Madam Chair, could you give me direction again where we are?
Debates of Feb. 4th, 1997
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Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 392
The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Yes, Mr. Steen. We are on page 2-11. Program summary, Executive Offices. Mr. Steen.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I have some questions on the total operations and maintenance figure. If I may, I would like to ask the Premier if he could again identify the amount of time and resources spent on Divisional Secretariat, west versus east?
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Don Morin
Thank you, Madam Chair. On the nine positions in the Divisional Review Secretariat, one position is devoted solely to Nunavut issues. This is the executive director of the Nunavut office located in Iqaluit. It is estimated that the remainder of the staff in the Division Review Secretariat spend an equal amount of time on east and west division issues. Thank you.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 392
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 392
Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Madam Chair. Could the Premier identify whether this is considered incremental or transitional cost?
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 392
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Don Morin
Thank you, Madam Chair. Incremental or transitional cost leading up to division are taken care of and documented by Financial Management Board. They are putting that together now. It would be a question better asked to that Minister, when he appears.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Mr. Morin. Mr. Steen, the Premier is indicating that could be answered under FMBS. Mr. Steen.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Madam Chair. Could the chair identify where would this be addressed under Financial Management Board?
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Mr. Steen. It will likely be covered under Directorate on page 2-30 or audit budgeting and evaluation under page 2-33, but that is a question that could be answered by Mr. Todd, who will be next up before committee of the whole. Would that satisfy your question, Mr. Steen? Mr. Steen.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, would the Minister responsible for Management Service Board be able to answer all questions in regard to Divisional Secretariat at that point?
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Mr. Steen. I do not know if I would be able to answer that question on behalf of Mr. Todd. Perhaps the Premier could address that question. Mr. Premier.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Don Morin
Thank you, Madam Chair. I could only address the question that the Member has asked, and that is whether it be incremental or transitional costs, and if he would direct that question to FMBS about the Divisional Secretariat then he would be able to answer that question. Thank you.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 392
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Madam Chair. I guess what I am getting at Madam Chair, is there any hope from this government of obtaining the funds back from the federal government that are being spent on Divisional Secretariat? Could the Premier identify that?
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Don Morin
Thank you, Madam Chair. Once again, that would be a proper question to put to Mr. Todd, as FMB chair that takes care of the financial issues of the government, but we are pursuing that issue and there is always hope.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Don Morin
Thank you, Madam Chair. But once again, I do not in any way mean to take the question just easily or whatever. It is an important question that has to be answered, and Mr. Todd will give it the right answer when his budget comes up.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Mr. Morin. Program summary, Executive Offices, total operations and maintenance, $10,248,000. Mr. Steen.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, could the Premier advise me whether or not this government has an agreement with the federal government, verbal or in writing, that they will reimburse us for transition or incremental costs related to the Divisional Secretariat?
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Mr. Steen. I believe that part of the middle of Mr. Steen's question would not have been recorded. For the record could I just ask you, Mr. Steen, to please repeat the question?
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 392
Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, could the Premier indicate if we have an agreement with the federal government, verbal or in writing, that they will indeed reimburse us for these costs associated with the Divisional Secretariat?