This is page numbers 981 - 1018 of the Hansard for the 14th Assembly, 5th 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 power.

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Passing Of Faye Hansen
Item 3: Members' Statements

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The Speaker

Thank you, Mr. Allen. Item 3, Members' statements. Item 4, reports of standing and special committees. Item 5, returns to oral questions. Item 6, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, Mr. Allen.

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Roger Allen

Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On behalf of my colleagues who asked me to recognize the housing managers from across the Northwest Territories, if I may, Stella Bayha-Vallee of Tulita; Angela Grandjambe of Fort Good Hope; Sam Hickling of Norman Wells; Bobby Villeneuve from Fort Simpson; Betty Haogak from Sachs Harbour; Allen Bouvier from Fort Providence; Vicki Boudreau from Inuvik; Phoebe Kenny from Deline; Veryl Gruben from Tuktoyaktuk; Elizabeth-Ann McKay from Fort Resolution; Betty Firth from Fort McPherson; Mary Rose Casaway from Lutselk'e; Gerry Cheezie from N'dilo, and I would like to, on behalf of the Housing Corporation, welcome them to the Assembly. Welcome.

-- Applause

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker

Thank you, Mr. Allen. Item 6, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, Mr. Krutko.

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to recognize Betty Firth from Fort McPherson. Betty has put many, many, many years in with the Housing Association in Fort McPherson and I would like to thank Betty for all of her hard work while she is here. Enjoy your stay. Thank you.

-- Applause

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker

Item 6, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Deh Cho, Mr. McLeod.

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Michael McLeod

Michael McLeod Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to welcome all of the housing managers from across the North, especially Mr. Allen Bouvier from Fort Providence Housing Authority, and my CA, Sherry Braun. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

-- Applause

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker

Thank you. Item 6, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, Mr. Nitah.

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to recognize two of my constituents who are housing managers as well. Ms. Elizabeth-Ann McKay from Fort Resolution and Mary Rose Casaway from Lutselk'e. They are very hard workers and long time employees of the Housing Corporation. A very tough job in the communities and I would like to express my appreciation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

-- Applause

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker

Item 6, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, housing is a basic need in a human being, especially in the North, I would like to thank the managers from the communities. I would like to recognize and welcome a constituent of mine, Bob Villeneuve, from Fort Simpson. Thank you.

-- Applause

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker

Item 6, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Ootes.

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Jake Ootes

Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize someone who is a frequent worker as a page in our Assembly, Vital Manuel.

-- Applause

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker

Thank you, Mr. Ootes. Item 6, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Nunakput, Mr. Steen.

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to acknowledge the presence of Betty Haogak from Sachs Harbour who represents the Housing Association there and Veryl Gruben from Tuktoyaktuk. Thank you.

-- Applause

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker

Item 6, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Weledeh, Mr. Handley.

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I too would like to recognize and congratulate the housing managers for the important work they are doing. In particular I want to recognize Gerry Cheezie from N'dilo.

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker

Formerly from Thebacha. Item 6, recognition of visitors in the gallery. I would like to say on behalf of all Members, welcome to your Legislative Assembly and I thank you for coming. Item 7, oral questions. The honourable Member for Frame Lake, Mr. Dent.

Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Premier. In 2001, this government received a report on power that was prepared by Jim Robertson that included a number of recommendations related to the Power Corporation. Some of those recommendations dealt with franchises, rate zones, et cetera. What is the government doing to respond to the Robertson report recommendations?

Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

Thank you, Mr. Dent. The honourable Premier, Mr. Kakfwi.

Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Mr. Speaker, the Minister responsible for the Power Corporation, Mr. Handley, will take that question. Thank you.

Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

Thank you. As the Premier has the prerogative to ask a Minister to do that, Mr. Handley, please.

Return To Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Essentially, the Robertson report is on hold until we have the Energy Strategy available. We have moved on it in August the direction... sorry. Yes, I think it was in August that the direction was to keep it on hold for the time being. Thank you.

Return To Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. Dent.

Supplementary To Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can I take it from that response that none of the recommendations contained in the Robertson report have been acted upon?

Supplementary To Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Question 329-14(5): Government Response To The Robertson Report
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

Thank you, Mr. Dent. The honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation, Mr. Handley.