Legislative Assembly photo

Roles

In the Legislative Assembly

Elsewhere

Historical Information Calvin Pokiak is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly September 2007, as MLA for Nunakput

Lost his last election, in 2007, with 12% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery August 21st, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to turn your attention up to the gallery. I see up in the gallery my nephew Mr. Robbie Pascal who works with the WCB. Along with him are his two boys, Matthew and Allen.

---Applause

...this time that Mr. Pascal has been accepted at the University of Alberta to further his career, so good luck. Thank you.

---Applause

ms. Lee's Reply August 21st, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to seek unanimous consent to go back to item 5 on the orders of the day. Thank you.

Question 185-15(6): Tuktoyaktuk Telehealth Equipment August 21st, 2007

Thank you. Does the Minister guarantee that by maybe October 1st it will be up and running? Thank you.

Question 185-15(6): Tuktoyaktuk Telehealth Equipment August 21st, 2007

Thank you for that information, Mr. Minister. I'm just wondering...I would appreciate it if you can provide that information and maybe within the next month or so that it can be in place. Thank you.

Question 185-15(6): Tuktoyaktuk Telehealth Equipment August 21st, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if I recall, Tuktoyaktuk was supposed to receive telehealth

equipment for the Tuk Health Centre this past year. I would like to ask the Minister of Health and Social Services if he can give an update in terms of when the installation of that equipment will be located in the Tuk Health Centre. Thank you.

Question 174-15(6): Renovations To Ulukhaktok Arts And Crafts Shop August 21st, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thanks for that, Mr. Minister. I'd just like to ask the Minister on whether they are coming close in terms of funding for the completion of that renovation. Thank you.

Question 174-15(6): Renovations To Ulukhaktok Arts And Crafts Shop August 21st, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the response from the Minister in regard to that. I think one of the things that's important is that, as I mentioned in my Member's statement, to be self-reliant, this is one of the opportunities that Ulukhaktok will have. The Minister indicated that BDIC is preparing a business plan with the government investment. I'm just wondering how close is that plan in coming into place? Thank you.

Question 174-15(6): Renovations To Ulukhaktok Arts And Crafts Shop August 21st, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I indicated in my Member's statement with regard to the Ulukhaktok arts and crafts shop earlier today and I recall back in May when I requested information with regard to the renovations to the project, Mr. Speaker, I'm just wondering, if I recall, at that time the Minister of ITI indicated that he will get his department to do a complete study and do the report with regard to renovations in Ulukhaktok...(inaudible)...if that project has to be done. Thank you.

Renovations To The Ulukhaktok Arts And Craft Shop August 21st, 2007

Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, as the MLA for Ulukhaktok, I fully support the project for the repairs so the people of Ulukhaktok can once again show their artistic talent to the people of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Canada and the international scene. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I am requesting, in confidence, that this government support the artistic talent of Ulukhaktok residents and will find the necessary funding to complete the Ulukhaktok arts and crafts shop so the residents can become self-reliant and eventually display the printmaking and artwork around the world. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause

Renovations To The Ulukhaktok Arts And Craft Shop August 21st, 2007

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to complete my statement. Thank you.