Minister's Statement 58-12(7): Community Futures  . Clients typically include small businesses and unemployed individuals wanting to start a business. The program provides much-needed support for small entrepreneurs and business people involved in the traditional economy. The transfer of the program will ensure

Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates  . The social envelope committee, as has been discussed with Members, has allowed for an opportunity to improve communication and working together on areas of common interest. This harmonization should not only improve efficiencies and economies, but also improve the level of service

Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates   independence with increased responsibility and accountability. To promote and establish the growth of the private housing markets in the northern economy. That is basically our mission, and guiding principles will be to strengthen the local authority, responsibility as well

Development Of Cadillac Mine Site In Nahendeh   everyone up to date on the developments and proposed activities of this mine site. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of San Andreas Resources as they have been working along with the local and regional economy, so that appropriate measures are ensured

Question 357-12(7): Location For Northern Manufacturing Initiative Funding  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. One thing we don't have that the west has is trees. However, there are fibreglass products that could be successfully implemented in Nunavut communities to increase employment and create a viable economy. Would the Minister look to see whether

Minister's Statement 51-12(7): Northern Manufacturing Initiative   are purchased from northern suppliers, most of these products have been manufactured in the south. ---Applause For the 1995-96 construction year we expect that figure to rise to over 25 per cent. This represents more than $4 million in expenditures going back into our northern economy

Minister's Statement 33-12(7): International Women's Day   to make sure family units and values remain strong in a rapid period of change and competing interests. Northern women, whether they are involved in traditional pursuits or the wage economy, are helping to make a difference in today's world. There is still a long way to go and many

Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates   out. There are many new companies, especially in the mining business, that are in the north and many that we don't know about that come in and leave. The labour standards and payment of employees and payments of contractors and subcontractors are very important to our economy

Concerns Re Early Closure Of Winter Roads  Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, the early closure of the winter roads seems to work against the efforts to develop our economy. Many of the projects negatively affected by the closure are paid for directly or indirectly by our government. I hope that when this decision

Concerns Re Early Closure Of Winter Roads   negotiated a contract to build an arena. They also counted on the economies of being able to use the winter road to get their supplies in. This closure may make the difference between a positive profitable project and a loss for this growing local business, the kind this government

Achievements Of Ronnie Hauck   1st of this year, Ronnie will achieve the independence he's been trying to achieve since he was a teenager. In many ways, Ronnie's success is an example of what we would like to achieve with our entire economy. We are a very small population and we shouldn't depend only on mega

Mark-up Of Gasoline Price In Iqaluit   will ask our Minister of Safety and Public Services to look into. Mr. Speaker, the cost of gasoline in Iqaluit affects all segments of our local economy, from the cost of taxis, to the cost of five gallons of gas for a hunter, to government services. As a result of the miscalculated

Parks Canada Cutbacks   was considered and that the residents who are directly affected by this reorganization are treated fairly. I sincerely hope the federal government has fully considered the impact this move will have on the people of the Baffin region where a large part of the local economies are supported

Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The  (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just a comment. I was saying that in the east there is a big problem. As you are aware, we live in a mountainous region and tourism is a big part of our economy. In 1997, there were plans to upgrade our airport but it seems to me

Consultation Re Implications Of Federal Budget   for community economies. The cost of transportation, already the highest in Canada, will be increased even more by new taxes on certain petroleum products, airport fees and possibly, eventual user fees for airports. Reductions in Canada assistance program funding and the so-called social