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My question was directed for the Minister responsible for the bad gas and the compensation and finance.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Tootoo. Minister Ng.
Hon. Kelvin Ng: I’m not the Minister responsible for testing, but, Mr. Speaker, from the information that I do have and the knowledge that I have on the file of working with my colleague, Minister Kattuk.
I know that there were trucks in Iqaluit and from Public Works and Services and in Cambridge Bay and ATV from both as well that were…
I don’t know if the actual machines were sent up but certainly portions or parts that were impacted or would be impacted were sent out to the Alberta Research Council for testing as well as a collection of filters, injectors, and parts, etc., that have been accumulated at different garages around Iqaluit.
Those items were sent out.
I don’t know the magnitude of the amounts and etc., but certainly that could be provided that information.
Mr. Speaker, I live in a community where I hear a lot from these people that the gas did cause damage to their vehicles.
I would like to ask the Minister are they going to do any further testing on this, or are they basically just washing their hands of it and say go deal with the insurance company if you have a problem.
Mr. Speaker, as I indicated, we have found that the tests by the Alberta Research Council are not conclusive.
So, as it stands now, we’re trying to facilitate passing over the information to the insurers so that they can have an opportunity to assign appraisers, if there is legitimate cases that individuals want to proceed on as a possible compensation, have them review those files and make recommendations to the insurer.
It should have clicked before, the minister had indicated, have not been conclusive.
In determining whether the government was at fault with the gasoline that was causing problems to the two-stroke engines, the government assured us that they wanted to be completely sure that all avenues of things were exhausted in determining whether or not it was the fuel that was causing the problem with the two-stroke engines, why isn’t the government doing that with the four-stroke engines as well.
Mr. Speaker, the fact that, as I indicated earlier, the results now are inconclusive.
We don’t think any further testing will change the inconclusive results that have been reported.
Mr. Speaker, I’d like to ask the minister, I know when the members of this house were inquiring as to the test results for the two-stroke engines places were, tests were and samples were getting sent as far as over to Europe and that.
I’m just wondering if the department is depending solely on the Alberta Research Council testing or did it send samples to other facilities such as the ones that were used for doing the analysis on the two-stroke engines.
Mr. Speaker, again the Public Works and Services were the lead in respect of the testing for the parts for the four-strokes, all machines and it is my understanding that they used primarily the Alberta Research Council, if not exclusively.
We’ll move on to item 7.
Return to Written Question 001 – 1(6): 10 Questions for Minister of Education – Iqaluit District Education Authority
I wish to table a response to Written Question 001-1 (6) asked by Member Tootoo, The Honourable Minister of Education, Mr. Kilabuk.
Reports to Standing and Special Committees.
Under Petitions.
Petition 004 – 1(6): Support For a New Art Centre in Gjoa Haven
I have a petition from the Hamlet of Gjoa Haven.
This petition contains 71 signatures of residents of Gjoa Haven who want to see support for a new arts centre in that community.
Mr. Speaker, I completely support my constituents.
Item 11. Reports to Standing and Special Committees.
Item 12. Reports of Committees Review of Bills.
Item 13: Tabled Documents
Tabled Document 036 – 1(6): Response to Petition 002 -1(6)
I wish to table a response from the Minister of Education to Petition 002-1(6) tabled by Mr. Anawak on May 1st, 2002.
Tabled Document 037 – 1(6): The Student Excursion Form
Mr. Speaker, I would like to table a form, called the Student Excursion Form.
This form is to be filled by all of the schools before they take any students out on excursions.
Mr. Speaker, at the bottom of the form it says that if any private vehicles, cars, trucks, boats, or snowmobiles will be used, they must have a one million dollar liability coverage, if they are to be used to transport the students.
Item 14 Notices of Motions.
Item 15 Notice of Motions for First Reading of Bills.
Item 15: Notice of Motions for First Reading of Bills
Bill 12 – Human Rights Act – Notice
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 I shall move that Bill 12, the Human Rights Act shall be read for the first time.
Bill 13 – An Act to Amend the Worker’s Compensation Act – Notice
Bill 15 – Supplementary Appropriation Act # 5, 2001-2002 – Notice
Bill 16 – Supplementary Appropriation Act Capital # 2, 2002-2003 – Notice
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, October 30, 2002, I shall move that Bill 13, an Act to amend the Worker’s Compensation Act be read for the first time.
