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
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister of Housing, Mr. Arlooktoo, as well. It tends to be the same subject as my honourable colleague, Mr. O'Brien, was questioning on. Mr. Speaker, I wonder if the Minister could supply the House with a breakdown as to where all this money is going for this program. What particular regions? I know this is kind of a detailed question, but could the Minister supply the House with a breakdown as to exactly what regions are benefitting from this program and how much?
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, Mr. Arlooktoo.
Return To Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Several weeks after we introduced the program, we gave an update to MLAs on the status of those statistics and would be prepared to do that once again for all Members. Thank you.
Return To Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Steen.
Supplementary To Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Perhaps the Minister could enlighten me as to exactly who was intended to benefit from this program, the range of people, who was this program directed at, low income people, new residents for the territories, who?
Supplementary To Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This program targeted all sorts of individuals including attracting new residents of the Northwest Territories, especially those that are moving up here or would like to move up here to work in the diamond mines, for example. We were concerned, partly, about the fly-in/fly-out workers and we would rather that they stayed up here to work here, pay taxes here, et cetera. We also wanted to give individuals from the north who have moved to other communities a chance to buy homes in those other communities. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Steen.
Supplementary To Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate whether there was a residency requirement attached to this program?
Supplementary To Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Arlooktoo.
Further Return To Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 16th, 1999
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would have to check the criteria on that, which I do not have. If there was one, it would be a minimal residency requirement. I will supply the proper information to the Member. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Item 7, 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. Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. Antoine.
Tabled Document 1-13(7): The Implementation Of The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Annual Report 1997-98
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document entitled the Implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Annual Report 1997-1998. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Tabled Document 1-13(7): The Implementation Of The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Annual Report 1997-98
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Arlooktoo.
Tabled Document 2-13(7): Letters From The President Of Nti Regarding Consultations On Proposed Nunavut Legislative Initiatives
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table two letters from Mr. Jose Kusugak, President of NTI, regarding consultations on the proposed Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, 1999 and the Nunavut Power Utilities Statutes Amendment Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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