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And also next to Nute and very close to Nute, is a lady from Clyde River, from Kangiqtugaapik, I have known for a long time, Ms. Iga Inuk, welcome to the Gallery and next to Iga is Lootie Thomasie, here from Qikiqtarjuaq, a friend of mine for a long time and Mr. Lootie Thomasie, Lootie, welcome.
Also, Mr. James Ettuluk and behind James, Mr. Simanek Kilabuk, who is our Sergeant-at-Arms, who worked for this House for a long time and I would like to welcome him, a constituent of Mr. Okalik and I know that he is a hard worker, thank you, Simon.
And moving closer, we see our good friend, Mr. Willie Adams, who has a big sign in Ottawa and he has not got me any apples or oranges or anything, so I am going to be asking him for some farm products later.
And next to our good friend Mr. Adams is the good mayor of Iqaluit, she won by a huge margin, well respected by the people of Iqaluit and she was representing us at the Arctic Winter Games over the last week.
Thank you, Elisapee, for doing that on our behalf.
Right behind me here, Mr. Speaker, the last person, I am leaving her to the last, I have never sat in the Assembly in eight and a half years without this person with me, Ms. Manitok Thompson and what can I say, Mr. Speaker, about Manitok Thompson, a lot…
But I won’t do that right now.
Mr. Speaker, as everyone knows, Manitok is looking at other opportunities in her life over the next few months and I can say, without a contradiction from anyone in this Assembly or in Nunavut, I do not know anyone who is harder working and takes her job more seriously than Manitok and I wish her and I am sure the people of Nunavut and this Assembly wish her all the best in her future endeavour.
Hon. Leona Aglukkaq (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I would also like to recognize my mother and Ilaulaaq, who is here with us today and the people from Taloyoak, James Ettuluk and John.
Tabled Document 001 – 2(1): Arviat’s Interest in Hosting the First Nunavut Ministers Retreat - Letter from MLA (Alagalak)
I received a letter from the Hamlet of Arviat from the Mayor, Peter Qitatsiluk.
The people of Arviat are considering hosting a retreat for the Ministers and the Members of the Legislative Assembly to attend a meeting in their community, or a Full Caucus Retreat in the community of Arviat and would like to invite all the members to that community.
Motion 002 – 2(1): Appointment of Premier – Notice (Evyagotailak)
Mr. Evyagotailak: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I shall move that following; that the Legislative Assembly recommend to the Commissioner of Nunavut, that the Honourable Member for Iqaluit West, Mr. Paul Okalik, be appointed the Premier of Nunavut and a Member of the Executive Council.
At the appropriate time today, I shall be seeking unanimous consent to deal with my motion.
Motion 003 – 2(1): Appointments of Executive Council – Notice (Tootoo)
I give notice that on Thursday, March 11, 2004, I shall move the following motion: I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Akulliq, that the Legislative Assembly recommend to the Commissioner of Nunavut the following Members to be appointed to the Executive Council of Nunavut:
Leona Aglukkaq, the Member for Nattilik
Olayuk Akesuk, the Member for Baffin South
Levinia Brown, the Member Rankin Inlet South/Whale Cove
Peter Kilabuk, the Member for Pangnirtung
Edward Picco, the Member for Iqaluit East
David Simailak, the Member for Baker Lake, and
Louis Tapardjuk, the Member for Amittuq
Speaker: Notices of Motions.
Motion 004 – 2(1): Appointment of Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairs of Committee of the Whole – Notice (Kilabuk)
I give notice that on Thursday, March 11, 2004, I shall move the following motion: (interpretation ends) I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Rankin Inlet North, Mr. Patterk Netser, the Member for Nanulik, be appointed Deputy Speaker.
And that Mr. James Arreak, the Member for Uqqurmiut, and Mr. Joe Allen Evyagotailak, the Member for Kugluktuk, be appointed at Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time today I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with my motion.
Motion 005 – 2(1): Appointments to the Management Services Board – Notice (Mapsalak)
Mr. Mapsalak: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I give notice that on Thursday, March 11, 2004, I shall move the following motion:
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Honourable Member for South Baffin, that the following Members be appointed to the Management and Services Board of this Assembly: Mr. Tagak Curley, the Member for Rankin Inlet North; Mr. Peter Kilabuk, the Member of Pangnirtung; Mr. Keith Peterson, the Member of Cambridge Bay; Mr. Hunter Tootoo, the Member for Iqaluit Centre.
