Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96  The reason I asked is that the deadline that was given to the community of Fort Smith to submit an alternate proposal was December 1st. After I was elected and I brought it up and starting pursuing it, I found out that there already had been an arrangement made prior to the deadl

Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96  Thank you, Madam Chair. Since this issue of buffalo has come up, I just have a couple of questions. I think the figure of 168 bison is probably low, I think it's more in the area of 180. The figure I heard was about $1.3 million in buffalo. So I don't know if this is an accurate

Question 63-13(2): Application Of Northern Preference Policy On Contracts  I was just trying to get the attention of a Page.

Question 50-13(2): Application Of Rules To Negotiated Contracts  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question about negotiated contracts which I would like to direct to the Premier. I would just like the Premier to confirm that the three basic rules for negotiated contracts still apply at this point; that is, for a negotiated contract to be arr

Minister's Statement 1-13(2): Sessional Statement  Thank you, Madam Chair. I was going to say I heard at least 25 questions during the general comments. I don't know if the Premier is making a list or if those were just rhetorical questions and now we will get down to the real questions. Thank you.

Question 27-13(2): Possible Remedies Re Skyline Cable Systems  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The constituents who I've talked to find it very hard to understand why something that is if not illegal, so borderline illegal, would not be addressed. Whereas, we have no problem if somebody steals a can of tuna, we will send him to jail for 30 days. T

Question 27-13(2): Possible Remedies Re Skyline Cable Systems  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Justice and it's with regard to a company: Skyline Personal Cable Systems; a company of dubious character that came skulking into the North a number of months ago selling illegal cable systems to the people, about 120 or

Question 22-13(2): Departmental Position On Chiropractic Services  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to thank the Minister for his very positive reply. I have one supplementary question and that's with regard to a possible liability given the lack of legal standing. Are we also, in relation to that possible dilemma, in any of kind of dilemma d

Question 22-13(2): Departmental Position On Chiropractic Services  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. I would like to ask the Minister, if he would be so kind, to give his department's position on the practice of chiropractic, which I'm aware is practised in the Northwest Territories but I do

Community Sports Versus Arctic Winter Games  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to state the concern today that I have about sport and recreation at the community level. I believe over the years, since 1970, it has suffered, and it has suffered as a result of the Arctic Winter Games. I think the Arctic Winter Games hav

Motion 16-13(1): Appointment Of Deputy Chairpersons Of Committee Of The Whole  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. WHEREAS there is a requirement for the naming of two Members to hold the positions of deputy chairpersons of Committee of the Whole; AND WHEREAS it is desirable to appoint two Members; NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Natili

Motion 14-13(1): Appointment Of Independent Commission On MLA Compensation, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to deal with Motion 16-13(1), Appointment of Deputy Chairpersons of Committee of the Whole.

Item 9: Replies To Opening Address  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I rise to speak, I'm ever mindful of the tremendous record for duration and length of replies to the opening address. I want people to rest assured that I won't be anywhere close to that today. I would like to publicly go on record today, before we

Question 12-13(1): Number Of NWT Grade 12 Graduates  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is my final supplementary. Does the Minister see a benefit to programs such as the Western Arctic leadership program in terms of contributing to the number of graduate students across the Western Arctic and from small communities where there have be

Question 12-13(1): Number Of NWT Grade 12 Graduates  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In our briefings earlier in the month and last month, it was indicated to us that the number of graduates for the amount of money spent is not very high. Does the Minister see any bright spots on the horizon with programs like the Western Arctic leadersh