Debates of March 16th, 1999
This is page numbers 15 - 38 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 7th 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 nunavut.
Topics
- Members Present
- Item 1: Prayer
- Minister's Statement 6-13(7): Sessional Statement
- Minister's Statement 7-13(7): Minister Absent From The House
- Member's Statement 18-13(7): Nunavut Election Results
- Member's Statement 19-13(7): Western Electoral Boundaries
- Member's Statement 20-13(7): Western Electoral Boundaries
- Member's Statement 21-13(7): Nunavut Election Results
- Member's Statement 22-13(7): Secondary Diamond Industry
- Member's Statement 23-13(7): Congratulations To Nunavut Mlas-elect
- Member's Statement 24-13(7): Representation Of Inuvik Constituents
- Member's Statement 25-13(7): Tuktoyaktuk To Inuvik Highway
- Member's Statement 26-13(7): Acknowledgement Of Constituents' Support
- Member's Statement 27-13(7): Acknowledgement Of New Nunavut Legislators
- Member's Statement 28-13(7): Congratulations To New Nunavut Government
- Member's Statement 29-13(7): Acknowledgement Of Support
- Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
- Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
- Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
- Question 8-13(7): Affordable Transportation Strategies
- Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
- Question 10-13(7): Lease Increases In High Arctic Communities
- Question 11-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract
- Question 12-13(7): Transportation Strategy Completion
- Question 13-13(7): Revenue Canada Forms To Seniors
- Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
- Question 15-13(7): Collective Bargaining And Pay Equity
- Question 16-13(7): Healthy Children Initiative
- Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
- Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
- Tabled Document 1-13(7): The Implementation Of The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Annual Report 1997-98
- Tabled Document 2-13(7): Letters From The President Of Nti Regarding Consultations On Proposed Nunavut Legislative Initiatives
- Motion 4-13(7): Extended Adjournment
- Bill 1: Division Measures Act, 1999
- Bill 2: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, 1999
- Bill 3: Legal Registries Division Measures Act, 1999
- Bill 4: Northwest Territories Power Corporation Division Measures Act
- Bill 5: Nunavut Power Utilities Statutes Amendment Act
- Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Public Utilities Act
- Bill 7: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1999
- Bill 8: Interim Appropriation Act, 1999-00
- Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 5, 1999-00
- Bill 10: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 1998-99
- Bill 11: Write-off Of Assets Act, 1998-99
- Bill 12: Write-off Of Debts Act, 1998-99
- Bill 13: An Act To Amend The Financial Administration Act
- Bill 14: An Act To Amend The Risk Capital Investments Tax Credits Act And The Income Tax Act
- Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
- Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act
- Motion 4-13(7): Extended Adjournment
- Bill 1: Division Measures Act, 1999
- Bill 2: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, 1999
- Bill 3: Legal Registries Division Measures Act, 1999
- Bill 4: Northwest Territories Power Corporation Division Measures Act
- Bill 5: Nunavut Power Utilities Statutes Amendment Act
- Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Public Utilities Act
- Bill 7: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1999
- Bill 10: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 1998-99
- Bill 11: Write-off Of Assets Act, 1998-99
- Bill 12: Write-off Of Debts Act, 1998-99
- Bill 14: An Act To Amend The Risk Capital Investments Tax Credits Act And The Income Tax Act
- Bill 1: Division Measures Act, 1999
- Bill 2: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, 1999
- Bill 3: Legal Registries Division Measures Act, 1999
- Bill 4: Northwest Territories Power Corporation Division Measures Act
- Bill 5: Nunavut Power Utilities Statutes Amendment Act
- Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Public Utilities Act
- Bill 7: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1999
- Bill 10: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 1998-99
- Bill 11: Write-off Of Assets Act, 1998-99
- Bill 12: Write-off Of Debts Act, 1998-99
- Bill 14: An Act To Amend The Risk Capital Investments Tax Credits Act And The Income Tax Act
- Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Supplementary To Question 16-13(7): Healthy Children Initiative
Question 16-13(7): Healthy Children Initiative
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 28
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 16-13(7): Healthy Children Initiative
Question 16-13(7): Healthy Children Initiative
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 28
Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The funds have been allocated on a community basis across the territories. I do not have the details of the formula with me right now, Mr. Speaker. It is a formula that recognizes a base requirement in each community and then an amount is allocated on a per capita basis.
There is a separate part of the formula which relates to young children who have special needs in particular that would have otherwise been funded through Health and Social Services. There are three parts to the formula and funding is allocated on a community by community basis. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 16-13(7): Healthy Children Initiative
Question 16-13(7): Healthy Children Initiative
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 28
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 28
O'Brien
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister responsible for Housing. I wonder if the Minister could tell us if there are any funds left in the program that came out a few months ago, I am not quite sure what the name of it is, but the down payment to the DAP Program, where I think $10,000 or $15,000 was provided for first-time homeowners and usage of the program east and west, if there were many interested parties, for example, from Nunavut in this program? Thank you.
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 28
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister responsible for NWT Housing Corporation, Mr. Arlooktoo.
Return To Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 28
Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is still money available in the program, in fact, we have extended this program until the spring. Originally we had allocated on a regional basis money between Nunavut and the western Arctic and the different regions. At this point in time, a major uptake has been here in the western Arctic. There is, I believe, a third or a bit more than that leftover for Nunavut residents. Thank you.
Return To Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 28
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 28
O'Brien
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. One final question, what was the exact amount of money that was available per applicant?
Supplementary To Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 28
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 29
Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On an individual basis for the western Arctic, the western Northwest Territories, the allowance was $10,000 per applicant and for Nunavut is $15,000 per applicant. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 29
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 29
O'Brien
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My final question is in reference to the criteria that is used for an individual to access this funding. If they have owned a home before, are they eligible? Can you briefly give us the details as to what is the criteria? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 29
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 16th, 1999
Page 29
Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The program we are talking about now is called the Minimum Down Payment Assistance Program that is different from what we call the Expanded Down Payment Assistance Program, and the EDAP are for first-time homeowners. This particular program is more open. This program allows individuals, even though they have owned homes before, to apply and to help them put a down payment on a home. The other criteria that we left open also, was the income was not a factor. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Question 17-13(7): Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 29
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Steen.
Help us improve OpenNWT
Please only include contact information if you would like to hear back.