Debates of June 2nd, 2016

This is page numbers 325-362 of the Hansard for the 18th Assembly, 2nd 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 community.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Ministers’ Statements
Minister’s Statement 31-18(2): Federal Investment In Northern Housing
Minister’s Statement 32-18(2): Federal Infrastructure Funding Programs For NWT Community Government
Minister’s Statement 33-18(2): Hay River Harbour Restoration
Infrastructure Priorities For Whati
Community Capacity Building
Support For Mining Sector
Employment Targets In Socio-Economic Agreements
Income Thresholds For Housing Projects
Co-Management Board Vacancies
NWT Track And Field Championships
Mining Potential In The Sahtu
Fuel Subsidy For Persons With Disabilities
Northern Transportation Company Limited
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Track And Field Recognition, Haley Cassie
Community Capacity Building
Socio-Economic Agreements
Income Thresholds For Housing Programs
Supporting Mineral Exploration And Mining Sector
Co-Management Boards Vacancies
Fuel Delivery By Northern Transportation Company Limited
Cost Benefit Analysis For All-Season Road To Whati
Sahtu Regional Conference On Mining Potential
Cost Of Living For Persons With Disabilities
Deferred Maintenance With Respect To H.h. Williams Hospital Building
Written Question 5-18(2): Maintenance Contracts On Highway No. 1
Petition 1-18(2): The 2016 Government Of The Northwest Territories Budget
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Report of Committee of the Whole
Orders of the Day

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, the funding is still there.

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The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Mr. Thompson.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the funding is still there, but is that position going to be filled this fiscal year? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Mr. McLeod.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The funding is still there, but I think it is being determined that there is not enough work or activity to warrant that position. So I expect that at some point the money will be moved to another community. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Anything further, Mr. Thompson?

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Can the Minister please keep me informed on what is going on. I would like to understand what he means by not enough activity in the community. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Mr. McLeod.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. We will certainly do that. Also we will provide the rationale that we have with regards to activity. Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

June 1st, 2016

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Any further questions, Mr. Thompson?

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

No. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Any further questions to page 127, Executive, directorate, active positions? Committee, are we agreed to page 127, Executive, directorate, active positions, information item?

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you. That brings us to page 129, Executive, Council offices, operations expenditure summary, activity total, $3,734,000. Any questions? Ms. Green.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I noticed recently that ministerial staff have started to describe themselves as special advisors. I am wondering if that is just a title change or whether there are other implications to that. Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Ms. Green. Mr. McLeod.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. It is just a title change. Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Any further questions, Ms. Green? Any further questions, committee? Page 129, Executive, Council offices, operation expenditure summary, activity total, $3,734,000. Are we agreed?

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you. Next we have page 131, Executive, Council offices, active position information item. Any questions?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

That brings us to page 132, Executive, lease commitments, information item. Any questions? Mr. Simpson.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

R.J. Simpson

R.J. Simpson Hay River North

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I see these are for the single-window service centres. I am guessing that is where the GSOs were. Is that correct?

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Mr. McLeod.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

That is correct. For those that are not in government offices. Thank you.