Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Debates of Feb. 7th, 1997
This is page numbers 467 - 491 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 aboriginal.
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Return To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My supplementary to the Minister is this: I gather from your comments that the focus is going to be more on improving efficiencies, in terms of procedures and process, and possibly restructuring the systems you do have, as opposed to looking at any further staff cuts. Is that correct? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Mr. Speaker, the Member is correct. It was clear from statements by Members that one of the biggest concerns was staff cuts and one of the areas where we had proposed to make savings was in reducing the overlap. So that is correct. The other thing that we are doing is to ensure that at the deputy minister and assistant deputy minister level, these three infrastructure departments meet at least on a monthly basis to make sure that whatever they are doing is as coordinated as possible and we will also likely be doing that in the regional offices.
Further Return To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Supplementary To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The areas that the Minister has touched on in terms of improving efficiencies are not ones that I can argue with. In fact, they make good sense to me. I just want to confirm as well that this particular initiative continues to look, on an ongoing basis, in the areas of duplication and the areas that the Minister mentioned, are outside of the current budget that is before us and are not in any way meant to try to hit budget targets, but are more a function of good management.
Supplementary To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Mr. Speaker, the Member again is correct. The areas that I did mention would result in some savings, but I would imagine not significant enough to have much of an impact on the overall government fiscal picture.
Further Return To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Supplementary To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Given the extreme sensitivity in all quarters in regards to cuts and changes in government that we are now aware exists, will the Minister commit to keeping us appraised of how things are unfolding, so that we may be kept current on this and fully informed? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Mr. Speaker, what I will do is, once I have briefed Cabinet fully and get Cabinet's okay, it is my intention to approach the appropriate committee to brief them also on what we are going to do.
Further Return To Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
Question 262-13(4): Reducing Duplication Of Infrastructure Services
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Steen.
Question 263-13(4): Plan For GNWT Lease Agreements
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Premier. Mr. Speaker, in committee of the whole yesterday, we had a fair amount of discussion on the leased buildings that this government is presently involved with. The Minister of Finance stated that there is a plan in place to make use of these vacant, leased buildings. I would like to ask the Premier, Mr. Speaker, how far advanced is this plan, if there is a plan?
Question 263-13(4): Plan For GNWT Lease Agreements
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Mr. Premier.
Return To Question 263-13(4): Plan For GNWT Lease Agreements
Question 263-13(4): Plan For GNWT Lease Agreements
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This plan is presently being developed by FMBS, as well as the Housing Corporation and DPW. My understanding from the Ministers is that this plan will be done by June and we will make a public commitment to the Member that we will bring that plan into the Legislative Assembly or make it available to all the Members through the proper committee. That work will be done on how we can address the issue of empty staff houses that are on lease, so that all those houses could be used to their fullest extent and it will be done by June. Thank you.
Return To Question 263-13(4): Plan For GNWT Lease Agreements
Question 263-13(4): Plan For GNWT Lease Agreements
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Ootes.
Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to follow up on the question regarding privatization. I wonder if the Premier could tell us, what major areas are being proposed to be privatized?
Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Premier.
Return To Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. POL, computer services and property management. Thank you.
Return To Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Mr. Speaker, if I interpret the Premier correctly, it is POL, computer services and property management, if I heard him correctly. I wonder if the Premier could tell us, who would we address questions to if it came to questions regarding property management?
Supplementary To Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Todd. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 264-13(4): GNWT Privatization Initiatives
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.