Mr. Arlooktoo.
Debates of Feb. 17th, 1998
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Supplementary To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Further Return To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, we are confident that the work will be done. The question would be, how much further ahead could we expect to be, then, what is the absolute minimum? That is the one thing that I will need to
check out. The Department of Justice did appoint the statute revision commissioner and we also have hired other staff, a legislative editor, some interpreting staff for French and Inuktitut languages and therefore the work is going on. The plan is for government to put forward a division measure's implementation act, which we would introduce, discuss and pass in the spring session, probably in May or June. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Supplementary To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the department also be able to ensure that the legislation which is being reviewed and mirrored will be updated, so that we are not just mirroring and passing on problems with antiquated, outdated and no longer relevant legislation, east and west? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The answer is yes. Last year, we did approve the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act 1997, which dealt with some of those problems and needs for updates. We are doing that again this year. Then again, I need to remind the House that time is limited, there is a lot of work to be done. I would have to say that the government and staff are doing their best to get as far ahead as we can with this project. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Supplementary To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate when he would be able to provide a more detailed, thorough briefing and update to the House so we have a clear understanding of how this very critical task is progressing? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What I can commit to is to brief the House in the next few days during the review of the Department of Justice's budget.
Further Return To Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Question 350-13(5): Statute Revision Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.
Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 16th, 1998
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question will be directed to Minister of RWED, Honourable Stephen Kakfwi. Will the Minister give his assurance that Cape Christian is environmentally safe and contaminant free? Thank you.
Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Kakfwi.
Return To Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over the years, there has been extensive work done to clean up this particular site. There is still some work to be done, but most of the environmental concerns have been addressed. What I understand is, that there is still some cleanup that needs to be done, buildings, some of which contain asbestos, some old fuel and some minor spot contaminations that still need to be cleaned up. We are presently having discussions with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs to clarify exactly who is responsible for completing the cleanup and the restoration of that site. Thank you.
Return To Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Enuaraq.
Supplementary To Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. From my understanding, the ownership of Cape Christian, the whole infrastructure was turned over to GNWT from the government of Canada. If the site is not contaminant free, when can the community expect it to be cleaned up?
Supplementary To Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We are, as I said, still having discussions with the federal government as to who has ultimate authority in regard to the assets and the present condition of the site. Once those negotiations are complete, we would expect that, following a positive outcome of that, we should be in a position to come out with a work schedule that would outline who and how this last phase of the work could be completed. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Question 351-13(5): Environmental Status Of Cape Christian
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Picco.
Question 352-13(5): Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to follow-up on my earlier question concerning the allocation and priorities of surplus departmental funds. My question is to the Minister of Finance. Who prioritizes the disbursement of said surpluses? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 352-13(5): Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd.
Return To Question 352-13(5): Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Question 352-13(5): Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am not sure what my colleague is say, is it departmental annual surpluses or surpluses that relate on a monthly basis or some other number? If he could just clarify what he means by that?
Return To Question 352-13(5): Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Question 352-13(5): Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Picco.
Supplementary To Question 352-13(5): Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Question 352-13(5): Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I think I gave an example previously in my other question. I mentioned the $983,000 that was found to be in a surplus in the firefighting budget as an example. That is what I am talking about for Mr. Todd. Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 352-13(5): Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Question 352-13(5): Disbursement Of Departmental Surpluses
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.