The second document, Mr. Speaker, is a copy of page 1,000 of unedited Hansard from February 6, 1998 when Premier Morin committed to provide me with a copy of the notes from the meeting held on November 24, 1997. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of Feb. 19th, 1998
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Tabled Document 54-13(5): February 6, 1998 Unedited Hansard - Page 1000
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Tabled Document 54-13(5): February 6, 1998 Unedited Hansard - Page 1000
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Steen.
Tabled Document 55-13(5): Letter To Mr. Steen From Mayor Of Sachs Harbour Re: Policing
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document, copy of a letter from the hamlet of Sachs Harbour, signed by the Mayor Bradley Carpenter. It refers to a lack of police service within the community. Thank you.
Tabled Document 55-13(5): Letter To Mr. Steen From Mayor Of Sachs Harbour Re: Policing
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Tabling of documents. Mr. Krutko.
Tabled Document 56-13(5): Nwtpc Notice Of Power Rate Changes To Fort Mcpherson Customers
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to table a note sent to the residents of Fort McPherson, that on July 1, 1997, the power rates took effect in your community. The changes have been approved by the NWT Public Utilities Board for a three-year period ending March 31, 1998. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Tabled Document 56-13(5): Nwtpc Notice Of Power Rate Changes To Fort Mcpherson Customers
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Tabling of documents. Item 14, notices of motion. Item 15, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Ng.
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
BILL 14 An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Act and the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, February 23, 1998 I will move that Bill 14, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Act and the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act, be read for the first time. Thank you.
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. 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. Bill 6, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act; Bill 8, Appropriation Act, 1998-99; Bill 11, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1997-98; Committee Report 02-13(5); Committee Report 03-13(5); Committee Report 04-13(5); Committee Report 05-13(5); Tabled Document 15-13(5) and Tabled Document 19-13(5). With Mrs. Groenewegen in the Chair.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
I would like to call the committee of the whole to order. We have a number of matters before us today in committee of the whole. We left off yesterday under the Department of Justice, law enforcement. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Barnabas?
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Levi Barnabas High Arctic
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. The committee wishes to consider Bill 8, Appropriation Act, 1998-99
and Committee Reports 02-13(5); 03-13(5) and 05-13(5) and to continue with the Department of Justice and Housing Corporation. Thank you, Madam Chairperson.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Barnabas. We will proceed with those items after a 15-minute break. Thank you.
--Break
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
I will call the committee of the whole back to order. We have the Department of Justice. Has the committee agreed that we should ask the Minister to take the witness table and bring in his officials?
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you. Sergeant-at-Arms could you please escort in the witnesses? Mr. Arlooktoo, for the record, could you please introduce your witnesses?
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you. We have Nora Sanders, the assistant deputy minister and Kim Schofield, the acting director of finance and management services.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Mr. Arlooktoo. The line item we are on is law enforcement, operations and maintenance, total operations and maintenance, $28.015 million. Mr. Roland.
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Under law enforcement, I have some questions under the RCMP. I have been made aware there are some reductions heading to the Inuvik region when it comes to police officers. I have also been informed by the good people of the Inuvik Drum. Was the Minister aware of the possible reductions and could you make me aware of the implications or what has brought this about? Thank you.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. We have not been formally advised of any reductions. We will approach the RCMP in quick order to get a report on what exactly is going on in the Inuvik Region.
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. What is the normal process when it comes to the RCMP looking to reduce services in our communities in the NWT? Is there a formal way of letting us know or is there a protocol? Is there a form of getting the message to us? Thank you.
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you. The normal process or protocol is the RCMP would advise us either in writing or through meetings with the deputy minister. I am aware in the Inuvik region, which includes Paulatuk, that community has always been an issue, whether or not it requires the extra services. I am unsure if that is the community in question or not. Thank you.
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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