Ludy Pudluk

Roles

In the Legislative Assembly

Elsewhere

Historical Information Ludy Pudluk is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly September 1995, as MLA for High Arctic

Won his last election, in 1991, with 39% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Bill 24: Community Employees' Benefits Act April 24th, 1995

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The standing committee has completed its review of Bill 24, Community Employees' Benefits Act. Although the committee did not receive formal presentations from the public, the Association of Municipalities did convey their support of the bill in a letter to the committee.

The purpose of the bill is to repeal the Municipal Employees' Benefits Act and replace it with the Community Employees' Benefits Act. The bill proposes to transfer responsibility for employees' benefits to community bodies and to expand the accessibility of the benefits programs to more organizations, including aboriginal bands, the Nunavut Implementation Commission and other not-for-profit organizations.

These amendments are in line with the NWT community transfer initiative. The benefits enjoyed by current GNWT employees who may be affected by the transfer initiative will be protected.

The standing committee did enquire as to the possible cost implications to municipal corporations and the Government of the Northwest Territories. The committee was assured by the Minister that there are no financial implications anticipated.

Further, the Minister affirmed that contributions currently made by employers and employees under the Municipal Employees' Benefits Act would not change in the immediate future.

The standing committee fully supports the principles of Bill 24, Community Employees' Benefits Act, and passed a motion on March 29, 1995, that Bill 24, Community Employees' Benefits Act, was ready for consideration in committee of the whole. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates April 24th, 1995

(Translation) Mr. Chairman, he keeps putting off my question. He is now saying we can deal with it when we get to that activity, but I would like to get the answer right now if it is possible. Thank you.

Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates April 24th, 1995

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I, too, don't have a lot to say but I was satisfied with and liked the Minister's opening remarks. Earlier this winter, I had some concerns about the hamlets that were going over their budgets and whether those were growing or if they were paying them off. I put forward this question earlier but he told me he would be able to answer my question at this time. Is he ready to give the answer to my question, Mr. Chairman?

Dangers To Polar Bears From Tracking Collars April 24th, 1995

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will be talking about polar bears today. When they started studying polar bears, they put collars on them. They have been using these collars for quite a while now. It was known to the Inuit that this was dangerous to the polar bears. We know that with either caribou or muskox, it doesn't matter too much if you put collars on them but it's very dangerous to put collars on polar bears because they are hunters; they rely on prey and that is how they survive. This disables the polar bear because the collar is very hard and it's heavy and it barely fits around the neck.

People have spotted polar bears that have died or have lost a lot of weight because they had collars on them. This is not very good to see especially when we try and manage our wildlife carefully. If the bears are dying away because of this, then we have to start looking at better ways of managing our polar bears, without putting collars on them. It's too dangerous to put collars on polar bears. I urge the government to look at alternative options that will not put our wildlife in danger. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Item 13: Tabling Of Documents April 9th, 1995

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At this time I would like to table, Tabled Document 89-12(7), a document addressed to me concerning the PanArctic clean-up. It has been signed by P. Amagoalik for Tabitha Kalluk near Resolute Bay. Thank you.

Question 442-12(7): Provision Of Interpreters At Resolute Bay Healing Workshop April 9th, 1995

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On March 30, 1995, I made a Member's statement regarding the healing workshop being conducted in Resolute Bay. On May 11th, this workshop or seminar is going to go ahead. At that time, I asked a question about interpretation services, whether the GNWT would be able to provide interpretation services to the workshop. Now, I would like to ask Mr. Nerysoo whether his department will be making their interpreters available for the healing workshop in Resolute Bay. I think this workshop is going to be very important to the future of the community. Thank you.

Turnover Of Panarctic's Assets To Communities April 9th, 1995

(Translation) Thank you, colleagues. The response they got was according to their agreements, they have to do this. They have been given different responses from DIAND. They are asking the government how this could be dealt with. The people of Resolute would like to get involved in cleaning the land. We know for sure there are many vehicles that are in good condition. They could be used in those communities. When the hamlet is trying to seek these assets, it costs a lot of money and is very expensive.

Further, today, I will be tabling some documents that were written to me. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Turnover Of Panarctic's Assets To Communities April 9th, 1995

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to talk about PanArctic. During the early 1960s, PanArctic started working in the High Arctic for oil and gas research. Today, they are wrapping up and will be closing down in the High Arctic. They have done a lot of work up there and they have found some oil and gas. PanArctic had employees from Pond Inlet and Arctic Bay. This has been a very big benefit to the communities. I would like to acknowledge and thank them for that. But for Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, there weren't any benefits at all to those residents.

To date, Resolute is asking PanArctic for some of their assets, if they are to be thrown out, burned or buried, such as vehicles. The hamlet of Resolute Bay has met with officials from PanArctic and...(inaudible)...They were asking if they could have some of their assets, such as vehicles or houses. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to continue my statement.

Item 13: Tabling Of Documents April 4th, 1995

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to table Tabled Document 83-12(7) which is addressed to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, requesting amendment to the Local Authorities Elections Act. It has been signed by four people. Thank you.

Question 409-12(7): Review Of Local Authorities Elections Act Pertaining To Small Communities April 4th, 1995

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank the Minister for reviewing this because it is one of the major concerns. When are you going to undertake this exercise?