Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if the survey demonstrates that Inuvik should be in a different zone for the food basket in the process of adjusting the food basket rates for all communities, then we will certainly look at doing the same for the zones for the fuel subsidy. Perhaps then, we can finally put this issue to bed assured that seniors enjoy an adequate subsidy. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of Feb. 4th, 1998
Topics
Return To Question 199-13(5): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Zones
Question 199-13(5): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Zones
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Return To Question 199-13(5): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Zones
Question 199-13(5): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Zones
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Rabesca.
Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
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James Rabesca North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to address my question to the honourable Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Kakfwi. It is my understanding on January of this year your department was informed that Canada Post would not be shipping our trappers' fur to the market. Would the Minister please tells us if this in fact is true? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Kakfwi.
Return To Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, this was a rumour that some of our officials had picked up as well, along with some of the trappers and people who are involved in the fur industry. There was some information sent out that Canada Post would no longer be shipping fur through the mail. We contacted Canada Post immediately to see if that information could be verified. There was apparently a misunderstanding at Canada Post of information that was received. They were led to believe that they were to stop shipping fur. We have since then clarified the understanding with Canada Post and all this to say that fur will continue to be shipped through the mail and accepted by Canada Post. Thank you.
Return To Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Rabesca.
Supplementary To Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
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James Rabesca North Slave
A further question. I would like to get more information as to what has been done to ensure that this kind of thing which affects our trappers in the future or this government?
Supplementary To Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think there was a misunderstanding at Canada Post of conditions for shipping. It was an internal misunderstanding. Canada Post has put out posters, somewhat like the one I am holding here, which is a Xerox copy that says in varying letters, all postal facilities, Canada Post does ship fur. On the info poster publication dated January, 1998, page four, it is stated that furs cannot be shipped by Canada Post that this headline and article are incorrect. In actual fact, T&T Express Worldwide has been experiencing customs related difficulties with this commodity. They have decided this commodity will no longer be accepted for shipment via the sky tax service. This applies to all countries. However, you have customers who wish to ship furs by Canada Post air and surface parcel service. Proper customs declarations must be enclosed, since the governing regulations are country specific. Please refer to the postal guide part two. Please ensure that your postal outlet staff are aware of this correction. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
Question 200-13(5): Fur Shipped Through Canada Post
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Enuaraq.
Question 201-13(5): Completion Of Breakwater Project In Broughton Island
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will be speaking Inuktitut. As I stated earlier during my Member's statement regarding the wharf in Broughton Island, I would
like to ask the Minister responsible for Transportation as to when this wharf will be completed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 201-13(5): Completion Of Breakwater Project In Broughton Island
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Antoine.
Return To Question 201-13(5): Completion Of Breakwater Project In Broughton Island
Question 201-13(5): Completion Of Breakwater Project In Broughton Island
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the honourable Member is asking me about the breakwater system in the constituency of Broughton Island. Mr. Speaker, from 1991-1992 and ending in 1995-96, the Department of Transportation worked along with the municipality of Broughton Island and completed a breakwater system. We spent about $650,000 on that whole project. We also provided a floating dock for the community. At that time there were a lot of questions raised by the municipality if perhaps we should develop this breakwater into a much bigger project which would accommodate larger ships. The price on that is undetermined but it is quite a substantial amount. We have not really put into our plans at this time to expand the work that we have completed recently. However, the regional superintendent of transportation, Methusalah Kunuk from Iqaluit is responsible for that area through our department. We do have some operation and maintenance funding to maintain the existing structure from any slumping or damage, just to do some overall recapping on this community. This is the extent of the work we have done in the community. Thank you.
Return To Question 201-13(5): Completion Of Breakwater Project In Broughton Island
Question 201-13(5): Completion Of Breakwater Project In Broughton Island
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Ootes.
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have some questions about the Lahm Ridge Tower. It has taken a tremendous amount of time and excruciating prying to get answers on this, Mr. Speaker. I think the Members are merely trying to raise questions. They have a concern about the dollars that are being spent in this situation and the people out there are pressuring Members to ask questions. If there is some concern and if there is paranoia developing, I am sorry. My question, Mr. Speaker, is on the question of checking the legal situation whether it is legal to release this lease. Is it not true that these are public dollars? Public dollars, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister when did they start checking as to whether this was legal to release the lease? Thank you.
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Minister of Public Works and Services, Mr. Antoine.
Return To Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we have an Access to Information Act that clearly lays out the requirements to make these types of documents public. I think it is subject to approval by the owners of the company. I think we have to respect that. Thank you.
Return To Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister did not answer my question. When did they start looking at it to see if this could be released legally? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Mr. Antoine.
Further Return To Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the deputy minister informed me, perhaps he had started earlier, but yesterday he informed me that he had already started at looking at the possibilities of blanking out certain areas that may not be required on this lease. He is seeking the owners of the Lahm Ridge Tower to see whether these documents could be released. Again, it is subject to their approval, I believe. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ootes.
Supplementary To Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I suspect this type of question has probably risen before in the Government of the NWT. Could the Minister tell us if they checked back to see if there is a precedent for this? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Antoine.
Further Return To Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
Question 202-13(5): Release Of Lahm Ridge Tower Lease
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do not know that. Again, the intention is to seek the owners, and our intention is that if it is approved then we will table it in this House. Thank you.