This is page numbers 321 - 355 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 chairman.

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Further Return To Question 118-13(7): Report On Government Contracting Procedures
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Mr. Morin.

Don Morin Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I heard with some interest the Minister's response, return to oral question on the closure of southern outlets of Arctic Canada Trading Company Ltd. The Minister stated in his response, Mr. Speaker, on the second page:

On March 26, 1999, Mr. Joseph Handley, the acting President of the Northwest Territories Development Corporation, and Mr. Clyde Sigurdson, the general manager of Arctic Canada Trading Company Ltd. made a decision to close the retail outlet in White Rock, B.C. An arrangement has been made with a private individual to take over this store and sell our northern products on a consignment basis. All remaining inventory has been consigned to the new owner/manager.

Can the Minister please inform this House who the new owner/manager is? Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Kakfwi.

Return To Question 119-13(7): Closure Of White Rock, Bc Outlet Of Arctic Canada Trading Company
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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Mr. Speaker, I would have to take the question as notice. I am not familiar with the day-to-day detailed operations of the subsidiaries. Thank you.

Return To Question 119-13(7): Closure Of White Rock, Bc Outlet Of Arctic Canada Trading Company
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The question is taken as notice. Oral questions. Mr. Henry.

Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in my Member's statement today I spoke about the fact that although the Workers' Compensation Act was amended last year, ongoing lawsuits against employers and employees are still proceeding, even though that act has been changed and the circumstance could not happen in the future. My question to the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board, Mr. Miltenberger, is will the Minister confirm that although the Workers' Compensation Act was amended, there are still ongoing lawsuits in which the Workers' Compensation Board is suing employers and employees covered by the act? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board, Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I can confirm that.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Henry.

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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you for that very concise answer. My second question, Mr. Speaker, is how long have these lawsuits been going on for? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Supplementary To Question 120-13(7): Wcb Lawsuits Against Employees And Employers
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My information is back to 1994, I believe, is when the initial counsel was retained.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Henry.

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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister tell me how long they anticipate these lawsuits going on for? He has told me they started in 1994. Is there an indication of when these lawsuits will be dealt with? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I cannot give the Member a definitive answer. I do know that examination for discoveries continue as we speak. I would suggest some time, but I cannot give the Member a definitive answer. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Henry.

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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Is the Minister aware that the concept of the Workers' Compensation Board suing employers and employees covered by the Workers' Compensation Act violates the fundamental principles of the Workers' Compensation throughout Canada? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am aware that it is an issue with the Member for Yellowknife South and I am listening closely to his concerns. I am doing another briefing with the President of WCB tomorrow on a

number of issues arising out of changes to legislation and a result of legislation. This is on the agenda as well. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Mr. Erasmus.

Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development. It is in relation to his reply earlier today to the Member for Tu Nedhe and his oral question from April 22nd. The Minister has indicated that:

On January 31, 1999, the management of Arctic Canada Trading Company Ltd. decided to close the retail outlet in Calgary and cancel the lease arrangements effective April 30, 1999. Currently, we have a contract with IMI Marketing to manage the wholesale and corporate sales until April 30, 1999. The unsold inventory will be shipped to Yellowknife once the operation closes.

Could the Minister indicate who this IMI Marketing actually is?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Kakfwi.

Return To Question 121-13(7): Closure Of Calgary Outlet Of Arctic Canada Trading Company
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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Again, as with the previous question, I am not privy to the details of who IMI is, but I would be happy to find out for the Member. So I will take the question as notice. Thank you.

Return To Question 121-13(7): Closure Of Calgary Outlet Of Arctic Canada Trading Company
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Oral questions, Mrs. Groenewegen.