Bill 15, Supplementary Appropriation Act # 5, 2001-2002 be read for the first time.
And Bill 16, Supplementary Appropriation Act #2, 2002-2003 be read for the first time.
Item 15 Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills.
Item 16 Motions.
I seek consent of the Assembly to waive the two day notice requirement to allow for First Reading of Bill 15, Supplementary Appropriation Act #5, 2001-2002 for today.
Speaker: The Minister is seeking consent to waive Rule 62-(1) so that the Bill can have First Reading today.
Bill 15 – Supplementary Appropriation Act # 5, 2001-2002 – First Reading
I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Iqaluit West that Bill 15, Supplementary Appropriation Act #5, 2001-2002 be read for the first time.
The motion is noted.
Bill has had First Reading.
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Mr. Speaker, I seek consent of the Assembly to waive the two day notice requirement to allow for the First Reading on Bill 16, Supplementary Appropriation Act #2, 2002-2003 for today.
Proceed Minister.
Bill 16 – Supplementary Appropriation Act # 2, 2002-2003 – First Reading
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Thank you, colleagues, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Honourable member for Rankin South, Whale Cove, that Bill 16, Supplementary Appropriation Act, #2, 2002-2003 be read for the first time.
Motion is carried and the bill has had first reading.
Bill 15 – Supplementary Appropriation Act # 5, 2001-2002 – Second Reading
I move, seconded by the Honourable member for Iqaluit East, that Bill 15, Supplementary Appropriate Act, #5, 2001-2002 be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, the purpose of this bill is to formally approve amounts expended by departments in previous fiscal years to comply with the Financial Administration Act and the Auditor General’s request that all expenditures be appropriated through the Legislative Assembly.
This bill is requesting a Total Appropriation of 24 million, 153 thousand dollars for Operations and Maintenance for fiscal year 2001-2002.
The motion is in order to the Principle of the Bill.
Bill 16 – Supplementary Appropriation Act Capital # 2, 2002-2003 – Second Reading
I move, seconded by the Honourable member for Rankin South, Whale Cove, that Bill 16, Supplementary Appropriation Act #2, 2002-2003, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, the purpose of this bill is to seek legislative approval for the Capital Requirements of GN Departments in addition to what was approved in the Capital Budget.
Total Appropriation is being requested of 27 million, 209 thousand dollars.
Speaker: The motion is in order to the Principal of the Bill.
Consideration for Committee of the Whole for Bills and Other Matters.
Report to Committee of the Whole.
Meeting of the Special Committee on the review of the Official Languages Act, tonight at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers and tomorrow morning the meeting of the full Caucus at the Community Learning Centre.
Orders of the day, for October 29;
Recognition of Visitors from the Gallery.
Just before we conclude, I’d like invite members to join me for coffee in the principal’s office area and in accordance with the authority vested in me by Motion 002-1(6) this house stands adjourned until tomorrow evening, Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 6 p.m.
