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That is one question, another part to that is people sometimes talk about wanting to take very basic furnace repair courses or maintenance, because not everybody is a carpenter, not everybody a furnace man.
Is there something in place since we are encouraging tenants to own houses in Nunavut?
I think that over the years we have seen as we have moved into the development of some of the private housing markets in our communities that you see small operators for housing maintenance, usually for, whether it is somebody that has the background that has worked with the government, worked with the Housing Authority.
Whether they do that on their own after hours, you see that has happened.
In those rare instances where there is not that kind of support in maybe one of the smaller communities the local housing authorities sometimes help out if there is an emergency part required. They will lend it out with the understanding that they get it replaced by that homeowner in a timely fashion and help anybody that is in need.
This is what frequently happens in some of our communities.
That is exactly what happens in the communities.
What I am talking about is there any way to, for example, a lot of skidoos that people have in their community, they cannot get parts for them.
Why have something in the community if you cannot improve something, or when you cannot have something to maintain, unless you borrow from Housing?
Maybe one day they are in a bad mood and they don’t want to give you a furnace part.
What happens in those circumstances, such as water pumps, and these kinds of things?
I just wanted to understand a little bit better what the Minister has explained.
That is what is happening now.
Is there anything in place, or being planned or thought of to make sure that people are getting the assistance for the parts that they need?
Mr. Chairman, I think generally that there is a spirit of assistance and cooperation and all our communities.
We haven’t encountered any dramatic case where that isn’t happening.
But if it were to happen and obviously in trying to support it so that our private home owners would work with the local housing authority to try to make sure that you know there is some form emergency assistance available if it was required.
Mr. Chairman, on this I believe it is the client and they won’t be going to any financial institutions I guess like that it’s the corporation that they’re going to be having their mortgage making their payments to.
Mr. Chairman, I just want to make sure that button works.
Mr. Chairman for the first five years they would be with a corporation held mortgage. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Within that first five years, if an individual has problems making their payments or arrears or something like that, at what point will it be deemed that it’s not working out; will the corporation at some point step in and say okay it’s not working.
You’re getting too far in arrears.
We’re taking back the house or what are the steps, I guess those are options that hopefully won’t happen but we have to plan for, in the event that they do so, I’m just wondering what happens in cases like that.
The Member is correct in that if that unfortunate situation were to happen we would work with the client and take back obviously the unit and put it back into local housing authority stock or else find an alternative potential home owner if that were the case.
Would the client, would an individual in a case like that, after three years or something like the last couple of years that a problem or ended up having to revert back to the corporation, would they have the ability to get back any of the money that they put in the first three years?
Mr. Chairman, it depends, it’s hard to say on a hypothetical question here.
It will depend on the circumstances of the client; if he was a heavily subsidized individual more than likely not.
If he put a lot of his or her income into it there may be some more flexibility.
It’s really hard to cover all the bases I guess, not knowing what the facts are.
Chairperson (interpretation): Thank you, Minister Ng. Can you repeat your response please?
I was saying, Mr. Chairman, that it really depends on the circumstances, on knowing what the future situation is with somebody that may want to turn back the unit, depending on if it was a heavily subsidized mortgage situation or if it wasn’t.
If the individual had put in a lot of their own equity over time, you know, it is hard to say today what we would do.
It depends on circumstances.
Then hopefully this is my last question.
After the five years, I know in my experience in working with the corporation that there were instances where people who did take advantage of programs came back in need for more help that where having difficulties. Whether it was changes in employment or changes in their family make up, a new child or loss of income or something like that.
That would affect their ability to maintain their unit and make their payments and stuff like that.
Has there been any thought given after someone takes advantage of this program, are they still eligible to come back after and take advantage of other programs?
Or once they get this program, that’s all they get, never mind coming back for more money even after their circumstances change or if there has been thought given to that?
Again it will depend on the circumstances and what programs he refers to I guess. There are different programs that if you are eligible for them, or if you are talking about the repair programs, something like that, if circumstances change and the housing conditions.
I would think the individual would be eligible, if you’re talking about coming back whether there are different types of homeownership programs and he or she has already got one, and again that would be a different scenario.
Chairperson (interpretation): Thank you, Minister Ng. Are you finished?
I don’t have anybody left on my list, so if there are no further questions?
