Reply 2-13(7)  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In seven days the map of Canada will be changed for the last time this century. I would like to speak on how we got where we are today. The creation of Nunavut is the latest step in political growth for Canadian citizens. The Northwest Territories has gone

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Mr. Speaker, I also would like to recognize Mr. Uriash Puqiqnak, the new Member in replacement of Mr. John Ningark who I would like to recognize as the new Deputy Speaker for Nunavut.

Member's Statement 51-13(7): Farewell To The 13th Assembly  Qujannamiik, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, honourable Members, I rise today to wish my colleagues, Ministers and you, Mr. Speaker, a farewell as we approach division for the west and Nunavut territory. I would like to thank Mr. Hamilton for all his help and advice that he has provi

Tabled Document 12-13(7): Letters Regarding Liquor License Granted In Resolute Bay  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table a letter and attachments I received from Mrs. Terry Jesudason of Resolute Bay concerning the granting of a liquor licence by the NWT Liquor Licensing Board to Jessco Logistic Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta. In her letter, Mrs. Jesudason express

Petition 2-13(7): Liquor Licensing In Resolute Bay  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker I would like to present a petition dealing with the matter of liquor licensing in Resolute Bay. Mr. Speaker, the petition contains 65 signatures from residents of Resolute Bay and the petitioners request that the NWT Liquor Licensing Board no

Question 26-13(7): Status Of Baffin Regional Hospital  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do not understand. Maybe it is only me that does not understand. I understand QC was supposed to be the one that was dealing with the public/private partnership. What happened there? Why is QC there that is dealing with the public/private pa

Question 26-13(7): Status Of Baffin Regional Hospital  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is just a comment. I will comment and then ask some questions. --Laughter (Translation) Mr. Speaker, there is more population in that region, that is why they think that they would require a hospital in that region. How have the funding arrangements

Question 26-13(7): Status Of Baffin Regional Hospital  (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have read in the newspaper that it was stated that in regards to the funding. I have no idea as to where the funding is at this time, even though these two boards have to set up a budget for this hospital. I want to know exactly what the st

Question 26-13(7): Status Of Baffin Regional Hospital  (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct my question to the Minister of Health and Social Services. Mr. Speaker, for quite a long time now we have discussed this subject in the Baffin region. The mayors have expressed this issue in regards to the Baffin Region

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to recognize Mr. Dan Leaman, he is the Returning officer in Resolute Bay and also the SAO in Resolute Bay. I would also like to recognize Bill Kilabuk, my long time colleague and friend, Returning officer from Pangnirtung.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  Thank you, Madam Chair. The Special Committee on Nunavut Legislation reviewed Bill 2, the Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, 1999, at its meeting on March 17, 1999. The committee would like to thank the Honourable Goo Arlooktoo and his officials for presenting the bill and respond

Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to report to the Legislative Assembly that the Special Committee on Nunavut Legislation has reviewed Bill 2, Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, 1999, and Bill 5, Nunavut Power Utilities Statutes Amendment Act, and wishes to report that Bill 2 and Bill

Member's Statement 37-13(7): Condolences To Bereaved Friends  (Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take this opportunity to stand and recognize two people who have lost some loved ones, particularly Mr. Enuaraq. Tommy Enuaraq has been absent in the House due to a death in the family Mary Kautaq died March 7, 1999, of can

Question 10-13(7): Lease Increases In High Arctic Communities  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to know whether the hamlets or homeowners were consulted before the leases increased? Thank you.

Question 10-13(7): Lease Increases In High Arctic Communities  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question will be directed to my Nunavut colleague, Manitok Thompson, who is still responsible for MACA. I represent three communities which are not tax-based and there has been assessment through the homeowners, although there were no im