John Ningark

Roles

In the Legislative Assembly

Elsewhere

Historical Information John Ningark is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly March 1999, as MLA for Natilikmiot

Won his last election, in 1995, with 52% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions February 25th, 1992

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to an oral question which was asked by Mr. Zoe on February 25, 1992, regarding the decision to defer the construction of office/warehouse complex in Lac la Martre. The only work that had been planned in this fiscal year, 1991-92, for the office/warehouse complex was to purchase and move building material to the community. The materials were to be transported on the winter road to Lac la Martre, which usually does not open until mid to end of January.

A tender for the materials was issued in the fall. Bids had been received; however, the tendering process was interrupted in December when the department had to change its 1991-92 capital project plans due to fiscal restraint measures. Thank you.

Question O165-12(2): Lac La Martre Office/warehouse Complex Deferred February 24th, 1992

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I have mentioned a number of times, we are going through hard times, and as each and every Member of the House knows, they were told the bad news that some of their projects were being deferred. Mr. Speaker, I will do everything within my power as the Minister responsible for Renewable Resources to see that project goes on in the next fiscal year. Thank you.

Question O165-12(2): Lac La Martre Office/warehouse Complex Deferred February 24th, 1992

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the commitment was made by the previous government. Mr. Speaker, the project, as I said a number of times, was deferred until such a time when we can find the money. Hopefully, we will be able to find money to fund the project in the next fiscal year. Thank you.

Question O165-12(2): Lac La Martre Office/warehouse Complex Deferred February 24th, 1992

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In response to the government restraint budget, and in response to the extremely hard times of financial management, the project is deferred, and we hope that we will be able to put it in this year's budget. Thank you.

Question O161-12(2): Decision To Defer Construction Of Office/warehouse Complex, Lac La Martre February 24th, 1992

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will take the question as notice and review the matter with the Minister

of Finance. Thank you.

Question O155-12(2): Advice From Status Of Women Council Of The Nwt February 24th, 1992

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. After I reviewed my response to the honourable Member's question yesterday, I realized I must have misunderstood the question. Yes, I am going to be seeking advice from the Status of Women Council.

Question O153-12(2): Consultation With Women's Groups Re Recent Court Decision February 24th, 1992

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, Mr. Speaker.

Question O153-12(2): Consultation With Women's Groups Re Recent Court Decision February 24th, 1992

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That is one of the reasons why I would like to communicate and have meetings with the Status of Women Council; with Pauktuutit, which is the Inuit Women's Association; and with the NWT Native Women's Association, and then I will make the report to this House. Thank you.

Question O153-12(2): Consultation With Women's Groups Re Recent Court Decision February 24th, 1992

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Since the time that Pauktuutit was formed -- I will be contacting the chairperson on the phone to discuss this matter with her. I will be contacting the Status of Women Council tomorrow and also the NWT Native Women's Association about the court cases we were discussing the other day.

Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions February 24th, 1992

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to Question O135-12(2), asked by the honourable Member, Henry Zoe. Further to my response to Question O135-12(2), I would like to provide the honourable Member with more information.

Yesterday I informed Mr. Zoe that the chief of Lac la Martre had received a letter advising the community that the construction of an office/warehouse complex was under review. This information was incorrect. The chief has been advised verbally by Mr. Bob McLeod, the assistant deputy minister, and also Mr. Len Hedberg, the district superintendent for the department. The chief has not been advised in writing, and therefore I cannot provide Mr. Zoe with a copy of any correspondence.