Mr. Speaker, it is in our framework plan that we're looking at all the sectors and the plan here is to flesh out all the different sectors that contribute to the economy. Thank you.
Debates of Oct. 6th, 2003
This is page numbers 1215 - 1254 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 communities.
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Return To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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Supplementary To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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Brendan Bell Yellowknife South
Thank you. So is this planned to the stage where we've seen a thorough discussion of the priorities, a thorough discussion of all the options and how we're prepared to allocate funding accordingly? Thank you.
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Bell. The honourable Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Minister Antoine.
Further Return To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Mr. Speaker, that would be included in the budgeting process. The plan here is to look at all the sectors now and look at all the different options that are there in terms of what needs to get done to fund it, if it needs additional funding. But that, of course, goes through the budgeting process. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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Supplementary To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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Brendan Bell Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the year 2000 in September the then-Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Mr. Handley, was trying to make the case that we hadn't had an economic development agreement since 1996, we were without any regional economic support. He was appealing to the other western economic development Ministers. I'm wondering if we've made any progress since that date. Can the Minister update us on any progress as far as western economic diversification goes? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Bell. The honourable Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Minister Antoine.
Further Return To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Mr. Speaker, on the economic development agreement, that point is raised constantly by the different Members of the Cabinet in their different roles and portfolios. Most recently, I was in Iqaluit attending a northern development Ministers' meeting along with the Ministers from the other two territories and northern Ministers and there we raised the issue of that and it seems to fall on deaf ears in Ottawa. We're working with our Member of Parliament at this time to try to get that issue moved forward, but at this point in time there's absolutely nothing of that sort, no indication at all from the federal government to fund us. Thank you.
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Supplementary To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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Brendan Bell Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It seemed to me from accounts at the time that we had the support of western economic development Ministers. They had acknowledged that per capita funding didn't make sense for us. There was a discussion about base funding. There was an acknowledgement that it didn't make sense for our money to flow through DIAND. What's happened, Mr. Speaker?
Supplementary To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Bell. The honourable Minister of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Minister Antoine.
Further Return To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Mr. Speaker, the way we try to find out about it or try to find out how and why we don't get this special economic development money from the federal government is that simply they haven't budgeted for it in their budgetary process at all. As much as we try from all our different lobbying efforts, we don't seem to be making any headway with the federal government to have this type of extraordinary funding to help us in the development of our economy in their budget. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 385-14(6): Western Economic Diversification And Non-renewable Resource Development
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Minister Antoine. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Hay River North, Mr. Delorey.
Question 386-14(6): Update On NWT Sports And Recreation Council
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Paul Delorey Hay River North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs. It has to do, Mr. Speaker, with his update today on the new sports and recreation physical activity system. One of the statements says that in the very near future we will finalize and design the new Northwest Territories Sports and Recreation Partners Council and implement revisions to the Western Canada Lotteries Act regulations. Could the Minister inform the House when exactly he's planning on doing this? What does he mean by the very near future? Thank you.
Question 386-14(6): Update On NWT Sports And Recreation Council
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Delorey. The honourable Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister Steen.
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, over the summer we've been monitoring the progress of the interim team that has been putting together plans for the implementation of the Northwest Territories Sports and Recreation Council. Based on their progress up to date, we believe there is the will and there is a need and it's supported by the membership on that interim team to put in place this sports and recreation council. Therefore, I'm prepared to sign off on the sports and recreation policy and the changes to the regulations for the Western Canada Lotteries Act regulations. Thank you.
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Supplementary To Question 386-14(6): Update On Nwt Sports And Recreation Council
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Paul Delorey Hay River North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, is the Minister aware of any sports and recreation delivery bodies out there that have concerns yet with the changes that are being made? Is he aware of any groups that are opposing these changes? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Supplementary To Question 386-14(6): Update On Nwt Sports And Recreation Council
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Delorey. The honourable Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister Steen.
Further Return To Question 386-14(6): Update On Nwt Sports And Recreation Council
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, since the June session, over the summer, I haven't heard and I haven't received any specific opposition from any specific groups towards the implementation of the sports and recreation council. We're proceeding as if we're assuming that the ones that are working on the team or part of the team are in fact representing those people that may have had concerns in the past. Thank you.
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Supplementary To Question 386-14(6): Update On Nwt Sports And Recreation Council
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Paul Delorey Hay River North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm quite sure I heard the Minister say that he has not received any concerns or letters opposing the changes from any groups out there. Is that correct, Mr. Speaker?
Supplementary To Question 386-14(6): Update On Nwt Sports And Recreation Council
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Delorey. The honourable Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister Steen.
Further Return To Question 386-14(6): Update On Nwt Sports And Recreation Council
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I haven't received anything since the summer session. Nothing new. Thank you.