Debates of June 16th, 2016

This is page numbers 673-724 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 thanks.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Minister’s Statement 55-18(2): Development Of The NWT Agriculture Strategy And Food Production Plan
Minister’s Statement 56-18(2): Changes To The Income Assistance Program
Minister’s Statement 57-18(2): K’atlodeeche First Nation Implementation Of Public Housing
Minister’s Statement 58-18(2): Development Of The Revitalization Strategy For Commercial Fishing
Increased Sole Source Contracting Limits
Trout Lake Traditional Place Name Change
Acknowledgement Of Skills Canada Participant And Mackenzie Delta Page Gordon Papik
Condolences On The Passing Of Lucy Dillon
Public Legal Education And The Closure Of The Court Library
Environmental Remediation Sites Along Great Bear Lake
Increased Sole-Source Contracting Limits
Adherence To The United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples
Progress On The Recommendations From The Truth And Reconciliation Commission Final Report
Economic Potential Of The Oil And Gas Industry
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Allain St-Cyr Graduation
Community Access To Homelessness Funding
Increased Sole Source Contracting Limits
Increased Sole-Source Contracting Limits
Price Difference Between Modular And Stick-Built Housing Construction
Environmental Remediation Sites Along Great Bear Lake
Closure Of The Court Library
Adherence To The United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Aboriginal Peoples
Development Of An Oil And Gas Strategy
Dempster Highway Maintenance
Information On Fort Simpson Ferry Service
Public Reporting On Sole-Source Contracting
Contract Midwifery Services In Yellowknife
Written Question 6-18(2): Cost Of Visual Identity Program
Tabled Document 71-18(2): 2015 Annual Report – Office Of The Fire Marshall
Tabled Document 72-18(2): Correspondence From Yellowknife Chamber Of Commerce – Request To Reduce Corporate Tax Rates
Extended Adjournment Of The House To June 23, 2016
Extended Adjournment Of The House To June 23, 2016
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Report of Committee of the Whole
Orders of the Day

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. Consistent with other contribution arrangements, they have to meet the financial requirements of this government and report back on that basis. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Ms. Green.

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

Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Could the Minister please tell me where to find that information? Thank you.

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

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Ms. Green. Mr. Minister.

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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. I would refer the Member to our Grants and Contributions Annual Report. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Ms. Green.

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

Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Can the Minister tell us when that was last filed? Is it up to date for the previous fiscal year? Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Ms. Green. Mr. Minister.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

2014-15. So it is pretty up to date. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Minister. 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. Thanks to the Minister for his answers. Nothing further.

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

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Ms. Green. Recognizing Mr. Vanthuyne.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Cory Vanthuyne

Cory Vanthuyne Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would just like to stay under the item Mackenzie Valley development contribution. It is noticed that the contribution amount has been reduced by just over $300,000. Can the department give an explanation for that reduction? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. Mr. Minister.

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 amount of funding to the Aboriginal Pipeline Group has been reduced by $250,000. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

June 16th, 2016

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you Mr. Minister. Mr. Vanthuyne.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Cory Vanthuyne

Cory Vanthuyne Yellowknife North

Thank you. I appreciate that. Can I get clarification on what MPR stands for in MPR contributions various? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. Mr. Minister.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob McLeod

Bob McLeod Yellowknife South

Thank you. MPR. Mineral Petroleum Resources, Mr. Chair.

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

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Vanthuyne.

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

Cory Vanthuyne

Cory Vanthuyne Yellowknife North

Thank you. Is it safe to suggest that the reason why there is no contribution being made in the last two years is because of the downturn in the oil and gas industry? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. Mr. Minister.

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 money primarily went for contributions with universities for various research projects and also the budget has been moved into the contract section. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. Vanthuyne.

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

Cory Vanthuyne

Cory Vanthuyne Yellowknife North

No further questions, Mr. Chair. Thank you.