Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the Minister for his responses, and I would like to get from him a time line as to when he would be able to provide the information he referenced in terms of subsidies in relation to headquarters and the communities of Yellowknife and Hay River. In fact, I would appreciate it for all of the larger communities, if possible. Thank you.
Debates of May 26th, 1998
Topics
Supplementary To Question 540-13(5): Nwt Power Corporation Concerns
Question 540-13(5): NWT Power Corporation Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Supplementary To Question 540-13(5): Nwt Power Corporation Concerns
Question 540-13(5): NWT Power Corporation Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 540-13(5): Nwt Power Corporation Concerns
Question 540-13(5): NWT Power Corporation Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, that information is all available right now. It has been filed with the Public Utilities Board and is public information. As I have stated, there is a lot of paper to go through and copied, which will take some time, but I will endeavour to make the information available to the Members before the end of this session. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 540-13(5): Nwt Power Corporation Concerns
Question 540-13(5): NWT Power Corporation Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Roland.
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question at this time would be directed to the Minister of Health and Social Services. As in my Member's statement, the Transition House in Inuvik has for sometime now been trying to get extra funding to fulfil and continue on a yearly basis. Every year they run into problems and had to consider closing its doors for a number of months to continue the following year. I brought this up with the Minister in the past, actually before the funding was transferred to the health board. I would like to know from the Minister if there is any funding available for the shelters, especially since I have brought it up before that shelter in Inuvik was not funded at the same ratio as other shelters across the territories.
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.
Return To Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Member is correct. The funding has been transferred for shelters to all of the regional health and social services boards. I will commit to try and facilitate with them as to whether or not they can come up with some additional funding to meet the needs of this specific Inuvik Transition House. I would like to point out, Mr. Speaker, there are a lot of communities in some regions that do not have these types of facilities available, unfortunately. The main goal is to provide shelters in all communities. It may not be at a specific shelter, but, certainly, to have some safe houses or a place where individuals needing assistance can be placed for their protection, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Return To Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.
Supplementary To Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank the Minister for endeavouring to facilitate this, but what I would like to know is, before it was transferred, was there discussion on increasing the funding to allow them to continue yearly operation without running into difficulties on the year end? When the transfer happened, was there any discussion at that time? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I cannot recall any specific discussions on that matter, but as I indicated I am aware of the specific deficiencies throughout the Northwest Territories in not being able to meet or provide a shelter in every community, one that is totally funded by this government. As I indicated, our main priority is to be able to provide some protection for individuals in those circumstances where they require it, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.
Supplementary To Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Regarding the shelters, would the Minister endeavour to provide me with information on the existing facilities that are funded through this government and the amount of funding they received and continue to receive, whether it is through GNWT headquarters or the health boards? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Ng.
Further Return To Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, I would be glad to provide that information to the Member. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Question 541-13(5): Funding For Inuvik Transition House
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Ootes.
Question 542-13(5): Termination Benefits For Laid Off Employees
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last February, I had asked some questions of the Minister of the Executive, the Premier, to whom I wish to address my question regarding the termination benefits of laidoff employees. There was some concern that each employee be offered the same sort of benefit package as other employees. I have in hand a written return from the Premier which states there are cases where employees who have been laid off take court action against the government. Some cases have included allegations that the package provided is not adequate or appropriate in particular circumstances. My question for the Premier is, has the government identified one central specialist charged with implementing the guidelines to ensure all employees are treated the same and fairly?
Question 542-13(5): Termination Benefits For Laid Off Employees
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Premier.
Return To Question 542-13(5): Termination Benefits For Laid Off Employees
Question 542-13(5): Termination Benefits For Laid Off Employees
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will take that question as notice. Thank you.
Return To Question 542-13(5): Termination Benefits For Laid Off Employees
Question 542-13(5): Termination Benefits For Laid Off Employees
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The question is taken as notice. Oral questions. Mr. Ningark.
Question 543-13(5): Responding To Gjoa Haven Housing Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to Minister Arlooktoo, Minister responsible for Housing. Mr. Speaker, there is a situation in one of my communities that the Minister is aware of. Mr. Speaker, I will not go into detail so as not to disclose the identity of the person in question. Sometimes we get into a situation, not by choice but by circumstances. The point is, can the Minister help this individual? Of course, he can. The question is, will the Minister help the individual to find time in order to find a solution to his problem? Thank you.
Question 543-13(5): Responding To Gjoa Haven Housing Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation. Do you wish to respond, Mr. Arlooktoo?
Return To Question 543-13(5): Responding To Gjoa Haven Housing Concerns
Question 543-13(5): Responding To Gjoa Haven Housing Concerns
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have been dealing with several housing issues in the community of Gjoa Haven, as we have in practically all communities across the NWT. At this point, I would not want to guess in the House which one that is, but what I would commit to, is talking to the Member and the housing client to ensure the client knows all of the options available.
Return To Question 543-13(5): Responding To Gjoa Haven Housing Concerns
Question 543-13(5): Responding To Gjoa Haven Housing Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.
Supplementary To Question 543-13(5): Responding To Gjoa Haven Housing Concerns
Question 543-13(5): Responding To Gjoa Haven Housing Concerns
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to the same honourable Minister, as the Minister will not be guessing, it is the situation that I was talking to earlier today. Will the Minister look at this situation seriously and get back to me? Thank you.