Debates of March 29th, 2004

This is page numbers 403 - 454 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Homelessness
Language Leader Awards 2003
A Representative Public Service
Assisting Oil And Gas Development In The Sahtu
Practical Solutions For Homelessness
Tribute To Inuvik Speed Skating Coach Karen Polkoff
Recognition Of Army Recruit Arthur Lafferty
Issue Of A New Name For The Northwest Territories
Condolences To Family Of Former Chief Edwin Fabien
NWT Council Of Sport And Recreation Partners
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Assisting Oil And Gas Development In The Sahtu
Rationale For NWT Council Of Sport And Recreation Partners
Issue Of Name Change For The Northwest Territories
Supporting The Manufacturing Industry In The Northwest Territories
Community Franchise Recommendations Of The Robertson Report
Waiving Of The Business Incentive Policy
Waiving The Business Incentive Policy
Taltson And Bear River Hydro Projects
Power Rates In Colville Lake
Formal Consultation Standards For GNWT
Waiving The Business Incentive Policy
Written Question 12-15(3): Northern Oil And Gas Development
Written Question 13-15(3): Bad Debt Collections For Corporations, Boards And Agencies
Written Question 14-15(3): Government Investment Into The Northern Manufacturing Industry Over The Last 10 Years
Tabled Document 18-15(3): Deline Self-government Agreement-in-principle
Tabled Document 19-15(3): Second Year Activities Of Towards Literacy: A Strategy Framework 2001-2005, November 2003
Tabled Document 20-15(3): Amendments To Schedule C Of The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
Tabled Document 21-15(3): Expression Of Interest For Corporate Training For GNWT Employees
Extended Adjournment Of The House To May 26, 2004
Appointment Of The Human Rights Commission Members
Appointment Of The Director Of Human Rights
Bill 5: Tlicho Community Government Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
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Recommendation That Public Works And Services Adopt A Consistent Practice For Showing Compensation And Benefits Costs
Recommendation That The Government Formally Respond To The Auditor General's Report On Land Claims Implementation
Recommendation That The Aboriginal Affairs Budget Be Separated Into Multiple Activities
Recommendation Regarding Self-government Implementation And Incremental Costs
Recommendation To Establish Regular Reporting Of All Southern And International Travel
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Roland.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, the function for POL in headquarters takes a number of avenues. One to start off with is working closely with the deputy minister in the area of planning, whether it's capital planning, technical resources, as well tying to the capital planning team when it comes to what should be done in the areas of where our tank farms are and tying with the expertise around the standards that do change from time to time. So a significant portion of that is working with the headquarters staff in preparing budgets and preparing time frames for replacement of our infrastructure that's out there right now. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Menicoche.

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Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

Thank you, Madam Chair. Perhaps the Minister can just let me know how many active positions are in Yellowknife with regard to petroleum products.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Roland.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. There are two active employees within headquarters. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Menicoche.

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Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

Thank you, Madam Chair. I think under initial discussions we're talking that there won't be like a lost position, it will eventually get back to Fort Simpson. I just want the Minister to confirm that, if that was our previous discussion.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Roland.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. As we stated to committee Members, the training that's happening now is just for that reason, working and getting a good understanding of the process. That position will be moved back to Fort Simpson when the training period is over. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Menicoche.

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Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

Thank you, Madam Chair. Yes, that's my immediate concern, is to keep as many PYs in our region as possible. I thank the Minister for his answers. Thank you.

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The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. General comments. Mr. Hawkins.

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Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Madam Chair. I wasn't quite sure if I heard the Minister correctly. Could I get him to repeat or state when he expects that PY to return to Fort Simpson? Thank you, Madam Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Roland.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. The training period is going to take two years. So in two years' time that position will be back to Fort Simpson. Thank you.

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The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Hawkins.

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Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you, Mr. Minister. Just to readdress the issue, because I was reading during Mr. Menicoche's questions. Could he reconfirm on how many positions are outstanding to be returned to Fort Simpson, and if it's more than one is it a

progressive transfer reinstating those positions in that community? Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Roland.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. The training that's going on right now is with one position, and it's that one position that will be returned. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Hawkins.

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Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Minister, and thank you, Madam Chair. Just again to build on that, are we providing full services, even though at this time...Are there any services not being fulfilled with having this PY here in Yellowknife, when it should be located to the Fort Simpson area? Thank you, Madam Chair.

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The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Roland.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. With pulling the position in for training here in headquarters we have not let any duties go or delayed any other work that is occurring, so we're functioning at the level prior to that. That was one of the reasons of having to bring that position in to headquarters to receive some of the training to move up to the next level. Thank you.

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The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Hawkins.