Committee Motion 101-12(7): To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 25, Carried  My understanding is that the community of Pond Inlet teaches in Inuktitut from kindergarten at least up to grade 2 and as a subject for the rest of the grades. Does the community council have to get the Minister's approval under the current act so the students can be taught from

Committee Motion 101-12(7): To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 25, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Section 72(1) reads: "The Minister may give direction establishing standards and guidelines for selection and use of language of instruction to ensure the maintenance of the highest possible standards of education." Does that apply to kindergarten, gra

Committee Motion 101-12(7): To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 25, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My understanding is that the kids are taught in their first language, which is Inuktitut, from kindergarten up to grade 2. I wanted to get comfort from the Minister that specifically cites that this will continue on even further than grade 2. He didn't

Committee Motion 101-12(7): To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 25, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have been listening with interest on this section. I believe the section deals with the language of instruction in this particular bill. It sets out the language of instruction that will be taught in the school. My understanding is that the existing

Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip  Mr. Speaker, we are running out of time in this Legislative Assembly. As Members know, this is the last session. Would the Minister be able to table the document, after it goes through Cabinet, before this weekend? Thank you.

Question 625-12(7): Stricter Residency Requirements Under Bip  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have listened with interest to the points Mr. Patterson has been making. Mr. Speaker, I have tried a number of times to relate to the Minister of DPW that there are unfair practices that are taking place because of the business incentive policy. I tak

Question 592-12(7): Consultation For Development Of Official Languages Handbook  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In April, the Premier indicated that the draft handbook had to be reviewed due to a reduction in funding. Does the Premier have a date for when this very important guiding document will be ready? Thank you.

Question 592-12(7): Consultation For Development Of Official Languages Handbook  Thank you. Would the Premier be able to provide to the Legislative Assembly the list of those aboriginal groups who had general discussions with the officials of the department? Thank you.

Question 592-12(7): Consultation For Development Of Official Languages Handbook  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary, in the Premier's answer she said there had been general discussions with aboriginal groups. What sort of general discussions? Were they discussing how the handbook was going to be developed? What was the discussion about?

Question 592-12(7): Consultation For Development Of Official Languages Handbook  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Premier a question. Last week, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Koe asked when the handbook for official languages implementation would be ready. We are now six months past the time when the Minister originally said the document would be ready.

Member's Statement Regarding On-the-land Safety Practices  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Back home when hunting along the floe, the ice sometimes breaks off. The hunters find themselves adrift on the ocean. An experienced hunter knows exactly what to do in this situation. Traditional knowledge will tell you to avoid the situation that coul

Member's Statement Regarding On-the-land Safety Practices  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to talk about the challenges we face as northern people and safety on the land. This is a great time of year to be out on the land. At least back home, the fish are running. The char are going out to see. Snow geese are nesting. Murres a

Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  Mr. Chairman, how is this amendment different from the original? Could somebody explain to me what the differences are between the motion and the bill?

Committee Motion 58-12(7): Recommending 13th Assembly Further Amend Section 6 Of Lea Act, Carried  Mr. Chairman, if I understand the motion correctly, it won't change any part of the bill that is in front of us. It merely recommends that Members of the 13th Legislative Assembly consider making amendments. That's as far as it goes. I wonder if I could ask our legal advisor what

Bill 33: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 3  Thank you.