Speaker (interpretation): Notices of Motions.
Motion 006 – 2(1): Appointments to the Striking Committee – Notice (Barnabas)
On Thursday, March 11, 2004 I shall move the following motion:
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Honourable Member from Nanulik, that the following be appointed to the second committee of this Assembly: Mr. Tagak Curley, Member for Rankin Inlet North; Mr. Keith Peterson, Member for Cambridge Bay; Mr. Hunter Tootoo, Member for Iqaluit Centre.
At the appropriate time today I shall seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion.
Motion 007 – 2(1): Extended Adjournment – Notice (Peterson)
I give notice that on Thursday, March 11, 2004 I shall move the following motion: I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Nattilik, that notwithstanding Rule 4, when the House concludes it’s sitting in Iqaluit, it shall be adjourned until May 12, 2004 in Iqaluit.
Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time today I’ll be seeking unanimous consent to deal my motion.
If there’s no more Notices of Motions for today, I’m sorry, Mr. Curley.
Motion 008 – 2(1): Working Together for a Stronger Nunavut – Notice (Curley)
I give notice that on Thursday, March 11, 2004, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Iqaluit West, that all Members of this House commit themselves to working together towards common goals during our mandate.
Speaker (interpretation): Mr. Evyagotailak is seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion.
Please proceed, Mr. Evyagotailak.
Motion 002 – 2(1): Appointment of Premier (Evyagotailak)
WHEREAS subsection 60(1) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides that there shall be a Premier chosen by the Legislative Assembly from among its Members;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Honourable Member from Pangnirtung, that the Legislative Assembly recommends to the Commissioner of Nunavut that the Honourable Paul Okalik, Member for Iqaluit West, be appointed Premier of Nunavut and Member of Executive Council.
There is a motion on the floor seconded by the Member for Pangnirtung.
There is a motion on the floor moved by Mr. Evyagotailak, seconded by the Honourable Member from Pangnirtung.
I, too, would like to seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today.
Speaker (interpretation): Mr. Tootoo is seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion.
Motion 003 – 2(1): Appointments to the Executive Council (Tootoo)
WHEREAS subsection 60(1) (b) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides that there shall be an Executive Council of Nunavut composed of persons appointed by the Commissioner of Nunavut on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Honourable Member for Akulliq, that the Legislative Assembly recommends to the Commissioner of Nunavut that the following Members be appointed to the Executive Council of Nunavut:
Ms. Leona Aglukkaq, Member for Nattilik
Olayuk Akesuk, Member for Baffin South
Levinia Brown, Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove
Peter Kilabuk, Member for Pangnirtung
Edward Picco, Member for Iqaluit East
David Simailak, Member for Baker Lake; and
Louis Tapardjuk, Member for Amittuq.
Speaker (interpretation): There is a motion on the floor moved by Mr. Tootoo.
WHEREAS section 42 of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council; sorry, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, I am one page ahead. (interpretation) I would like unanimous consent to deal with my motion today.
Speaker (interpretation): The member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion.
Please proceed, Mr. Kilabuk.
Motion 004 – 2(1): Appointments of Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairs of the Committee of the Whole (Kilabuk)
WHEREAS section 42 of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act requires that a Deputy Speaker shall be elected at its First Session;
AND WHEREAS section 43 requires Deputy Chairs of Committee of the Whole be elected at its first session;
(interpretation ends) NOW THEREFORE, Mr. Speaker, I MOVE, seconded by the Honourable Member for Rankin Inlet North, that the Honourable Member for Nanulik be appointed Deputy Speaker, and that the Honourable Members for Uqqurmiut and Kugluktuk be appointed Deputy Chairs of Committee of the Whole.
Speaker (interpretation): Mr. Mapsalak is seeking unanimous consent to deal with motion today.
Please proceed, Mr. Mapsalak.
Motion 005 – 2(1): Appointments to the Management Services Board (Mapsalak)
WHERERAS section 38 of Legislative Assembly Executive Council Act provides for this Assembly to appoint members to the Management and Services Board;
AND WHEREAS section 38(2) states that the Management and Services Board shall be appointed in the First Session of the Legislative Assembly;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by Honorable Member for South Baffin, that the following Members be appointed to the Management and Services Board of this Assembly:
Mr. Tagak Curley, Member for Rankin Inlet North
Mr. Peter Kilabuk, Member for Pangnirtung
Mr. Keith Peterson, Member for Cambridge Bay
Mr. Hunter Tootoo, Member for Iqaluit Centre.
