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
Return To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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O'Brien
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wonder if the Minister could tell this House whether price was the major deciding factor in awarding this contract to an outside company?
Supplementary To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No, price was not the major factor. Both firms that did submit proposals were very similar in price. It was in the evaluation of other criteria that the decision was made. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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O'Brien
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wonder if the Minister would be so kind as to inform the House as to what other criteria were considered aside from price, awarding this contract to a company outside the Northwest Territories?
Supplementary To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent
Further Return To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am advised that the other criteria included things such as payment terms, contract risk, contract administration, risk and flexibility, customer service and the desirability of a future competitive purchasing environment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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O'Brien
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, is it fair to say that a company that has been doing business in the Northwest Territories and the eastern Arctic for the last 25 years, such as NTCL, did not meet these other criteria? Is that what the Minister is saying?
Supplementary To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Dent.
Further Return To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Mr. Speaker, The evaluation showed in these other criteria that Woodward Oil came out somewhat ahead and that was the reason for the decision. I did not say that NTCL could not meet them.
One important aspect to note in my previous answer, Mr. Speaker, was the potential for a competitive environment in the future. This is one area that was taken into account when they awarded this tender. It is also important to point out that it would appear that NTCL will be awarded the contract for delivery of about 85 percent of our total requirements across the Northwest Territories. We are not talking about a huge loss for the company. In fact, they are still going to be the largest shipper of oil for this government and for the Power Corporation in the north. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Question 14-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Miltenberger.
Question 15-13(7): Collective Bargaining And Pay Equity
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 16th, 1999
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Finance. It is in regard to the
critical issues relating to staff and unresolved personnel issues, specifically, pay equity and the collective agreement. Could the Minister update this House as to the status of those initiatives? Thank you.
Question 15-13(7): Collective Bargaining And Pay Equity
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd.
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