Debates of Feb. 24th, 2006

This is page numbers 1329 - 1368 of the Hansard for the 15th Assembly, 4th 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 going.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Implementation Of New Digital Drivers' Licences
Human Resource Services Amalgamation Update
Recognition Of The Mangilaluk School Boys Basketball Team's Participation At Cager Basketball Tournament
Northern Leadership Must Be United On Resource Revenue Sharing Issues
Appreciation For Dedicated Health Care Staff In The Nwt
Progress On NWT Action Plan For Persons With Disabilities
Recognition Of Laurie-anne Fabien, Page At The Legislative Assembly
Funding Levels For Community Justice Committees
Recommendations Of The Final Report On The Liquor Act Review
Elders' Senior Facility In Behchoko
Maximizing The Benefits Of Northern Strategy Funding For Communities
The Perpetual Planning Department Of Health And Social Services
Addictions And Mental Wellness Needs In The Nwt
WCB Assessment Rates And Franchises In The Nwt
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Elders' Facility In Behchoko
New Home Concept - Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline Project
WCB Assessment Rates For Quick Service Restaurants
Social Issues - Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline Project
Youth Addictions Services
Medical Services In The Sahtu Region
New Home Concept - Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline Project
Community Capacity Building Fund
Training Opportunities - Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline Project
New Digital Drivers' Licences
Human Resources Amalgamation
Written Question 33-15(4): Manufacturing, Training And Housing Opportunities
Committee Report 8-15(4): Report On The Review Of The Report Of The Auditor General To The NWT Assembly For The Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2002, And March 31, 2003
Motion To Receive And Move Committee Report 8-15(4) Into Committee Of The Whole
Tabled Document 98-15(4): NWT Health And Social Services System 2004-2005 Annual Report
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 20: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act, No. 2
Item 21: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Page 2-89, activity summary, directorate, operations expenditure summary, $1.374 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Page 2-90, 2-91, information item, directorate, active positions.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Page 2-92, 2-93, skip, skip, skip. Mr. Villeneuve.

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Robert Villeneuve

Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just want to know what those three extra positions in Yellowknife headquarters are in the directorate. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. Mr. Minister.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I guess I'll get Ms. Elkin to respond to that detail. When we were preparing these documents in time for the budget process in setting this up, there are some things that came into play there. But for the detail, I'll have Ms. Elkin provide that information.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Ms. Elkin.

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Elkin

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Unfortunately, the 2005-2006 numbers that you see for all of the divisions were prior to amalgamation. So that's prior to any of the positions coming into human resources. So those were just the positions that happened to be in FMBS before the amalgamation. So you'll see a jump in

positions in every single division. You're not comparing one year to the next, apples to apples; it's completely different.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Ms. Elkin. Mr. Villeneuve.

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Robert Villeneuve

Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I know that they were going to have whole whack of positions that are going to be added to this department. I'm just wondering, what are these positions? Are they managers, or analysts, or what? Thank you

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. Mr. Minister.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The overall numbers that we look at, as I stated in my opening comments, the total complement within HR and the whole territory are 188. Fifty-four of those are in the regions and the remaining within headquarters. Again, the majority of those positions are ones that were pulled in from the other departments along with the ones from FMBS prior. So that's why it's going to be very difficult, especially for this first time, we're going back to revise and then to update it. In the directorate portion itself there are five positions and starting with the deputy minister, the secretary, communications, records, and finance planner. Thank you

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Villeneuve.

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Robert Villeneuve

Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe

Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Page 2-90 and 2-91, information item, directorate, active positions.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Page 2-97, activity summary, corporate human resources, there was no money allowed, identified. Mr. Villeneuve.

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Robert Villeneuve

Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe

Are we on 2-93?

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Yes, sorry about that. Can we go back to 2-93?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Mr. Villeneuve.

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Robert Villeneuve

Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I know there's no allocation in this department yet. Are they planning on making an allocation to this department in the supp, or just give me a little bit of background, I guess, as to why there's no allocation for this year. Thank you

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. Mr. Minister.