Debates of June 4th, 2019

This is page numbers 5713 - 5790 of the Hansard for the 18th Assembly, 3rd 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 women. View the webstream of the day's session.

Topics

Oral Questions
Members Present
Prayer
Minister Absent from the House
National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery Action Plan
Northwest Territories 911 Implementation Update
Introduction of the NWT Manufacturing Strategy
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Aklavik All-Season Road
Fire Ban Beyond Territorial Parks
Filipino Heritage Month
Final Report on National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Forest Fire Evacuation
Co-Development of Post-Devolution Legislation
Mackenzie Valley Highway in Transition Report to 19th Assembly
Recognition of Julian Sabourin, ENR Wildlife Officer
Aging In Place
Bill 38: Protected Areas Act
Bill 44: Forest Act
Committee Report 17-18(3): Special Committee to Increase the Representation of Women in the Legislative Assembly
Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report On Bill 38: Protected Areas Act
Dissenting Opinion of Kevin O'Reilly, MLA Frame Lake, and Kieron Testart, MLA Kam Lake
Final Report on National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Wildfire Season Information
FireSmart for Wildfire Season
Aboriginal Sports Circle Funding
Aklavik All-Season Road
Aging in Place
Mackenzie Valley Highway Status in Transition Report
NWT Carbon Tax Large Emitters
NWT Carbon Tax Implementation Plan
Emergency Preparedness Plans
Third-Party Sexual Assault Reporting
Tabled Document 449-18(3): Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Tabled Document 450-18(3): Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action: An Update on the Government of the Northwest Territories Responses, June 2019
Tabled Document 451-18(3): Mind and Spirit: Promoting Mental Health and Addictions Recovery in the Northwest Territories - Mental Wellness Addictions Recovery Action Plan Tabled Document 452-18(3): Follow-Up Letter for Oral Question 716-18(3): Coerced and Forced Sterilization
Tabled Document 453-18(3): Northwest Territories Manufacturing Strategy 2019-2024
Tabled Document 454-18(3): Northwest Territories Surface Rights Board 2019-2020 Budget
Extended Adjournment of the House to August 12, 2019
Referral of 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework 2019-2023 Action Plan
Bill 57: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act
Bill 54: Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act
Bill 55: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 1
Bill 56: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 2
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Special Committee to Increase the Representation of Women in the Legislative Assembly Final Report - Plebiscite on Options to Increase Representation of Women
Special Committee to Increase the Representation of Women in the Legislative Assembly Final Report - Election Rebate for Candidates
Motion to Amend Committee Motion 142-18(3), Withdrawn
Special Committee to Increase the Representation of Women in the Legislative Assembly Final Report - Polytechnic University Leadership Program for Women
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act
Recorded Vote
Bill 44: Forest Act, Withdrawn
Orders Of The Day

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you. The land-use permit, maybe I didn't hear correctly. What was the permit for? What was the permit about? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Minister.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I don't have that level of detail, but I will endeavour to get it for the Member. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Nothing further from Mr. Thompson. Next, we have Mr. Nadli.

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Michael Nadli

Michael Nadli Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just wanted to ask a question in terms of understanding the distinctions between the new residence that we are installing in Fort Providence. The Fort Providence Park Manager's Residence/Gatehouse is itemized at $8,000. Then the Lady Evelyn Falls Park - Replacement of Manager Residence, I believe they are two same buildings. The one at Kakisa is itemized for $38,000. Is there a distinction or difference between the size or perhaps the cost? Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Minister.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The $8,000 was requested for deficiencies. Carry-over was requested for deficiencies. Anticipated completion, summer of 2019. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Mr. Nadli.

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Michael Nadli

Michael Nadli Deh Cho

Yes. I am just failing to understand how you would have deficiencies if install a completely new building. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Minister McLeod.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. In anything that you build, whether it is brand new or not, there are always going to be some deficiencies after they do an inspection of the unit. It might be some minor things. It may be something a bit more major. I think even in Stanton Hospital alone when they were doing it, there were a number of deficiencies as you go. Just because the buildings are brand new doesn't mean there are no deficiencies in the building. The $8,000 was used to take care of some of the deficiencies.

I think the Member had asked before about the replacement of the manager's residence in Kakisa. Am I correct? He wanted some information on that. If he did, the revised budget was $225,000. The amount requested was $38,000. Construction is substantially complete. Service hook-up is required in order to put the building into service. To be completed in the spring of 2019.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Mr. Nadli.

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Michael Nadli

Michael Nadli Deh Cho

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Industry, Tourism and Investment, capital investment expenditures, tourism and parks, not previously authorized, $4,135,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Industry, Tourism and Investment, capital investment expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, $6,019,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Page 16, the beginning of Infrastructure. Mr. Thompson.

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Highway 7 reconstruction for $91,000. Could the Minister just elaborate a little bit further on what this is about? Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Minister McLeod.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. It had an original budget of $3,628,000. Almost $3.5 million was spent. $91,000 is being requested. The contract is in place. Carry-over will be needed to complete the project. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Mr. Thompson.

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Was it a program what the Minster was talking about? I didn't hear that last word. Sorry. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Minister.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The contract is in place. The carry-over will be needed to complete project. As to the details of the completion of the project, I am not quite sure what they are. Thank you, Mr. Chair.