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Pages 1289 - 1323
Opening Prayer 1289
Ministers’ Statements 1289
Members’ Statements 1294
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 1305
Oral Questions 1308
Notice of Motions 1319
Notice of Motions for First Reading of Bills 1320
First Reading of Bills 1320
Second Reading of Bills 1320
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and other Matters 1321
Orders of the Day 1322
Tuesday October 29, 2002 1289
050 – 1(6): Inuit RCMP Cadets Complete Their Training (Okalik) 1289
051 – 1(6): Honouring Elisapee Ootoova (Anawak) 1290
052 – 1(6): New Training Initiatives with Nunavut Association of Municipal Administrators (NAMA) (Thompson) 1290
053 – 1(6): Financial Internship Program (Ng) 1292
054 – 1(6): Management Development Program (Kilabuk) 1292
055 – 1(6): Gasoline Re-supply (Kattuk) 1293
056 – 1(6): Slide Collection on CD-ROM (Anawak) 1293
179 – 1(6): Recognition of Elijah Keenainak (Arvaluk) 1294
180 – 1(6): Kugluktuk in Need of Wellness Coordinator (Havioyak) 1295
181 – 1(6): Review of Institutional Needs in Nunavut (Puqiqnak) 1296
182 – 1(6): Fair Policing for Nunavummiut (Iqaqrialu) 1296
183 – 1(6): Assistance for Connecting to Utilidor (Tootoo) 1298
184 – 1(6): Recognise Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Williams) 1299
185 – 1(6): Opening of Martha Talerok Centre (McLean) 1300
186 – 1(6): More Support For Unilingual Speaking People (Anawak) 1300
187 – 1(6): Full Time Mayor for Iqaluit (Picco) 1301
188 – 1(6): Recognise or Commemorate Inuit Culture (Irqittuq) 1302
189 – 1(6): Pond Inlet in Need of Break Water (Nutarak) 1303
190 – 1(6): Thank Ministers – Education/CGT/CLEY (Alakannuark) 1304
191 – 1(6): Slide Collection on CD-ROM (Kilabuk) 1304
205 – 1(6): Funding for Teaching Staff Salary Increases (Arvaluk) 1308
206 – 1(6): Community Wellness Coordinator (Havioyak) 1310
207 – 1(6): Treatment Centre in Nunavut (McLean) 1312
208 – 1(6): Status of Proposed Mammography Machine (Williams) 1315
209 – 1(6): Funding Required for Utilidor Hook-up (Tootoo) 1317
009 – 1(6): Extended Adjournment (Tootoo) 1319
Bill 14 – Nunavut Elections Act – Notice 1320
Bill 14 – Nunavut Elections Act – First Reading 1320
Bill 14 – Nunavut Elections Act – Second Reading 1320
Hon. Olayuk Akesuk, Mr. Ovide Alakannuark, Hon. Jack Anawak, Mr. James Arvaluk, Mr. Donald Havioyak, Mr. David Iqaqrialu, Mr. Enoki Irqittuq, Honourable Peter Kattuk, Honourable Peter Kilabuk, Mr. Glenn McLean, Mr. Jobie Nutarak, Honourable Kelvin Ng, Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Honourable Paul Okalik, Honourable Ed Picco, Mr. Uriash Puqiqnak, Hon. Manitok Thompson, Mr. Hunter Tootoo, Ms. Rebekah Williams.
Speaker: I would like to call on Ms. Williams to say the opening prayer.
Minister’s Statement 050 – 1(6): Inuit RCMP Cadets Complete Their Training
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Quyannamiik, Uqaqtii.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to advise the Members of this House that on October 10, 2002, I attended graduation ceremonies to commemorate the successful completion of eleven Inuit RCMP cadets in Regina.
I was also very pleased that many of the family members were able to be there at their own cost.
Last April 15 Inuit recruits went to Police Academy Training for six months of intensive training.
I am very pleased that the majority of these cadets were able to complete their training.
Mr. Speaker, for the record I would like to read the names of the graduates.
Sylvia Sharp of Rankin Inlet
George Henrie of Rankin Inlet
Teena Palluq of Clyde River
Kipanik Eegeesiak of Iqaluit
Russell Akeeaguk of Iqaluit
Michael Salamonie of Cape Dorset
Jamie Savikataaq of Arviat
Nathan MacKay of Kugluktuk
James Mearns of Pangnirtung
David Lawson of Pangnirtung
Annie Keenainak of Pangnirtung
These graduates have returned to their communities.
Although they have graduated, it will take a few more months for them to be officially sworn-in and eventually take over RCMP positions when members are transferred to southern locations.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, these graduates have persevered and have made a commitment to complete their training.
These individuals are a fine example as role models for our young people in Nunavut.
These individuals will complement our current Inuit officers, majority who are able to communicate in our first language and familiar with our own culture.
We are now in the process of recruiting more Inuit cadets for next year.
I encourage young people to approach their detachments and find out more information about joining the Canadian tradition and the law enforcement services in Nunavut.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, once again, on behalf of their families and Nunavummiut, I extend my congratulations to the successful Inuit RCMP graduates.
Speaker: Thank you, Premier. Ministers’ Statements.
Mr. Anawak,
Minister’s Statement 051 – 1(6): Honouring Elisapee Ootoova
I rise today to recognise Miss Elisapee Ootoova from Pond Inlet.
Miss Ootoova is a life long educator who has worked to preserve Inuit traditional knowledge and language.
