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
Further Return To Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In fact, the Department of Transportation which I now represent has been working on a strategy. There are four, I am sure everyone is aware, the Slave Geological Province, the Mackenzie Valley Highway, Inuvik/Tuktoyaktuk Highway and the acceleration of Highway #3 reconstruction; those are, in fact, all being worked on at this time. As I said earlier, hopefully we will be able to come up with a number of options in the very near future that I can take forward to my Cabinet colleagues. We do have, in fact, a strategy that is under way but I could not give the Member a strategy in hand today because it is not complete. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Steen.
Supplementary To Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister be prepared to confirm that at this point in time the highway between Tuktoyaktuk and Inuvik is still an option, it would be considered as part of the strategy?
Supplementary To Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Roland.
Further Return To Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I would like to confirm with the Member that the Inuvik/Tuktoyaktuk highway is still a part of the strategy and is still an option that will be worked on. As I said, again, once we have completed all the strategies and wrap up, I will be able to present to my colleagues in Cabinet options from that point on we will be able to move forward with. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Question 6-13(7): Inuvik To Tuktoyaktuk Highway Planning
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. O'Brien.
Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 16th, 1999
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O'Brien
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister responsible for the P3 projects. I am not quite sure who that is but, I believe it is Mr. Todd. I wonder if the Minister could update me as to what is the status of the P3 project as it relates to the Arviat Health Centre?
Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Todd.
Return To Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The tender of the RFP closed on that project three or four weeks ago. I believe that evaluating the two proponents that were brought forward, I am optimistic that we will be able to make a recommendation to the new government to proceed with this project, and of course will be subject to them whether they, in fact, agree to continue or not. Certainly, I am optimistic that within the next week to ten days we will be able to get a recommendation brought forward to proceed with the project in Arviat and get this health centre that has been outstanding for some time now completed. Thank you.
Return To Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Supplementary, Mr. O'Brien.
Supplementary To Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Item 6: Oral Questions
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O'Brien
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Prior to Christmas there was a question as to, this question may not be relevant now but, there was a question as to the Interim Commissioner's Office had spending authority of only $400,000 and that we have to go back to Ottawa to have that looked into. Is that still relevant or is it not part of the equation now?
Supplementary To Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Todd.
Further Return To Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Item 6: Oral Questions
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Given that we are probably about two weeks away from a new government, I am not quite sure when you will be sworn in, but I do not think that it would be relevant. You will have full legislative and spending authorities in keeping with the budget that we set with the Interim Commissioner, Mr. Jack Anawak, at the time.
As I say, I am confident and optimistic that we will make a positive recommendation to proceed with this project and that Mr. O'Brien and others will then have to carry the case to the new government and make sure that we get it up and running this year. It certainly is my intent to try to get a decision and recommendation made as quickly as possible so that project can get under way and get the piles on the ground and get the project moving forward on the first sealift of this year, which is in early July. We can only make a recommendation and I am confident we will be able to do that within the next two weeks. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Question 7-13(7): Arviat Health Centre Project Status
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Oral questions. Mr. Miltenberger.
Question 8-13(7): Affordable Transportation Strategies
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is addressed to my former seatmate and now Minister of Transportation. It is in regard to, in fact, the transportation strategy. In the past, the Minister and I have had numerous conversations about the need to move away from hugely expensive mega projects. They are impossible to fund, to try to come up with a more doable kind of strategy where the communities could possibly each start working at their end of the roads over the course of the winter and summer and so many kilometres a year. I would like to ask the Minister if, in fact, now that he is in a position to influence these kinds of decisions, whether he still has that kind of thought in his mind when it comes to the transportation strategy? Thank you.
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