Deh Cho Bridge Project  During my campaign and in follow-up discussions with Members of this 16th Legislative Assembly, it’s clear that residents of the Northwest Territories expect a transparent and accountable government — no, actually, they demand an open, transparent and accountable government.

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery  I too want to recognize Todd Parsons, president of the Union of Northern Workers, and a resident of the Great Slave riding; as well as Vivian Squires, a resident of the Great Slave riding; and Lydia Bardak from city council.

Question 9-16(2) Deh Cho Bridge Project  During my Member’s statement, I talked about transparency and accountability, particularly related to the Deh Cho Bridge project. My question is directed to the Premier. I am glad to hear that information related to the cost-of-living analysis is going to be coming our way — ho

Question 9-16(2) Deh Cho Bridge Project  Once again, to the Premier, it’s great that the Deh Cho Bridge Corporation is planning to do some of those information releases, but the government is still on the dime for this to a tune of $160 million. I think we have a responsibility as a government to share some of the infor

Question 1-16(2) G.N.W.T. Public Service/ NWT Power Corporation Salaries And Bonuses  I have written questions here on the G.N.W.T. public service and the N.W.T. Power Corp salaries and bonuses. My questions are for the Minister of Human Resources. 1) What is the average current salary of deputy ministers in the G.N.W.T. public service? 2) What is the av

Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  Me? Thank you, Mr. Chair. I liked the sessional statement. I enjoyed listening to it and I enjoyed reading it afterwards, but I also agree with the comments of my colleagues. There are some areas that obviously I and we feel could have been a little bit stronger. For me, I am n

Condition Of Highway No. 6  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I’d like to add to Mr. Hawkins’ Member’s statement made yesterday on the arts. Specifically, I’d like to talk about the disconnect I perceive between the support provided by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment to artists and the lack

Question 64-16(1): Operational Grant For The Host Society Of The Arctic Winter Games  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this question is addressed to the Minister of MACA. Ms. Bisaro spoke earlier this week about the Arctic Winter Games and the benefit the 2008 games will provide to Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories. One of the biggest challenges for

Question 64-16(1): Operational Grant For The Host Society Of The Arctic Winter Games  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Further, to the Minister, the host society is in a planning phase; they’re going to be delivering the games in March, which really isn’t that far away. If they could get some sort of commitment that they will be receiving the money, then they can continu

Question 64-16(1): Operational Grant For The Host Society Of The Arctic Winter Games  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If it is approved, when do you think the money might be able to flow, or when does the Minister think the money might be able to flow to the host society? Because, as I said, they need the money; they need to get going and we want this to be the best gam

Question 70-16(1): Coordinated Approach To Government Support For The Arts Sector  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment. As I discussed in my Member’s statement, Education, Culture and Employment is providing grants through the NWT Arts Council to northern artists. When people go out and provide the

Question 70-16(1): Coordinated Approach To Government Support For The Arts Sector  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am aware of the document that you are talking about. To me, it didn’t address the artists that are out there being supported from the Arts Council. Like I said, there are a lot of musicians out there that have received money and are out there struggli

Space Limitations At Stanton Territorial Hospital  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over the last couple of months I have had the opportunity to speak to a number of my constituents as well as residents of Yellowknife and the North. A recurring theme and an area of concern which has been raised is the limited space available at the Stanto

Question 36-16(1): Space Issues At Stanton Territorial Hospital  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question today is for the Minister of Health and Social Services. In my Member’s statement, I mentioned the space issues at Stanton and the fact that there’s limited space which affects both patient care and staff morale. Have they pursued any opport

Supplementary To Question 36-16(1): Space Issues At Stanton Territorial Hospital  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Minister of Health and Social Services, has any thought been given to removing some of the administrative functions from the hospital itself? I often wonder if the need for finance, if they actually need to be in the building; and they actually do