Roles

In the Legislative Assembly

Elsewhere

Historical Information Titus Allooloo is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly September 1995, as MLA for Amittuq

Lost his last election, in 1995, with 19% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Motion 30-12(1): Small School For The Settlement Of Kakisa December 15th, 1991

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to inform the House, those people that might not know, the number of students that are in Kakisa. I am told there are six students presently in Kakisa, and the forecast does not indicate an increase in students for next year. The Member is correct that there is a trailer provided. I am told that there are no preschool kids presently living in Kakisa. Also in Kakisa there is a part-time literacy tutor. If students are interested in upgrading, they can be tutored in their homes or in a small group, if they are interested, in the band office in the evenings.

While a space for adult education is desirable, it is not, to my department's view, crucial to the operation of a literacy program in the community. I thought I should point that out.

Motion 39-12(1): Appointment Of Languages Commissioner December 15th, 1991

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am particularly pleased today to have moved this motion concerning the appointment of the Northwest Territories' first languages commissioner. With the appointment of the languages commissioner, one of the last steps necessary to fully implement the Official Languages Act of the NWT have been taken. As I stated when I introduced this legislation to the House, I feel it was one of the most important pieces of legislation that I could take to this House.

The languages commissioner will be assisted in her work by the requirement to get advice from representatives of each official languages group in the Territories. The languages commissioner is also charged with the responsibility to investigate any complaints that a government institution does not recognize the status of an official language, is not complying with provisions or regulations of the act, or is not complying with the spirit or intent of the act.

The languages commissioner has to report annually to the Legislative Assembly relating to the conduct of the office of the languages commissioner and to assist in the 10 year review of the provisions and operation to the act.

I may say, knowing the work of Ms. Harnum, I know the love of her life is language, no matter from which cultural background. I feel that we have found in Ms. Harnum the talents, fairness and degree of authority that is required by our languages commissioner. Mr. Speaker, I encourage all Members to support this motion.

Motion 39-12(1): Appointment Of Languages Commissioner December 15th, 1991

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Members.

WHEREAS section 18(1) of the Official Languages Act permits the appointment of a languages commissioner by the Commissioner of the NWT, after the approval of the appointment by resolution of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly considers the appointment of a languages commissioner essential for ensuring recognition of the rights, status and privileges of each of the official languages and compliance with the spirit and intent of the Official Languages Act;

AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly is of the opinion that the appointment of a languages commissioner should now be made;

NOW THEREFORE, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik, that Ms. Betty Harnum be appointed as languages commissioner;

AND FURTHER, that the appointment be effective February 1, 1992.

Item 14: Motions December 15th, 1991

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to proceed with my motion today concerning the appointment of a languages commissioner.

Notice Of Motion 39-12(1): Appointment Of Languages Commissioner December 15th, 1991

I want to give notice on Wednesday, December 18th, I am going to make a motion to appoint Ms. Betty Harnum as a languages commissioner; and further, that the appointment be effective February 1, 1992.

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to proceed with this motion today.

Question O131-12(1): Money Owed To Hay River Reserve Band By Curry Construction December 15th, 1991

Mr. Speaker, I would have to take the question under notice and get back to the Member.

Question O130-12(1): Response To Question Re Arctic Airports December 15th, 1991

Mr. Speaker, I will reply tomorrow.

Question O129-12(1): Hiring Qualified Teachers December 15th, 1991

Yes, Mr. Speaker.

Question O129-12(1): Hiring Qualified Teachers December 15th, 1991

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, I would like to point out that the qualifications of teachers are very important to the department because they are teaching our children, who will be taking over our responsibilities, and who are our future. I would like to point out that, in hiring teachers, the people who are working in the department take into account the affirmative action policy. Thank you.

Question O125-12(1): Paving Of Highway No. 5 From Kilometre 60 To 238 December 15th, 1991

Mr. Speaker, yes, we could consider that but currently we have no plans to pave from Sandy Lake to kilometre 238. We have plans to treat the surface with calcium chloride and oil base DL-10. That was applied to the remaining 140 kilometres of Highway No. 5, kilometre 92 to kilometre 238, for the control of dust in the summer of 1991. I will take the Member's advice to see what we could do in terms of planning to pave that particular highway. I will get back to the Member as soon as I can. Thank you.