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Further Return To Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.

Supplementary To Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to the same honourable Minister. How soon is as soon as possible, by January 1, 1999? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Ms. Thompson.

Further Return To Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It might be January 2nd. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Ningark.

Supplementary To Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the honourable Minister. Will it be by January 15, 1999? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Ms. Thompson.

Further Return To Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Member can pick a date and I will answer on that date. It can be on the 15th of January. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Question 285-13(6): Full-time Kitikmeot Fire Chiefs
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Mr. Miltenberger.

Question 286-13(6): NWT Power Corporation Transition Agreement
Item 6: Oral Questions

December 8th, 1998

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are directed to the Minister responsible for the Power Corporation, it is in regard to his emergency statement. The fact that at the 11th hour, there has no been no agreement on a transitional arrangement apparently signed off, even though we have the bills ready to go. Could the Minister indicate possible time frames? We are only sitting till...today is our last day and a short session on Friday. Could you sketch out time frames in terms of trying to bring resolution to this issue if it is possible? Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Does the Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation feel comfortable to answer it?

Return To Question 286-13(6): Nwt Power Corporation Transition Agreement
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is difficult for me to say with any certainty what the timetable might look like. As I said in my statement, I am encouraged by the fact that all parties have agreed to meet tomorrow to continue to work the issue through. If it is possible for us to achieve a sign-off by all parties within the next day and a half, I would endeavour to introduce the legislation again in the Seventh Session on Friday. That would mean we would only get to first and second readings this week and trust that we will be able to conclude third reading in

our sitting in March. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Return To Question 286-13(6): Nwt Power Corporation Transition Agreement
Question 286-13(6): NWT Power Corporation Transition Agreement
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions, Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.

Supplementary To Question 286-13(6): Nwt Power Corporation Transition Agreement
Question 286-13(6): NWT Power Corporation Transition Agreement
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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate whether, in fact, waiting until March, possibly to sign it off would give enough time to take the steps necessary to implement the agreement? If there is no agreement, will it then be a case of an automatic split or a formation of a separate power corporation in the east? Thank you?

Supplementary To Question 286-13(6): Nwt Power Corporation Transition Agreement
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Mr. Dent. Two questions.

Further Return To Question 286-13(6): Nwt Power Corporation Transition Agreement
Question 286-13(6): NWT Power Corporation Transition Agreement
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In answer to the first question, the important aspect is to get the parties to sign-off on the transition agreement. If we have a sign-off on the transition agreement, I believe that the will is there for us to proceed as if the legislation will be successful in March. Given the fact that all parties are represented at the table, I have every reason to believe that we would be successful getting the legislation through. So, no, there will be no problem if we can get everybody to initial the agreement. I am confident that this will be enough to ensure continuity of service.

If we are not able to achieve an agreement in the next few days, I cannot say at this point in time what the next step would be. I am confident we will find a way to ensure that the power continues to be delivered both east and west, after April 1st. Will that be through two separate utilities or through one continued one? The fact of the matter is, there is not time to set up a new headquarters operation in Nunavut for April 1st, 1999. I would expect that whether through contracting provisions or some other approach, there will still be management of power delivery in Nunavut by the NWT Power Corporation after April 1st for some period of time, even if we technically have two power corporations on that date. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 286-13(6): Nwt Power Corporation Transition Agreement
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.

Supplementary To Question 286-13(6): Nwt Power Corporation Transition Agreement
Question 286-13(6): NWT Power Corporation Transition Agreement
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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in the Minister's statement, he indicates a tentative agreement has been reached on all aspects of the transition agreement with the exception of how to share the dividend payments between the NWT and Nunavut during the transition period. Could the Minister elaborate on that difference and give us a sense of how far apart the parties are and is it a reconcilable difference? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 286-13(6): Nwt Power Corporation Transition Agreement
Question 286-13(6): NWT Power Corporation Transition Agreement
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Dent.

Further Return To Question 286-13(6): Nwt Power Corporation Transition Agreement
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I did not bring with me into the House the formula that is being considered at the table right now, so, I cannot answer the Member's specific question. The parties are very close and that is why there has been an agreement to meet tomorrow to try and see if we cannot work through the issue that is separating the parties and bring this to some resolution. I cannot give him the precise numbers that he has asked for, but it would be safe to say that the difference is not a large one. I believe we will see the parties agree. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 286-13(6): Nwt Power Corporation Transition Agreement
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Mr. Henry.

Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to Mr. Ng, the Minister responsible for Health and Social Services, regarding the closure of the Vital Statistics Office in Yellowknife. The Minister of Health and Social Services recently confirmed his knowledge of the closure of the Vital Statistics Office in Yellowknife, the duties and responsibilities of the officers being transferred to Inuvik and Rankin Inlet. My question to the Minister is, could the Minister of Health and Social Services advise this House when the decision was made to close the Yellowknife office and transfer the functions to Inuvik and Rankin Inlet and when the employees were advised? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister of Health and Social Services, two questions.

Return To Question 287-13(6): Closure Of Vital Statistics Office In Yellowknife
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it is my understanding it was part of the reorganization plan with the health services administration being headquarters, with the department being moved out, with division coming on April 1st. I do not know the actual dates of when the decision was made or when the employees would have been advised, but I will get that information and provide it to the Member.

Return To Question 287-13(6): Closure Of Vital Statistics Office In Yellowknife
Question 287-13(6): Closure Of Vital Statistics Office In Yellowknife
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Henry.