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Further Return To Question 394-15(5): Corporate Efforts With Aboriginal Government To Address Impacts Of Resource Development
Question 394-15(5): Corporate Efforts With Aboriginal Government To Address Impacts Of Resource Development
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. The time for question period has expired. I'll allow the Member a final supplementary. Mr. Miltenberger.

Supplementary To Question 394-15(5): Corporate Efforts With Aboriginal Government To Address Impacts Of Resource Development
Question 394-15(5): Corporate Efforts With Aboriginal Government To Address Impacts Of Resource Development
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Final question. Could the Premier clarify, since he didn't quite get to that particular part of my last question, how does he see us addressing the continued rapid expansion in the McMurray tar sands when we'd have aboriginal governments there on their own and we have so many concerns as a downstream jurisdiction? How does he see us working more effectively with the aboriginal governments to address those concerns?

Supplementary To Question 394-15(5): Corporate Efforts With Aboriginal Government To Address Impacts Of Resource Development
Question 394-15(5): Corporate Efforts With Aboriginal Government To Address Impacts Of Resource Development
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Mr. Handley.

Further Return To Question 394-15(5): Corporate Efforts With Aboriginal Government To Address Impacts Of Resource Development
Question 394-15(5): Corporate Efforts With Aboriginal Government To Address Impacts Of Resource Development
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have to work on two major things. One is we have to work with Alberta to understand what their vision is, what their plans are, what their aspirations are, both for protection and also for development. Second, Mr. Speaker, we have to work more effectively with the aboriginal governments to make sure that they also understand their responsibilities, the authorities that they have.

Mr. Speaker, what happens in McMurray has an impact, potentially, on what's happening as far down the river as the Delta, so we all have to pay attention to what's going on here. I am equally concerned with potential hydro projects that could be controlling the waters that flow into Great Slave Lake and all the way down the valley. That's important that we understand where we can legitimately intervene and where we may not be able to. Mr. Speaker, there's existing claims; there's existing processes that are in place. Those have to be respected. There are land and water boards that we have in the Northwest Territories. Those have roles to play and their authorities and responsibilities also have to be respected. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 394-15(5): Corporate Efforts With Aboriginal Government To Address Impacts Of Resource Development
Question 394-15(5): Corporate Efforts With Aboriginal Government To Address Impacts Of Resource Development
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Written questions. The honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, Mr. McLeod.

Question 50-15(5): Income Support Clients
Item 7: Written Questions

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment.

  1. What is the number of income support clients between the ages of 18 to 30?
  2. What is the breakdown of gender of income support clients between the ages of 18 to 30?
  3. What are the levels of education of the income support clients between the ages of 18 to 30?
  4. What is the average length of time a client is on income support?

Thank you.

Question 50-15(5): Income Support Clients
Item 7: Written Questions

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The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Written questions. The honourable Member for Sahtu, Mr. Yakeleya.

Question 51-15(5): Sahtu Region Protected Areas
Item 7: Written Questions

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Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment.

Given that the mandate for the action plan extends only until 2009, could the Minister please provide a date of when the department intends to use the Territorial Parks Act for new protected areas that will meet the representation objectives of the PAS?

Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

My question is for the Minister of Transportation.

  1. Can the Minister outline a concrete plan that shows how the Sahtu winter roads will improve road access, including safety and maintenance?
  2. When does the department plan to meet with Sahtu leaders to report on the details for approving winter roads?
  3. Can the Minister provide to me the various offices outside the Sahtu region that have transportation responsibilities like the Mackenzie Valley winter road and marine services?
  4. When will the Sahtu Bridge be completed?
  5. What is the Transportation Minister's strategy to develop the Mackenzie Valley road to the Mackenzie gas pipeline?

Thank you.

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Written questions. The honourable Member for Kam Lake, Mr. Ramsay.

David Ramsay

David Ramsay Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to return to item 5 on the Order Paper.

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

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 will return to item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Frame Lake, Mr. Dent.

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to recognize the chair of Yellowknife Education District No. 1, and a trustee with the division, Mr. Duff Spence; Terry Brookes and Duff Spence in the audience today.

---Applause

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Returns to written questions. Petitions. Reports of committees on the review of bills. Tabling of documents. The honourable Minister responsible for Justice, Mr. Bell.

Tabled Document 103-15(5): Northwest Territories Law Foundation 24th Annual Report
Item 11: Tabling Of Documents

February 20th, 2007

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Brendan Bell

Brendan Bell Yellowknife South

Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled Northwest Territories Law Foundation 24th Annual Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Bell. Tabling of documents. Notices of motion. Notices of motion for first reading of bills. First reading of bills. Second reading of bills. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Bills 18, 19, 21, Committee Reports 7, 8, 9 and 10, with Mrs. Groenewegen in the chair.

Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

I'll call Committee of the Whole to order. We have several items in front of us. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Braden.

Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Bill Braden

Bill Braden Great Slave

Thank you, Madam Chair. The committee would like to continue with Bill 21, Appropriation Act 2007-2008, and our review of the Department of Education, Culture and Employment. Should we conclude that, to start the Department of Transportation, Madam Chair.

Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Is the committee agreed?

Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Agreed. Thank you. We'll do that right after lunch.

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Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Okay. I call Committee of the Whole back to order. We have the Department of Education, Culture and Employment to conclude. I will ask Mr. Dent if he would like to bring witnesses into the Chamber. Mr. Dent.

Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Yes, Madam Chair, please.

Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Does committee agree?

Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.