Debates of June 1st, 2017

This is page numbers 2513 - 2554 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 work.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
GNWT Marine Transportation Services
Senior Citizens' Month
Recreational Leasing Management Framework
Ocean Pollution
Tribute To Education Hall Of Fame Inductee Teresa Jaffray And Recognition Of High School Graduates In Fort Liard And Fort Simpson
Preparing For Growth
Sahtu Region Tourism Potential
Housing Issues In Northlands Trailer Park
Voices On Housing And Mould Remediation
Immigration
Family Violence Survey
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Acknowledgment 24-18(2): Bernice Hardisty-Isaiah, 2017 Premier's Award For Collaboration Recipient
Acknowledgment 25-18(2): Dr. Matthew Scarborough, Phd Graduate Of Cambridge University
Committee Report 12-18(2): Report On The Progress Review Of The Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019
Marine Pollution
Maintenance Of Highway Roadside Turn-Offs
Preparing For Economic Growth
Mould Remediation In Public Housing Units
Territorial Immigration Policies And Programs
Housing Issues In Northlands Trailer Park
Sahtu Health Workers' Locum Program
Family Violence Survey
Junior Kindergarten Implementation
Written Question 22-18(2): Sexual Assault Cases RCMP Classify As Unfounded
Tabled Document 389-18(2): Progress Report On The Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories - June 2017
Tabled Document 392-18(2): NWT On The Land Collaborative 2017 Report
Tabled Document 393-18(2): Socio-Economic Agreements Implementation Report 2016 Annual Report - Ekati, Diavik, Snap Lake And Gahcho Kue
Tabled Document 403-18(2): Yellowknife District No.1 Education Authority (Yellowknife Education District No. 1) Financial Statements, June 30, 2016
Tabled Document 404-18(2): 2017-18 School Funding Framework Finance And Administration Manual, Education Authorities
Tabled Document 405-18(2): Modernizing Election Administration In The Northwest Territories - Supplementary Recommendations
Bill 28: Interpretation Act
Bill 29: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act
Bill 30: Health Statutes Law Amendment Act (Cremation Services)
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Report of Committee of the Whole
Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Education Act
Recorded Vote
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

Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the information we have is the contract has been awarded but there was an environmental issue holding up the project. That could be it. I do not know that for sure, but I can find out. It must wait until spring of 2017 to continue the project, which is like right now. But the environmental issue, I will have to find out exactly what that is and let you know, Mr. Blake.

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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Nothing further from Mr. Blake. I will call the section. Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, forest management, not previously authorized, $1,179,000. Does committee agree?

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

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, wildlife, not previously authorized, $6,286,000. Does committee agree?

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

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, $7,496,000. Does committee agree?

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

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. On to page 12, Finance. Comments, questions? I see none. I will call the page. Finance, capital investment expenditures, office of the Comptroller General, not previously authorized, $810,000. Does committee agree?

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

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Finance, capital investment expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, $810,000. Does committee agree?

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

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Page 13, Health and Social Services, comments or questions? Mr. Testart.

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

Kieron Testart

Kieron Testart Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Under community health programs, if I may question that area, there is a line for sobering centre, Yellowknife, $100,000. I am just wondering if the Minister can provide details on this project to date? 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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister.

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

Glen Abernethy

Glen Abernethy Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the project is still pending the identification of the site, and confirmation of sustainability. 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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Mr. Testart.

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

Kieron Testart

Kieron Testart Kam Lake

Thank you to the Minister for that answer. What is the nature of this investment? I am sorry if I missed that. We are not talking about building a new building, here? Are we making additional space to an existing asset? What are we approving, here? 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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Minister.

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

Glen Abernethy

Glen Abernethy Great Slave

Mr. Chair, my understanding is that we are still trying to identify the site that has a building on it, and the $100,000 would more or less go for improvements to the site that is identified, once it is identified. 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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. There is nothing further from Mr. Testart. I see nothing further from committee on this. I will call the page. Health and Social Services, capital investment expenditures, administrative and support services not previously authorized, $12,343,000. Does committee agree?

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

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Health and Social Services, capital investment expenditures, community health programs, not previously authorized, $25,681,000. Does committee agree?

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

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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 R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Health and Social Services, capital investment expenditures, total department, $38,024,000. Does committee agree?

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

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.