Thank you, Mr. Braden. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Antoine.
Debates of March 1st, 2002
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Supplementary To Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Further Return To Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, up to this point, we have raised our opinions as a government, sent letters and made our position known to the federal government. They are fully responsible for the arsenic trioxide stored underneath us here in Yellowknife. They are going through a consultation process right now with the people looking at various options. It is going to culminate, as I indicated, in the fall with a submission. Between now and this submission, we need to work with all levels of government to try to formulate a very strong position. If it is going to be a lengthy assessment and licensing process, then we have to get ready for that. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Final supplementary, Mr. Braden.
Supplementary To Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Bill Braden Great Slave
Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister if he would consider leading a collaborative and cooperative message with other elected levels to the Minister of DIAND at this time? Rather than waiting for the long, complex and expensive regulatory process, can we design a plan now with cooperation from all levels that we can all have ownership in and acceptance of? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
Thank you, Mr. Braden. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Antoine.
Further Return To Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Item 6: Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the consultation process and the presentation by DIAND officials seems to indicate that there is a preference that DIAND officials are leaning towards. I think that if that is the indication, then I agree with the honourable Member that we have to do something now rather than later. I agree with that. Thank you.
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Further Return To Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Question 121-14(5): Arsenic Trioxide At Giant Mine
Item 6: Oral Questions
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The Speaker
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, petitions. Item 11, reports of standing and special committees. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. 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 Finance, Mr. Handley.
Item 15: Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
Item 15: Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
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Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2001-2002
Item 15: Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
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Joe Handley Weledeh
First of all, Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, March 4, 2002, I will move that Bill 9, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2001-2002, be read for the first time.
Bill 10: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 15: Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
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Joe Handley Weledeh
Secondly, Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, March 4, 2002, I will move that Bill 10, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 10: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 15: Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 15, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. Item 17, first reading of bills. The honourable Minister responsible for Health, Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 8: An Act To Amend The Nursing Profession Act And The Pharmacy Act
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 8, An Act to Amend the Nursing Profession Act and the Pharmacy Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 8: An Act To Amend The Nursing Profession Act And The Pharmacy Act
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker
Thank you, Mr. Minister. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. All those in favour, please signify. Thank you. All those opposed? Thank you. The motion is carried. Bill 8 has had first reading. 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. Bill 2, Bill 4, Committee Report 1-14(5), Committee Report 2-14(5), Committee Report 3-14(5), Motion 1-14(5), with Mr. Krutko in the chair.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
I will call the committee to order. We have a number of items to deal with; Bill 2, Bill 4, Committee Report 1-14(5), Committee Report 2-14(5), Committee Report 3-14(5), and Motion 1-14(5). What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Bell.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Brendan Bell Yellowknife South
Mr. Chairman, I suggest we resume with the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development. Once we have concluded RWED, we would then begin with Transportation.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
We will take a short break and then begin with the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development.
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
I would like to call the committee back to order. At this time, I would like to ask the Minister if he would like to bring in any witnesses?
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Yes, Mr. Chairman.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
Sergeant-at-Arms, would you please escort the witnesses into the chamber? Mr. Minister, for the record, can you introduce your witnesses?
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Mr. Chairman, Mr. Bob Mcleod, the deputy minister to my left; to my right, Mr. Jim Kennedy, director of corporate services; to his far right, Mr. Fred Koe, who is the president of the Northwest Territories Development Corporation. Thank you.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Welcome, witnesses. We are on page 11-17, resource management and economic development, budget summary, operations expense, total operations expense, $35,597,000. Mr. Dent.