Thank you, Mr. Arlooktoo. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mrs. Groenewegen.
Debates of June 4th, 1997
Topics
Return To Question 486-13(4): Clyde River Adult Education Centre
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is my pleasure today to recognize a number of my constituents in the gallery. Just give us a wave when I call your name so that people will know who you are. Bert Buckley and two junior fishermen, Bert Buckley Junior and Jonathon Buckley. Lionel Rundle, Len Cardinal, and Helen Kinnison. Can I put in a little plug for the fact that Helen made this beautiful white fish vertebrae jewellery that I am wearing today. Alex and Irene Laliberte, Don Sinclair, Ken Laliberte, Franklin Gauthier, Merial Berry, Alex Morin, Jimmy Thomas. The manager of the fresh water fish marketing corporation, Dave Bergunder and a
reporter from the local newspaper in Hay River, The Hub, David Helwig. Welcome to the House.
-- Applause
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.
Question 537-13(4): Baker Lake School Extension
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 3rd, 1997
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister responsible for DPW and is in reference to a letter that I received from Mayor William Noah in Baker Lake. Mr. Speaker, the people of Baker Lake have been waiting for years for the extension to their school. Mr. Speaker, I believe it is incumbent upon us as leaders to ensure that the children and the staff from the various schools have adequate facilities. Mr. Speaker, my question to the Minister is, what is the status of the tender for the Baker Lake school extension? Thank you.
Question 537-13(4): Baker Lake School Extension
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Mr. Arlooktoo.
Return To Question 537-13(4): Baker Lake School Extensions
Question 537-13(4): Baker Lake School Extension
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Member asked the question about the status of the Baker Lake school expansion. I am pleased to confirm that, after several days of the Department of Public Works analyzing a proposal with the assistance of the Department of Education, the contract will be awarded today to the local firm in Baker Lake.
Return To Question 537-13(4): Baker Lake School Extensions
Question 537-13(4): Baker Lake School Extension
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 537-13(4): Baker Lake School Extensions
Question 537-13(4): Baker Lake School Extension
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the Minister for his understanding and support in regards to this contract. I am sure the people of Baker Lake will be very thankful. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 537-13(4): Baker Lake School Extensions
Question 537-13(4): Baker Lake School Extension
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Evaloarjuk.
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question will be directed to the Minister of Public Works and Services. Can the Minister confirm that the GNWT only offers contracts to companies which are in good standing? (Translation ends)
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Arlooktoo.
Return To Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
(Translation) Mr. Speaker, in summary my response would be for companies that are incorporated and in good standing, we offer contracts. Thank you. (Translation ends)
Return To Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary, Mr. Evaloarjuk.
Supplementary To Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) I would be interested to find out how "in good standing" is defined. Mr. Speaker, does the government only review the company's credit history as it relates to government organizations or do they look beyond this and review a company's entire history of repaying bills? (Translation ends)
Supplementary To Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Department of Public Works with the Workers Compensation Board, the Business Incentive office and other organizations to see if there are any outstanding debts or if there are any complaints about companies. (Translation ends)
Further Return To Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Evaloarjuk.
Supplementary To Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) I am aware of some contractors that have not paid their bills for things such as accommodation and rental of heavy equipment vehicles in the communities. Does the department take this into consideration and will the Minister commit to reviewing this particular concern which has been brought to my attention? (Translation ends)
Supplementary To Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When the department is asked by the contractors of outstanding bills, we can look into this. If the Member knows about a particular incident, I can look into this. Thank you. (Translation ends)
Further Return To Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Question 538-13(4): Northern Companies In Good Standing
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Krutko.
Question 539-13(4): Summer Availability Of Ministers
Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Premier. It is regarding the upcoming events this summer in Inuvik, the assemblies and other meetings that are going to be held in the Inuvik region. The Gwich'in Assembly will be held July 28th to the 31st in Inuvik. With regard to the concerns and issues that are raised at these assemblies, I believe it is critical and important that the government is present when these concerns are being raised. I would like to thank Mr. Antoine for making his appearance at the assembly last year, but it will be nice if other Ministers could be present at the assembly this year. I would like the Premier to have people available to field questions on topics such as cuts to programs and services, self-government talks, community empowerment, questions about the Northern Accord, a concern on negotiated contracts. Mr. Speaker, I would like to request the Premier to ensure there are representatives there from this government, especially from the Department of Social Services, at this annual assembly.
Question 539-13(4): Summer Availability Of Ministers
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Premier.
Return To Question 539-13(4): Summer Availability Of Ministers
Question 539-13(4): Summer Availability Of Ministers
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There are many assemblies throughout the Northwest Territories during the summer. All the regions have assemblies. As well, we have the Dene National Assembly and the Metis Nation Assembly. We will be looking at all the assemblies and then we will make sure Ministers or some government representative is present at each assembly. Thank you.
Return To Question 539-13(4): Summer Availability Of Ministers
Question 539-13(4): Summer Availability Of Ministers
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.