Debates of Feb. 3rd, 1997

This is page numbers 337 - 369 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
Health And Social Services Reform
Ministers' Statement 38-13(4): Results Of Mary-beth Miller And Moira Green (biathlon)
Members' Statement On Constitutional Development And Self-government Processes
Members' Statement On NWT Senior Hockey Championship
Members' Statement On Reductions To NWT Women's Groups
Members' Statement On Impacts Of Deficit Reduction Strategy
Members' Statement On Inaccurate Statements About Yellowknife
Members' Statement On Impact Of Reductions To Women's Groups
Overview Of Shakespeare's "julius Caesar"
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Funding For Regional Libraries
Funding For Constitutional Development
Process For Letting Construction Contracts
GNWT Response To Nwtta Petition
Student Financial Assistance Modifications
Communication Strategy Update
Origin Of Consulting Contractor
Community Library Funding
Liquor Licensing Board Chairmanship
Appointment Of Interim Commissioner
Summer Employment Program
Family Support Programs
Shelving Of Amalgamation Plans
High-temp Heating System Implications
Central Clearing House For Yk Students
Current Departmental Strategic Plan
Details Re: Reform Review Initiative
Funding For Self-government Negotiations
Item 10: Replies To Budget Address
Item 11: Petitions
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
To Reconsider The Decision To Reduce Funding To The Status Of Women Council
Amend Committee Motion 6-13(4) To Add Reference To The Native Women's Association
Item 21: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 23: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. No.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Does Mr. Quirke have a secretary?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. No.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I did not quite get that other person's name. I think you said Tommy something. Could we get an explanation of what that other person does, and is this related to division?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Samatuk is the director of Corporate Affairs in Nunavut. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Director of Corporate Affairs for Nunavut, is that what he said?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That is his job title, yes.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Who pays him?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. I presume you mean, who does he work for? Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Under secretary management. Thank you.

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February 2nd, 1997

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Total operation and maintenance, $5,894,000. Mr. Erasmus.

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

So there are actually two people in that office that are solely dedicated to working on Nunavut issues, not just one.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. Mr. Morin.

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Don Morin

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. No, Mr. Quirke is solely dedicated to work on Nunavut issues and establishing Nunavut government for April 1st, 1999. Mr. Samatuk is dedicated to work on regional Baffin issues and keeping Mr. Gilmour completely informed on issues in Baffin region, how it pertains to the Government of the Northwest Territories, to date. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Morin. Total operations and maintenance, $5,894,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Mr. Krutko.