Debates of Feb. 26th, 1998

This is page numbers 1141 - 1175 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
GNWT Job Evaluation System
Passing Of Fred Blake Sr.
The Need For Arctic Winter Games Volunteers
Special Needs Teachers - Funding Shortages
Inuvik Region Detoxification Centre
Commissioner's Awards Recipients
Funding Shortages For Educational Initiatives
Hay River Youth Centre
Allocation Of Budget Surpluses To Priority Areas
Diamond Mining Spin-off Industries
Greetings From Mother To Sons
Return To Oral Question 296-13(5): Commitment Authority Of Deputy Ministers
Return To Oral Question 301-13(5): Pregnancy And Sexually Transmitted Disease Rates Among Teens
Return To Oral Question 327-13(5): Cleanup Of Cape Christian
Return To Oral Question 398-13(5): Reallocation Of Fire Suppression Surplus
Return To Oral Question 315-13(5): Interest Relief For Business Credit Corporation Loans
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Funding Shortages For Educational Initiatives
Diamond Industry Task Force
GNWT Job Evaluation System
Inuvik Region Detoxification Centre
Income Support Appeals Process
Office Lease Negotiations Process
Relocation Of Hall Beach Power Station
Commitment Authority Of Deputy Ministers
Yellowknife Office Space Plan
Policy On Grollier Hall Issue
Relocation Of Community Power Stations
Addressing Regional Coordination
Delegation Of Expenditure Authority
Regulatory Reform Initiative
Outpost Camp Establishment Process
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
Return To Written Question 8-13(5): Costs For Drug And Alcohol Treatment
Reply 3-13(5): Mr. Arlooktoo
Reply 4-13(5): Mrs. Groenewegen
Tabled Document 60-13(5): Consolidation Of Government Contract RegulationsTabled Document 61-13(5): Financial Administration Manual Directive 808-1Tabled Document 62-13(5): Excerpt From Public Works And Services Purchasing Guidelines - Obtaining BidsTabled Document 63-13(5): Excerpt From Public Works And Services Purchasing Guidelines - Principles Of TenderingTabled Document 64-13(5): Excerpt From Public Works And Services Purchasing Guidelines - Introduction To Proposals
Tabled Document 65-13(5): Excerpt From The Budget Plan 1998 - Finance Minister Martin's Budget Address
Tabled Document 66-13(5): NWT Housing Corporation 1996-97 Annual Report
Tabled Document 67-13(5): Pond Inlet District Education Authority Resolution Regarding Education Funding ShortagesTabled Document 68-13(5): Package Of Letters Supporting Pond Inlet Dea Resolution On Education Funding Shortages
Coordination Of Inter-jurisdictional And Inter-departmental Initiatives
Bill 7: An Act To Amend The Territorial Court Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the hydrographic survey in the Keewatin is primarily aimed at making the approaches to our communities safer for resupply and dry cargo. We are trying to find a cheaper way of doing it with the support of the Canadian federal government, we are achieving that. It is a cooperative approach that is aimed towards further development into the Keewatin area. There is potential for mining. There is exploration going on and if it is successful in developing into its full potential, the mining industry, we need safe routes into our communities and in that area. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just so I am clear, in the normal course of events, if we did not have a vested interest in the outcome of the hydrographic surveys, the normal course of events would be for offshore waters, they would be solely, normally the responsibility of the federal government, but because it is to our benefit and to the benefit of the communities in the east, we are working with the federal government in terms of cost-sharing this?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is the purpose of our involvement. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Antoine. Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

The final question then, Mr. Chairman, is it the federal government which is actually doing these surveys and we are cost-sharing them? Do they have their experts and their people do all that?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Yes, Mr. Chairman. The Canadian Coast Guard has a ship that is specifically designed to do hydrographic work. They have the crew and the expertise. It is true that they are doing the work for us. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Mr. Miltenberger

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

This will be my last question. Does the Minister have an idea if, in fact, the territorial government had not cost-shared this with the federal government, where would this be on the priority list in terms of getting it done, if the federal government was expected to totally fund this?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, this department, on behalf of the Government of the Northwest

Territories, had initiated this project. If we had not initiated this project to bring it higher on the list of priorities for the federal government and if it was left up to the federal government, it would be a very low priority, but because of the different initiatives in the Keewatin area, we pursued it and were successful in coming to an arrangement where they are taking care of 65 percent of the total cost of the project. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Antoine. Building and works, Keewatin, total region, $1.146 million. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Total building and works, $1.846 million. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Contributions, headquarters, total region, $104,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. On page 10-21, contributions, Kitikmeot, total region, $50,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Agreed. Thank you. Total contributions, $150,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Total activity, page 10-21, $2 million. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.