Debates of Oct. 19th, 2016

This is page numbers 1049 - 1090 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
Minister’s Statement 85-18(2): Importance Of Small Business
Minister’s Statement 86-18(2): New Ministerial Directive- Enrolment Of Students In French First Language Programs
Enrolment In French First Language Education Programs
Support For Entrepeneurs
Employment Support Programs In Small Communities
Kam Lake Entrepeneurs And Small Business Operators
Fort Simpson Papal Site Teepee Replacement
Value Of Start-Up Small Business Programs
Fire Prevention Month
Recognition Of Lanita Thrasher, Inuvialuit Pilot
Replacement Of The Louis Cardinal Ferry
Tsa Tue International Biosphere Reserve
Northland Utilities
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Ministerial Directive On Enrolment Of Students In French First Language Programs
Funding For Ecole Allain St-Cyr Expansion Project
Enhancing Small Communities Employment Support Programs
Northern Participation In Highway Construction Contracts
Support For Day Homes And Day Cares In The Sahtu Region
Addressing Core Housing Needs
Updating The Fire Protection Act
Question 360-18(2) Replacement Of The Louis Cardinal Ferry
Engagement With Northland Utilities Ltd.
Nahendeh Ministerial Tour
Planning For Replacement Of The Louis Cardinal Ferry
Federal Funding For Health Services And Programs
Tabled Document 162-18(2): NWT Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program 2015-2016 Annual Report
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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The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. O'Reilly.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, that's exactly what I was looking for. So I look forward to it. I thank the Minister for the commitment. I still believe that this is maybe not the best approach and I'll go on record as that. Thanks.

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The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. That was more of a comment. Any further comments? Seeing none, I will call this page again. Page 52, total figure, $6,527,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Moving on. Committee, please turn to page 54, court services, $91,000, detail on 55. Comments, questions? Mr. O'Reilly.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I'm just wondering if the Minister can tell us whether this funding is for the legendary law resource centre that the department was building? Is that what this money is for?

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Mr. Minister.

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Louis Sebert

Louis Sebert Thebacha

No, this money is for tenant improvement on the fourth floor. The library was on the first floor. Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

October 18th, 2016

The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. O'Reilly.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks, Mr. Chair. So there's nothing in the Capital Budget then about the resource centre that's supposed to replace the law library? There's nothing in the Capital Budget for Justice to do that transition? 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. O'Reilly. Mr. Minister.

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Louis Sebert

Louis Sebert Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Perhaps I could have Ms. Schofield respond? 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, Mr. Minister. Ms. Schofield.

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Schofield

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The plan for the renovations for the library and the renovations of the resource centre is included in the 2016-2017 infrastructure plan, so that budget is in this current fiscal year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Ms. Schofield. Mr. O'Reilly.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Can I just get a commitment then out of the Minister to provide that figure to me for what the resource centre renovations are going to cost? Can he just provide that to me? Thanks, 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. O'Reilly. Mr. Minister.

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Louis Sebert

Louis Sebert Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I understand that the total cost for the courthouse common lobby retrofit would be $402,000, so the funds for the new resource centre would be included in that amount.

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The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Mr. O'Reilly, anything further?

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks, Mr. Chair. So $402,000 for some general renovations I guess to the first floor of the courthouse. Is that broken down into any separate amounts then so we would know what the resource centre is going to cost? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Mr. Minister.

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Louis Sebert

Louis Sebert Thebacha

No, I don’t believe we have a breakdown of the cost for the new resource centre out of the $402,000, but I think we could undertake to provide you with that information.

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The Chair

The Chair Daniel McNeely

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Is that sufficient? Mr. O'Reilly.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Yes, I would really look forward to that information along with the transition plan that the Minister's promised so we could see what this new resource centre is actually going to look like and what it's going to do in relation to what was there. Thanks, 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. O'Reilly. Mr. Minister.