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Return To Question 430-13(5): Amending The Workers' Compensation Act
Question 430-13(5): Amending The Workers' Compensation Act
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Henry.

Supplementary To Question 430-13(5): Amending The Workers' Compensation Act
Question 430-13(5): Amending The Workers' Compensation Act
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do note in the same report the act was established in 1977, and as the Minister has sort of confirmed, there have not been any major revisions to it. The Minister has committed to looking at it and I would ask that he report back to the House as to when will he give a report advising us that, indeed, there are merits to changing this particular section? If it is minor, will he proceed with introduction of that later on this fall? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Supplementary To Question 430-13(5): Amending The Workers' Compensation Act
Question 430-13(5): Amending The Workers' Compensation Act
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Mr. Todd. Two questions.

Further Return To Question 430-13(5): Amending The Workers' Compensation Act
Question 430-13(5): Amending The Workers' Compensation Act
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John Todd Keewatin Central

I would not want to be misunderstood. I am not suggesting, for one minute, that this is not an important amendment. I am saying there are a variety of other amendments that I certainly want to see in the act at the time. I have said in previous questions that part of our problem, of course, is that the Legislative agenda keeps jammed up, First, when you say that, people are critical in the press. The reality is we are jammed up. I will undertake to discuss the matter and recommendation by my colleague with the chairperson of the WCB and report back to my colleague in the House as quickly as I can. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 430-13(5): Amending The Workers' Compensation Act
Question 430-13(5): Amending The Workers' Compensation Act
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Mr. Picco.

Edward Picco Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Premier said earlier that the GNWT will transfer the $2.3 million

asset to the city of Yellowknife. That was not the line of my question. What I am trying to say is, why does the GNWT not take this asset and sell the warehouse to themselves and then transfer the lot to the city of Yellowknife, so tax payers can recoup some of the money they put into this warehouse? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Premier.

Return To Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That is an excellent plan. I commend the Member on figuring it out. I am sure that is what we will do. Thank you.

Return To Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Picco.

Supplementary To Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Edward Picco Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank my colleagues and the Premier for complimenting me on that nice question. My supplemental question is, will the Premier report back to this House exactly what is going to happen to that asset that has been identified to be transferred to the City of Yellowknife? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Supplementary To Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Morin.

Further Return To Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That was an excellent question by the honourable Member from Iqaluit. Once again, I will be pleased to report back to this House to tell them exactly what is going to happen with the twin pad arena and the warehouse. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Picco.

Supplementary To Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
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Edward Picco Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier, when I had asked, following up on this line of questioning, the Premier had said that areas like this were assets that have been transferred to community organizations happened in the past. I tried to say that, indeed, there was no precedent. You will transfer a $2.39 million asset, then it will be torn down or sold. Would the Minister commit at this time to provide to this House and this Member a list of those assets that have been transferred, like the liquor warehouse? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Morin

Further Return To Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will be pleased to provide the Member with all the liquor warehouses we have transferred in the past. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
Question 431-13(5): Disposal Of GNWT Warehouse
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Krutko.

Question 432-13(5): Detail Of Contributions To Rankin Inlet
Item 6: Oral Questions

February 23rd, 1998

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Finance if he could give me a breakdown on the capital expenditures for Rankin Inlet in the last ten years?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

I must rule the question out of order. The Member is asking a detailed question that normally would be a written question. Oral questions. Mr. Krutko.

David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Finance in regard to the Aurora Fund and individuals who work within the Aurora Fund and the accessibility they have to financial institutions in Canada. I would like to know if there are any guidelines or standards that have been in place for members who basically manage the fund or use the fund for their personal ability by having influence over financial institutions, where they may be able to access funding a lot easier than regular members because of using financial institutions? I would like to ask the Minister, does this government use the Pacific Western Trust as one of the financial institutions for the Aurora Fund?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd.

Return To Question 433-13(5): Aurora Fund Management Guidelines
Question 433-13(5): Aurora Fund Management Guidelines
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John Todd Keewatin Central

I have to recognize that my colleague is perhaps upset this morning but his line of questioning is questionable. I have to say that publicly. I am disappointed he would imply anything other than what we have indicated in this House on a regular basis. I want to tell you that, quite frankly, he knows full well, I have answered this question a million times in the House. Pacific Western, thank goodness, is the lending institution that provides support to the Aurora Fund that provides long-term funding to northerners including northerners in his riding in Fort McPherson.

Return To Question 433-13(5): Aurora Fund Management Guidelines
Question 433-13(5): Aurora Fund Management Guidelines
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

I caution the Member regarding the rules under 23(i) imputing motives. Mr. Krutko. Oral questions. Supplementary.

Supplementary To Question 433-13(5): Aurora Fund Management Guidelines
Question 433-13(5): Aurora Fund Management Guidelines
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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Are there guidelines in place to ensure that individuals who work with the Aurora Fund are regulated and they do not have the ability to access funds from institutions, who presently fund the Aurora Fund? As well to ensure that there is no conflict of such a process?

Supplementary To Question 433-13(5): Aurora Fund Management Guidelines
Question 433-13(5): Aurora Fund Management Guidelines
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Todd.