Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me answer this way, we have developed attitude reports with respect to the assets and liabilities as it relates to division. We are in the throes of concluding our third report. In these reports, we have talked about the strategy and the initiative that have to be taken, both with the WCB and with the Power Corporation. I think it would be fair to say there will be significant debate in this house and in committee before any final decision is made on what strategy we take in respect to both these large assets and liabilities out there. Thank you.
Debates of Feb. 24th, 1997
Topics
Further Return To Question 382-13(4): Wcb/ntpc Division Plans
Question 382-13(4): Wcb/ntpc Division Plans
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Further Return To Question 382-13(4): Wcb/ntpc Division Plans
Question 382-13(4): Wcb/ntpc Division Plans
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Oral questions, Mr. Ootes.
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is again for the Premier regarding the affirmative action policy. Statistics can be presented in many ways, Mr. Speaker. They can be bent any which way and interpreted any way we wish. The Premier previously stated we have 36 percent aboriginal employment. What has not been taken into account, and I wonder if he could confirm, and he said it himself previously in this House, we should also consider long-term northerners as part of this policy. Could the Premier confirm the 36 percent does not take into account long -term northerners?
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Premier.
Return To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The affirmative action policy covers aboriginal people as well as the long-term northerners, people who are born and raised or lived over half their lives in the Northwest Territories. The 36 percent entails all of those people. Thank you.
Return To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to correct the Premier, it is 36 percent aboriginal and 8 percent long-term northern, according to my research I have done. That makes it 44 percent. The territorial government is representative for 44 percent in my opinion. The question I have is, if I am correct, would the Premier agree with me there has been a degree of success in this policy?
Supplementary To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, I do not have the numbers the Member has in front of him. I do not have that information at my hands, my fingertips. In order to answer his question, I would have to get that information. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I stated earlier the government has, as a result of this particular program, 71 percent aboriginal representation level in the GNWT labour force and labour related jobs. Would the Premier tell me if I am correct? Does he consider that a success?
Supplementary To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, I do not have the numbers the Member is referring to. I do not know if he is correct or not. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If the territorial government has in the wildlife officers and social workers, in the program delivery staff, 52 percent aboriginal employment, could the Premier tell me if he would consider that a success?
Supplementary To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
I was just asked if the Premier would like to express his opinion.
Further Return To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No thanks.
Further Return To Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Question 383-13(4): Affirmative Action Policy Statistics
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Oral questions, Mr. O'Brien.
Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister of MACA, in follow up to her Minister's statement this morning. I have raised the issue of the concern regarding the liability factor as it relates to community transfers. Could the Minister advise the House if there have been any new developments regarding this issue? Thank you.
Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Ms. Thompson.
Return To Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The department staff is still discussing the liability issue and talking with other partners. As soon as we get information on it, I will get back to the House. Thank you.
Return To Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I note in the Minister's statement the transfer is still moving ahead. I applaud the Minister and her department for that. I think the liability factor is a major concern and I would ask when could we expect to get an answer on this critical issue? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Ms. Thompson.
Further Return To Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Question 384-13(4): Post-transfer Community Liability
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When we do transfers with the communities, we discuss with the community all the concerns that are raised by the community. This is one of the issues that is discussed with the community. We only do transfers if the community is comfortable with the talks and also with the transfer of anything that goes under their authority. I will be getting back to the Member and to this House about the liability issue. I know the department has concerns about that, but the transfers have been done with the communities. This issue has not really come up yet. We are looking into it on their behalf. With all our transfers, we talk with the communities and we are very open with them. This is one issue that has not really been brought up to surface yet. Thank you,
Mr. Speaker.