Mr. McLeod.
Debates of July 5th, 2000
This is page numbers 467 - 532 of the Hansard for the 14th Assembly, 3rd 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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Committee Motion 19-14(3): Recommendation That The GNWT Not Make Any Further Reductions In Funding To The Northwest Territories Transportation System (carried)
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Committee Motion 19-14(3): Recommendation That The GNWT Not Make Any Further Reductions In Funding To The Northwest Territories Transportation System (carried)
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Michael McLeod Deh Cho
My final question is, would there be some consideration, for example, if the Deh Cho First Nations wanted to assume management of all their own housing programs. Would there be some consideration for transfer of funding over to them in a block type transfer?
Committee Motion 19-14(3): Recommendation That The GNWT Not Make Any Further Reductions In Funding To The Northwest Territories Transportation System (carried)
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Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes
So far we have only dealt with community transfers. We have not really dealt with the political area at the moment. That is an ongoing process. It is very early in our term. We hope to achieve more equitable results as time goes on. Thank you.
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The Chair Leon Lafferty
I will call the committee back to order. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regard to a follow-up question regarding aboriginal housing, has the department considered the possibility of getting out of the area of aboriginal housing and leaving that to the Department of Aboriginal Affairs or have the federal government deliver that program directly with First Nations governments in the Northwest Territories, so they may have a better chance of accessing these federal dollars?
As it sits right now, it says that the Northwest Territories is not eligible for any federal funds targeted for aboriginal peoples. Has the department considered that an option so aboriginal groups can access federal dollars for First Nations housing?
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The Chair Leon Lafferty
Thank you. Minister Allen.
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Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am just going to answer part of the question and then I will call Mr. Beaulieu to respond to the technical aspects of the question.
We have been in discussions with one particular community, Hay River Reserve, in regard to the question of aboriginal housing. At this point we do not see any progress made, but we are going to be discussing further housing issues with my provincial counterparts and with the federal Minister of Housing in September. I am just going to ask Mr. Beaulieu if he can enlighten the Member a little further on the program content. Thank you.
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The Chair Leon Lafferty
Thank you. Mr. Beaulieu.
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Beaulieu
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In relation to aboriginal housing or on-reserve housing, the federal government has a $250 million On-Reserve Housing Program across southern Canada. We have discussed the possibility of them providing housing under that program North of 60. Up to this point we have been advised that the funding for any aboriginal housing that normally flows through the Department of Indian Affairs is part of the funding that goes to the GNWT and the funding that is provided directly from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. We look forward to trying to seek assistance from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs to see if it is possible to obtain some assistance through that program.
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The Chair Leon Lafferty
Thank you. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Does the department know what the process is in the Yukon? I believe that in the Yukon, the First Nations administer their own housing programs through their self-government agreements or housing, from what I understand.
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The Chair Leon Lafferty
Thank you. Mr. Allen.
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Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, back in March, when I was over there for the Arctic Winter Games I had a meeting scheduled with the Minister responsible for the Yukon Housing Corporation. Unfortunately, he could not make it. We did not have a chance to get a chance to discuss how they were administering their housing programs in the Yukon Territory. No, we are not familiar with all the specific details so we cannot adequately answer the Member's question. Thank you.
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The Chair Leon Lafferty
Thank you. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, in an earlier question, I asked the Minister for some information on how money is being spent in regards to the Business Incentive Policy and their Manufacturer's Directive. The Minister mentioned a bunch of numbers. Can I get a copy of that information so that I can have that information available to me?
Committee Motion 19-14(3): Recommendation That The GNWT Not Make Any Further Reductions In Funding To The Northwest Territories Transportation System (carried)
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The Chair Leon Lafferty
Thank you. Minister Allen.
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Committee Motion 19-14(3): Recommendation That The GNWT Not Make Any Further Reductions In Funding To The Northwest Territories Transportation System (carried)
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The Chair Leon Lafferty
Thank you. Mr. Krutko.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Can I receive that before we conclude this department?
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The Chair Leon Lafferty
Minister Allen.
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Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We will get a copy delivered to the Member. Thank you.
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The Chair Leon Lafferty
Any further questions, Mr. Krutko?
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Can the Minister tell me how much is our percentage or interest in the projects in Alaska? Is that a 50-50 arrangement, or how much of that percentage do we have in those projects in Alaska? Especially, the seniors units that were built in Alaska.