Debates of Feb. 17th, 1998

This is page numbers 847 - 881 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
Minister Absent From The House
Environmental Assessment Of Cape Christian
Support For Friendship Centres
Support For Friendship Centres
Support For Friendship Centres
Faber Lake Outpost Camp
Support For Friendship Centres
Midget Hockey Team Selection Process
Appreciation For Spousal Support
Telephone Rate Increases
Addressing Our Social Problems
Archaic Legislation
Return To Oral Question 322-13(5): Impact Of Freight Cost Increases
Return To Oral Question 319-13(5): Northwestel Rate Increases
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
GNWT Role Regarding Telephone Rates
Recognition Of Friendship Centres
Funding Friendship Centres
Equipment Donation To Friendship Centres
Allocating Surplus Funds To Education
Disposal Of GNWT Liquor Warehouse
Northwestel Rate Increase
Statute Revision Process
Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Additional Funding To NWT Development Corporation
Funding For The NWT Tourism Association
Business Incentive Policy Impacts On Small Business
Written Question 09-13(5): Court Proceedings On Layoff Severance Packages
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
Return To Written Question 6-13(5): Personnel Inquiries Regarding Baffin Correctional Centre
Return To Written Question 7-13(5): Victims Services In The Nwt
Reply 2-13(5): Mr. Picco's Reply
Item 15: Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Extend Sitting Hours
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Roland, perhaps if you have questions on that page you will wait. We are under petroleum products now? Mr. Roland.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik

Thank you. He showed me where they are covered under. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Page 5-11, petroleum products, activity summary. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, could the Minister indicate to me if the superintendent had the authority to award these contracts for petroleum products?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Yes, he does. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I understand the answer was yes. Could the superintendent of the region have been advertising these contracts without the Minister's knowledge?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Minister is not notified about these contracts. He normally just does it. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I understand that the Minister is not notified.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Would you reply, Mr. Minister?

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

No, I am not notified about this. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Mr. Chairman, every advertisement says the

Minister responsible and in this particular case it says, Mr. Antoine. Is Mr. Antoine having people advertising things in his name that he is not aware of?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In many cases, Mr. Chairman, I also see my name in the newspaper when certain items from different departments I am responsible for, are putting out a tender, a proposal call or some of these things. That is how I find out about it sometimes. I am just used as a figurehead in this whole department and the department does its work in this way. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, who made the decision to extend these contracts to 1999? Was it the superintendent's decision or was that further up the line?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The decision was made by the deputy minister and the director of the petroleum products division. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That is all I have.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Petroleum products, page 5-12, building and works, Fort Smith region, total region, $10,000. Agreed?