That tenant to owner programs update. Members wanted to put it in the Committee of the Whole to get more information and this will be utilized in the future if everybody understands.
So we’ll have fewer problems in housing in Nunavut.
Thank you to all of you.
Minister Ng we’ll give you a chance to do your closing remarks.
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Thank you to the committee and thank my witnesses, Ms. Hine and Mr. D’Arcy.
Chairperson (interpretation): Thank you, Minister Ng. At this time we’ll take a 10 minute break.
>>House recessed at 16.32 p.m. and resumed at 16.52 p.m.
Mr. Speaker first of all I would like to say to my wife and my children that I will be there pretty soon.
Your committee has been considering Bill 13, 17, 19, 27, Minister’s Statement 072 - 1(6) and would like report that Minister’s Statement 072 - 1 (6) and Bill 13, 17, 19 and 27 can be read for the third time and Mr. Speaker I move that the report Committee of the Whole be concurred with.
Bill 13 – An Act to Amend the Worker’s Compensation Act – Third Reading
Bill 17 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act No. 1 2002/03 – Third Reading
Bill 18 – Appropriation (Capital) Act 2003/04 – Third Reading
Bill 19 – Budget Measures Implementation Act – Third Reading
Mr. Speaker I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Baffin South, that Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act; Bill 17, Supplementary Appropriation Act No 1. 2002/2003; Bill 18 Appropriation Act 2003-2004 and Bill 19, Budget Measures Implementation Act be read for the third time.
Bill 21 – An Act to Amend the Labour Standards Act – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Iqaluit East, that Bill 21, An Act to Amend the Labour Standards Act be read for the third time.
The motion is carried and the Bill has had third reading.
Bill 25 – An Act to Amend the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Rankin South/Whale Cove, that Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act be read for the third time.
Speaker The Motion is in order.
The Bill has had Third Reading.
Bill 26 – Inter-Jurisdictional Support Orders Act – Third Reading
Hon. Paul Okalik: Thank you, Uqaqti.
I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Cambridge Bay, that Bill 26, Inter-Jurisdictional Support Orders Act be read for the third time.
Motion is carried and the Bill has had third reading.
Bill 27 – An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Change of Precedence) – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Pangnirtung, that Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act be read for the third time.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Premier. The motion is in order.
Before we proceed with reading the of Orders of the Day, I wish to read correspondence I received from the Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut. It states:
“Dear Mr. Speaker, as the Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut, I am pleased to give Assent to the following Bills:
Bill 13 – An Act to Amend the Worker’s Compensation Act – Assent
Bill 17 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 1 2002/2003 – Assent
Bill 18 – Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2003/2004 – Assent
Bill 19 – Budget Measures Implementation Act – Assent
Bill 21 – An Act to Amend the Labour Standards Act – Assent
Bill 25 – An Act to Amend the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act – Assent
Bill 26 – The Inter-jurisdictional Support Orders Act – Assent
Bill 27 – An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Change of Precedence) – Assent
Sincerely, Lena Metuq. Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut.”
And now we can proceed to the Orders of the Day.
Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 4th, 2003:
Before we conclude for the day, I’d like to extend a special thank you to our pages that have worked so hard over many long hours during the past week.
We have Nick Dunphy, Luc Joamie, Jessica Pierce, Taqialoo Michael, Salomie Silatsiak, Jesse Kulutsiak, of course our Sergeant-At-Arms, Mr. Kilabuk.
Once again thank you for all your hard work.
Just to remind the members that they can join me upstairs on the second floor.
Mr. Clerk, we’ll call for the Sergeant-At-Arms and hope that everybody enjoys their holiday season and a safe trip home.  This House stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 4th, 2003 at 1.30 p.m.
