Debates of Feb. 12th, 1998

This is page numbers 739 - 772 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 community.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Northwest Territories Business Credit Corporation - 1997 Annual Report
1996-97 Annual Report Of The Business Development Fund
Strategic Initiatives Fund - Critical Areas
Western Arctic Affirmative Action Employment Plan
Update On Formula Financing Discussions
Valentine's Greetings To Family In Pelly Bay
Radio Communications Concerns In Hall Beach
Airlift Into Fort Chipewyan
Education Councils' Concerns With The Keewatin Pilot Project
Historical Development Of Lutselk'e
Community Empowerment And Community Training Needs
Arviat Caribou Harvest
Broughton Island Air Terminal Replacement
Recruitment And Retention Plan For Health Practitioners
Access To GNWT And Its Communication Network
Shortage Of Education Resources
Tribute To Ntcl And The Hay River Business Community
Discussions Regarding The Request For Proposals Process
Lack Of Resources For Education
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Update On Nunavut Transition Costs
Liquor Pricing In The Nwt
Application Of Federal Gun Control Legislation
Consultation On Keewatin Pilot Project
Pregnancy And Std Rates Among Teens
Fiscal Control Of Education Boards
Additional Funding For Education
Responses To Previous Questions
Radio Communications In Hall Beach
Nunavut Decentralized Government Costs
Construction Of Seniors' Housing
Training For Community Empowerment
Tabled Document 45-13(5): Business Development Fund 1996-97 Annual Report
Tabled Document 46-13(5): Business Credit Corporation 1997 Annual Report
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
That Maca Coordinate A Comprehensive Community Development Training Program
To Implement A Means Test For Senior Citizens Unable To Afford Property Taxes
To Streamline The Process For Applying And Receiving The Property Tax Subsidy
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Steen. Ms. Thompson.

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. No, it would not. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Madam Chairperson, are these unconditional or conditional funds?

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Steen. Ms. Thompson.

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I will refer that to my assistant deputy minister. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Mr. Christensen.

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Christensen

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. The funding provided is unconditional to the municipality. Thank you, Madam Chairperson.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Christensen. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Madam Chairperson, if it is unconditional, I presume then, the municipalities would not be required to have any agreements or approvals in place from their councils as to which projects would be built?

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Steen. Mr. Christensen.

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Christensen

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. The municipality would be required to expend those funds consistent with the municipal legislation that governs their normal operations which would include the striking of a budget and securing council approval by administration before funds would be expended on any project. Thank you, Madam Chairperson.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Christensen. Anything further, Mr. Steen?

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February 11th, 1998

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Madam Chairperson, thank you. I believe I heard the Minister say yesterday that at the present time, only tax-based municipalities have the opportunity for block funding. How does this fit into the program of community empowerment when we talk about block funding communities including hamlets?

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Steen. Ms. Thompson.

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. It is correct that we have just block funded the tax-based communities, towns and villages. That is why we are trying to come up with a proposal to see how it would work in the hamlets with the Keewatin pilot project. Thank you, Madam Chairperson.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Ms. Thompson. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Does the department have any idea when they are going to have this policy or make a decision on how they are going to do this in the hamlets or with the Keewatin pilot project?

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Steen. Ms. Thompson.

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. It is one of the issues that are being dealt with through the municipal financing review. We should have something by the fall to be discussed. Thank you, Madam Chairperson.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Ms. Thompson. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. It leaves about six months to implement after this fall?

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Ms. Thompson.

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I will be referring the question to the deputy minister. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Ms. Ballantyne.