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Historical Information Bob McLeod is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly September 2019, as MLA for Yellowknife South

Won his last election, in 2015, with 70% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Written Question 1-16(1): Homeownership Programs In Inuvik November 27th, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation.

1. What is the funding allocated for homeownership

programs in Inuvik?

2.

How many clients were approved for homeownership program funding in Inuvik and what was the amount of funding allocated to approved clients in the last fiscal year?

Thank you.

Further Return To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency November 27th, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Definitely, we would like to find a way to have a single-window approach, especially with the Community Futures program. I expect that the timeline would have to be tied in with the business planning process. I would think that it would probably be a period of four to five months, I think. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency November 27th, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As a department, we would like to be where the action is. We will be prepared to look at moving downtown as the Member indicates there is office space available. The main consideration would be one of cost. If it is one way to service our clientele better, we will be definitely prepared to do so. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency November 27th, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I haven’t seen anything formal other than I know that within the Department of ENR, there have been indications that they do require additional space for their own departmental requirements. Until such time as we are officially advised that they want us out of there, we will continue to stay in those locations. Thank you.

Return To Question 56-16(1): Office Space For Enr And ITI In Constituency November 27th, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, we have had some discussions. That situation that the honourable Member described also occurs in other communities. The reasons we haven’t dealt with it yet comes down to money, and it costs money to relocate to another office. As well, there has to be office space available. The approach that we have taken to date is we are not going to move unless the growth requirements of ENR requires us to move out. At that time, we would approach Public Works to find us appropriate office space and a suitable location so that we could service our clientele. Thank you.

Return To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities November 27th, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A concern from the Town of Inuvik, again, is the lack of a building inspector in Inuvik to enforce codes and regulations. How do we go about getting an inspector in Inuvik? Thank you.

Return To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities November 27th, 2007

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Those that have to comply with the Building Code, in some cases, have no one to enforce the Building Code. So I would like to ask the Minister of Finance, or Mr. Roland as Premier, would he direct the Department of Public Works to have a building inspector in Inuvik so he can enforce codes and regulations? Thank you.

Return To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities November 27th, 2007

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I would like to also ask the Finance Minister, when he contacts his department, would he ask them if there are any tax breaks available for businesses who want to make their places of business wheelchair accessible? Thank you.

Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities November 27th, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I spoke to people with disabilities in Inuvik and

a lot of people with disabilities have to have people care for them, take time off work, look after them. I’d like to direct my questions to the Minister of Finance, Mr. Roland. I’d like to ask Mr. Roland if there are tax breaks for those that have to be at home caring for people with disabilities. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 51-16(1): Renewable Energy Development Initiatives November 27th, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My colleague at the Department of ENR is dealing with energy conservation issues and there are a number of projects that are looking into this area. I guess the best example is the Fort Smith electrification project whereby the government is converting a number of government facilities from diesel to electric heating and power. As a government, we are getting organized so that we are better coordinated to deal in all areas of energy. It will be an area that I will be working very closely with my colleague from the Department of ENR and also the Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation to ensure that we look at all of these different areas. Thank you.