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Tuesday March 4, 2003
Pages 2271 - 2308
Minister of Sustainable Development; Minister of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth
Clerk Assistant
Kooyoo Nooshoota
Opening Prayer 2271
Ministers’ Statements 2271
Members’ Statements 2274
Oral Questions 2283
Written Questions 2302
Returns to Written Questions 2304
Report of Committee on the Review of Bills 2305
Tabling of Documents 2306
Notices of Motions 2307
Motions 2307
Orders of the Day 2308
Tuesday March 4, 2003 2271
110 – 1(6): Minister Absent (Akesuk) 2271
111 – 1(6): March is Nutrition Month (Picco) 2272
112 – 1(6): Nunavut Housing Corportion Baffin District Office Relocation Update (Ng) 2272
113 – 1(6): March 8th – International Women’s Day (Akesuk) 2273
345 – 1(6): Treating Patients in Communities (Irqittuq) 2274
346 – 1(6): Chesterfield Inlet – St. Theresa Care Facility Operation (Arvaluk) 2274
347 – 1(6): Posting RCMP Officers for Longer Periods (Havioyak) 2275
348 – 1(6): Youth Conference in Rankin Inlet (Anawak) 2276
349 – 1(6): Discussions of Suicide in the House (Irqaqrialu) 2277
350 – 1(6): Canada Winter Games (Akesuk) 2277
351 – 1(6): Government of Nunavut Leadership Team (Tootoo) 2278
352 – 1(6): Congratulations to Cambridge Bay Basketball Participants (Ng) 2279
353 – 1(6): Hockey Day in Canada Events (Picco) 2279
349 – 1(6): RCMP Postings (Havioyak) 2283
350 – 1(6): Number of Nurses Needed by Population in Communities (Irqittuq) 2284
351 – 1(6): Number of People Compensated for Bad Gas (Arvaluk) 2287
352 – 1(6): Labour Standards Act Amendment t (Williams) 2288
353 – 1(6): March is Nutrition Month (Nutarak) 2289
354 – 1(6): Use of Agency Nurses Increased or Decreased (Tootoo) 2291
355 – 1(6): Plans for Diesel Fuel Study (Iqaqrialu) 2293
356 – 1(6): Medical Boarding Home in Winnipeg (Arvaluk) 2295
357 – 1(6): Procedures and Services for Remanded Prisoners in Communities (Irqittuq) 2298
358 – 1(6): Heating Fuel Concerns and Reports (Tootoo) 2300
Written Question
005 – 1(6): Request for Proposals (Tootoo) 2302
Return to Written Question 002 – 1(6): Medical Records for Miners from Rankin Inlet Nickel Mine (Picco) 2304
Return to Written Questions 004 – 1(6): Vacant GN Positions in Regional Decentralized Centres and Communities (Clerk) 2305
010 – 1(6): Bill 23-An Act to Amend the Cities, Towns and Villages Act (Irqittuq) 2305
011 – 1(6): Bill 24-An Act to Amend the Hamlet Act (Irqittuq) 2305
074 – 1(6): GN Response to the SC on Government Operations and Services Review of Annual Report (2000/2001) (Okalik) 2306
075 – 1(6): GN Response to SC on the March 2002 Review of the 2000-2001 Annual Report of the Language Commissioner (Akesuk) 2306
076 – 1(6): Response to Petition 005 – 1(6): Swimming Pool – Repulse Bay (Clerk) 2306
015 – 1(6): Tabled Document 030 – 1(6) (Mental Health Strategy) to Committee of the Whole – Notice 2307
016 – 1(6): Review of Bill 12, Human Rights Act be Extended – Notice 2307
017 – 1(6): Honourable Jack Anawak be Removed as a Member of the Executive Council – Notice 2307
016 – 1(6): Review of Bill 12 – Human Rights Act (Iqaqrialu) 2308
015 – 1(6): Tabled Document 030 – 1(6) (Mental Health Strategy) to Committee of the Whole (Irqittuq) 2308
Mr. James Arvaluk, Mr. Donald Havioyak, Mr. David Iqaqrialu, Mr. Enoki Irqittuq, Honourable Peter Kattuk, Mr. Jobie Nutarak, Honourable Kelvin Ng, Honourable Paul Okalik, Honourable Ed Picco, Hon. Manitok Thompson, Mr. Hunter Tootoo, Ms. Rebekah Williams, Mr. Jack Anawak.
Deputy Speaker (Mr. Puqiqnak): I will say the opening prayer.
Speaker (interpretation): Good afternoon Members, Mr. Premier and visitors, welcome.
Before we begin I would like to make an announcement.
I'm sure that the Members have noticed the display set up in the foyer.
It is an exhibit called “Behind These Doors”, which features photographs and artifacts from Canada’s 14 Assembly and Parliament buildings.
The exhibit was put together by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and has now travelled to every province and territory in Canada.
I would like to extend our thanks to Karyn Leonard and Jennifer McClendon from the Public Relations branch of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for helping to arrange the exhibit’s time in Nunavut.
