Environmental Protection Strategy Conference In Inuvik  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Even though I just returned from home, I would like to say hello to my children and wife back home. --- Applause I would like to say thank you to Mr. Picco for sending greetings to us while I was in Inuvik. We did get a rise out of it. I would like to m

Bill 2: An Act To Amend The Public Service Act  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I, too, had concern with the bill during second reading and I voted accordingly. However, after this process, I believe we've gone through the process as required and listened to all parties and their opinions. I go back to when I was running for election

Item 10: Petitions  present two petitions, Petition No. 17-13(2) from the staff of the Department of Health and Social Services with 12 signatures going against the amendments to the Public Service Act. I also have another petition of 102 signatures from workers on the UNW, I believe, not only fro

Equal Representation Of All NWT Residents  Mr. Speaker, taking into consideration that all MLAs had input into the direction set by this government to reduce the deficit, we have to be conscious of the impact this direction will have on all the residents of the Northwest Territories. Mr. Speaker, as I stated earlier, this

Equal Representation Of All NWT Residents  Thank you, Mr. Speaker and honourable Members. In a previous statement, I spoke of coming up with a balance when it comes to representing the people of Inuvik. Mr. Speaker, I believe that we are elected to represent those who have a voice as unions do, as well as those who do not

Item 10: Petitions  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I received today a Petition No. 3-13(2) from the president of Local X0019, Dennis Rivard, Union of Northern Workers. It has been signed by up to 53 people and it is regarding the amendment of the Public Service Act. They are requesting that it does not

Selection Process For Awg  Thank you, Mr. Speaker and honourable Members. First off, I would like to say hello to my wife and children back home. Sorry, I would like to wish my parents back home best in their quest to become the king and queen of the Muskrat Jamboree Festival in Inuvik. ---Applause He'

Question 61-13(2): Tax Revenues From Alcohol And Tobacco Sales  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Finance. I would like to know what this government realizes in revenues from the taxes of alcohol and cigarettes. Thank you.

Process Used In Amending Public Service Act  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This past weekend, I returned to my home and held a constituency meeting. The majority of people at the meeting were union associated. During this meeting, there were concerns raised about the amendments for the Public Service Act and the process being us

Equal Distribution Of NWT College Funds  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Honourable Members, at this time I would like to say hello to my wife and children back home. Mr. Speaker, during my campaign I spoke of our youth and how they would be the future of our communities. At present, the youth represents 44 per cent of our p

Minister's Statement 1-13(2): Sessional Statement  Thank you, Madam Chair. My question to the Premier has to do with the privatization of different departments. Would the government be looking at allowing existing employees to buy out the portion that is going to be looked at for privatization?

Question 35-13(2): Minister's Assistance In Obtaining Costs Of Privatization  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Public Works. I requested some information through our research department here but they're having problems getting the information from the Department of Public Works and Services. I wonder if the Minister wou

Question 16-13(2): Status Of Proposed Name Change For Aurora Campus  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to that: In the possibility that there may be a change, and looking at the whole matter in the time of financial restraint, has the Minister and his department looked at the cost of changing all the stationery, promotional materials, et cet

Question 16-13(2): Status Of Proposed Name Change For Aurora Campus  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. A while ago, I received a letter requesting a possible name change of the Aurora Campus in Inuvik. I've since replied to that and others, as well, I believe, have replied to t

Question 11-13(2): Amalgamation Of Health And Social Services At Community Level  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Health and Social Services on the amalgamation of Health and Social Services at the community level. I would like to know if he has any plans in place and if he can share those with me so I can take them back to