Speaker: Mr. Barnabas is seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion today.
Please proceed, Mr. Barnabas.
Motion 006 – 2(1): Appointments to the Striking Committee (Barnabas)
WHEREAS it is required by Rule 83 that the Legislative Assembly shall appoint a Striking Committee of at least three Members to report and recommend, with all convenient speed, Members to comprise the Standing Committee:
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by Honourable Member for Nanulik, that Mr. Tagak Curley, Member for Rankin Inlet North; Mr. Keith Peterson, Member for Cambridge Bay; Mr. Hunter Tootoo, Member for Iqaluit Centre be appointed to Striking Committee of this Assembly.
Motion Mr. Peterson.
Speaker: Mr. Peterson is seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion.
Mr. Peterson, please proceed.
Motion 007 – 2(1): Extended Adjournment (Peterson)
I move, seconded by Honourable Member for Nattilik, that withstanding Rule 4, this House stands adjourns on March 9, 2004, shall be adjourned until May 12, 2004 in Iqaluit.
AND FURTHER that any time prior to May 12, 2004, if the Speaker is satisfied, after consultation with the Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly, that the public interest requires that the House should meet at an earlier time during adjournment, the Speaker may give notice and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice and shall transact its business as it has been duly adjourned to that time.
Speaker: The motions in order.
Motion Mr. Curley.
Mr. Curley: Mr. Speaker, I would like to seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today.
Speaker: Mr. Curley seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion.
There are nays.
Mr. Curley, please proceed.
Motion 008 – 2(1): Working Together for a Stronger Nunavut (Curley)
WHEREAS the Members of the Second Legislative Assembly have been entrusted by their constituents with the responsibility of building a stronger Nunavut;
AND WHEREAS enormous challenges lie ahead of us in the areas of education, health care, economic development, job creation, and infrastructure;
AND WHEREAS the vitality of Inuit language and culture requires concerted action on the part of the government;
AND WHEREAS the values of consensus, cooperation, accountability, and respect must guide us in our deliberations;
AND WHEREAS unity of purpose and action is essential to achieving progress and success on behalf of all of our constituents, regardless of their race, language, or faith in God;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Honourable Member for Iqaluit West, that all Members of this House commit themselves to working together towards common goals during our mandate.
Mr. Curley (interpretation): Just to make a brief comment.
This motion was made because we have been given a gift and one thing that I would like to say is that, probably many people out there probably think that there is going to be division in the House.
Many people are also saying that they want to see a stronger Inuktitut language.
They are thinking that they are left out because we are concentrating on our culture and language and some people are saying that our religion in going to come in between the Members here.
I am proud of the people who have the faith.
With that I want the commitment from this House that we will work together regardless of race, language, or faith in God.
I would like to ask for a recorded vote.
Speaker (interpretation): To the motion.
We will have a recorded vote.
There is a motion on the floor, moved by Mr. Curley, for working together for a stronger Nunavut.
For those who are in favour, please rise.
Mr. Curley, Mr. Arreak, Mr. Kilabuk, Mr. Tapardjuk, Mr. Akesuk, Ms. Aglukkaq, Mr. Okalik, Ms. Brown, Mr. Picco, Mr. Simailak, Mr. Netser, Mr. Mapsalak, Mr. Alagalak, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Kattuk, Mr. Evyagotailak, Mr. Barnabas.
Those opposed to the motion; the motion is carried.
A reminder to all Members of the swearing in ceremony for the Executive Council to take place in the Chambers at approximately half past four and a reminder to Members of the Regular Caucus, there is a meeting tomorrow morning at 9:00 in the Nanuq Room.
