Roger Allen

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Historical Information Roger Allen is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly October 2004, as MLA for Inuvik Twin Lakes

Won his last election, in 2003, with 55% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Beaufort Delta Leaders' Conference March 20th, 2000

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On March 7th through the 10th, I travelled up to Inuvik to attend the Beaufort Delta Leaders' Conference. It was nice to see the leadership working together on identifying solutions to regional problems. The first two days, the leaders participated in a self-government workshop. This workshop focused on identifying common issues and prioritizing these issues as a group. I truly believe that workshops of this type are extremely valuable and important as the Beaufort Delta prepares for self-government.

A representative from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation also made a presentation on the hydro-carbon development in the region. This development is going to have a great impact on the region and provides us, the Government of the Northwest Territories, an excellent opportunity to work in partnership with the Inuvialuit to ensure that these resources are developed in a manner that ensures long-term local, regional and territorial benefits. Overall, Mr. Speaker, the conference was a success. I look forward to working with the Beaufort Delta Leadership to assist them in meeting their goals. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 85-14(2): Update On Power Rate Review February 28th, 2000

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Since I have not been in communication with the chairman of the Public Utilities Board since the first week of my portfolio, I will take this question as notice. Thank you.

Greetings To Television Viewers February 28th, 2000

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This may be an unusual Member's statement, however, I would like to advise my fellow colleagues that many ex-Northerners watch us regularly on APTN.

Therefore, Mr. Speaker, on behalf of our Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, I would like to extend our greetings and well wishes to the following families in northern Alberta who frequently watch our proceedings during question period:

  • • Mr. And Mrs. Gordon Norrie of High Level;
  • • Mr. Bob Milner and Lena Malegana of Fort Vermillion;
  • • Mr. Floyd Sydney and Edna Elias of High Level;
  • • Mr. Art Bingham and his wife Deanna of High Level;
  • • Mr. Pat Gauchier of Paddle Prairie;
  • • Bill and Kathy Crozier of High Level; and
  • • Jack and Holly Fletcher of Rocky Lane.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Congratulations To Arctic Winter Games Participants February 27th, 2000

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On behalf of Floyd Roland, Member for Inuvik Boot Lake and myself, I wish to congratulate and extend good luck to the following athletes, coaches and mission staff who will be representing the town of Inuvik at the Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse: Shaylene Allen for cross country skiing; Thomas Anthony, pee wee hockey; Jason Baxter, dog mushing, Yvonne Carpenter, mission staff; Shane Gordon, cross country skiing; Tamara Hansen, figure skating; Borg Ho, badminton; Patrisha Kaglik, arctic sports; Lloyd Lamouelle, Dene games; Billie Lennie, arctic sports coach; Mike Muller, badminton coach; Theresa Ross, mission staff; Katy Smith, arctic sports; Rachelle St. Amand, badminton; Glen Tingmiak, badminton; Pat Tingmiak, snowshoeing; Liz Wright, snowshoeing coach; Ben Wright, cross country skiing; and Christine Wright for snowshoeing.

I am confident these representatives from the town of Inuvik will make the town and the Northwest Territories proud. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 32-14(2): Budget For Youth Programs February 23rd, 2000

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, we will endeavor to undertake all the possibilities here to address the concerns of our youth portfolio. It is very important, as we heard this afternoon, that Members had spoken out in support of sports, recreation, and now the youth issues. I want to endeavor to appease the Member's question. Thank you.

Question 32-14(2): Budget For Youth Programs February 23rd, 2000

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe there is a preamble to my answer here in the fact that all the Ministers sitting at this table here have been so busy with their portfolios that we have not had a chance to meet amongst one another to determine what are the funds that are available from each respective department. I have tried to undertake the ambition here to put together a plan here where we can draw funds from each department to address several of the youth initiatives that I have been questioned about. So I am at that point there, Mr. Speaker.

Question 32-14(2): Budget For Youth Programs February 23rd, 2000

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is a very difficult question but a very simple answer. To put it bluntly, we have zero dollars at this moment. Thank you.

-- Laughter

Question 29-14(2): Elders' Facilities In Tsiigehtchic February 23rd, 2000

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We are presently working on several housing need surveys to determine which communities are in need. I believe Tsiigehtchic was one of the four identified. We feel that we should revise and review the current status of each community and we will undertake to try to satisfy the Member's question. Thank you.

Question 29-14(2): Elders' Facilities In Tsiigehtchic February 23rd, 2000

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We are currently setting up a bunch of travel dates, travel itineraries into various regions and settlements. Just to make you aware that we will be travelling to the South Slave March 12, 2000 and March 13, 2000 to talk to the local housing associations. We will also talk to the North Slave the week following. The earliest I can indicate to the Member is early to mid-April. Thank you.

Question 29-14(2): Elders' Facilities In Tsiigehtchic February 23rd, 2000

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Certainly, as I learned more about how the corporation works and how the programs are administered, we will examine the present program delivery methods and see if we can improve in various ways. One of the things we do is we are trying to determine, at this point, how we can best and more sufficiently, deliver some of the programs that the Member has asked. Thank you.