Debates of March 18th, 2004

This is page numbers 47 - 84 of the Hansard for the 15th Assembly, 3rd 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 federal.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Report On Federal/provincial/territorial Meetings
Aboriginal Languages Month
Implementation Of New Municipal Governance Legislation
Winter Road Report
Clawback Of National Child Benefit Supplement
Land Claims Obligations
All-weather Highway To Link Tuktoyaktuk To Inuvik
Crowded Classrooms In Yellowknife Schools
Timely Receipt Of GNWT Records Of Employment
Road To The Northern Leaders Meeting In Hay River
Resource Development Trust Fund
Management Opportunities For Aboriginal Employees
Listening To The People
Family Involvement In Sport
Implementation Of Changes To The Motor Vehicles Act
Committee Report 1-15(3): Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight Report On The Review Of The Draft 2004-2005 Main Estimates
Motion To Move Committee Report 1-15(3) To Committee Of The Whole
Committee Report 2-15(3): Standing Committee On Social Programs Report On The Review Of The Draft 2004-2005 Main Estimates
Further Return To Oral Question 9-15(3): NWT Housing Needs Survey
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Land Claims Obligations
Update On New Housing Re-investment Proposal
Standing Committee On Non-tax-based Communities For The 15th Assembly
Motor Vehicles Act Amendments - Mandatory Drug And Alcohol Awareness Training
Permanent Trust Fund For Residents Of The Nwt
Delayed Receipt Of Record Of Employment Forms
Clawback Of National Child Benefit Supplement
Raising Revenues Through The Sin Tax
Non-insured Health Benefits - Growing Deficit
Federal Government Honouring Commitments To The Non-insured Health Benefits Program
Supporting Resource Development In Small Communities
Fair Treatment Of Tax-based Communities
Formal Process For Receiving The Public's Suggestions For Fiscal Restraint
Appointment Of Deputy Chairpersons Of Committee Of The Whole
Setting Of Sitting Hours By Speaker
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 21: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 23: Orders Of The Day

Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, I do have that information. Under fiscal policy, travel and transportation, 2004-05 is $52,000; materials and supplies, $16,000; purchased services is $14,000; contract services, $55,000; fees and payments, $2,000; computers, hardware and software, $8,000.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Thank you, Mr. Minister. We are back on page 3-15, fiscal policy, operations expense, total operations expense, $818,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

We are now on page 3-17, Bureau of Statistics, operations expense, total operations expense, $728,000. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. May I have a breakdown on the $73,000?

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Minister.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, for Bureau of Statistics, travel and transportation, $20,000; materials and supplies, $27,000; purchased services, $7,000; contract services, $5,000; other expenses, $5,000; computer hardware and software, $9,000.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Any other questions on page 3-17?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Information on page 3-18 is active positions. Any questions?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Detail of work performed on behalf of others. Any questions?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Page 3-20, information item, Liquor Commission revolving fund.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have a question on the increase in the income under liquor sales. May I ask the Minister as to whether or not the increase projected for this year is a result of consumption or could it be because of an increase in taxes that we had introduced? Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Minister.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It's a combination, one of the increased sales amount and the increase of the product itself. This budget doesn't identify increased mark-ups by our government. So the reasons for the increase shown here are volume sales, as well as increased costs of the product from suppliers. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wasn't clear on the Minister's answer as to exactly what the increased revenue is that the government is getting as a result of the increase in taxes.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Minister.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The increase in revenue of liquor sales on page 3-20 is not a result of taxes. It is a result of increase of volume sales and increase of the product from the suppliers. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Could the Minister advise us as to what the increase was from the increase in taxes on alcohol? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.