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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

What was the original cost of building the facility?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Madam Minister.

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The building was built over 10 years ago. We do not have that information here. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Contributions, Keewatin region, total region, $439,000. Mr. O'Brien.

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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. To the Minister on the need for an expansion to the community hall in my community of Arviat. When does the Minister anticipate this expansion taking place?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Madam Minister.

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We do not show any expansion to the community hall in the five-year capital plan. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Contributions, Keewatin region, total region, $439,000. Mr. O'Brien.

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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I note there are a number of communities that are receiving expansions and renovations and so on. What policy or formula does the department use when making the decision to enlarge a facility?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you, Mr. O'Brien. Madam Minister.

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The community would have to initiate that as a priority. That is how the process is usually done, but I will ask my assistant deputy minister as to how the process takes place. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Christensen.

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Christensen

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The size of the community hall that is funded under our program depends on population. If the population is from 400 to 800 people, the hall size is 391 square meters. If the population is greater than 800, it is 478 square meters. If the project does not show in the capital forecasting plan, then Arviat must have a

community hall that is approximately equal to the size of the large community hall of 478 square meters.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Contributions, Keewatin region. Mr. O'Brien.

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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, it is my understanding the community did indicate they were looking for an expansion to their facility. Arviat is one of the fastest growing communities in the Keewatin and probably, in the eastern Arctic, with nearly 1,700 to 1,800 people. You would have to visit the community and visit the centre during some of their functions to realize the building is a fire trap. It is a nice facility. It is not that old, but it is undersized and should be considered as a priority. When there is a major function at the hall it is very difficult to get around, the hall is very packed. I think it should be considered. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mrs. Ballantyne. Madam Minister.

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. About three weeks ago I met with the SAO and the mayor and the new constituency assistant of the Member and this was one of the issues that was not raised. I spent quite a lot of time with the mayor of that community and also the SAO. This was not an issue at that time. If it was, I am sure they would have brought it up as a priority of the community. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Contributions. Mr. O'Brien.

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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I take offense to the Minister's comments. It is my understanding it is a priority. It was brought up. The fact that it may not have been brought up in that particular hour meeting is not really indicative of the need. I can assure the Minister it is a priority. It has been brought to my attention. There is a need for an expansion to this community hall.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Contributions, Keewatin region, total region, $439,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Total contributions, $858,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Total activity, $4,974,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.