Thank you, Mr. Handley. The time for oral questions has elapsed. Item 7, written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Ootes.
Debates of Feb. 14th, 2001
This is page numbers 985 - 1005 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 system.
Topics
Further Return To Question 313-14(3): Increasing Revenues From Canada
Question 313-14(3): Increasing Revenues From Canada
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Return To Written Question 13-14(3): Employment Opportunities For Northwest Territories Post - Secondary Students Graduating In Spring 2001
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
February 13th, 2001
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a Return to Written Question asked by Mr. Bell on November 6, 2000, regarding employment opportunities for post-graduate students in the spring of 2001.
Return To Written Question 13-14(3): Employment Opportunities For Northwest Territories Post - Secondary Students Graduating In Spring 2001
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Ootes. Minister Ootes, I understand that you have to read the whole question once you begin the question. Continue reading.
Return To Written Question 13-14(3): Employment Opportunities For Northwest Territories Post - Secondary Students Graduating In Spring 2001
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It had a little note on here that said you had the option of reading the written return. Those little yellow notes are hard to read.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a Return to Written Question asked by Mr. Bell on November 6, 2000, regarding employment opportunities for post-graduate students in the spring of 2001.
There are currently 135 students receiving student financial assistance, who we believe will be in a position to graduate from their programs in the spring of 2001. Although the department does not know the number of those students planning to return north, there are a number of initiatives underway to encourage students to return to the Northwest Territories.
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment has contacted all potential graduating students enrolled in teacher education programs and has provided contact numbers of education authorities in the Northwest Territories. There are also ongoing efforts by education authorities to recruit teachers currently living and working in the Northwest Territories as well as graduates of the Aurora College Teacher Education Program.
In January, Premier Stephen Kakfwi announced the government would guarantee jobs for northern graduates from recognized teaching and nursing programs. Term positions with the GNWT will also be provided for graduates in priority occupations. In addition, employment opportunities are listed through the student financial assistance newsletter and website. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Written Question 13-14(3): Employment Opportunities For Northwest Territories Post - Secondary Students Graduating In Spring 2001
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
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Written Question 15-14(3): Fort Mcpherson Water Quality
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Mr. Speaker, I have a Return to Written Question 15-14(3) asked by Mr. Krutko on November 9, 2000, to the Minister responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs about why residents of Fort McPherson have to pay more for water that is contaminated with THM's, particularly when people do not trust the water that comes out of their taps.
Various measures, such as the use of water filters and frequent water quality testing, indicate that THM's in the Fort McPherson water supply continue to be within acceptable levels as set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water.
In addition, the Member is aware that a new water source has been found and a new water supply system is under construction. Construction of roads, tanks and the facility are underway and will be completed by spring. This system will begin supplying the community's water next summer.
Department representatives are already assisting the hamlet to review the operating costs of the existing system and to understand the higher than expected costs. There are options available, such as an extended payment schedule for the Public Works and Services invoice for operating costs. Until this review is completed, the hamlet cannot determine the appropriate water rates and Municipal and Community Affairs cannot assess the financial circumstances of the community government. A thorough understanding of the financial situation is needed before any consideration of additional funding could be made.
Return To Written Question 16-14(3): Peoplesoft Project
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Mr. Speaker, I have a Return to Written Question 16-14(3) asked by Mr. Bell on November 15, 2000 to the Minister responsible for the Department of Finance regarding the PeopleSoft Project.
The following information is an update of what has taken place in relation to the PeopleSoft system since May, 2000:
- • June 2000 Preparation and testing for new tax updates
- • July 2000 Implementation of new tax updates
- • August 2000 The new recruitment module brought on-line.
Teachers were brought back onto the system for the new school year.
Analysis for the development of the Grievance and Disciplinary Tracking module began.
- • September 2000 Payroll processing time cut down from 2 days per cycle to 1.5 days per cycle.
Re-introduction of payroll commitments.
- • October 2000 Completed software upgrade to Version 7.01.
- • November 2000 Four weeks of user training took place.
