Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Is the Member representing the community of Rae-Edzo? I would like to thank the community of Rae-Edzo for the tour they gave me and also the hospitality they showed me. The MLA of Rae-Edzo has been working very hard with my department. His executive assistant has been coming to my office to deal with this issue. I have directed my department to deal with the funding provision for the Rae-Edzo community. We are dealing with the Member's concerns from yesterday's statements. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of Jan. 28th, 1998
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Return To Question 125-13(5): Rae-edzo Municipal Financing
Question 125-13(5): Rae-edzo Municipal Financing
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 125-13(5): Rae-edzo Municipal Financing
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister tell us if this will not be addressed by her with her officials in the next several days, if she can meet with them to try and resolve this situation? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 125-13(5): Rae-edzo Municipal Financing
Question 125-13(5): Rae-edzo Municipal Financing
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Ms. Thompson.
Further Return To Question 125-13(5): Rae-edzo Municipal Financing
Question 125-13(5): Rae-edzo Municipal Financing
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Yes. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 125-13(5): Rae-edzo Municipal Financing
Question 125-13(5): Rae-edzo Municipal Financing
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Rabesca.
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Question 126-13(5): Municipal Funding For Rae-edzo
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January 27th, 1998
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James Rabesca North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank my honourable colleague for speaking on behalf of my community.
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Yes, Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the same Minister regarding the same question that I had asked yesterday. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I gave a Member's statement regarding the frustration of myself and the community of Rae-Edzo for delay tactics that have taken place on the part of MACA over the lack of funding Rae-Edzo is experiencing. Mr. Speaker, today I went to direct my question to the honourable Minister of MACA, Ms. Thompson. It is my understanding that this morning the mayor of Rae-Edzo faxed a letter to you requesting the issue be dealt with and for you to reply prior to the Department of MACA's budget review during the committee of the whole. My question to the Minister is, have you received or reviewed this letter? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 126-13(5): Municipal Funding For Rae-edzo
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Ms. Thompson.
Return To Question 126-13(5): Municipal Funding For Rae-edzo
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would to thank the Member for the cooperation we get from him. He is representing his community very well. He always lets us know what the matter is in his community.
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He is one of the few Members in this House that I truly like to work with.
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Return To Question 126-13(5): Municipal Funding For Rae-edzo
Question 126-13(5): Municipal Funding For Rae-edzo
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Barnabas.
Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
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Levi Barnabas High Arctic
Qujannamiik. (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question I would like to direct to the Minister of MACA. When she was visiting the community of Resolute Bay we were requesting an arena facility in our community. I would like an update as to what has been happening with this request? Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)
Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Ms. Thompson.
Return To Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Qujannamiik. (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This request was presented to me by the Member. He has worked with the community regarding the request. They were requesting a canvas type arena. My officials are looking into finding a place or a tent type of facility for the community. I have met with the people of Resolute Bay regarding this, a part of our plans that we have for the future. We are working with the community. If they would like more information and an update, they are most welcome to get hold of our officials in Iqaluit. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)
Return To Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Barnabas.
Supplementary To Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
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Levi Barnabas High Arctic
Qujannamiik (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wonder if, perhaps, the Minister of MACA could plan to have this done as soon as possible? Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)
Supplementary To Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Ms. Thompson.
Further Return To Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The smaller communities are not able to get the larger facilities, so we try to look for ways to find a smaller facility. I will be working with my officials and I will be meeting with my staff as to how we could get this thing going. I will be doing that this week. Thank you. (Translation ends)
Further Return To Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
Question 127-13(5): Resolute Bay Request For Arena
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mrs. Groenewegen.
Question 128-13(5): Status Of Digital Communications Network
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the digital communications highway is a vital link to our future and so are the small businesses including the local service providers. Projects like the proposed digital communications network should not compromise small businesses that are the true driving force of our community. My question is to the Minister of FMBS. When can we expect to receive the proof of concept for the Ardicom system? Thank you.
Question 128-13(5): Status Of Digital Communications Network
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Minister responsible for the Financial Management Board, Mr. Todd.
Return To Question 128-13(5): Status Of Digital Communications Network
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe that the proof of concept has been concluded and Ardicom is moving on, getting on with the job and trying to put the systems in place in accordance with the schedule we set with them. It would be fair to say there was a little bit of a delay and I believe, it was somewhere around six to eight weeks behind. I am fairly confident we can move forward aggressively and have most of the communities up and running by April 1, 1999. Thank you.
Return To Question 128-13(5): Status Of Digital Communications Network
Question 128-13(5): Status Of Digital Communications Network
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mrs. Groenewegen.
Supplementary To Question 128-13(5): Status Of Digital Communications Network
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is, when can we expect to receive a proof of concept? Does the government have this at this time?
Supplementary To Question 128-13(5): Status Of Digital Communications Network
Question 128-13(5): Status Of Digital Communications Network
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 128-13(5): Status Of Digital Communications Network
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John Todd Keewatin Central
I believe we already have that, Mr. Speaker. As the anchor tenant if you want, with respect to Ardicom's contract, I believe that has now been completed. I will double check with Mr. Voytilla later on today, but my understanding from discussions with NorthwesTel late last week and others is that we are well underway now. We are optimistic this territorial-wide, integrated digital communication system will bring about the benefits and rewards we are all expecting in the coming years. When my friends, plus the other side, send me hand signals indicating their support, of course, for this significant initiative, and I applaud them for it. Thank you.