Main Estimates 2008–2009 Department Of Human Resources  I just wonder if I could get the amount of the TSC chargeback, please.

Main Estimates 2008–2009 Department Of Human Resources  Considering the fees and payments total is $302,000, is that referencing the total for the whole of the department or just for the directorate? It kind of doesn’t make sense.

Speech, Language, And Hearing Disorders  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month, and today I’d like to highlight communication disorders. The ability to communicate is our most human characteristic. Speaking, understanding and hearing are essential skills in our society, but most of us take

Speech, Language, And Hearing Disorders  Early detection is vital and no one is too young to test, even newborns. Speech language pathologists and audiologists are specialists in diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders. Luckily, we have such specialists in the North, and if you suspect someone has a communica

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery  I also wanted to recognize Barb Hood, the executive director of the NWT Seniors’ Society.

Question 194-16(2) Housing For Families With Disabled Parents  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to follow up on the Member’s statement by my colleague Mr. Krutko. As he stated, there’s certainly recognition that the availability of housing for disabled persons is a problem in the Territories. Within Yellowknife the Housing Corporation r

Question 194-16(2) Housing For Families With Disabled Parents  I understand that things have to be looked at, but this family is currently housed in public housing. They have a lease that is going to be expiring on the 30th of June, and they’ve been advised that their lease will not be renewed. I’d like to ask the Housing Minister what polic

Question 194-16(2) Housing For Families With Disabled Parents  I will follow up with you. I’d like to know whether or not the Minister can advise if there are any plans in the near future to build housing units within the city of Yellowknife for families where the parent or parents may be disabled and they happen to have children — two chi

Budget Concerns  Mr. Speaker, I’ve had the chance to do a small review of the Budget Address heard last week, and a number of statements in the address made me go, “Huh?” I’d like to discuss a few of those and the questions they raised in my mind. We had some communication last week about how

Question 186-16(2) Accommodations For Potentially Affected Employees  In my Member’s statement I mentioned that I sensed a genuine desire on the part of the Department of Human Resources — I should say my questions are addressed to the Minister of Human Resources — to make transition as easy as possible for those employees who have been targeted fo

Question 186-16(2) Accommodations For Potentially Affected Employees  I thank you, Minister, for that answer. Particularly in regard to those who are approaching retirement or those who are requesting voluntary separation, there are policies which are in place. I wonder if the Minister could advise whether or not the department is open to actions f

Question 186-16(2) Accommodations For Potentially Affected Employees  I’m glad to hear that. Thank you, Minister. I’d like to know whether or not the Minister can advise what kind of a time frame is involved. I presume there has to be Cabinet approval of any changes to these policies. Can he advise when these policies will be going forward to Cab

Question 186-16(2) Accommodations For Potentially Affected Employees  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I guess I missed that part of the meeting. That wasn’t my understanding. I will discuss that with the committee.

Bill 8 Appropriation Act, 2008–2009  At second reading, we’re discussing the principle of the bill, and I don’t think it’s any secret that I’ve struggled with the content of this budget. I’ve struggled with whether it’s a good budget or a poor budget. I’ve been trying to look at the big picture, to look at the T

Rent Increases In The City Of Yellowknife  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to bring to light today a situation affecting my constituents and, I suspect, the constituents of other Yellowknife ridings. Yellowknife’s rental housing market is extremely tight at the moment; the vacancy rate is less than 1 per cent. We’re all we