Debates of Feb. 23rd, 2017

This is page numbers 1951 – 2010 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 going.

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Oral Questions

Prayer

Update On Early Childhood Development Plan: Education, Culture And Employment Milestone Statement

Enbridge Pipeline Erosion Control Measures

Support For Terrax Minerals Inc.

Improving Consumer Protection

Hay River Rental Accommodation Challenges

Benefits Of Public Service Growth In The Sahtu Region

Yellowknife Rental Accommodation Costs

Resident Mental Health Worker For Tsiigehtchic

Sugar Tax Best Practices

Modern Treaty Implementation

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

Emergency Situation Communication Protocols

Yellowknife And Peripheral Area Land Use Management Plan

GNWT Land Use Monitoring Capacity

Sugar Tax Best Practices

Improving Consumer Protection

Rental Office Workload Challenges

Rental Accommodation Subsidies

Land Lease Assessments

Residential Mental Health Worker For Tsiigehtchic

Social Housing Policy Adjustments

Written Question 21-18(2): Complaints Of Sexual Assault Classified By RCMP As Unfounded

Tabled Document 302-18(2): Workers’ Safety And Compensation Commission 2015-2017 Strategic Plan

Extended Adjournment Of The House To February 28, 2017

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matter

Tabled Document 261-18(2): Main Estimates 2017-2018, Department Of Lands, Deferral Of Operations Activity

Tabled Document 261-18(2): Main Estimates 2017-2018, Department Of Lands, Deferral Of Further Consideration Of The Estimates For Lands

Tabled Document 261-18(2): Main Estimates 2017-2018, Department Of Justice, Deferral Of Community Justice And Policing Activity

Report of Committee of the Whole

Orders of the Day

Committee Motion 64-18(2): Tabled Document 261-18(2): Main Estimates 2017-2018, Department Of Lands, Deferral Of Further Consideration Of The Estimates For Lands, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matter

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you for that response. Can you please tell me about the results of your consultation on the idea of changing the administrative and clinical supervision to in-house?

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister.

Louis Sebert Thebacha

I think, Mr. Chair, that we found that that may have been a source of problems with the delivery of the program in the past. Often, with smaller organizations, that portion of what is needed to be done, it is difficult for a smaller organization to deliver those, that aspect of the program. Therefore, by bringing it in-house, as I said previously, it allows the bidder on the request for proposals do what is most important, deliver the program, itself. Thank you.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Ms. Green.

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you to the Minister for that. My question for the Minister is: what kind of consultation has been done with the non-profit sector that works in this area on the idea of bringing the administrative and clerical functions in-house? Thank you.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister. Mr. Goldney.

Goldney

Thank you, Mr. Chair. We have had some discussions with NGOs and other parties who are interested in this program, so we are quite confident that what we will be proposing will be welcome and appreciated. One of the advantages of the model to be proposed in the RFP is that it will relieve those organizations from some of the administrative burden, it will allow greater coordination. That might even allow more facilitators and more organizations to participate in the delivery of this program. Eventually, we do see the potential for individuals, even, not necessarily persons employed with NGOs, to participate, as well, and so we do see some positive response to these ideas so far.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Goldney. I just remind the witnesses and all Members to indicate when you have done talking, maybe, "Thank you, Mr. Chair." Ms. Green.

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, given the fact that this program is going to be changed very considerably, will the next iteration also be a pilot project? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister.

Louis Sebert Thebacha

No, we are not contemplating the next iteration to be a pilot project. We can always make adjustments as we proceed in years ahead. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Ms. Green.

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I am puzzled by that. It sounds like another pilot project because it is so different, so I am not clear why the department is not putting this out as a pilot project so that there is some flexibility to discontinue aspects once the pilot period is over? Thank you.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Ms. Green. Minister.

Louis Sebert Thebacha

No, we are confident, Mr. Chair, that what we have learned from examining the report will guide us on the path ahead. There is no concept that the program going ahead will be considered another pilot project. Thank you.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Ms. Green.

Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

I think I will get back on the list because I think that my next question will take me beyond my allotted time. Thank you.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Ms. Green. I will call a brief recess. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses from the Chamber.

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The Chair R.J. Simpson

I call the Committee of the Whole back to order. We were discussing community justice and policing on pages 256 to 259. Do I have comments or questions? Mr. Thompson. Ms. Green, I put you back on the list. Mr. Thompson.

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My first question is regarding the clinical supervisor. Is this actually going to be a funded position by the department, and if it is, where are the funds coming from? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister.

Louis Sebert Thebacha

Mr. Chair, the past contract for the Nahendeh program didn't require a clinical supervisor, as will the one that we are contemplating.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Mr. Thompson.

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Can the Minister, please, say what was the last little bit of his commentary? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister, can you please repeat your comments.

Debates of Feb. 23rd, 2017

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