Debates of April 27th, 1999

This is page numbers 357 - 395 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 highway.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
International Year Of Older Persons
Preserving Aboriginal Languages
Minister Absent From The House
Contributions Of Seniors To NWT Society
Passing Of Harry Koyina
Shortage Of Teachers In Tsiigehtchic
Chamber Of Commerce Recommendations On Government Contracting
Rental Of Restricted And Adult Movies To Youth
Return To Oral Question 60-13(7): Student Hiring Program
Return To Oral Question 110-13(7): Report To Minister Of Pw&s On Issues Raised By Conflict Of Interest Commissioner
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Vacancies On NWT Development Corporation Board Of Directors
Shortage Of Teachers In Tsiigehtchic
Appointment Of Development Corporation Presidents
Rental Of Restricted And Adult Movies To Youth
Tulita Hotel Project
Oil And Gas Exploration
Treatment Referral Methods
Auditor General's Report On Development Corporation Operations
Development Corporation Project Evaluation Criteria
Written Question 4-13(7): Decentralization Of Human Resources Functions To Departments
Return To Written Question 1-13(7): Report To Minister Of Public Works And Services On Issues Raised By The Conflict Of Interest Commissioner
Budget Reply 4-13(7)
Budget Reply 5-13(7)
Tabled Document 33-13(7): Letter From Inuvik Health And Social Services Board Regarding Northern Addiction Services Treatment Dollars
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Giving Priority To Accelerating Highway 3 Reconstruction
Giving Priority To Accelerating Highway 8 Reconstruction
Item 21: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 23: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Does the committee agree that we return to asset management on page 5-15? Is the committee agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Agreed. Alright, I will call it again. Asset management, details of capital. It is not under capital. It is on page 5-13. Operations and maintenance, $25.322 million. Mr. Henry.

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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Madam Chairperson, I was, as I mentioned earlier, dealing with a constituent issue and I have come back to the House and I would like to declare a potential conflict of interest with a lease with a company I have an interest in, so I would withdraw from any discussion on that item and remove myself from the House. Thank you, Madam Chairperson.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Henry. Your comments are noted. Go back to page 5-22, active positions, the information item. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Information item, systems and communications. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Information item, systems and communications, active positions. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Can the Minister tell me if we have any P1 candidates who are above the director level in these positions, in a senior management role?

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I will ask Mr. Rattray to respond.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Steen. Mr. Rattray.

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Rattray

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. The director level position for systems and communications was already noted as part of the department's base organization. These positions here are in addition to the base organizations and are

funded through charge backs from other departments. There is no director level position included in this group of positions. They are all technical positions, almost entirely technical positions.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Rattray. Mr. Krutko.

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Are there any plans to train P1 candidates to work their way into a senior management position within this portfolio?

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Mr. Steen.

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Mr. Rattray could respond, please.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Steen. Mr. Rattray.

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Rattray

Thank you, Madam Chairperson. We are always looking for opportunities to promote individuals from within the organization, particularly affirmative action candidates. At present in this particular section I am not aware of a candidate that we are currently attempting to train into a more senior level, but that is something that we are always on the lookout for.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Rattray. Systems and communications, active positions. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Information item, public stores revolving fund. Any questions? Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Information item, granular program revolving fund. Mr. Krutko.