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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

Residential Tenancies Act March 26th, 2004

Thank you, Madam Chair. Just to follow up to what Mr. Yakeleya talked about earlier about legal aid and the amount of time the court party sits when they travel to the smaller communities. How quick of a turnover do the so-called people who are going to appear before court get legal aid when they actually sit down at the court hearing? Thank you.

Residential Tenancies Act March 26th, 2004

Thank you, Madam Chair. Just one follow up. It's good to see that you will be getting six new members and they will increase patrols. So let's hope they can organize more visits to Sachs Harbour. Thanks.

Residential Tenancies Act March 26th, 2004

Thank you, Madam Chair. I know I raised this before with the Minister. I know it might not happen, but I will put it on record anyway. When can we get RCMP in Sachs Harbour? Thank you.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters March 25th, 2004

You can move on, Madam. My time is up now. Thanks.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters March 25th, 2004

Thank you, Madam Chair. One more thing. As you well know, the water source in Tuk is a problem. Again, it is on private land, but the issue right now is to try to find another source. Is your department working closely with the hamlet to try and accomplish their goal of moving to a new location? Thank you.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters March 25th, 2004

Thank you, Madam Chair. Another thing I would like to talk briefly about is our shoreline erosion in Tuk. It is a big issue that is coming up every year, and it costs a lot of money; sorry to say that. Will your department continue to allocate funds to help preserve our community of Tuktoyaktuk? Thank you.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters March 25th, 2004

Thank you, Madam Chair. Just to follow up again. I know Paulatuk has been talking about that for a long time now, and they would like to access private

lands. I think through your department or through MAA we should move ahead and accommodate the people in Paulatuk. Thank you.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters March 25th, 2004

Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to talk a little bit about municipal lands again. In my region, we do have a final agreement; especially Paulatuk and Sachs, they are infringing on private land. I think this might have to do with the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. I am wondering, are you talking with the IRC with regard to accessing private lands for municipal services? Thank you.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters March 25th, 2004

Thank you, Madam Chair. I understand the mill rates in terms of what the government put in place. I think the question I am asking the Minister is when he mentioned earlier, that every 10 years they do an assessment. I don't know if I am following correctly, but I am wondering which year I get my land tax, school tax sent to me, I am going to have to pay a certain amount. How does that fit into every 10 years? Maybe I am missing something here. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters March 25th, 2004

Thank you, Madam Chair. I am wondering, maybe I am missing something here, because each year I do get my property assessment and I do have to pay a certain amount every year for land plus school tax. How do you determine a cost in non-taxed-based communities? Thank you, Madam Chair.