Order for the Day for Wednesday, May 12:
This House stands adjourned until May 12, 2004.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Pages 35 – 63
Opening Prayer 35
Ministers’ Statements 35
Members’ Statements 36
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 41
Oral Questions 42
Written Questions 47
Petitions 52
Reports of Standing and Special Committees 52
Tabling of Documents 57
Notices of Motions 58
Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills 59
Motions 59
First Reading of Bills 61
Orders of the Day 62
Wednesday, May 12, 2004 35
001 – 2(1): National Nursing Week (Brown) 35
002 – 2(1): Teachers Trained to Work in Inclusive Education (Picco) 36
003 – 2(1): Ministers Simailak and Kilabuk Absent from the House (Aglukkaq) 36
018 – 2(1): National Mining Week (Peterson) 37
019 – 2(1): Swim Team Meet in Yellowknife (Tootoo) 38
020 – 2(1): Constituency Issues and Concerns (Barnabas) 38
021 – 2(1): Mother’s Day (Curley) 40
022 – 2(1): Lady of Lights Church Burned Down (Evyagotailak) 40
023 – 2(1): Annual Nunavut Trade Show (Picco) 41
001 – 2(1): Cleanup of Contaminants in Nunavut (Arreak) 42
002 – 2(1): Priorities for Elders (Barnabas) 43
003 – 2(1): Utility Rate Review Council Requests (Tootoo) 45
004 – 2(1): Nunavut Power Stabilization Rider (Curley) 46
001 – 2(1): Regional Health Facilities (Tootoo) 47
002 – 2(1): Nunavut Payroll Tax (Peterson) 49
003 – 2(1): Physician Services (Tootoo) 50
004 – 2(1): Kitikmeot Health Centre (Peterson) 51
005 – 2(1): Kitikmeot Health Centre (Peterson) 51
001 – 2(1): Support to Construct a Youth Centre (Arreak) 52
002 – 2(1): Support for More Training Courses for Taloyoak (Aglukkaq) 52
001 – 2(1): Report of the Striking Committee on Standing Committee Membership and Terms of Reference (Tootoo) 52
002 – 2(1): Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act - List of New Members of the 2nd Assembly who have made an election to participate in the Supplementary Allowances Plan (Speaker) 57
003 – 2(1): Statutory Requirements for Tabling of Reports and Other Documents in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut – May 1, 2004 (Speaker) 58
009 – 2(1): Re-appointment of Integrity Commissioner of Nunavut (Tootoo) 58
010 – 2(1): Appointments to Standing Committees (Tootoo) 58
009 – 2(1): Re-Appointment of Integrity Commissioner of Nunavut (Tootoo) 59
010 – 2(1): Appointments to Standing Committees (Tootoo) 60
Bill 01 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 3, 2003-2004 – Notice 59
Bill 01 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 3, 2003-2004 – First Reading 61
Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Honourable Olayuk Akesuk, Mr. James Arreak, Mr. Levi Barnabas, Honourable Levinia Brown, Mr. Tagak Curley, Mr. Joe Allan Evyagotailak, Mr. Steve Mapsalak, Mr. Patterk Netser, Honourable Jobie Nutarak, Honourable Paul Okalik, Mr. Keith Peterson, Honourable Edward Picco, Honourable Louis Tapardjuk, Mr. Hunter Tootoo.
Speaker (interpretation): I would like to call on Mr. Curley to say the prayer.
Speaker: Going to the Orders of the Day.
Just before we go into the Orders of the Day I would like to recognize Paul Kaludjak, President of NTI.
Also, from Nunavut Sivuniksavut: Tommy Akulukjuk, Davidee Joanasie and Pauloosie Akeeagok; welcome as well.
Minister’s Statement 001 – 2(1): National Nursing Week (Brown)
Hon. Levinia Brown: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
May 10 to 16 is National Nursing Week.
This year’s theme, Knowledge and Commitment at Work, is a fitting focus for Nunavut as we celebrate our first two nursing graduates.
The two new nurses and the recent graduates of the Community Health Representative Program represent our commitment to supporting health and social services career opportunities in Nunavut.
The graduation of new health professionals was followed by another exciting event.
From April 29 to May 1, the Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut held its annual general meeting and conference in Iqaluit.
This is the first time the association has met outside of the Northwest Territories.
The event, with the help of telehealth, was a huge success.
In Nunavut we all recognize the important role that nurses play in our communities.
They work long hours in stressful situations.
They are our public health educators, our emergency medical response teams, and our mentors for preventative care.
They go beyond the call of duty so that our communities can be healthy.
In this special week I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge and thank all nurses for helping us bring care closer to our home.
With their help and caring we will continue to strengthen healthy communities throughout Nunavut.
I would ask all members to join me in showing Nunavut nurses how much they are appreciated.
Speaker: Going back to the Orders of the Day.
Minister’s Statement 002 – 2(1): Teachers Trained to Work in Inclusive Education (Picco)
Welcome back to the capital, Iqaluit.
