Debates of June 27th, 2016

This is page numbers 875-902 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 mr chair.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Minister’s Statement 66-18(2): 2015 Northwest Territories Environmental Audit
Minister’s Statement 67-18(2): Evolution Of Oil And Gas Legislation For The NWT
Minister’s Statement 68-18(2): Yellowknife Periphery Area Engagement And Recreational Land Management Framework
Minister’s Statement 69-18(2): Air Regulations
Minister’s Statement 70-18(2): Minister Absent From The House
Transparency And Public Engagement
Member’s Satement On Federal Review Of Environmental Assessment Processes
Moose Hide Campaign To End Violence Against Women And Children
Lack Of Gymnasium In K’alemi Dene School
GNWT Negotiated Contracts Policy
Contributions Of La Federation Franco-Tenoise
Implementation Of Regional Wellness Councils
Growth Of The Film, Television And Media Arts Sector
Highway Maintenance Practices
2016 Premier’s Awards For Excellence And Collaboration
Review Of GNWT Communications Capacity And Policy
Lack Of Gymnasium In K’alemi Dene School
Question 273‑18(2): Commission Scolaire Francophone Supports
GNWT Negotiated Contracts Policy
Efforts To Improve Public Engagement And Transparency
Federal Review Of Environmental Assessment Processes
Implementation Of Regional Wellness Councils
Highway Maintenance Practices
Assessment Of “a New Day” Men’s Healing Program
Roadside Signage Along Dempster Highway
Commission Scolaire Francophone Supports
Tabled Document 87-18(2) 2015 Northwest Territories Environmental Audit
Extended Adjournment Of The House To October 13, 2016
Bill 9: Appropriation Act (Operations Expeditures), 2016-17
Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Vital Statistics Act
Bill 6: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act
Bill 7:an Act To Amend The Revolving Funds Act
Bill 8: An Act To Amend The Children's Law Act
Bill 9: Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2016-2017
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Report of Committee of the Whole
Bill 9: Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures) 2016-2017
Orders of the Day

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the federal government investment in this initiative would be $400,000. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Mr. Testart.

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Kieron Testart

Kieron Testart Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'll look forward to receiving the details from the department. Nothing further at this time. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Ms. Green.

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Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I have an additional question about the funding for extra classroom spaces for JK. Is this in communities where JK has already been introduced? If so, which ones? Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister McLeod.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the answer to the first question is yes. The answer to the second question is we don't have that particularly detailed, but we would be pleased to provide it. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Ms. Green.

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Julie Green

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you for that commitment to provide the information. Those are all my questions.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Ms. Green. Anything further? Mr. O'Reilly.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I'm just looking under Education and Culture, I'm just wondering if there's any funding? Or how would the expansion of Ecole Allain St-Cyr be funded, presumably not through this supplementary estimate? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, it wouldn't show up in this sup, but it will show up in our capital budget session in the fall. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Mr. O'Reilly.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks, Mr. Chair. So if the department wanted to undertake that work any earlier -- that would be nice -- that could come forward through another sup? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the next session in October is when the capital plan gets approved. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Mr. O'Reilly.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks, Mr. Chair. I'm just trying to understand the mechanism. If the department wanted to move forward with expansion of the school in 2016-17, would that have to be done through another supplementary appropriation? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, yes, in October, we will bring it forward during the capital budget planning session. There is no opportunity between now and then because this House is not sitting to advance it any earlier. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Mr. O'Reilly.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Okay. Thanks, Mr. Chair. I think that's it.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Further to page 12? Seeing none, I'll call the page. Education, Culture and Employment, capital investment expenditures, education and culture not previously authorized, $3,277,000. Labour development and standards not previously authorized, $720,000. Total department not previously authorized, $3,997,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.