. They are designing a community wharf this year. In this main estimate for 1997-98, it is to continue the breakwater construction and dredging. This project is cost-shared by Transport Canada. Thank you.

Committee Motion 14-13(4): Recommendation To Reinstate Original Funding For Arviat Airport Lighting Project
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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Baffin region. Total region. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. What about that $250,000 for Clyde River, what is that for?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, a protected harbour is required in Clyde River to provide protection for local community vessels and to improve the sealift operations. Municipal and Community Affairs, as well as Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard have been consulted to ensure that certain lands are secured and the community resupply requirements are addressed. What this $250,000 will do is phase one of our breakwater. This will be a continuation of a multi-year project. This the first phase for the actual construction of the breakwater. Thank you.

Committee Motion 14-13(4): Recommendation To Reinstate Original Funding For Arviat Airport Lighting Project
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Building and works, Baffin region. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Are these cost shared dollars with the federal government?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, yes this one here is cost-shared by the Coast Guard. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. I believe that will be under page 10-34. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Is this really necessary to do now or what is the possibility of deferring it?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I had the opportunity to be in the community of Clyde River and there are a few boats and water vessels that are very costly that people have. The community had made the requests a few times for a protective harbour, after several boats were lost during intense storms in the past summer. As a result of that, the replacement value of these boats has been very expensive. For protection of their investment, we have been asked for that. We have been working with the community for a number of years to develop a plan and this the first year that we are moving ahead with this. Again, it is cost-shared with the federal government. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Building and works, Baffin region. Total region is $1,060,000 Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This $460,000 in Iqaluit. Is this needed as a natural course of events or is this because there is going to be a big influx of people coming into the capital of Nunavut?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, we are talking about the Iqaluit and Apex Harbour enhancement. There is a high volume of activity in the harbour and it warrants a protected harbour for the boats. We have been able to provide some protection for the boats during extreme storms and this particular continuation of the breakwater construction and dredging would greatly enhance the harbour and the community. This is cost-shared by Transport Canada, through the STIA Program. It is cost-shared fifty-fifty. Thank you.

Committee Motion 14-13(4): Recommendation To Reinstate Original Funding For Arviat Airport Lighting Project
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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Buildings and works, Baffin region. Total region, $1,060,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Erasmus? No? We agree then?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Buildings and works, Keewatin region. Total region, $1,618,000. Mr. Ootes.