Question O93-12(2): Hay River Egg Operation In Accordance With NWT Laws  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to direct my question to the Minister of Justice. I would like to ask the Minister whether or not he is aware that there is an egg operation in Hay River, and whether or not he is aware whether or not the operation is according to the laws

Question O92-12(2): Eggs Being Exported From NWT Without Proper Licence  Mr. Speaker, I would like to direct my question to the Minister of Finance with regard to a process which was developed back in 1982 with regard to obtaining an egg quota for the Northwest Territories. Right now we have an illegal operation, as you know, in Hay River, in which e

Absolute Discharge For Individual Convicted Of Sexual Assault  Mr. Speaker, several years ago I was charged with spousal assault in which the circumstances were that I did not commit any physical harm or any bodily injury, but I did push my wife, and for that I was charged with assault. In the section under the Criminal Code on assault, the

Question W5-12(2): Meeting To Establish Formal Negotiations Of An Nwt/alberta Interim Water Quality Accord  Mr. Speaker, I am seeking unanimous consent to return to Item 5, oral questions.

Question O75-12(2): Timing Of Ministers' Statement On Workers' Compensation Coverage For Hunters And Trappers  Mr. Speaker, on Thursday the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board responded with regard to the definition of "principally engaged" and has indicated that he will be presenting in the House, early this week, a comprehensive statement on the background to the hu

Question O66-12(2): Use Of Chemicals On Access Road To Fort Providence  I appreciate the Minister will be consulting my community if they decide to do it on another nice day, but my concern is, is it necessary? If there is no dangerous situation, then I do not think it should be applied. I appreciate his saying he will consult the community, but c

Question O66-12(2): Use Of Chemicals On Access Road To Fort Providence  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The research that was done is that salt surfacing is done wherever needed. The concept of application is the right amount of chemical is in the right place at the right time. I do not know what that means, but for me it looks like it is in the wrong pla

Question O66-12(2): Use Of Chemicals On Access Road To Fort Providence  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, during the first week of February in Fort Providence we had a very beautiful day and the snow -- I thought the snow was melting but we had a bit of rain. Mr. Speaker, the Department of Transportation decided to put sodium chloride on the acc

Question O59-12(2): Highway Patrol Restricted To Certain Areas  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I made a Member's statement on Friday regarding the highway patrol in my constituency. One of the purposes of the highway patrol, created by the Department of Transportation, is to patrol on all-weather highways and winter roads for the purp

Question O38-12(2): Equality Under Affirmative Action Program  Mr. Speaker, I would like to get unanimous consent to extend question period.

Question O39-12(2): Cost Of Repairs To Yellowknife Correctional Centre  Mr. Speaker, I would like to direct my question to the Minister of Social Services. Last year at the Yellowknife Correctional Centre there was a riot, and I understand that the repairs for the damage that was done are going ahead this week. I heard this on the radio. I would l

Question O35-12(2): Cost Of Operating NWT Housing Corporation Board Of Directors  Mr. Speaker, I would like to direct my question to the Minister of Housing. My question is with regard to the board of directors. I would like to ask the Minister what the department's cost is with regard to the operations of the board of directors of the Housing Corporation.

Question O27-12(2): Funding For Teachers' Conferences  Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister how much it is costing this government in wages, salaries, accommodation and travel. Which communities are involved? I know the teachers in Providence are here, too; so presumably there are a large number of communities involved.

Question O27-12(2): Funding For Teachers' Conferences  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct my question to the Minister of Education. The Minister of Finance indicated in his statement that we are in a time of fiscal restraint. I would like to ask the Minister of Education whether or not it is necessary for the teachers

Highway Patrol Law Enforcement  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a speeding ticket worth $58 which I received on February 1st while I was going to Hay River to attend a bingo with my family. ---Laughter Mr. Speaker, I was stopped by the motor vehicles officer of highway patrol on the south side of the Mackenzie