Debates of Oct. 10th, 2003
This is page numbers 1397 - 1454 of the Hansard for the 14th Assembly, 6th 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 tlicho.
Topics
- Members Present
- Item 1: Prayer
- Minister's Statement 111-14(6): Department Of Executive
- Minister's Statement 112-14(6): Tourism Marketing Campaign
- Minister's Statement 113-14(6): Departmental Achievements
- Minister's Statement 114-14(6): Rwed Achievements
- resources
- wildlife
- environment
- economic Development
- conclusion
- Minister's Statement 115-141(6): Departmental Successes
- early Childhood
- kindergarten To Grade 12
- adult And Post-secondary Education
- training And Employment
- income Support
- culture, Heritage And Language
- Development Of The NWT Tourism Industry
- Reflections On The 14th Legislative Assembly
- Acknowledgment Of Mackenzie Delta Constituents
- Honouring Commitments To The North Slave Region
- Recognition Of Youth, Family And Constituency Assistant
- Passing Of Elders In Tu Nedhe
- Fairness To Income Support Recipients
- Appreciation For Colleagues, Constituency Assistant And Family
- Education And Training For Northerners
- Significance Of The NWT Tourism Industry
- Appreciation For Colleagues, Staff And Family
- GNWT Daycare Subsidy Program
- Appreciation For Colleagues, Staff, Constituents And Family
- Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
- Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
- Question 424-14(6): Proposal For Tl'oondih Healing Program
- Question 425-14(6): Clawback Of Impact Benefit Agreement Payments
- Question 426-14(6): Aurora College Academic Appeal Process For Students
- Question 427-14(6): Impacts Of Auditory Ailments In Young People
- Question 428-14(6): Subsidy Payments To Daycare Operators
- Question 429-14(6): Increase Funding For Tourism Marketing Initiatives
- Question 430-14(6): Amendments To The Wildlife Act
- Question 431-14(6): Invitation To Attend Grey Cup Festivities
- Question 432-14(6): Gwich'in Wildlife Harvesting Rights
- Item 9: Replies To Opening Address
- Tabled Document 106-14(6): Letter From President Of Kapami Cooperative Regarding Power Rates In Colville Lake
- Motion 21-14(6): Censure Of The Minister Of Health And Social Services, Defeated
- Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Bill 34: Tlicho Land Claims And Self-government Agreement Act
- Committee Motion 144-14(6): To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 34, Carried
- Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Bill 34: Tlicho Land Claims And Self-government Agreement Act
Appreciation For Colleagues, Staff, Constituents And Family
Item 3: Members' Statements
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Ootes. Item 3, Members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral questions. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.
Further Return To Question 411-14(6): Approval For Giant Remediation Project
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a return to oral question asked by Mr. Dent on October 8, 2003, regarding the approval for Giant Mine's remediation project. In response to the Member's question, the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development has been aware of the following information on the timing of surface remediation at Giant Mine:
- • Surface remediation at Giant Mine does not depend on the Government of Canada finalizing the plan to manage the arsenic stored underground at the mine and to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals.
- • While any long-term management plan for arsenic underground will necessitate access to the storage vaults and for some surface structures such as the C-shaft headframe work to remain functional, the federal government could initiate cleanup of other surface liabilities immediately.
However, as the Honourable Joe Handley stated to this Assembly, there is a difference of opinion between this government and the Government of Canada as to whose responsibility it is to remediate and fund the surface cleanup. Despite the Government of the Northwest Territories formally inviting the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs in November 2001 to enter into discussions to resolve our differences, progress to date has been minimal. Territorial officials continue to pursue DIAND for speed and resolution in this matter, Mr. Speaker. We recognize the Member's concern over the slow pace of remediation at Giant Mine, however this government must continue to be diligent in ensuring that the Government of Canada fulfils its legislative and fiscal responsibility at Giant and that correct management decisions are made with respect to the long-term health and safety of Northerners in our natural environment. We need and will continue to be very careful when making these decisions. Our future generations would expect no less than that. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
Further Return To Question 411-14(6): Approval For Giant Remediation Project
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Mahsi, Mr. Minister. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Nunakput, Mr. Steen.
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
October 10th, 2003
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize two of my staff in the gallery, Kat Nicholson, my executive assistant and Judy Payne, my executive secretary.
---Applause
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Steen. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Hay River South Mrs. Groenewegen.
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize two very close friends of ours; Twyla Campbell, and it's her first visit to Yellowknife; and, long-time friend Steven Cooper who is no stranger to the North. They are visiting here today. I would also like to recognize my constituency assistant Wendy Morgan. Without her support, I truly could not do my job. Also, Mr. Speaker, today in the gallery, I would like to recognize my husband, Rick, who has been my biggest supporter and fan. Thank you.
---Applause
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Sahtu, Mr. Kakfwi.
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's not often I do this, but today I have a special visitor: my son, Thomas Keenan, who's got a day off school and is attending the session.
---Applause
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Kakfwi. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Hay River North, Mr. Delorey.
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Paul Delorey Hay River North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize two fine young people from my constituency of Hay River North who have been here paging all week. They are Ms. Bailey Mackie and Morgan Monkman. I would also like to recognize my constituency assistant, Ms. Deborah Mageean, who is in the gallery today. I would also like to recognize a constituent of mine, Rick Groenewegen, in the gallery. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for North Slave, Mr. Lafferty.
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Leon Lafferty North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, I would like to recognize my constituents from the North Slave; the aboriginal leaders from the North Slave; and, other people who are back there that I can't see. Thank you.
---Applause
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, Mr. Allen.
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take the opportunity this morning to recognize Tom Williams, my former executive assistant who now plays a major role in the Gwich'in Tribal Council. Welcome. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
---Applause
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, Mr. Krutko.
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