Question 66-16(3): Infrastructure Investments  Mr. Speaker, would the Minister commit to reporting progress from his various departments on the infrastructure spending to the House on a regular basis so that we can keep our constituents advised and our northern businesses and local businesses advised if these expenditures are

Question 66-16(3): Infrastructure Investments  Mr. Speaker, I can appreciate that reporting progress on all of that infrastructure spending would be difficult. Can the Minister then advise me, if he is able to advise this House or our committee, if the department is not able to carry out the planned infrastructure spending? T

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters  Committee wishes to report progress. ---Carried

Constituency Issues And Concerns In Tu Nedhe  Mahsi cho. [English translation not provided.] Mr. Speaker, today I want to make a Member’s statement to the people of Tu Nedhe, to advise the people of Tu Nedhe of the items that I will be working on in the next 25 days while I sit here in the Legislative Assembly. I will be w

Bill 1: An Act To Amend The Historical Resource Act Bill 3: International Interest In Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act Bill 4: Public Library Act Bill 5: Professional Corporations Act Bill 7: An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to report to the Assembly that the Standing Committee on Social Programs has reviewed Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Historical Resource Act; Bill 3, International Interest in Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act; Bill 4, Public Library Act; Bill 5, Professio

Motion 3-16(3) Appointment Of Deputy Director Of Human Rights (Motion Carried)  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. WHEREAS Section 23.(1) of the Human Rights Act provides that the Commissioner, on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly, may appoint one or more Deputy Directors of Human Rights to carry out the responsibilities set out in the Act; AND WHEREAS

Question 46-16(3) Assistance With Energy Efficiency Measures For Low Income Homeowners  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. I have questions for the Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation. I’d like to ask the Minister if he could direct his staff to look at the small communities where they are considered to have a high cost construction season. It’s almost over now, a

Question 46-16(3) Assistance With Energy Efficiency Measures For Low Income Homeowners  I’m referring to home ownership, of course, where the individuals have to pay their own operating costs. I was wondering if the Minister could have the staff concentrate on the home ownership section, especially for homes where individuals are responsible for their own heat, powe

Question 46-16(3) Assistance With Energy Efficiency Measures For Low Income Homeowners  I guess I’m more or less thinking about a specific group of people: homeowners in small communities who have low incomes. I don’t really need a specific program. I suppose the Housing Corporation has consolidated all of their programs into 14 programs, and each of those programs

Question 46-16(3) Assistance With Energy Efficiency Measures For Low Income Homeowners  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. I was wondering if the Minister could communicate that to us in writing as soon as possible.

Subsistence Hunting Of Bison  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. [English translation not provided.] Today I want to talk about hunting buffalo. For years the Dene elders have hunted buffalo for subsistence purposes. However, today they are telling elders that you can’t hunt unless you have a tag. At the same time, so

Subsistence Hunting Of Bison  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. Giving an elder a sample kit of the killed bison is totally disrespectful to the elder and to the value of the traditional knowledge they possess. I understand the importance of conservation. I also understand the importance of pre

Question 41-16(3) Traditional Harvesting Of Bison  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Today I talked about the importance of the traditional practice of harvesting buffalo by Dene elders for subsistence purposes. My questions today are for the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources. Can the Minister tell me if sections of the curre

Question 41-16(3) Traditional Harvesting Of Bison  Here’s my question, Mr. Speaker. My question is fairly specific. I recognize that the current Wildlife Act may not exactly talk about the bison in the Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary. However, I’m wondering if the Wildlife Act with any accompanying regulations has anything covering the

Question 41-16(3) Traditional Harvesting Of Bison  Mr. Speaker, can the Minister tell me if the department acknowledges and incorporates the role of traditional knowledge into its policies and legislation; for example, any regulations that may be required as a result of the management strategy?