Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen. The honourable Premier, Mr. Kakfwi.
Debates of Feb. 25th, 2002
This is page numbers 121 - 155 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 chairman.
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Supplementary To Question 65-14(5): Processing Of Rough Diamonds
Question 65-14(5): Processing Of Rough Diamonds
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Further Return To Question 65-14(5): Processing Of Rough Diamonds
Question 65-14(5): Processing Of Rough Diamonds
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This government will entertain any suggestions that are made by Members and representatives from the outlying communities on how we can enhance the possibility for communities like Hay River to take advantage of future opportunities in the diamond cutting and polishing business. We will also look for ways to encourage employees from those diamond mines who are currently in need of finding permanent residence in the Northwest Territories to look to communities like Hay River and Fort Smith as good places for permanent residence. Many of the employees, in fact, almost all of them, are fly-in and fly-out type of employees. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 65-14(5): Processing Of Rough Diamonds
Question 65-14(5): Processing Of Rough Diamonds
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Premier. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Yellowknife South, Mr. Bell.
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Brendan Bell Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment and again it is about fetal alcohol syndrome. I am wondering if the Northwest Territories Department of Education has curriculum which serves to educate young people about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy? Thank you.
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Bell. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Ootes.
Return To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The issue of fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effect is, I believe, part of the health curriculum that is taught in the schools. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Supplementary To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Brendan Bell Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am wondering if the Minister can tell us what grade this curriculum begins at? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Bell. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Ootes.
Further Return To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do not have that information at hand, but I will get the information for the Member. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Supplementary To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Brendan Bell Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am also wondering about the diagnosis of FAS in our students and wondering how it occurs. For instance, if a teacher suspects that a child may suffer from FAS, is that child automatically referred for diagnostic testing? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Bell. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Ootes.
Further Return To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is a process in place whereby the parents would have to be consulted. It does have to be diagnosed by a medical doctor with specialization in this area. During the student support needs survey, it was found that a number of students were there but the answer to the question of the numbers could only be done so on the basis of those who have been medically diagnosed, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Supplementary To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Brendan Bell Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If a teacher suspects FAS and the family consents to testing, does the Department of Education, Culture and Employment pay for that testing? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Bell. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Ootes.
Further Return To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is my understanding that it becomes the responsibility of the Department of Health at that point, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Question 66-14(5): Dangers Of Consuming Alcohol While Pregnant
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 6, oral questions. Item 7, written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. Item 9, replies to opening address. Item 10, replies to the budget address. Item 11, petitions. Item 12, reports of standing and special committees. Item 13, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 14, tabling of documents. The honourable Minister responsible for Finance, Mr. Handley.
Tabled Document 3-14(5): GNWT Business Plans 2002-2005
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
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Joe Handley Weledeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document entitled Government of the Northwest Territories Business Plans 2002-2005. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Tabled Document 3-14(5): GNWT Business Plans 2002-2005
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 14, tabling of documents. Item 15, notices of motion. Item 16, notices of motion for first reading of bills. The honourable Minister responsible for Finance, Mr. Handley.
Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Financial Administration Act
Item 16: Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
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Joe Handley Weledeh
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, February 27, 2002, I will move that Bill 6, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Financial Administration Act
Item 16: Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 16, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 17, motions. The Chair recognizes the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, Mr. Nitah.
Item 17: Motions
Item 17: Motions
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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, that this Legislative Assembly establish a special committee to be named the Special Committee on Rural...
Item 17: Motions
Item 17: Motions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Mr. Nitah, sorry to interrupt, but you are to read the whole of your motion. Start all over again.