Debates of June 7th, 2012

This is page numbers 957 - 1026 of the Hansard for the 17th 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 going.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Minister’s Statement 27-17(3): Implementing The New Public Housing Rent Scale
Minister’s Statement 28-17(3): Public Works And Services Energy Conservation Initiatives
Minister’s Statement 29-17(3): 2012 Wildlife Season
Minister’s Statement 30-17(3): 2012 Summer Safety
Minister’s Statement 31-17(3): “healing And Learning Together” Makes A Difference At North Slave Young Offenders Facility
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Aurora College Housing Policy
Congratulations And Offering Encouragement To Deh Cho Graduates
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Celebrating The Achievements Of Fort Liard Graduates
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
United Nations Decision On Ms. Cecelia Kell’s NWT Housing Situation
New Public Housing Rental Scales For Seniors
NWT Track And Field Event In Hay River
Boarding Home For Inuvik Secondary School Students
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
New Public Housing Rental Scales For Seniors
Need For Boarding Home For Beaufort-Delta Students In Inuvik
United Nations’ Decision On Ms. Cecelia Kell’s NWT Housing Situation
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Student Financial Assistance Program And Student Supports
New Public Housing Rental Scales For Seniors
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Pharmaceutical Bulk Purchasing Policies
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Deh Cho Bridge Project Cost Overruns
Tabled Document 22-17(3): Public Works And Services Energy Conservation Projects Annual Report 2011
Bill 3: An Act To Amend The Human Rights Act
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Resume Consideration Of Estimates For Education And Culture Activity Under Ece
Resume Consideration Of Estimates For Petroleum Resources Activity Under Iti
Resume Consideration Of Estimates For Environment Activity Under Enr
Concurrence Of Tabled Document 3-17(3): Northwest Territories Main Estimates 2012-2013
Report of Committee of the Whole
Orders of the Day

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Premier McLeod.

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Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. This is a fund that we use to work with Aboriginal governments. Instead of dealing with individual meetings, we split it out amongst the seven Aboriginal governments. I believe they are all in the neighbourhood of $50,000. So this year we parcelled it out amongst all the Aboriginal governments and the money has all been given out. Once it’s approved, it will be. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Premier McLeod. Mr. Yakeleya, you’re asking questions on page 4-25. Page 4-22, Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, information item, implementation, active positions. Any questions?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Seeing none, page 4-25, Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, activity summary, intergovernmental relations, operations expenditure summary, $1.710 million.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you. Page 4-26, Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, activity summary, intergovernmental relations, grants and contributions, grants, total grants, $350,000. Contributions, total grants and contributions, $350,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you. Page 4-27. Mr. Blake.

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Frederick Blake Jr.

Frederick Blake Jr. Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am just wondering, I noticed there is no funding for the Northern Leaders Forum. From what I understand, in the last government I believe that was a very good place to gather for many of the leaders and also the Premier. I would like to see that continue if not this year then hopefully we can plan for next year. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Blake. Premier McLeod.

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Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Mr. Chair, definitely we would look at reapplying for funding now that we now have support for it. Right now we are taking a bilateral approach dealing with Aboriginal governments. This would help develop a vision going forward from the previous Assemblies or so. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Premier McLeod. Page 4-27, Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, information item, intergovernmental relations, active positions. Are there any questions?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you. Page 4-28, Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Affairs, intergovernmental relations, information item, lease commitments (infrastructure). Are there any questions?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

There are none. Page 4-29, Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, information item, work performed on behalf of others. Any questions?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Seeing none, page 4-30, Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, information item, work performed on behalf of others. Any questions?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Committee, if I can get you to turn back to page 4-7. Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, department summary, operations expenditure summary, $7.304 million. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, committee. Does committee agree that we have concluded final consideration for the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, committee. I would like to thank Mr. Robertson and Ms. Eggenhofer and the Minister for coming today. If I can get the Sergeant-at-Arms to please escort the witnesses out of the House. Thank you.

Welcome back, committee. We are on Department of Finance. We will move over to the Minister of Finance. Mr. Miltenberger, do you have any opening comments?