Debates of Jan. 28th, 1998

This is page numbers 367 - 401 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 5th 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Minister Absent From The House
Western Transition Planning
Review Of Keewatin Operations
Federal Assistance For Diamond Benefits
Proposed Merger Of The Bank Of Montreal And The Royal Bank
Recognition Of Igloolik Elementary School Teachers
History Of The Pay Equity Issue
Passing Of Johnny Providence
Lobbying Effort For Nunavut Act Amendments
Diand's Northern Development Responsibilities
Keewatin Regional Health Board Difficulties
Lease Commitments Beyond Division
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Navigation Aids At Iqaluit Airport
Official Recognition Of Inuit Teachers
Royal And Montreal Bank Merger
Return To Oral Question 123-13(5): Royal And Montreal Bank Merger
Controls On GNWT Lease Arrangements
Rae-edzo Municipal Financing
Municipal Funding For Rae-edzo
Resolute Bay Request For Arena
Status Of Digital Communications Network
Transfer Of GNWT Employees To Nunavut
Recruitment Plan For Health Professionals
Availability Of Staff Housing
Loss Of Staff Housing Revenue
Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
Child Tax Benefit
Diand Minister's Attention To The North
Monitoring Boards Of Management
Tabled Document 23-13(5): Lease - Lahm Ridge Tower
Approval Of Formula Financing Agreement
Referral Of Tabled Document 19-13(5) Guidelines For Implementing Public/private Partnerships To Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Analysis Of The Transfer Of Human Resource Administration Functions To Departments
Resolution Of The Public Service Act Amendments Issues
Item 21: Report Of The Committee
Item 23: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Roland.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just a question on the NWT Literacy Council. Has this just been stopped altogether, the funding or has it been transferred to another department? Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Premier.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This previous funding was to pay for the dinner for the golf tournament every year, that was what the money was for. Now if the dinner is going to be paid, education can pick it up if they choose.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Total grants, $95,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Contributions. On page 2-15, total contributions $463,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Total grants and contributions, $558,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Page 2-16, Executive offices, active positions and information. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Page 2-17, detail of work performed on behalf of a third party. An information item. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

We will move on to 2-18, agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Going back to page 2-9, Executive offices, program summary. Operations and maintenance, total operations and maintenance is $10,326,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Capital, total expenditures is $10,326,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

The Minister of Executive offices agrees that consideration of the department estimate is concluded.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Mr. Minister, I would like to thank the Premier. Yes, Mr. Minister.

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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you. I would just like to thank the Members of the Legislative Assembly and I would especially like to thank the staff that worked many hours putting this budget together.

--Applause

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you, Mr. Premier and the witness. Thank you. This committee has previously agreed to do the Financial Management Board Secretariat, I believe, Mr. Todd is prepared to make an opening remark. Mr. Todd.