She has also distinguished herself through her contribution to the equality of women and is a role model for young Inuit women.
On October 18th she was honoured with the Governor General’s Award in commemoration of the Persons Case ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
I would like to ask my colleagues to join with me to recognise and thank Miss Elisapee Ootoova for her commitment in the areas of Inuit women’s rights and for her contributions towards the promotion and preservation of Inuit culture, heritage and language.
Ms. Thompson
Minister’s Statement 052 – 1(6): New Training Initiatives with Nunavut Association of Municipal Administrators (NAMA)
Hon. Manitok Thompson (interpretation): Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform the members of a very successful meeting that my department, along with officials from a number of other departments, attended several weeks ago.
The Nunavut Association of Municipal Administrators recently held their annual general meeting in Iqaluit.
For the first day, they invited all the Government of Nunavut departments to participate in a one-day workshop.
The theme of the meeting was building partnerships.
The first day of the workshop was very productive Mr. Speaker.
All the participants shared their ideas of building partnerships with the communities.
These ideas were further developed in activities throughout the day.
It was the first time the NAMA and the Government of Nunavut had worked together in a workshop such as this and I see this as a very exciting development.
This was followed the next day by their annual general meeting.
During the second day, Mr. Speaker, NAMA and Community Government and Transportation focused their attention in a training needs study.
This training needs assessment, commissioned by my Department, was conducted during the summer of 2002.
Through consultation with municipal employees across Nunavut, a comprehensive listing of the training needs for all municipal employees was established.
Community Government and Transportation and NAMA discussed this study and the recommendations that were proposed to deal with the identified training needs.
Together with NAMA, we agreed to form a partnership to administer and deliver a series of training courses.
As the Minister for this department I have committed $750,000 dollars over three years towards this initiative.
(interpretation ends) A steering committee with members from my Department and NAMA will oversee a training plan to cover all municipal employees over the next three years.
The immediate goal is to set up a series of training courses over the next nine months.
Over the longer term, the objective is to ensure that training is available to develop local people in all aspects of municipal operations.
Mr. Speaker, through this partnership, municipal staff will receive the training they need to create additional opportunities for growth and build capacity within their communities.
I am very pleased that my department has been able to work in cooperation with the Senior Administrative Officers of Nunavut to meet the training needs of municipal staff in order to help them build stronger, more capable communities.
Minister’s Statement 053 – 1(6): Financial Internship Program
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Mr. Speaker, I would like to provide the Members of the Legislative Assembly with some information on the Financial Internship Program recently initiated by the Department of Finance.
Last year the Auditor General of Canada noted that our Government should provide additional education and training opportunities for government employees, particularly in financial management.
Members of this Legislative Assembly agreed with those concerns and as part of last budget, we announced that the Department of Finance was providing beneficiaries the opportunity to train in the area of financial management.
To act on that commitment, the Department initiated the Financial Internship Program.
Through this program 12 internship positions have been established, 8 positions in headquarters and 4 in our regional offices.
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Finance created the Financial Internship Program (FIP) to meet several objectives.
Firstly, the program provides opportunities for beneficiaries where they can learn the skills needed for senior financial management jobs with the Government of Nunavut.
The second objective of this program is to help our Government meet our commitments to develop a sound financial management base.
This initiative is the start of a long-term plan, and it is a positive step that will help us attract the right individuals to build capacity in the area of financial management.
Mr. Speaker, we are making an investment in Nunavummiut.
We believe this is the right investment for this time.
The Financial Internship Program should lead to more senior employment opportunities for Inuit as we continue to work toward supporting our Article 23 obligations of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
Minister’s Statement 054 – 1(6): Management Development Program
Hon. Peter Kilabuk: Uqaqtii.
Mr. Speaker, I am very happy to be able to inform my colleagues today about this government’s new training initiative to increasing Inuit representation at management level positions in our public service.
The management development program provides on-the-job training aimed at middle and senior management positions and will place 15 Interns across Nunavut. Inuit will be recruited both internally and externally to the Government of Nunavut where they will learn and develop under the guidance of experienced Government of Nunavut managers.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, this new Management Development Program demonstrates government’s commitment to the Inuit Employment Plan and the principles of lifelong learning.
