This is page numbers 297 - 330 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 know.

Supplementary To Question 84-14(6): Advancing Trades In Nwt Schools
Question 84-14(6): Advancing Trades In NWT Schools
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Ootes.

Further Return To Question 84-14(6): Advancing Trades In Nwt Schools
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Jake Ootes

Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I said, we are extremely interested. We are moving forward rapidly on our program of alternative programs for our students. We need to do that. It's essential and we would be glad to work with the DEA, DEC, Hay River and South Slave to see what we can do in order to move forward. We don't have a budget for this particular program, but in whatever way we can help out, we are interested. If the DEA is interested, naturally we are there to be supportive of that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 84-14(6): Advancing Trades In Nwt Schools
Question 84-14(6): Advancing Trades In NWT Schools
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Item 6, oral questions. The Member for Range Lake, Ms. Lee.

Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
Item 6: Oral Questions

February 24th, 2003

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services and it's following up on the Minister's statement on taking action on tobacco. Mr. Speaker, the Minister mentions the event that was held in the past. I think it was the Quit and Win Contest. When I first heard about it, I thought it was a great idea to get the promotion going and the media play of the contest and so on. I thought it was a highly successful event, not just for the winners, but for everyone who thought about it and is to take part in it. I am just wondering if the department has done an evaluation of the program and whether or not there is any plan to continue with that program. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In evaluation of the program that's being done, I know a decision has been made to run it again this coming year. Thank you.

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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Supplementary, Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe that event, while the idea might have been simple in some ways, did require lots of organization and necessary resources have to be put into that. I am interested in hearing more positive responses from the Minister than what he just gave, Mr. Speaker. Could he indicate whether or not he supports this initiative at all? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Supplementary To Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.

Further Return To Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I support any initiative that will help even one Northerner to quit smoking. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

We have a technical glitch here. Supplementary, Ms. Lee.

Supplementary To Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, further to his statement, I am wondering about the visit by Ms. Crowe. The statement states that she will be visiting Yellowknife during March 13th to 16th. I wonder if the plan is all booked up or would there be schools that she will be visiting or could schools ask for a visit from her. Is that possible? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.

Further Return To Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I don't have a full detailed agenda, but we would be seeking to work with Ms. Crowe to accommodate other requests if possible and I know that while she promotes public, smoke-free workplaces, she's also very interested in working with youth to get them to not start smoking. I would be happy to work with my colleague if there are specific requests that we could try to accommodate. Thank you.

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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Supplementary, Ms. Lee.

Supplementary To Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would encourage the Minister to have his staff be proactive in getting interest shown. My final question, Mr. Speaker, has to do with the same area. In his statement, I don't see any indications of her visiting any place other than Yellowknife. Is that intentional? Is she visiting any other communities in the North?

Supplementary To Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Minister of Health and Social Services.

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I understand that her visit is slated to Yellowknife. Ms. Crowe is working under very difficult circumstances. We are trying to be as understanding and accommodating as possible to her personal schedule. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
Question 85-14(6): Evaluation Of "quit And Win" Program
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Item 6, oral questions. The Member for North Slave, Mr. Lafferty.

Leon Lafferty North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is regarding my statement earlier. My question is for the Minister Responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, the Honourable Roger Allen. Mr. Speaker, the reason that a change was needed in the delivery of local housing programs in Rae-Edzo was because of many constituents complaining that work that was promised and projects that were promised to them were not being done. How will the Minister ensure that the work that is done and the money set aside for projects is being used on the stated project now that we are changing? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Minister Responsible for the Housing Corporation, Mr. Allen.

Return To Question 86-14(6): Local Housing Project Delivery In The North Slave
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Roger Allen

Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For the record, I had the privilege of attending a committee meeting with the honourable Member for North Slave to set out a procedural guideline that will address several key issues. One was the formation of a new LHO board; secondly, to monitor and help assist the community to further their expertise on the technical reporting procedures, as well as trying to define the new roles and responsibilities and accountability of both the community and the NWT Housing Corporation. So the next step is to get that process ratified by the community, then set out a number of guiding principles that will achieve the targets and improve the level of reporting and the level of technical advice we may provide to that community. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Return To Question 86-14(6): Local Housing Project Delivery In The North Slave
Question 86-14(6): Local Housing Project Delivery In The North Slave
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Supplementary, Mr. Lafferty.

Supplementary To Question 86-14(6): Local Housing Project Delivery In The North Slave
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Leon Lafferty North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as an MLA I tried to help a constituent by tracking the money given by the Housing Corporation for a housing project with the actual status of the project. I was told during the briefing, that this information was not available to me because of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, which ensures the confidentiality of client information. Why is the department not willing to share information where there is public money being spent? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Supplementary To Question 86-14(6): Local Housing Project Delivery In The North Slave
Question 86-14(6): Local Housing Project Delivery In The North Slave
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Minister Responsible for the Housing Corporation, Mr. Allen.