Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As far as I know the policy is being met.
Don Morin
Historical Information Don Morin is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.
Last in the Legislative Assembly December 1999, as MLA for Tu Nedhe
Won his last election, in 1995, with 68% of the vote.
Statements in the House
Question O123-12(2): Enforcement Of Business Incentive Policy, Kivallivik February 20th, 1992
Question O119-12(2): Freezing Of Resolute Bay Pipeline February 20th, 1992
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will take this supplementary as notice and provide an answer today.
Question O119-12(2): Freezing Of Resolute Bay Pipeline February 20th, 1992
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The pipeline from the reservoir had a valve that failed to close at the proper time; so the water would not return and keep circulating, and that is the reason that it froze. It is my understanding that it has been fixed now. Thank you.
Question O113-12(2): Financing Construction Of New Warehouse, Fort Providence February 20th, 1992
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I requested, a while back, to find out if there was any other space that we would have in Fort Providence. I wanted to be satisfied that there was not a duplication of services in the community. I wanted to make sure that DPW is maximizing their warehouse, and find out if the Housing Corporation could have used it. But what I find out is that they are indicating that all the facilities that are in Fort Providence now, are being used to their maximum. So the other alternative we have, because of the high cost of the tender, is that there is a discussion on the tender method. The Housing Corporation can possibly do a project management function using local labour provided by a joint venture of the local economic development arm of the band, DIGAA Enterprises and Snowshoe Inn Limited, and a local business contractor.
If this method of construction is used, we can also incorporate some community training into it. Then all we have to do is make sure that we can bring it in within budget. That is in the process, and that money has not been lost. Thank you.
Question O113-12(2): Financing Construction Of New Warehouse, Fort Providence February 20th, 1992
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The warehouse Mr. Gargan is speaking about was postponed because the tender call received only one submission. Due to the lateness of the tender -- the bid was $411,000, which exceeded the budget figure. Attempts to negotiate with the contractor were unsuccessful. At the present time, the Housing Corporation is looking at the availability of facilities in Fort Providence. We are also looking at a method of construction that will bring the cost down. Thank you.
Question O112-12(2): Demographic Information Re Clients For Public Housing February 20th, 1992
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I agree with the Member that such information should be forwarded to the Housing Corporation so that it can be retained on file. I will look into seeing how this may be achieved. Thank you.
Question O109-12(2): Equality For All Northerners Under Northern Incentive Policy February 19th, 1992
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the tendering process, if people are bidding on it and then the rules have changed after the tenders have been submitted, then that is not legal. So it is guaranteed I will look into it and fix it if that is happening. Thank you.
Question O109-12(2): Equality For All Northerners Under Northern Incentive Policy February 19th, 1992
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am not aware of this issue. Are you talking about negotiated contracts?
Question O109-12(2): Equality For All Northerners Under Northern Incentive Policy February 19th, 1992
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I understand that all northern businesses now do have that.
Question O97-12(2): Dpw Minister's Commitment To Development Of Business Incentive Policy February 19th, 1992
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes.