Member's Statement 434-13(5): Rental Subsidy Program  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, several times over the past sessions, I have raised a concern with the GNWT employees in Iqaluit with regard to their housing and rent increases. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Todd, as Minister for FMBS, implemented a program with renters at the FDL and

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I thank the Minister for his opening comments. I think it is opportune that we do have a chance to discuss the State of Education in the Northwest Territories today, and that is why I seconded the motion that was introduced by Mrs. Groenewegen. We a

Question 529-13(5): Keewatin Pilot Project  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That is a contradiction then, because you have, on one hand, the new deputy minister for the Nunavut government saying that is not a priority of the Nunavut government which would seem they are directing policy for a government that is not in place. On the

Question 529-13(5): Keewatin Pilot Project  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in the unedited Hansard from Friday, the Transportation Minister indicated that the Department of Municipal, in the new Nunavut government out of the Office of the Interim Commissioner has not seen the Keewatin Pilot Project or the Keewatin tr

Question 529-13(5): Keewatin Pilot Project  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in response to a question on the Keewatin Pilot Project or the Keewatin airport transfer, on the last day, Friday, May 22nd, in reviewing the Hansard, the Transportation Minister indicated there was a concern with the deputy minister of Commun

Question 529-13(5): Keewatin Pilot Project  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier today, the Minister for MACA made a statement on the Keewatin Pilot Project. There has been a lot of confusion and few answers surrounding the Keewatin Pilot Project. I am wondering if the Minister could tell me at this time and indicate if the Kee

Member's Statement 418-13(5): Iqaluit Breakers Swim Team  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, since January, a group of swimmers have gathered together to form the Iqaluit Breakers Swim Team. There are nine swimmers altogether, from the ages of 13 to 17, and all of the swimmers are involved in the lifesaving and lifeguard program. T

Committee Report 7-13(5): Report On Bill 1, Power Corporation Act And Bill 2, An Act To Amend The Public Utilities Act  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity at this time to thank the Government Operations Committee for coming to Iqaluit on the Power Corporation issues. Under Core Issues, the committee heard many common issues and concerns related to the bill

Question 517-13(5): Re-establishment Of GNWT Switch Board  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We cannot find any more money for education, but we can find money to privatize our phone services. What was the value of that contract? Thank you.

Question 517-13(5): Re-establishment Of GNWT Switch Board  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a request for proposal is not a tender. What criteria were used for this proposal to select it? Thank you.

Question 517-13(5): Re-establishment Of GNWT Switch Board  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It was in the newspapers that is great. Was it advertised in the newspapers? What were the criteria? He has not answered my question. Was it RFP'd, was it negotiated, was it sole sourced, was it a tender? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 517-13(5): Re-establishment Of GNWT Switch Board  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, following up on Mr. Morin's announcement this morning on the re-establishing of the GNWT switchboard. Mr. Speaker, the privatization of the switchboard services, was that a proposal tender, negotiated, was it sole-sourced, was it RFP'd? How wa

Member's Statement 398-13(5): Recognition Of The Contributions Of Catherine Moore  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today and recognize and congratulate the outstanding contribution made by an Iqaluit resident and friend. Mr. Speaker, Catherine Moore is the director of Academic Studies, Trades and Community Programs at th

Tabled Document 85-13(5): Letter From Sheyla Kolola Re: Education Concerns  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to table a letter from Sheyla Kolola, who is a teacher in Iqaluit, concerning education and problems with teaching. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 505-13(5): Direction To Ministers On Education  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, we have balanced the budget and yes, we have a small surplus projected. We are all moving forward. Mr. Speaker, I think the concern with education that has been raised over today and the last several months, as Mr. Erasmus stated earl