I am very proud to announce the upcoming graduation of 17 teaching staff within Nunavut: a Nunavut Inclusive Education Student Support Certificate.
On May 28 I will host a graduation ceremony and celebration for these graduates.
These teachers successfully completed five special education courses, a specialized professional development designed for the Nunavut context, with the help of Memorial University’s education faculty.
Through use of distance-education Web-based courses and a partnership with Memorial, we were able to have the teachers receive additional training to teach in an inclusive environment.
I am pleased to say that this initiative succeeded through partnership and cooperation between both the Department of Education and the Federation of Nunavut Teachers.
As a result, these courses offered to our teachers will equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to offer support to Nunavummiut students so that they will become successful in their future endeavours, and consequently leave this government to its goal of developing Nunavut’s economy to its fullest.
Minister’s Statement 003 – 2(1): Ministers Simailak and Kilabuk Absent from the House (Aglukkaq)
I wish to advise members that the Honourable Peter Kilabuk and Honourable David Simialak will be absent from the House today.
Member’s Statement 018 – 2(1): National Mining Week (Peterson)
I am pleased to be back in the House in order to provide support to mining in Nunavut.
As members are aware, May 10 to 16 is National Mining Week.
Earlier this week, the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum held their mining industry conference and exhibition in Edmonton.
This year’s theme is Mining North: What’s Happening?
The focus of the conference has been sustainability and defining sustainability with respect to mining in the north.
There have been exciting things happening for the last month with respect to mining in the North.
Just days ago, the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development finally announced that a Part 5 review will be done of the Bathurst Inlet port and road project.
This means that a local environmental review will be done rather than bringing in a federal agency.
Mr. Speaker, this infrastructure is extremely important for mining development in the Kitikmeot.
The diamond industry’s response to the National Diamond Strategy has indicated that all relevant levels of government can enhance the growth of the diamond mining sector by investing in northern infrastructure.
This review brings the promise of development.
Earlier this year, the Tahera Corporation announced that it had received NIRB’s final report associated with the environmental review for the Jericho Diamond Project.
The report recommended that the Tahera Corporation’s proposal to build a diamond mine at the Jericho site be approved. We can only hope that the federal government does not delay this important project.
Mr. Speaker, when we discuss diamonds, I believe that it’s not enough to simply have diamond mines in Nunavut. I believe that it’s important to sort, value, and market the diamonds in Nunavut.
It is important to design jewelry that incorporates diamonds in Nunavut.
It is no secret that the devolution of responsibility for natural resources is some time away.
This means that the GN will see limited money from royalties that are paid by mining companies.
However, there are many ways for Nunavummiut to be involved in and share the wealth associated with mining in Nunavut.
I believe that we have to work together to ensure that Nunavummiut benefit from mining, from exploration, to the sale of jewelry that is designed by Nunavummiut.
I believe that the Government of Nunavut has a role to play in ensuring that this happens, by providing training for our constituents to take advantage of every opportunity.
Member’s Statement 019 – 2(1): Swim Team Meet in Yellowknife (Tootoo)
I am very pleased that Minister Picco has indicated to welcome you and the other members of this House back to our beautiful capital city.
I’m confident that we are looking forward to a productive session during our time here over the next two weeks.
I rise today to share with members the recent accomplishments of the young people who belong to Iqaluit’s competitive swim team, the Breakers.
I know that when we think of arctic athletes, we tend to first envision hockey or kayaking and traditional games.
However, thanks to the efforts of dedicated recreation staff, parents, volunteers, and donors, a number of youth from our city team were able to take part recently in an invitational territorial championship swim meet which was held in Yellowknife.
Team members Derek Apalialuk, Mary Apalialuk, Thomas Ford Rogers, Caleb Little, Terry Ell, Makki, Kimberly Smith, and Rocky Worchess competed in a variety of events.
Derek won a bronze medal and Caleb won a silver.
All of the team placed well in their events.
Recognition is due to coach Amy Agersma, pool coordinator Rob Smith, and to coach Ian Legary for their hard work and dedication.
I also understand that when the team was returning home from Yellowknife, they happened to be on the same flight as our premier.
Apparently the young lobbyists on the team took advantage of their captive audience to impress upon him the need for Iqaluit to get a full-size swimming pool and other necessary improvements to our community’s infrastructure.