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

Yes, we will provide that.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Systems and communications, total operations expense, $799,000. Mr. Hawkins.

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March 28th, 2004

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Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Madam Chair. If I could just follow up on the other expenses under phone bills. If the Minister could indicate if the territorial government is charged a flat rate for long-distance charges, do we have any specialized plans or anything like that? I realize it wasn't just phone bills, but is the government engaged in a contract, therefore, we don't pay, obviously, market rate for phone long-distance charges? 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. We don't have a flat rate, it is per minute, but we do have a discounted rate, which gives us a deal on the tariff.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Systems and communications, total operations expense, $799,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Agreed. Thank you. Petroleum products, total operations expense, $761,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Agreed. Thank you. Information item, active positions on page 5-19.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Agreed. Thank you. Information item, lease commitments, infrastructure.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Agreed. Information item, systems and communications, chargeback.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Information item, systems and communications, active positions.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Agreed. Thank you. Information item, public stores, revolving fund.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Petroleum products revolving fund, information item.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Petroleum products revolving fund, active positions, information item.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Detail of work performed on behalf of others, which goes from page 5-26 to page 5-29, total department, $1.292 million.