Debates of Feb. 16th, 1998

This is page numbers 801 - 846 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Point Of Order
Accidental Death Of Department Of Transportation Employee
Ministers Absent From The House
Heritage Day In Canada
Spirits In The Sun Festival
Camps For Adult Offenders
Condolences To The Family Of Aiyow Qavavauq
Clean Up Of Cape Christian
Challenges For Young People
Midget Hockey Selection
Termination Benefits For Laidoff Employees
Kitikmeot-based Adult Offenders Camps
Lahm Ridge Tower Transaction
Return To Oral Question 281-13(5): Termination Of Northwest Territories Ski Coach
Return To Oral Question 240-13(5): Lahm Ridge Tower Lease Renewal; 286-13(5): Lahm Ridge Tower Lease Renewal; 304-13(5): Responses To Previous Questions
Return To Oral Question 293-13(5): Costs Of Yellowknife Office Lease Renewals
Kitikmeot-based Adult Offenders Camps
Clean Up Of Cape Christian
Termination Benefits For Laidoff Employees
Midget Hockey Selection Process
Aklavik Proposal For An Adult Offenders Camp
Available Office Space
Previous Assurances Regarding Unsigned Note
Assurance From Cabinet Members
Interjurisdictional Water Management
Fire Safety Inspections
Rcmp Attendance At The Legislature
Agreement For Coaching Training
Lahm Ridge Tower Purchase
Appeal Of Termination Benefits
Public Perception Of Cabinet
Enforcement Of Wildlife Regulations
Northern United Place Lease
Tabled Documents 49-13(5): Analysis Performed By Forensic Document Examiner
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
To Defer Further Consideration Of The Activity Asset Management, Department Of Public Works And Services
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am told that the Minister of the day was aware that there were a number of letters sent to different Ministers. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With regard to the DDC and the Gwich'in Development Corporation letters, Cabinet was aware that there was a lot of interest being shown in these particular buildings in Yellowknife? Was that discussed with regard to the tabling of the three options to Cabinet on July 31st?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I was aware during the discussion that there was aboriginal interest in acquiring some capital assets here in Yellowknife. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In the April, 1997, DDC letter, was there any mention of the Lahm Ridge Tower in that letter as one of the things they were also considering?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The only information I have on the DDC is a briefing note saying that there was an unsolicited proposal to government by DDC with an interest in the Laing Building. I do not know what the content of the letter was. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Can you tell me who the letter was sent to? Was it the previous Minister?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you, Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am told that one letter went to Public Works and Services, a letter went to the Minister of Finance and there may have been a letter to RWED, as well. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You mentioned the letter went to Public Works. Was it the Minister of Public Works or any individual within that department.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Yes, to the Minister. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Asset management. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The government was aware that there was an interest shown by the aboriginal groups in regard to these three options almost a year ago. There was a proposal put forth in April. In July their three options were put forth to Cabinet and, I believe, right after in August there was another meeting between the superintendent and the DDC in regard to their proposal put forth in April. At that time they were under an understanding that option 2 was still a possibility for them to consider, looking at the sale of the Laing Building and the Stuart Hodgson Building with a lease-back arrangement. I would like to ask the Minister is that his understanding also. Is that the scenario that has taken place?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The honourable Member is correct. At that time in August, 1997, at the invitation of the RWED representatives, Public Works and Services officials met with DDC representatives to discuss their proposal. Public Works and Services advised the DDC representative that, at that time, the option was still there. The Laing Building would be disposed of and from the sale leasing back the S.M. Hodgson Building was still an option within the office plan. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regard to option 3, you mentioned that the Stewart Hodgson Building was classified as being retained because of the computers. Why is it we are able to get into a communication contract with aboriginal organizations, NorthwesTel to do a similar thing in regard to the telecommunications contract that this government has gone into for $10 million? Yet, the same company that is involved in that venture cannot be trusted to take over the Stewart Hodgson Building. Dealing with the same aspect of communication which they are presently in, with regard to the business venture with NorthwesTel and other aboriginal groups. Why are they being restricted from getting into that section of business, yet they are in that business with the government already?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.