Question 402-16(2) Repair And Reconstruction Of Highway No. 6  A quick, final question. I was wondering if the Minister could commit to passing information on about the new schedule and scope of work for repairs to Highway No. 6 to me as soon as possible so I can pass the information on to my constituents.

High Cost Of Living In Tu Nedhe Communities  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. [English translation not provided.] On June 14 I asked questions in the House about the cost of living issues in Tu Nedhe communities. I indicated people are having difficulty with the cost of living. However, today, as people and families try to better

Question 391-16(2) Impact Of Taxation Measures On Small Communities  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Today I talked about the impact and effect the high cost of living is having on families in the smaller communities. I also talked a bit about the proposed taxes and how they can also impact their efforts to make a better living for themselves. I’d like

Question 391-16(2) Impact Of Taxation Measures On Small Communities  Prior to even the consultation process, I am assuming there has been some thought given to this. I would like to ask the Minister if Cabinet had examined leaving as much disposable income as possible in the pockets of the citizens, letting the natural economic process of the mult

Question 391-16(2) Impact Of Taxation Measures On Small Communities  Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister if Cabinet examined the negative impact on the cost of living and employment of our citizens as far as looking at other jurisdictions to determine whether additional taxing is the way to go.

Motion 16-16(2) Appointment Of Equal Pay Commissioner  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, June 23, 2008, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Ms. Nitya Iyer be appointed as Equal Pay Commissioner in accordance with the Public Service Act by t

Motion 16-16(2) Appointment Of Equal Pay Commissioner (Motion Carried)  Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today. Unanimous consent granted.

Motion 16-16(2) Appointment Of Equal Pay Commissioner (Motion Carried)  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. WHEREAS section 40.2. (1) of the Public Service Act provides that the Commissioner, on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly, shall appoint an Equal Pay Commissioner to exercise the powers and perform the duties set out in this Act; AND WHEREA

Minister’s Statement 62-16(2) Government Of Canada Residential Schools Apology  I move we report progress. Motion carried.

Issues Of Importance To Residents Of Tu Nedhe  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I’d like to address the elders in my aboriginal language. [English translation not provided.] Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.

Sport, Recreation And Youth Programs In Small Communities  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Today I’d like to talk about the need to support our smaller communities with sport and recreation youth programs. When we were younger, many of us were able to participate in a wide range of winter and summer sport and recreation activities here in the

Question 361-16(2) Sport, Recreation And Youth Program Funding  Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Today I talked about the need for this government to assist smaller communities so that they’re able to hire qualified sports, recreation and youth staff. My question is for the Minister of MACA. Will the Minister commit to looking at this issue and to dev

Question 361-16(2) Sport, Recreation And Youth Program Funding  Mr. Speaker, will the Minister commit to increasing much needed funding to the communities to specifically address the issue of sports, recreation and youth?

Question 361-16(2) Sport, Recreation And Youth Program Funding  I’m talking about the government themselves hiring youth staff — people who can deal with youth concerns and do youth surveys. My question is: could the Minister talk to his Cabinet colleagues about putting a budget together sometime in the next business planning process to look

Question 361-16(2) Sport, Recreation And Youth Program Funding  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m talking about the actual thought of a whole bunch of individuals working in this area in the communities, working for the department. I don’t think that has been contemplated, so I would like to ask the Minister if he’s committed to working with a comm