Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Debates of Feb. 19th, 1998
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Further Return To Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary To Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate what he sees or what is the role of the DEA in this process? Do they have a role to play in terms of garnering the community feedback? Do they handle the consultation process? Is there a function for the current elected board in this process? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is no process outlined specifically in the Education Act. It is left to the discretion of the Minister. Would the DEA have a role in this? I would say, yes, because the DEA is made up of elected officials. Therefore, having been elected by the population of the community, I would take them to be representatives of the population. They would have to be involved in some way. Yes, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.
Supplementary To Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate in terms of process, since it is not clearly laid out, how would the Minister respond to a petition of 50 names? Would he be prepared to act on that alone or would he, in the case of Fort Smith, ensure thorough public consultation did take place? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
Question 377-13(5): Appointment Of District Education Authority
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
I will rule the question out of order. It is hypothetical. Oral questions. Mr. Rabesca.
Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
Item 6: Oral Questions
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James Rabesca North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, you may recall in my Member's statement today regarding Wha Ti and their quest for alternative energy sources. My question to the Minister responsible for the Power Corporation is what is the policy the Power Corporation is using in regard to alternative energy sources? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation, Mr. Dent.
Return To Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Power Corporation is always interested in alternate energy. The driving force for most decisions by the Power Corporation is, of course, cost. Because of the high cost of power in the north, we work to find the lowest cost means of power. The Power Corporation is always willing to look at alternate energy sources.
Return To Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Rabesca.
Supplementary To Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
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James Rabesca North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was trying to get more information as to whether the Power Corporation would assist the community of Wha Ti to see if this initiative is viable? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Power Corporation would welcome the opportunity to investigate any opportunity or any chance of alternate energy that could be used. The Corporation, for instance, has met with the community of Lutselk'e to discuss a run of river project close to their community. I see no reason why the Power Corporation would not be interested in discussing this with the community of Wha Ti.
Given our relationship with the Dogrib Power Corporation, we would probably want to tie them into the project as well. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
Question 378-13(5): Policy On Alternative Energy Sources
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Picco.
Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 18th, 1998
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week the GNWT made a submission on the ongoing national unity question debate at the Supreme Court, I believe. I think this government was represented by Mr. Funston. Could the Premier update us on that situation? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Premier.
Return To Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Funston is forcefully, and with integrity, defending the borders of the Northwest Territories and all members of this House should applaud his efforts. As they say, our borders are frozen. Quebec cannot move them north. Mr. Funston does represent us. We have an intervener on the whole issue that has gone to the Supreme Court of Canada on Quebec being able to unilaterally declare sovereignty through Quebec. Mr. Funston does represent us on contract to represent our government. Thank you.
Return To Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Picco.
Supplementary To Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I understood that Mr. Funston was, indeed, representing the Government of the Northwest Territories. I was wondering if that was a slight contradiction in what had happened in this House before Christmas, when this House supported in motion form and debated the Calgary Declaration which then appeared before the Supreme Court on this issue. Does the Premier see both of those things in conjunction? Is that a contradiction, Mr. Speaker, the one main point being in favour of the Calgary Declaration, the other one appearing saying that Quebec does not have the opportunity, legally or whatever to take itself out of the federation?
Supplementary To Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Can I ask the Member to rephrase the question? You cannot ask for particulars about a proceeding which is in the courts right now. Mr. Picco.
Supplementary To Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, how was this decision made to have Mr. Funston represent us at the Supreme Court? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Morin.
Further Return To Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The decision was made by us, as Cabinet, to hire Mr. Funston on contract. We looked around and we knew what Mr. Funston's credentials are. He is one of the most sought over constitutional experts in this country. Many other provincial jurisdictions as well as the federal jurisdiction would like to hire Mr. Funston. Mr. Funston is still committed to working with the Northwest Territories through contracted services. Mr. Funston was raised in the Northwest Territories, Fort Smith, Thebacha, which has produced many fine people. We are very lucky to have him. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Question 379-13(5): Update On National Unity Issue
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Picco.