(interpretation ends) Programs of this nature will play an important role in helping the Government of Nunavut establish a public service that is representative of the Inuit population and I look forward to keeping my colleagues informed about this exciting new initiative as it develops.
Minister’s Statement 055 – 1(6): Gasoline Re-supply
Hon. Peter Kattuk (interpretation): Mr. Speaker, I would like to update the members on this year’s gasoline re-supply.
There were two stages to this year’s re-supply.
The first was to deliver the new gasoline supply, and the second was to remove the remaining gasoline supplies from the Baffin and Kivalliq communities.
(interpretation ends) As a result of the quality issues concerning the 2001 gasoline re-supply, I have adopted new and more thorough specifications.
Mr. Speaker, I believe these new standards will ensure a higher quality product for Nunavummiut.
Mr. Speaker, this year’s gasoline grade is described as extreme, which is similar to the supreme grade gasoline.
The octane level of 91 is higher than the regular southern gasoline octane of 87, and near the 92 octane level of supreme southern gasoline.
In addition, Mr. Speaker, the vapour pressure of 94, a level higher than southern gasoline supplies, will aid on the ease of engine starting.
(interpretation) I am pleased to report, Mr. Speaker, that all communities received their re-supply of gasoline without incident.
Minister’s Statement 056 – 1(6): Slide Collection on CD-ROM
Hon. Jack Anawak (interpretation): Mr. Speaker, as we know the importance of remembering and learning from our past cannot be overstated.
The Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth has preserved a collection of early photographic images taken in Pangnirtung between 1957-59.
The images will be made available to Nunavummiut to give us a glimpse into community life as it was nearly a half-century ago.
Nancy Westgate, a former resident of Pangnirtung, donated 325 colour slides and 48 lantern slides to the Angmarlik Centre.
To ensure the care and safety of the collection, the Centre donated the slides to the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth.
In return, the Department has arranged to have the entire collection digitized and put onto CD-ROMs.
Copies of the CDs will be given to the Angmarlik Centre so that residents can obtain printed photos of friends and relatives dating between 1957-1959.
This morning, I had the pleasure of unveiling the collection at the Angmarlik Centre.
The Department would like to thank Ms. Westgate for her donation.
Speaker: Ministers’ Statements. Are there any further Ministers’ Statements.
Now to move onto Item 3.
Member’s Statement 179 – 1(6): Recognition of Elijah Keenainak
Mr. Arvaluk (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to talk about the pride we have for our fellow Inuit.
I’m happy for Elijah Keenainak, who was recognized for what he has done in the past to help the Inuit.
We are very proud of Elijah, as well as the community of Pangnirtung.
We want the government to act upon the recognition of the contributions of Inuit, and legitimize their cultural heritage to ensure that we reflect our people.
As well, in respect to Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, the bureaucracy says that they will try and follow Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
For example, the mayors in Kivalliq had a meeting in Coral Harbour this past spring.
While they were at the meeting, the member of the Parliament, Nancy Lindell and Manitok Thompson was also there and they spoke about transportation issues.
They talked about the airport building and about replacing it in Coral Harbour.
We are very happy to hear that.
And also the road from Chesterfield Inlet to the gravel pit is in the process of construction and the money has been allocated and the community members are happy to hear this news.
But, I want to say that the events that are happening in Coral Harbour and Chesterfield Inlet, we have been working towards this since 1999 when our new government was created; these issues, especially the lack of gravel in Chesterfield Inlet for the road construction, and also for the foundations of the buildings in Chesterfield.
What we found out is, that these two politicians did not acknowledge any of their fellow Inuit who have been working hard towards this junction, whether they be mayors or the MLA or the community members.
It was as if it was just the government members that had worked towards the finalization of this project.
The government members have to know that the mayors, the MLAs and the community members have worked together towards these goals and if we’re going to go and apply Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, we should as a government congratulate and recognize them for their contributions.
We should not just take the credit for other people’s work.
Just to remind members that we do not have the clocks in place here so you’ll have to keep your eyes on me, so I can let you know when your time is nearly up.
Okay, next we have Mr. Havioyak.
Member’s Statement 180 – 1(6): Kugluktuk in Need of Wellness Coordinator
I rise today on an issue of great importance to the people of Kugluktuk.