Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Ootes.

Mr. Ng.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am not prepared to, at this time. As I said yesterday in answering the questions, there has been an agreement reached between the department and Northern Addiction Services and we are committed to continue to provide services to youth who may require it. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Oral questions. Mr. Rabesca.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct my question to the right honourable Minister for MACA. Regarding revisiting the community of Rae Lakes, I guess we have made some attempt in the past regarding the trip to Rae Lakes. I was wondering if the Minister would be able to have time to visit the community of Rae Lakes to explain the community's problems and concerns in the community of Rae Lakes? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Ms. Thompson.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I did have the opportunity to go up, but it did not happen. We just saw a herd of caribou and turned back because of the fog. My calendar is pretty full right now, but I will have my officials contact the community and see what the concerns are and deal with those problems. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Just to remind the Members about when you are addressing the other honourable Members, the title to right honourable only belongs to the prime minister or former prime ministers. Oral questions. Mr. Picco.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, just referring back to my Member's statement on the minimum wage rates, I am wondering if the Minister could indicate how the minimum wage rate for the Northwest Territories is ascertained? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

This was addressed to the Minister of Finance, but it is the Minister of Justice.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The minimum wage is set out in the Labour Standards Act, and from the information I have in my binder, it is set at $6.50 an hour for those over 16 and $6.00 for those who are under 16. In order to make a change or amendment to the minimum wage, it would require a change in the legislation. Thank you.

Thank you. Question period is over. Item 7, written questions. Mr. Rabesca.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The road between Yellowknife and Rae has been a safety concern for many years. I understand the Department of Transportation will soon begin construction to pave and realign this portion of the highway. Mr. Speaker, my written question is:

1. How much money has been allocated to this project?

2. Over how many years will this project be undertaken?

3. How much money will be spent in each of these years?

4. Who are the contractors and for what portion of the contract have they been hired for?

5. Will local preference be taken into consideration when contracts are awarded?

6. Who will be taking the right of clearing of the highway?

7. Will the Department of Transportation use some principles it used for the residents of Fort Providence, such as local aboriginal negotiating the right of way work on a portion of the highway nearest to the community?

8. Will the majority of services be done by local businesses?

9. Will heavy equipment operators with journeymen tickets be given first preference in hiring?

10. Will the GNWTs share of the benefits of this project remain in the north, in the communities that are affected by this project?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. Written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. Item 9, replies to opening address. Item 10, petitions. Item 11, reports of standing and special committees. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. Steen.

Tabling of documents. Mr. Enuaraq.

Tabling of documents. Item 14, notices of motion. Mr. Arlooktoo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, November 9, 1998 I will move the following motion:

Now therefore, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Keewatin Central, that this Assembly establish a special committee to be named the Special Committee on Nunavut Legislation;

And further, that notwithstanding Rule 88(2), the Special Committee on Nunavut Legislation shall consist of six Members;

And furthermore, that the following Members be appointed to the Special Committee on Nunavut Legislation:

Mr. Levi Barnabas, Member for High Arctic

Mr. Tommy Enuaraq, Member for Baffin Central

Mr. Mark Evaloarjuk, Member for Amittuq

Mr. John Ningark, Member for Natilikmiot

Mr. Kevin O'Brien, Member for Kivallivik

Mr. Ed Picco, Member for Iqaluit

And furthermore, that the Special Committee on Nunavut Legislation shall consider such bills related to Nunavut as are referred to it by the House; And furthermore, that the Special Committee on Nunavut Legislation shall be bound by the rules, practices, conventions, guidelines and precedents of this House and its committees respecting the review of bills;

And furthermore, that the Special Committee on Nunavut Legislation and its mandate shall cease to exist on March 31, 1999. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. Notices of motion. Mr. Todd.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, November 9, 1998 I will make the following motion:

Now therefore, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Baffin South, that the Legislative Assembly hereby approves Tabled Document 25-13(6) titled "Territorial Formula Financing Agreement with the Government of the Northwest Territories, 1999/2000 to 2003/2004". Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. Notices of motion. Item 15, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. Item 17, first reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills. Item 19, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters. Item 20, report of committee of the whole. Item 21, third reading of bills. Item 22, orders of the day. Mr. Clerk.

There will be a meeting of the Ordinary Members' Caucus at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Orders of the day for Friday, November 6, 1998:

1. Prayer

2. Ministers' Statements

3. Members' Statements

4. Returns to Oral Questions

5. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

6. Oral Questions

7. Written Questions

8. Returns to Written Questions

9. Replies to Opening Address

10. Petitions

11. Reports of Standing and Special Committees

12. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills

13. Tabling of Documents

14. Notices of Motion

15. Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills

16. Motions

- Motion 7-13(6) Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission Report to Committee of the Whole

17. First Reading of Bills

- Bill 10, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act

- Bill 11, An Act to Amend the Worker's Compensation Act, No. 2

- Bill 12, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1998, No. 2

- Bill 13, Supplementary Appropriations Act, No. 3, 1998/99

18. Second Reading of Bills

19. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

20. Report of Committee of the Whole

21. Third Reading of Bills

22. Orders of the Day