Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to return to item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery.

The Member is seeking unanimous consent to return to item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Are there any nays? There are no nays. We'll return to item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Kam Lake, Mr. Ramsay.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to recognize a constituent, a local artist, carver, Mr. Bob Kussey, and, as well, Ms. Arlene Hache is sitting to his right. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Menicoche.

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to recognize Mr. Marvin Zaozimy from airports. Thank you.

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Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Item 7, written questions. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, Mr. Villeneuve.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services.

1. How many health centres have interpretive service readily available in the NWT?
2. How many health centres have employees who provide interpretive services but this service is not included in their job descriptions?
3. What sort of remuneration does the department provide to these employees?
4. If there is no staff to provide interpretive services available, do family members or individuals requested by patients to provide interpretation get remuneration? If not, why do they not receive this?

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. Written questions. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, Mr. Villeneuve.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

1. How many communities have completed capital investment plans due March 31, 2007?
2. How many have completed an integrated community sustainability plan due March 31, 2007?

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. Written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. Mr. Clerk.

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Returns to written questions. Replies to opening address. Petitions. Reports of standing and special committees. Reports of committees on the review of bills. Tabling of documents. The honourable Minister responsible for Finance, Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document entitled 2007-2010 Business Plans. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Tabling of documents. Item 14, notices of motion. The honourable Member for Monfwi, Mr. Lafferty.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, March 5th, I will move the following motion: now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends that government bring forward as soon as possible a proposal for a $5 million energy efficient loan program to provide interest-free loans up to a maximum of $5,000 per household on a

non-means-tested basis to assist homeowners to finance upgrades aimed at reducing their energy consumption costs, including but not limited to wood stoves, pellet stoves, high-efficiency oil heaters, solar panels, improved insulation and siding, and more energy-efficient windows.

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will seek unanimous consent to deal with this motion today. Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Notices of motion. Item 15, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. The honourable Member for Monfwi, Mr. Lafferty.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, whereas NWT residents live in one of the harshest climates in the world...

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Sorry.

The honourable Member for Monfwi, Mr. Lafferty.

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today. Mahsi.

The Member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with the motion he gave notice of earlier today. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may continue with your motion, Mr. Lafferty.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker:

WHEREAS NWT residents live in one of the harshest climates in the world;

AND WHEREAS the cost of living is significantly affected by the cost of energy for power and heat;

AND WHEREAS energy conservation not only saves consumers money, but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and benefits the environment;

AND WHEREAS environmental stewardship is the highest priority identified by Canadians at this time;

AND WHEREAS there are many readily available fixtures, devices and appliances that have been refined to operate using minimal amounts of energy;

AND WHEREAS the upfront costs of such fixtures, devices and appliances, while initially high, can generally be recovered through energy cost savings;

AND WHEREAS access to capital would provide a means and an incentive for private homeowners to upgrade their homes to be more energy efficient;

AND WHEREAS the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight recommended in its 2006 Pre-Budget Consultation Report that the government establish an Energy Efficiency Loan Program;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends the government bring forward as soon as possible a proposal for a $5 million energy efficiency loan program to provide interest-free loans up to a maximum of $5,000 per household on a non-means-tested basis to assist homeowners to finance upgrades aimed at reducing their energy consumption costs, including but not limited to: woodstoves, pellet stoves, high efficiency oil heaters, solar panels, improved insulation and siding, and more energy-efficient windows.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

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