Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I was under the impression yesterday, when the honourable Member, our Minister made an eloquent statement during the budget address, I thought the honourable Minister was in a position to help all he can with the help of his colleagues to help the young people who are enthusiastic about the government to be, who wanted to go ahead, who are willing to do anything to learn something new. Will the honourable Minister, perhaps talk, in his capacity, to a department that deals with this kind of initiative and let me know what is available within the government? Thank you.
Debates of Jan. 23rd, 1998
Topics
Supplementary To Question 82-13(5): Funding Efforts Of Taloyoak Students
Question 82-13(5): Funding Efforts Of Taloyoak Students
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Supplementary To Question 82-13(5): Funding Efforts Of Taloyoak Students
Question 82-13(5): Funding Efforts Of Taloyoak Students
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 82-13(5): Funding Efforts Of Taloyoak Students
Question 82-13(5): Funding Efforts Of Taloyoak Students
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you for those kind comments, my honourable colleague. I will talk to the Minister of Youth, Mr. Dent later on today and see if there is anyway at all possible that we can assist this group. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 82-13(5): Funding Efforts Of Taloyoak Students
Question 82-13(5): Funding Efforts Of Taloyoak Students
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Evaloarjuk.
Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 22nd, 1998
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister responsible for Transportation. First of all, if I can give you some information, I think last month on December 12th, the Canadian Transport Minister from the federal government was supposed to come to Yellowknife. He was supposedly going to meet with the manager of First Air. I wanted to be represented by my committee and I was not able to come here on December 12th for that committee meeting and I could not attend the transportation committee. We have had a lot of problems with the transportation system around Hall Beach and Igloolik. I wanted that message relayed to the Minister. I just wondered whether the Minister of this government attended this meeting and what happened at that meeting about what I wanted to say? Thank you. (Translation ends)
Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Antoine.
Return To Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the honourable Member is talking about December when we had a meeting with the NAV Canada president, Mr. Crichton, here in Yellowknife. I believe that is what he is making reference to. The meeting was between myself and Mr. Crichton along with the MLA's that were able to attend. The purpose of the meeting was to talk about the NAV Canada fees that NAV Canada has imposed on us. Perhaps I would like to reply to the honourable Member in this matter. Thank you
Return To Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Do you have a supplementary, Mr. Evaloarjuk? Supplementary, Mr. Evaloarjuk.
Supplementary To Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) Perhaps maybe the honourable Member did not understand me properly. I realize there is not really much of a response that I can get from the Minister, but I am going to be asking about this question because we have had some problems with the transportation systems through First Air. Mainly about the scheduling of First Air. I wanted to be represented at committee level by relaying to my colleagues that we have problems with scheduling by the airlines. I wonder why it was not discussed. Thank you. (Translation ends)
Supplementary To Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Antoine, I did not hear a question. Would you like to respond to the comment?
Further Return To Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if the honourable Member could clarify his point, I understand that in the past he has had concerns about his constituents in Hall Beach and Igloolik and the air transportation route in that area is not suitable for him and his constituents. This is what I
recall from meetings and presentations that he has made to me in the House here as well as in the committee hearings. That responsibility lies with the air carriers themselves. First Air is the carrier in Igloolik and Hall Beach. If there are going to be changes to the way the airline schedules this in his constituency, then it is really up to First Air to make those changes. The department had contacted First Air, and we are told that if there is going to be an increase in transportation for passengers in that constituency then they will look at changing the air routes. I guess that is what we can do as a Department of Transportation is contact First Air and pass on the request and I think that is what we have done. If the honourable Member is asking us to continue pursuing that, then we will continue to do that. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
Question 83-13(5): First Air Routes In The Eastern Arctic
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I mentioned earlier this morning about shortage of teaching staff in Pangnirtung. My question is to the Honourable Minister of Education, Charles Dent. What action will the Minister take to ensure the community of Pangnirtung will have enough teachers and funding for the upcoming school years? Thank you.
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Education Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.
Return To Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have spoken many times in this House about the pupil/teacher ratio in the Northwest Territories. This year the average pupil/teacher ratio across the territories is 18.2 to 1. The budget that the Finance Minister tabled yesterday does not envision any change in that ratio for the next fiscal year. The ratio should stay the same. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Enuaraq.
Supplementary To Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Department of Education consider an increase in funding for school programs in Pangnirtung? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I have mentioned, the budget which has been tabled would not show a further decrease in the pupil/teacher ratio, but Mr. Speaker, there are no additional dollars in that budget to allow for improving the student/teacher ratio. The answer to the Member's question is the money is not in the budget to allow for that ratio to be improved. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Enuaraq.
Supplementary To Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the honourable Minister. Will the Department of Education consider the Income Assistance Program or an increase in pay for teachers to help them cope with the higher living costs common in most remote communities? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I find it difficult to think of a situation where a teacher might qualify for income support. My understanding of the limits of income support qualification makes it virtually impossible. Anyone in the Northwest Territories is able to apply for income support. It is a simple process where if a person's income does not exceed a set amount given their situation, they will qualify for income support no matter what their job is.
Further Return To Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
Question 84-13(5): Pangnirtung Teacher Shortage
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Krutko.
Question 85-13(5): Improvements To Student Financial Assistance
Item 6: Oral Questions
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent. In regard to my opening statement I made reference to a constituent of mine who is presently taking the nursing program in Yellowknife through Arctic College. She seems to be having a problem with funding, and also the treatment she feels she is being dealt with is inadequate. Can the Minister tell me what action he will take to improve the delivery of post secondary education for students?