Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, that is a very good question and speaking on behalf of the Constitutional Working Group, during our discussions we covered that. We understand the situation in the communities with regard to reading. The workbook is a tool that we wanted to use in the communities. The method of going into the communities is that we hope to have workshops in each community, perhaps with different groups in the communities, perhaps the school or some employees or have small workshops where we could actually exchange views on the two different approaches as explained in this book. We know that it is going to be difficult for some people in the communities to read the whole book. We realize that. The intention is not to give it out to people and say read it, what do you think, but to actually use the workbook in a community setting, through public meetings and through workshop settings where we have a facilitator that will go through the workbook. That is a guide for discussion. That is the intention of this book. Thank you.
Debates of May 27th, 1998
Topics
Further Return To Question 565-13(5): Constitutional Consultation Package
Question 565-13(5): Constitutional Consultation Package
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Further Return To Question 565-13(5): Constitutional Consultation Package
Question 565-13(5): Constitutional Consultation Package
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Mr. O'Brien.
Further Return To Question 565-13(5): Constitutional Consultation Package
Question 565-13(5): Constitutional Consultation Package
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to return to item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery.
Further Return To Question 565-13(5): Constitutional Consultation Package
Question 565-13(5): Constitutional Consultation Package
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Member for Kivallivik is seeking unanimous consent to go back to item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Do we have any nays? Mr. O'Brien, you have unanimous consent.
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the esteemed mayor of Baker Lake, David Tagoona, and his respected SAO, Leo Caoutte. Thank you.
--Applause
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Todd.
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize my friend, Mr. Maley, who is the superintendent of MACA and my other friend Mr. Roach, who is the superintendent of RWED.
--Applause
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Item 7, written questions. Mr. Roland.
Written Question 14-13(5): Highwood Resources Project Proposal
Item 7: Written Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my written question is for the Minister responsible for Resources,
Wildlife and Economic Development.
With regard to the Highwood Resources project that is proposed for the Thor Lake Area:
1. Will the government be undertaking its own independent evaluation of exposure to beryllium by collecting human and area samples?
2. If so, will this information be available to employees and stakeholders?
3. Where did Highwood Resources obtain their meteorological information? Fog, and other forms of condensation and the wind may very likely transport beryllium from the tailings pond and could be inhaled by nearby wildlife and humans.
4. Why would Highwood Resources only choose to consult with communities around the Great Slave Lake? Communities along the Mackenzie River, from Fort Providence to Inuvik, could be affected by any beryllium particles in the water system.
5. What method is Highwood Resources using to extract and refine the beryllium? There may be a problem with dust particles in both cases.
6. What system has the GNWT put into place to reimburse businesses that might be affected by this project? The mine site is located within the "B" lake watershed and this flows north into Blachford Lake, 1.5 miles away. Blachford Lake Lodge, an established business in the adjacent area, may be negatively impacted. This could also be said of guides who take clients fishing and hunting in the surrounding area.
7. What is being done to ensure that communities along the highway are not exposed to any harmful beryllium dust?
8. What is being done to ensure that no dust escapes during transportation? The refined material will be transported to Alberta and the most effective way to take beryllium into the body is by way of inhalation.
Thank you.
Written Question 14-13(5): Highwood Resources Project Proposal
Item 7: Written Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Written questions. Mr. Picco.
Written Question 15-13(5): Discussions Regarding Nunavut Civil Servants
Item 7: Written Questions
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my written question is for the Minister of the Financial Management Board Secretariat, Mr. Todd.
Mr. Speaker, what discussions have taken place between the Government of the Northwest Territories, the Office of the Interim Commissioner and the Union of Northern Workers concerning employees after April 1, 1999?
Written Question 16-13(5): Baffin Driver Examiner
Item 7: Written Questions
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
My second written question, Mr. Speaker, concerns the Baffin Region losing our only driving examiner.
When will the Baffin's driver examiner be replaced?
Written Question 16-13(5): Baffin Driver Examiner
Item 7: Written Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. Item 9, replies to opening address. Item 10, petitions. Item 11, reports of standing and special committees. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. Mr. Enuaraq.
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
BILL 15, Adoption Act
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to report to the Legislative Assembly that the Standing Committee on Social Programs has reviewed Bill 15, Adoption Act, and wishes to report that Bill 15 is ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole, as amended and as reprinted. Thank you.
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Reports of committees on the review of bills. Mr. Erasmus.
BILL 16, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, No. 2
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to report to the Legislative Assembly that the Standing Committee on Government Operations has reviewed Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, No. 2, and wishes to report that Bill 16 is now ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole.
Further, I would seek unanimous consent to waive rule 17(5), and have the bill ordered into Committee of the Whole for consideration tomorrow.
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Member for Yellowknife North is seeking unanimous consent to waive rule 17(5). Do we have any nays? There are no nays. Mr. Erasmus, you have unanimous consent. Reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. Enuaraq.
Tabled Document 100-13(5): Letter Regarding A Shortage Of Affordable Housing In Clyde River
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table a letter that reflects the shortage of affordable housing in the community of Clyde River. Thank you.
Tabled Document 100-13(5): Letter Regarding A Shortage Of Affordable Housing In Clyde River
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Tabling of documents. Item 14, notices of motion. Item 15, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. Item 17, first reading of bills. Mr. Todd.
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
BILL 19, An Act to Amend the Dental Profession Act
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
May 26th, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 19, An Act to Amend the Dental Profession Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Your motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Your motion is carried. Bill 19 has had first reading. First reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills. Mr. Todd.
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with the second reading of Bill 19, An Act to Amend the Dental Profession's Act.
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Member for Keewatin Central is seeking consent to proceed with the second reading of Bill 19. Do we have any nays? Mr. Todd, you have consent.
BILL 19, An Act to Amend the Dental Profession Act