Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
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Further Return To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I understand the meeting or meetings took place three to four weeks ago, but I have been informed by the executive director of the Construction Association that they have not had any other feed back. They have not been delegated to do anything on this matter. Perhaps the Minister has spoken to other people? The executive director certainly is not aware of the fact they need to develop processes for RFPs. I wonder if the Minister can tell us, has he been in touch or have his officials to formalize this request? We have a motion that was passed by this House, Mr. Speaker, that needs addressing, therefore my question. Thank you. I was getting to my question. I was rudely interrupted, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
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Some Hon. Members
Shame. Shame.
Supplementary To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
My question is has the request for clarification or input for the RFPs been made on an official basis to the NWT Construction Association?
Supplementary To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
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John Todd Keewatin Central
I occasionally discuss things with lobbying bodies. I occasionally discuss things with their hired help. I normally speak to the president and to the elected board of directors of that organization.
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In my discussions with Mr. Aho and Mr. Maddigan, I had indicated to them on an oral basis that I would like their input as to the changes they would like to see with respect to RFPs. If they have not translated that back to their executive director who works for them, I am sorry, but I can not help that.
Further Return To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you. Will the Minister send to the NWT Construction Association a formal request to have them have input on RFPs and how it should be processed and the
methodologies of use? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
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John Todd Keewatin Central
If my honourable colleague wishes me to write a note to Mr. Aho and say further to our discussion with respect to RFPs and my desire for input from you as a construction association board of directors, I will be only to happy to do that. In fact, I have communicated clearly that I wish their input as the elected representatives of the NWT Construction Association.
Further Return To Question 275-13(5): Request For Proposals Protocol Agreement
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.
Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 9th, 1998
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question will be directed to the Minister of Education. It is in regard to teaching staff in Pangnirtung. In 1992, the teaching positions in Pangnirtung were about 20 and in 1998, it is down to 14.5. Can the Minister tell my why this is happening? Thank you.
Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. Mr. Dent.
Return To Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as all Members of this House know there has been an increase in pupil/teacher ratio as part of our formula changes to divisional education councils across the territories as a result of the reduction in transfer payments from the federal government. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Enuaraq.
Supplementary To Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister contact the Baffin Divisional Board of Education or the school in Pangnirtung to get the correct story on this? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am advised the department uses in their formula calculations an average pupil/teacher ratio of 18.3 students per teacher. According to the official enrolment figures that were provided by the Baffin Divisional Education Council through the Baffin region, the average pupil/teacher ratio is 17.9. This is lower than the average across the territories and by formula. I am further advised that using the official enrolment figures as of October 31, 1997, the pupil/teacher ratio in Pangnirtung is 16.2 pupils to one teacher, which is considerably lower than the average across the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Enuaraq.
Supplementary To Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If the pupil/teacher ratio in Pangnirtung is 16.2, I believe, that was three years ago, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
Question 276-13(5): Reduction Of Pangnirtung Teachers
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Mr. Enuaraq. Oral questions. Mr. Roland.
Question 277-13(5): Western Electoral Boundaries Commission
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question would be directed to the Minister responsible for Western Transition. Mr. Speaker, the Western Caucus put out a press release dealing with the number of Members for the upcoming election after division. I would like to know if the Minister for Western Transition sees the possibility of an Electoral Boundaries Commission going out before division to possibly prepare for any changes in the upcoming Assemblies after division? Thank you.
Question 277-13(5): Western Electoral Boundaries Commission
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister responsible for the Western Transition Plan, Mr. Dent.
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will have to talk to the Premier about my responsibilities. I had not realized I was also responsible for the Western Caucus. As I understand it, the Caucus has made a decision. There is not sufficient time to conduct an Electoral Boundaries Commission before the next election, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 277-13(5): Western Electoral Boundaries Commission
Question 277-13(5): Western Electoral Boundaries Commission
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.