Mr. Krutko.
Debates of Feb. 12th, 1998
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Regional block funding, various Kitikmeot, $292,000. Could you explain the use of those funds? Is that similar to the regional block funding for the Keewatin? What is the purpose or the usage of those funds?
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. It is exactly the same thing for roads, side walks, site development, open play space and capital programs. Thank you, Madam Chairperson.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Could the Minister tell me if this type of arrangement is carried out in all regions?
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Yes, it is in all regions across the NWT.
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I just want an explanation on the tandem dump truck for Gjoa Haven. What is this, a gravel truck? How big is it? Thank you.
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I have here that the existing dump truck in the hamlet was purchased in 1989. It is used primarily for small gravel hauling and snow removal projects. Recent evaluations showed the truck was in a very poor condition, and there had to be a replacement made for the growing community of Gjoa Haven. This is for the single-axel dump truck with a new tandem truck. I am not sure I know what I am talking about, but it is a dump truck. Thank you, Madam Chairperson.
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Madam Minister. Mr. Ningark, is that all for you? Thank you. Community Operations, contributions Kitikmeot, total region, $702,000, total contributions, $16.530 million. Agreed?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you. Community Development, operations and maintenance, total operations and maintenance, $1.520 million. Agreed?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you. Regional Operations, operations and maintenance, total operations and maintenance, $64.865 million. Agreed? Thank you. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Could the Minister explain what the grants and contributions for $56 million is for and exactly what the grants pertain to?
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. One of the examples would be the Northern Employment Strategy or self-government negotiating where we sit at the same table as observers. Grant in lieu of taxes, municipal operating assistance, settlement operating assistance, those are just some examples. Thank you, Madam
Chairperson.
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Madam Minister. The Deputy Clerk is advising me. These are listed under details of grants and contributions. I have Mr. Steen.
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Madam Chairperson, I would like to question the Minister a little on the regional staff. I understand the Inuvik region has 19 staff. I am beginning to have a feeling, Madam Chairperson, that it is taking the departments longer to evaluate or come to a decision as to what is happening in the communities. Is there enough staff in the region to actually monitor the communities and what effects it is having in the communities?
I can give two examples that I believe in the past would not have been the case; for instance, the hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk running into problems with federal Fisheries. I am not sure whether or not the department was really on the ball there in assisting the community all the way through the planning of this project. I think the department was not even aware that federal Fisheries was involved or getting involved.
Also, the response from the department in regard to preparing Paulatuk for the impact of potential mining, in particular, the exploration activity that is taking place now, I am beginning to get the feeling that the department is understaffed and just has too many programs going. I do not know how to address this to the Minister. Perhaps if she just responded as to whether or not she feels the staff can keep up with the responsibilities that have been directed toward them. Thank you, Madam Chairperson.
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