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.

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Return To Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This ruling was done very recently and last week on Thursday and Friday the Western Caucus was debating and discussing it. The position of the government is that there is going to be a notice of motion introduced in the House, Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act. So there is notice to move in that direction today, but really the whole decision really rests with the Western Caucus, and as a Cabinet we still have to sit down and discuss this whole move and at this present time we have not done that yet. However, as I said, it is really upon the direction of the Western Caucus that we will move forward. Thank you.

Return To Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mrs. Groenewegen.

Supplementary To Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I am sure the Premier is aware, we are on a very tight time frame. We have 15 days left before some actions will take place as a result of this court ruling. Am I to understand that it is the position of the government that they will comply with this court order? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Antoine.

Further Return To Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Yes, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we are moving forward. This is the first day of this session and we will break until Monday again, but we are giving notice of a Bill 15, today, and we will proceed from there. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mrs. Groenewegen.

Supplementary To Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River

Thank you, the legislation then, Mr. Speaker, that the Premier refers to then would be legislation that would bring this Legislature into compliance with the judge's order? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Mr. Antoine.

Further Return To Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Yes, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Question 9-13(7): Government's Position On De Weerdt Decision
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Mr. Barnabas.

Question 10-13(7): Lease Increases In High Arctic Communities
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Levi Barnabas High Arctic

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question will be directed to my Nunavut colleague, Manitok Thompson, who is still responsible for MACA. I represent three communities which are not tax-based and there has been assessment through the homeowners, although there were no improvements in their lots, there is significant increase in the lease. I would like to know why there is a significant increase on the lease? Thank you.

Question 10-13(7): Lease Increases In High Arctic Communities
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs, Ms. Thompson.

Return To Question 10-13(7): Lease Increases In High Arctic Communities
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March 16th, 1999

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We did a land reform initiative which authorized the communities now to set their own rates on land leases. Under the Nunavut Land Claims, the authority has been given to the hamlets to set their own land leases, so it is now up to the communities to decide how much money they have to collect from the property owners of their communities.

Return To Question 10-13(7): Lease Increases In High Arctic Communities
Question 10-13(7): Lease Increases In High Arctic Communities
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Barnabas.

Supplementary To Question 10-13(7): Lease Increases In High Arctic Communities
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Levi Barnabas High Arctic

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to know whether the hamlets or homeowners were consulted before the leases increased? Thank you.