Debates of Sept. 28th, 2017

This is page numbers 2829 – 2866 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 road.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Child And Youth Mental Wellness Action Plan
Preventing And Reducing Family Violence
Mandate Successes – Developing Our Renewable Resources
Small Community Employment Support Program
Northern Youth Abroad Program
Investment In The Knowledge Economy
Northern Carbon Tax Regime
Orange Shirt Day To Acknowledge Survivors Of Residential Schools
Nunakput Airport Infrastructure
Cannabis Legalization
Road Conditions On Highway No. 3
Fort Mcpherson Seniors Nine-Plex Housing Project
Northwest Territories Geological Survey Strategy
GNWT Land Lease Rates
Renaming Marine Transport Vessels
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Road Conditions On Highway No. 3
Renaming Of Marine Transport Vessels
Fort Mcpherson Seniors Nine-Plex Housing Project
Fort Liard River Crossing Load Restrictions
Investment In The Knowledge Economy
GNWT Land Lease Rates
Cannabis Legislation
Northern Carbon Tax Regime
NWT Geological Survey Strategy
Nunakput Airport Infrastructure
Universal Affordable Childcare
Small Community Employment Projects
New Generators For Yellowknife Power Plant
Tabled Document 459-18(2): Government Of The Northwest Territories Response To Committee Report 10-18(2) - Report On The Review Of Bill 16, An Act To Amend The Education Act
Tabled Document 460-18(2): NWT Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program 2016-2017 Annual Report
Tabled Document 461-18(2): Mind And Spirit: Promoting Mental Health And Addictions Recovery In The Northwest Territories – Child And Youth Mental Wellness Action Plan 2017-2022
Extended Adjournment Of The House To October 3, 2017
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

Alfred Moses

Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you. Part of the school has been complete; as well, we are still utilizing the community learning centre. We just recently met with the staff as I mentioned, DCNE Infrastructure at the DEA, and we are continuing to update the community moving forward. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Tom Beaulieu

Tom Beaulieu Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I realize that they have moved onto Phase 2 of the school, but I am wondering if the high school is operating, or if the students have been relocated to another community. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Minister.

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Alfred Moses

Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake

Yes, we are still using the Phase 1 classrooms that were completed. As well, as I mentioned, we are still utilizing the community learning centre.

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. Beaulieu.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Tom Beaulieu

Tom Beaulieu Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, when utilizing the Phase 1 that has been completed and the adult learning centre, is one of those places where the high school is located at this time? Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Minister.

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Alfred Moses

Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake

Yes, that is correct, 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, Mr. Beaulieu.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Tom Beaulieu

Tom Beaulieu Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, my next question is what is not here. Under this section, early childhood development in schools, there was a schedule to do the planning study actually this current fiscal year, according to the capital plan for Kaw Tay Whee school. The Minister did respond to me, and it sounded just like there is a shift and that the actual planning study was going to occur in 2018-2019, during questions in the House. I am wondering if I could just get that clarified: exactly when is the planning studies scheduled to be completed? 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. Minister.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Alfred Moses

Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That will be in 2018-2019. We did get a technical status evaluation in March of 2017, and we had to look at the recommendations and put it back in the books, and looking at 2018-2019.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Tom Beaulieu

Tom Beaulieu Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, because it does not appear in this specific capital plan, is it a carryover from 2017-2018 for the planning study for Kaw Tay Whee school in Detah? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Minister.

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Alfred Moses

Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The planning study itself will be in the 2018-2019 O and M budget. That is where you will see it. Thank you.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu.

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

Tom Beaulieu

Tom Beaulieu Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I have no further questions for the Minister. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Mr. McNeely.

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Daniel McNeely

Daniel McNeely Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I do not want to interfere with any capitalization of a new building here for the community of Colville Lake in regards to their school. I just want to know if it is on the 20-year needs assessment department, and if there's ongoing discussions for some immediate addressing of the building with the community leadership. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Minister.

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Alfred Moses

Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. This is a concern as well, because we really want to work with the community to get a school put in place. The last discussion that we had was the First Nations wanted to put in a bigger school, so we are waiting for a P3 project. Based on our capital standards, the school size that was supposed to go in there, they wanted a bigger one, so we are looking at a P3 study, and we are still waiting for that report and that information from the Behdzi Ahda First Nation.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Mr. McNeely.

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Daniel McNeely

Daniel McNeely Sahtu

Nothing further, Mr. Chair. I just wanted to know that the community is progressing along with their capital plan. Thank you.