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Further Return To Question 215-14(5): Funding For Community Literacy Programs
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 7, oral questions. The honourable Member for Frame Lake, Mr. Dent.

Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Deputy Premier. Last fall when we were talking about hydro initiatives and energy initiatives, the Premier committed to examining whether or not energy initiatives would be consolidated under the auspices of one Minister. That same commitment was made earlier when we were looking at the budget. The commitment specifically then was to respond by the end of this session as to what was happening.

Mr. Speaker, I would just like to ask the Deputy Premier if we are in fact going to have a response, or if he has a response today, because we may be ending as early as today. Thank you.

The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Dent. The honourable Deputy Premier, Mr. Antoine.

Return To Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have to apologize to the Member in the House. Commitments were made that we will have a response to the House by the end of the session and we do not have a response. There are discussions out there among the Cabinet Members on where to go. We never had time to sit down and really go through the ideas that are floating out there at this point. Thank you.

Return To Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Premier. Supplementary, Mr. Dent.

Supplementary To Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I personally think it is quite important that we get this organized and have some consolidation of these initiatives. I would like to ask the Deputy Premier, what now is the time line if we did not meet the last one we set?

Supplementary To Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Dent. The honourable Deputy Premier, Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We are having some Cabinet meetings in the near future. I think the next one is on the 27th. I do not know what is on the agenda there. Perhaps it could be an item for discussion at that time, but I cannot tell you at this time. I do not set the agenda. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Premier. Supplementary, Mr. Dent.

Supplementary To Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can I get a commitment from the Deputy Premier that he will ensure that this item comes up for discussion and is put on the agenda at that next meeting so we can move this process along?

Supplementary To Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Dent. The honourable Deputy Premier, Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you. I will make that suggestion to have it on the agenda. I think we need to discuss this item and move on. Thank you.

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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Premier. Final supplementary, Mr. Dent.

Supplementary To Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to ask the Deputy Premier for a commitment that the committees be kept in the loop as this process is discussed. Committees have set meetings up for April and May and are available to meet with a representative from Cabinet. Will the Cabinet keep the committees informed as the discussions take place?

Supplementary To Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
Question 216-14(5): Relocating The Energy Secretariat
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Dent. The honourable Deputy Premier, Mr. Antoine.

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Yes, I will keep the committees informed. Thank you.

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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you. Item 7, oral questions. The honourable Member for Great Slave, Mr. Braden.

Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
Item 7: Oral Questions

March 13th, 2002

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Bill Braden

Bill Braden Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation. Can the Minister advise what activity the Housing Corporation is undertaking to address the chronic shortage of apartments in Yellowknife? Thank you.

The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Braden. The honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, Mr. Allen.

Return To Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
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Roger Allen

Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to advise the Member, now that we have our budget approved for the 2002-2003 fiscal year, we are having a number of new initiatives, one of which is to expand our existing Home Ownership Assistance Program and also introduce some new pilot projects under the Affordable Housing Rental Program, and also to take a very close look at some new seniors projects as well.

We are looking at discussing with a number of private market developers, as well as municipal and community leaders, and I am hoping the Members will also participate in this, to look at varied solutions to our ongoing housing problems throughout the Territories and specifically in Yellowknife, in this case. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Return To Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. Braden.

Supplementary To Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
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Bill Braden

Bill Braden Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, does the Minister have any information or forecast as to when we will see any relief in the chronic vacancy problem here in Yellowknife? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Braden. The honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, Mr. Allen.

Further Return To Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
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Roger Allen

Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was hoping I would have the statistical data here prior to this question. My understanding is there are several new developments taking place in the private sector and also from the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation. Under the social program, we are looking at funding a number of new initiatives to alleviate the housing shortage in the city. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 217-14(5): Shortage Of Apartments In Yellowknife
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Allen. Supplementary, Mr. Braden.