Question 136-13(3): Warning Labels On Liquor Bottles  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I applaud the Minister's initiative and commitment to this particular issue. I have some concerns, having seen earlier today a press release indicating that the federal Minister, Mr. Dingwall himself, personally is very lukewarm to this initiative. I was w

Question 136-13(3): Warning Labels On Liquor Bottles  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was just trying to get in the gap there before Mr. Picco had his hand back up. --- Laughter The question I was about to ask, plus my supplementary, I think should just about run out the clock. My question is to the Minister of Safety and Public Service

Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Minister be able to provide, during that period, specific numbers in terms of reductions, so for those of us who have experienced some significant cuts, we would be able to add them to our list to see how the numbers shake out overall? Thank you.

Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate whether the appropriate committee, as well, will be involved in this restructuring of this major department? Thank you.

Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate whether these changes are going to affect the whole length and breadth of this department, or is it just a headquarters restructuring? Thank you.

Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Public Works and Services. I was wondering if the Minister could update the House on some of the changes that are under way with Public Works and Services, over and above what was in the business plans in terms of restruc

Chief Electoral Officer's Role In Thebacha Election Investigation  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday I raised some concerns about the election process; in particular, how it was handled in the riding of Thebacha, and what I thought was the fumbling by the Chief Electoral Officer's office in Ottawa. I am now aware that a letter was received yest

Question 115-13(3): Status Of NWT Correctional  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Justice. Could the Minister of Justice give the House an idea of what is happening with regard to the correctional facilities in terms of development or possible closures, if any? Thank you.

Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister elaborate? I'm not sure whether " du e' consideration is the same as "serious" consideration. Is it that you'll just sort of look at it and fire it away, or that it will be given serious and realistic consideration? Thank you.

Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister indicate to the House if the employees could realize a savings some other way other than privatizing, would the Minister be prepared to consider that option? Thank you

Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister advise the House whether as the request for proposals is drafted up, will the employees currently employed by Trail Cross be given the right of first refusal for the jobs that will be put out under the new contract? Thank you.

Question 106-13(3): Privatization Of Trail Cross  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services regarding the proposed plan to privatize Trail Cross in Fort Smith. Could the Minister confirm if the department is still proceeding with the initiative to privatize Trail Cross?

Election Fraud Investigation In Thebacha  It is difficult to know what is really happening, given the clear lack of information from these two organizations. I believe those accused of wrongdoing need a public acknowledgement of their innocence. It is also time for both bureaucracies to be very clear about the results of

Election Fraud Investigation In Thebacha  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to speak about our election system. For many of the Members, the 1995 election was a learning experience. Unfortunately, in my case, which should have been a lesson in the virtues of the democratic system, it became instead a lesson in how eas

Tabled Document 1-13(3): Report Of The Commission On MLA Compensation  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. For some time now, we've been looking at the document before us, the Report of the Commission on MLA Compensation. This is part of an overall package that affects not only ourselves individually in our wallets but also, as politicians and MLAs, it has an