Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I questioned the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment in the area of the seniors' fuel subsidy. I am seeking a little more clarification for my question. I had asked the Minister yesterday what made up the food basket. I did not get a clear answer on that issue. I would like to know from the Minister, what makes up the food basket? Thank you.
Debates of Feb. 5th, 1998
Topics
Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Dent.
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the food basket is a sum of money which is part of the income support package which differs in various communities to reflect the costs of food in each community. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.
Supplementary To Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What is included in that food basket? Apples, oranges, potatoes, Kraft Dinner, hamburger, Spam? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The food basket as I have said is a sum of money. There is no actual food included in the food basket. It just refers to the amount of money which is allocated to allow a family to purchase food. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.
Supplementary To Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I see that the Minister is trying to get as good as the Honourable John Todd at stick handling. I know the food basket is a sum of money, it is based on something. What is that based on? Buying pop at the corner store or buying some nutritious food? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am not certain we could say that the food basket is tied to specific foods. The amount of money is one that was set many years ago. It has not been changed since 1992, and it would be difficult for me to say that it is tied to specific food at this point. Yesterday, I did indicate to the House that the department, in cooperation with the Bureau of Statistics, has embarked on a study of the cost of a nutritional basket of food. We will, therefore, be proposing to change the amounts in the food baskets subsequent to us receiving that information. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
Question 220-13(5): Content Of The Food Basket
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions, Mr. Picco.
Question 221-13(5): Repairs Of Navigation Aids In Iqaluit
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, last week in the House I had asked the Minister for Transportation a question concerning a problem with the navigation aids in Iqaluit at the Iqaluit airport. I wonder if the Minister could update us now on some information regarding the fixing of that equipment? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 221-13(5): Repairs Of Navigation Aids In Iqaluit
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Antoine.
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Question 221-13(5): Repairs Of Navigation Aids In Iqaluit
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, last week in the House, there was a question about the Iqaluit localizer beam problem. I just want to clarify here for the House that the main instrument landing system at the Iqaluit airport has always been in service and has always been working well. The problem has been the localizer beam which allows the aircraft to make an instrument landing approach from the opposite direction. This localizer beam was tested earlier on and found to be working properly, but something in the background of the beam seems to be deflecting the signals on the tolerance. NAV Canada had specialized aircraft which were not available until earlier this week. They did go into Iqaluit and have confirmed the beacon is fully repaired and
operational as of yesterday, Wednesday, February 4th. Thank you.
Return To Question 221-13(5): Repairs Of Navigation Aids In Iqaluit
Question 221-13(5): Repairs Of Navigation Aids In Iqaluit
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.
Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Deputy Premier. It is in relation with the upcoming Manitoba trade delegation that is going to be travelling through the eastern Arctic and also to Yellowknife. Can the Minister advise us as to what Members or government officials will be travelling with the delegation, if any, while they are on their tour? Thank you.
Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Deputy Premier, Mr. Arlooktoo.
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Government of the Northwest Territories will be represented as hosts by a Cabinet Minister during these visits by the Manitoba delegation later this month.
Return To Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a followup to a question I asked the other day in the House. Will this government be discussing the protocol agreement or the memorandum of understanding that was signed a year and a half ago by our Premier, Mr. Morin, and the Premier of Manitoba. Will that be discussed on this particular tour? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That is one issue that is being discussed as possibly being put on the agenda. In fact starting this afternoon and the next couple of days, the actual details of the agenda will be finalized.
Further Return To Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
Question 222-13(5): Manitoba Trade Delegation
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Mr. Rabesca.
Question 223-13(5): Substandard Culverts In Rae-edzo
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 4th, 1998
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James Rabesca North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct my question to the Minister of MACA regarding comparing the funding for culverts in Fort Providence and Rae-Edzo. The culverts and ditches that I see in the community of Fort Providence are more properly designed and maintained better than in Rae-Edzo. I was wondering if the Minister responsible for MACA has any comparison or anything to update us on resolving the difference between the two communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.