Debates of Sept. 24th, 1998

This is page numbers 185 - 222 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 6th 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
Diamond Manufacturing In The Northwest Territories
Partnership In Training For Diamond Secondary Industry
Report On Crime And Corrections In The Northwest Territories
Capital Projects/public, Private, Partnerships (p3)
Overlap Of Responsibilities Within Nunavut Organizations
Intention Not To Seek Re-election
Western Governance Issues
Inuvik Young Offenders Facility
Transfer Of Federal Positions To The North
Rae-edzo Municipal Funding Issue
Capital Project Construction In The Arviat Constituency
Devolution Of Authority To Aboriginal Organizations
Decentralized Government Structures
Impact Of Water Subsidy Program Reductions
Baffin Conference On The Sealing Industry
Upcoming Iqaluit Conferences
Clyde River Accumulated Debt
Sirius Diamond Cutting And Polishing Plant
Opening Of The Ndilo Elementary School
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Quqshuun Ilihakvik School Maintenance
Water Problems In Tuktoyaktuk
Keewatin Medical Services
Economic Development Studies
Components Of A Strong Central Government
Assistance To Stanton Hospital Foundation
Inequitable Funding To Rae-edzo
Accessing The GNWT Switchboard
Future Of The NWT Power Corporation
Clyde River Report To Maca
Economic Strategy
Basic Functional Program Review
Inuvialuit Wildlife Amendments
Service To Transient Patients
Expenditures Not Budgeted For
Reply 1-13(6): Roland
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Tabled Document 16-13(6): Government Of The Northwest Territories Interim Financial Report For The Year Ended March 31, 1998
Tabled Document 17-13(6): Report On Crime And Corrections In The Northwest Territories
Tabled Document 18-13(6): Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Fund Financial Statements For The Year Ended March 31, 1998
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Reports Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 5: Regulatory Reform Measures Act
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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John Todd Keewatin Central

The economic strategy expenditure has no relationship to this expenditure we are asking be approved today.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Directorate, negative $267,500. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Audit, budgeting and evaluation. Negative $483,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Page 7, Executive. Operations and maintenance. Aboriginal Affairs, $598,000. Agreed? Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Can the Minister tell us exactly how many positions and exactly what that money is going to be used for?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. For the record, this is not previously authorized. Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Yes, Mr. Chairman, as I said in committee, the Aboriginal Affairs department, given that there

was a variety of whole new tables out there respecting dealing with claims and dealing with aboriginal self-government, those incremental loan and funding are for establishing six new positions. Four assistant negotiators, one legal advisor, one implementation negotiator. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Aboriginal Affairs. Not previously authorized, $598,000. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Can the Minister tell me exactly where these six positions will be located and which areas will they be working out of?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

I am sorry, Mr. Chairman, I do not have that level of detail right now, but I could have it for tomorrow or either the Premier, who will speak on behalf of any Minister absent could probably address that tomorrow. I do not have that information with me at this time.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. The information requested will be provided at a later date. Aboriginal Affairs, $598,000. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Can the Minister ensure me that this information will be done before we complete this item?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. I think Mr. Minister has indicated. Mr. Minister, will you please respond.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

I will provide the Member as quickly as I can with where these are at, I have provided him with the positions. The Minister responsible, unfortunately, I believe, left town today for a provincial/territorial ministerial meeting. I will provide the Member the information as quickly as I can, as I have in the past and will continue to do in the future. Thank you.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Aboriginal Affairs. Not previously authorized, $598,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Total department. Not previously authorized, $337,500. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Yes, Mr. Krutko?

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Regarding the transfer of funds in the Department of Justice, single incomes. Is that a position that was transferred as a secondment or is that a new position regarding legal counsel? Is that someone from the Department of Justice or is that the new position?

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

It is a term position that was approved last year and is sunsetted in two years. Thank you.