Debates of March 2nd, 1998

This is page numbers 1205 - 1264 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
Ministers Absent From The House
NWT Leadership In Developing Social Studies Curriculum
Arctic Winter Games
Northwest Territories Protected Areas Strategy
Appointment Of Cindy Caudron To The National Parole Board
Success In Addressing The Deficit Situation
Workers' Compensation Board Yearly Maximum Insurable Remuneration
Alcohol And Drug Tragedies In Smaller Communities
Construction Of The Wha Ti Fire Hall
Kids Help Phone-line Bowlathon
National Math Testing Results
Return To Oral Question 254-13(5): Legal Requirement For Contract Reporting
Return To Oral Question 270-13(5): Custom Adoption Commissioner For Inuvik
Return To Oral Question 284-13(5): Need For An Elders' Home In Broughton Island
Return To Oral Question 371-13(5): Organ Donor Identification
WCB Yearly Maximum Insurable Renumeration
National Mathematics Testing Results
Calgary Based Diamond Company
Assistance To Tl'oondih Healing Society
Addressing Social Problems
Workers' Compensation Board Division Plan
Status Of Keewatin Pilot Projects
Proposal To Meet In Fort Mcpherson
Tabled Document 70-13(5): Naturally North: The Natural Regions Of The Western Northwest TerritoriesTabled Document 71-13(5): Naturally North: The Natural Regions Of Nunavut
Tabled Document 72-13(5): Nti News Release: Opposition To Keewatin Pilot Project
Coordination Of Inter-jurisdictional And Inter-departmental Initiatives
Reallocation Of Departmental Surpluses
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
To Institute Compulsory Home Economics And Shop Programs In All High Schools
To Review The Income Support Program To Ensure Fairness And Equity
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Kakfwi. Does the committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Will the Sergeant-at-Arms please bring in the witnesses and seat them? Mr. Kakfwi, could you introduce your witness please?

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have on my left the deputy minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Joe Handley and on my right the director of finance, Mr. Jim Kennedy. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Kakfwi. Welcome to the committee. We are on Bill 8, Appropriation Act, 1998-99, Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, page 11-12 and 11-13. Building and works, Baffin region. Total region is on page 11-13. Total region $330,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Building and works, Keewatin region, total region, $67,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Building and works, Kitikmeot, total region, $255,000. 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, $2.449 million. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Acquisition of equipment, headquarters. We have total region on page 11-14, $151,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Acquisition of equipment, Fort Smith region, total region, $204,000. Mr. Rabesca.

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James Rabesca North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The replacement of the big tent in Yellowknife. What is the big tent all about for $10,000?

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Does the committee agree that we move back to acquisition of headquarters?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Mr. Rabesca.

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James Rabesca North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On page 11-14 regarding the replacement of Yellowknife tent for $10,000 that is my question.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Rabesca. Mr. Kakfwi.

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the tent is a large insulated tent that is used by the department in various research projects and it requires replacement. It is an insulated tent. It is not a conventional canvas tent. That is the reason for the large cost. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Kakfwi. Total region acquisition of equipment, headquarters, total region, $151,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.