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Residential Tenancies Act
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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I didn't catch the last one. What agreement was that, DNA? Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Dent.

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Yes, the DNA agreement.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

That is fine. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Law enforcement, operations expense, total operations expense, $22.802 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

We will go on to 7-17. Legal aid services, operations expense, total operations expense, $4.149 million. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just have a question on the briefing note that the Minister had provided about the legal aid funding. I am reading from this that the federal government has put in extra money, which was something that was discussed a lot in this House previously. I am not clear as to whether or not the GNWT has kept up with their own funding. Could I get the confirmation from the Minister that whatever money we got from the federal government was to top up whatever money the GNWT was paying prior to that? Thank you.

Residential Tenancies Act
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Dent.

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Mr. Chairman, I believe that our contribution has maintained its level.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, that is fine, I appreciate that. The other thing, I would like the breakdown of other expenses please. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Dent.

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

I'm sorry, I missed Ms. Lee's question.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Dent. She was asking for a breakdown of other expenses. Ms. Lee, can you clarify? Thank you.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

You stated it exactly. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Dent.

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you. Other expenses under legal aid services, $315,000 for travel and transportation, $30,000 for materials and supplies, $78,000 for purchased services, $172,000 for contract services, and $1.557 million for fees and payments.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Could I have some more information on the contract services, and the fees and payments? Thank you.

Residential Tenancies Act
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Dent.

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Mr. Chairman, the $1.557 million is mostly payments to lawyers.

Residential Tenancies Act
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Ms. Lee.

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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Could I have the information on the contract services please? Thank you.