Debates of Feb. 24th, 2009

This is page numbers 2513 - 2558 of the Hansard for the 16th 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 work.

Topics

Oral Questions
Members Present
Prayer
Minister’s Statement 37-16(3): Northwest Territories Tourism Marketing Plan
Recognition Of Fort Simpson Royal Canadian Army Cadets
Proposed Review Of NWTpc
Recognition Of Yellowknife Association Of Concerned Citizens For Seniors (Yaccs) Contributions
Cost Of Living In The Sahtu
Environment And Natural Resources “green Team”
Computers In Nunakput Schools
Role Of Bdic In NWT Economic Development
Role Of Government In NWT Economic Development
Youth Of Tu Nedhe
Log Home Building Initiative In Fort Mcpherson
Congratulations To Mr. And Mrs. Bohnet On Their 64th Wedding Anniversary
Log Home Building Initiative In Fort Mcpherson
Role Of Bdic In NWT Economic Development
Development Of Youth Strategy In The NWT
Environment And Natural Resources “green Team”
Cost Of Living And Food Mail Program
Income Support And Rental Subsidies
Reducing Cost Of Living In Small Communities
Timelines For Proposed Review Of NWTpc
Short-Term Strategies For Reducing Cost Of Living In Small Communities
Tabled Document 16-16(3): Northwest Territories Tourism 2009-10 Marketing Plan
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Report of Committee of the Whole
Orders of the Day

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Total $11.321 million. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Bromley.

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Bob Bromley

Bob Bromley Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am just wondering about the support for entrepreneurs and economic development, the SEED program, just for clarification, I believe it is also meant now to

provide support to businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy generation for the business and so on. If I can get that confirmed and also are we making that widely known to businesses throughout the Northwest Territories. I get a lot of inquiries and conclusions, even by people on the Arctic Energy Alliance, that we don’t seem to be supporting our small businesses with this opportunity. I’m just looking for clarification there. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Mr. McLeod.

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Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Member is correct. We’re promoting it at the regions and there’s a little bit of differences with regards to the level 1 communities as to how it would apply, but we are promoting it for those projects that the Member has raised.

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Bob Bromley

Bob Bromley Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just one last question. Do we know about what proportion of the grants that are being made through this program are going to energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative energy-related projects, building renovations and so on? Thank you.

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Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

At this point it’s a little too early to tell, because this program has only been on place for a couple of months. But my expectation is there will be quite an uptake of it. As soon as people become of aware of the possibility, I think there will be quite a draw on it and we expect to have our first contribution report as early as June of this year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair David Krutko

Okay. We’re on page 12-32, economic diversification and business support, grants and contributions, total contributions, $10.474 million. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair David Krutko

Total grants and contributions, $11.321 million. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair David Krutko

Moving on to page 12-33, activity summary, economic diversification and business support, active positions. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair David Krutko

Information item, lease commitments - infrastructure. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair David Krutko

Another information item, Fur Marketing Service Revolving Fund. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair David Krutko

Moving on to page 12-36, information item, work performed on behalf of others. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair David Krutko

Page 12-37, information item, work performed on behalf of others, continued. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair David Krutko

Page 12-38, information item, work performed on behalf of others, continued. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair David Krutko

Information item, 12-39, work performed on behalf of others, continued, $315,000. Agreed?