Completed software tools upgrade to Version 7.01.
- • December 2000 System changes and payment of retroactive pay to excluded and senior management employees took place due to new terms and conditions of agreement.
Preparation for calendar year end and T4's began.
Preparation, testing and implementation of January 2001 tax rates.
Preparation for system changes and payment of retroactive pay to UNW employees due to the new Collective Agreement began.
Return To Written Question 16-14(3): Peoplesoft Project
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Item 8, returns to written questions. Item 9, replies to opening address. Item 10, petitions. Item 11, reports of standing and special committees. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. The honourable Member for Thebacha, Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 14: An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to report to the Legislative Assembly that the Standing Committee on Social Programs has reviewed Bill 14, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act, and wishes to report that Bill 14 is ready for consideration in committee of the whole. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 14: An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 13, tabling of documents. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.
Tabled Document 94-14(3): Northwest Territories Law Foundation 18th Annual Report, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled Northwest Territories Law Foundation 18th Annual Report, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Tabled Document 94-14(3): Northwest Territories Law Foundation 18th Annual Report, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Tabled Document 95-14(3): Annual Report Of The Conflict Of Interest Commissioner, April, 1999 - June, 2000
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
In accordance to section 99(3) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, I wish to table the Annual Report to the Legislative Assembly on operations of the office of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner during Mr. Robert C. Clark as Acting Conflict of Interest Commissioner. The report covers the period from April, 1999 to June, 2000.
Tabled Document 96-14(3): Changes To Indemnities And Allowances (schedule C Of The Act) Regulations
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
In accordance to Section 21(3) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, I wish to table a copy of the Change to Indemnities and Allowances, Schedule C of the Act, Regulations.
Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. Clerk.
Tabled Document 97-14(3): Response To Petitions 1-14(3), 2-14(3), 3-14(3), 4-14(3) And 5-14(3)
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Rule 42(10), I wish to table responses to the following petitions: Petition 1-14(3) presented by the Member for Nunakput and responded to by the Speaker; Petition 2-14(3) presented by the Member for Mackenzie Delta and responded to by the Minister responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs; Petition 3-14(3) presented by the Member for Mackenzie Delta and responded to by the Minister responsible for Transportation; Petition 4-14(3) presented by the Member for North Slave and responded to by the Minister responsible for Transportation; Petition 5-14(3) presented by the Member for Mackenzie Delta and responded to by the Premier.
Tabled Document 97-14(3): Response To Petitions 1-14(3), 2-14(3), 3-14(3), 4-14(3) And 5-14(3)
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Item 13, tabling of documents. Item 14, notices of motion. Item 15, notices of motion for first reading of bills. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Finance, Mr. Handley.
Bill 19: Appropriation Act, 2001-2002
Item 15: Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
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Joe Handley Weledeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, February 16, 2001, I will move that Bill 19, Appropriation Act 2001-2002, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 19: Appropriation Act, 2001-2002
Item 15: Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Handley. Item 15, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. Item 17, first reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills. Item 19, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters. Item 20, report of the committee of the whole. Item 21, third reading of bills. Item 22, orders of the day. Mr. Clerk.
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Mr. Speaker, a meeting of the Standing Committee on Governance and Economic Development at adjournment today. For tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. of the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight, and at 10:30 a.m. of the Special Committee on Self-Government and the Sunset Clause.
Orders of the day for Thursday, February 15, 2001:
- Prayer
- Budget Address
- Ministers' Statements
- Members' Statements
- Returns To Oral Questions
- Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
- Oral Questions
- Written Questions
- Returns to Written Questions
- Replies to Budget Address (1st of 7 allotted days)
- Replies to Opening Address
- Petitions
- Reports of Standing and Special Committees
- Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
- Tabling of Documents
- Notices of Motion
- Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills
- Motions
- First Reading of Bills
- Second Reading of Bills
- Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
- Report of Committee of the Whole
- Third Reading of Bills
- Orders of the Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until Thursday, February 15th at 1:30 p.m.
-- ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned at 3:30 p.m.