(Translation) Mr. Speaker, we vote on issues that are on the floor. We knew that some motions were passed and some were defeated. I have just learned that some motions can be defeated and that the Department of Education budget is very large. I understand that the capital budget for the Department of Education was not planned properly, and maybe this is the reason why the motion was passed to cut some of the Department of Education's budget. Maybe we should work toward more monthly statements that have been requested by the educational boards; then maybe the $5000 would not have been deleted from the budget. I have just realized how a planning process should be set up. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Kenoayoak Pudlat
Historical Information Kenoayoak Pudlat is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.
Last in the Legislative Assembly September 1995, as MLA for Baffin South
Lost his last election, in 1995, with 10% of the vote.
Statements in the House
Planning Process For Department Of Education March 3rd, 1992
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters March 2nd, 1992
(Translation) Mr. Chairman, is the amount of $10,000 right? We all know that they are trying to get a hostel for Pond Inlet, and we are also supporting extension of the grades in Pond Inlet. I wonder if the Minister of Education or the Government Leader could tell me if that $10,000 is the right amount, because of the planning. I think all the communities in all the regions are supporting education. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Item 12: Tabling Of Documents March 2nd, 1992
(Translation) I would like to get unanimous consent from the Members to lengthen my statement a little bit.
Item 12: Tabling Of Documents March 2nd, 1992
(Translation) Mr. Speaker, I would like to table Tabled Document 16-12(2), a letter from the municipality of Sanikiluaq regarding the proposed arts and craft centre in Baker Lake, for the attention of the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism. I know that we have to help each other economically here in the Northwest Territories. When the Baffin Regional Council met on December 28, in Iqaluit, we did not want to be against the economic development of communities such as Baker Lake, as they are proposing to open an arts and crafts centre.
We, the people in Baffin South, feel that the three communities that I represent have a very good potential of becoming economically viable through arts and crafts -- Sanikiluaq, Cape Dorset and Lake Harbour -- and the problem that my constituents have is that -- the carvers in my constituency have a problem whereby they live off the revenue from their carvings and that is their traditional pursuit. We all have to try to make our own living. For this reason the arts and crafts centre that is proposed to open in Baker Lake is very much of a concern for my constituency, because my constituents feel that they might not have any employment, or be able to sell their carvings.
My constituents have a trademark where there is the logo of an igloo, and they are recognized by the people in Canada. They feel that if the centre in Baker Lake opens they will be left behind, and their carvings will no longer be valuable. That is the concern of the people in Baffin South. They feel that their way of life might be taken away from them. They feel that their carvings might not be as valuable as they are at the present time. They feel that there would be more people buying carvings from Baker Lake, rather than my constituency, and they are worried that their livelihood might be taken away; they are recognized for their good carvings. I am producing this letter and express the concerns of my people...
Question O242-12(2): Katannilik Park, Lake Harbour March 2nd, 1992
(Translation) Mr. Speaker, I did not hear the response from the Minister of Economic Development regarding the parks. Perhaps I would ask him to repeat his response. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question O240-12(2): Park, Cape Dorset March 2nd, 1992
(Translation) Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister for Economic Development and Tourism. I asked this question earlier, but I will ask it again. I realize that we, in the North, are in a time of restraint. My question is with regard to parks in Cape Dorset. We have asked this for a number of years; it was asked by the previous MLA. I also ask you, Mr. Minister, this question: I am just wondering if the park is going to be ready 10 months from now. It was supposed to be worked on for at least 10 months, and I hope by that time, in June, it will be ready.
We have some students from Cape Dorset, and I would like to see them graduate. I believe those few students from Cape Dorset will be graduating sometime in the month of June. I wonder if you have any responses for my questions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Presence Of Chairman Of Baffin Divisional Board Of Education In The House March 2nd, 1992
(Translation) Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome the chairman of the Baffin Divisional Board of Education. He could not leave yesterday, and I would like to recognize the hard work that he has done, and I would like to welcome him, Joe Enook.
---Applause
Question O229-12(2): Effect Of New Budget On Employees March 1st, 1992
(Translation) Mr. Speaker, I would like to direct this question to the Minister of Education. I used to be a member of the divisional board, and we used to handle the budget. We used to work on the interest rates that were coming in, and it used to help pay for the employees as well as supplying education centres with money, and it was very helpful toward the budget. For these programs to have a better operating budget, they seem to be able to handle their affairs pretty well. But now it seems that the new organization is going to be set up, the people that are working for us using the money that they had -- is the change-over of employees going to be affected by the new budget? Thank you.
Question O219-12(2): Abstention By Departmental Staff March 1st, 1992
(Translation) Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister of Social Services. Regarding the sobriety policy that is to be passed, if it is passed, will your departmental staff be able to hire people that do not drink? Perhaps, right now, it is only for staff of the alcohol and drug program. The next step might be for all of your departmental staff to abstain from alcohol. Thank you.
Question O213-12(2): Implementation Of Grade 11 In Sanikiluaq March 1st, 1992
(Translation) I have a question to the Minister of Education. Sanikiluaq has been trying to get grade 11 in the community for some time. They had conferences in Sanikiluaq about this. Students come home before the end of the school year because they are getting homesick. For that reason they would like to have grade 11 in the community. What is the status of that request?