Minister responsible for Sustainable Development. Mr. Akesuk.
Minister’s Statement 110 – 1(6): Minister Absent
I would like to let the Members know that Minister Peter Kilabuk will not be here today.
Minister responsible for Health and Social Services. Mr. Picco.
Minister’s Statement 111 – 1(6): March is Nutrition Month
Hon. Ed. Picco: Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome back the Members to the fair capital of Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut and I hope you enjoy your stay.
Mr. Speaker, March is nutrition month.
Promoting good nutrition is one of the priorities of my department.
Over the past year we have supported many programs designed to encourage healthy eating from an early age.
Mr. Speaker, for example, my department works with partners like the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada, where we support community-based programs in Canadian Prenatal Nutrition program and the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative.
Mr. Speaker, another example of partnerships is with the Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and the Environment of McGill University.
Mr. Speaker, this program provides 71 front-line health workers with training over the internet on ways to use the Nunavut Food Guide as a teaching tool.
Mr. Speaker, nutrition is of vital importance to our health and well-being.
In Nunavut, as we know nutrition has played an important part in the lives and culture of Inuit for generations.
Country foods such as seal, Arctic char and caribou continue to be the healthiest choices for Nunavummiut.
Furthermore, nutrition also plays a key role in preventing the onset of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and various types of cancer.
Recent research estimates that by combining healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle, it can prevent an alarming 90 percent of Type 2 diabetes that are found in the world.
Mr. Speaker, for this reason it gives me a great pleasure to ask in particular all Nunavummiut to join me in celebrating March 2003 as National Nutrition Month in Nunavut.
Minister responsible for the Department of Finance. Minister Ng.
Minister’s Statement 112 – 1(6): Nunavut Housing Corportion Baffin District Office Relocation Update
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide Members of this Assembly with an update on the relocation of the Nunavut Housing Corporation’s Baffin District Office.
Mr. Speaker, I'm pleased to report that, at the end of February, the Baffin District Office was successfully relocated from Iqaluit to the decentralized community of Cape Dorset.
This relocation initiative was identified as a priority Phase III of the Government of Nunavut’s decentralization agenda.
Personal effects and office freight were quickly and efficiently transported, ensuring a minimum of disruption to normal business activities.
Mr. Speaker, a dedicated team of housing professionals is now settling into their homes and offices in Cape Dorset, and will continue to provide the high level of expertise and community support from Baffin District personnel.
Currently, 16 of 19 positions are staffed, and the Nunavut Housing Corporation will work closely with the Department of Human Resources to fill the remaining vacancies as soon as possible.
Mr. Speaker, with offices in Iqaluit, Arviat, Cambridge Bay, and now Cape Dorset, the Nunavut Housing Corporation employs Nunavummiut from every region in the territory and offers programs and services in close cooperation with local partners.
Mr. Speaker, I'm pleased to congratulate the Baffin District office staff, veteran and new, and in fact all of our staff, for their dedication to housing service excellence and for helping to make the Government of Nunavut’s vision of decentralization a reality.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Minister Ng. Ministers' Statements. Minister responsible for Sustainable Development. Minister Akesuk.
Minister’s Statement 113 – 1(6): March 8th – International Women’s Day
As the Minister responsible for the Status of Women, I want to call Members’ attention to March 8th, International Women’s Day.
This day was established in 1977 by the United Nations to give us an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in women’s equality and to look at the challenges that still remain.
(interpretation ends) This year, Canadians will celebrate International Women’s Week from Sunday, March 2 to Saturday, March 8, 2003.
The theme will be: World-Wide Women: Surfing the Digital Revolution!
This is to highlight how the internet has improved women’s access to information, building networks between women of different political, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
On March 8th, we can stand beside the women of Nunavut to commemorate this day of importance to women’s groups around the world, and to recognize the shared goals of equality, justice, peace and development.
I am distributing a pin for each of you to wear this week to show your support.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Minister Akesuk.
Moving onto Item 3. Members’ Statements.
Member’s Statement 345 – 1(6): Treating Patients in Communities
I would like to welcome my colleagues back to Iqaluit for the Session.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my condolences to the people of Igloolik to the families who have lost their loved ones.
Mr. Speaker, in one of my communities they have a problem.
The patients that go out for medical treatment have been having some problems while being transported to the medical facilities, whether you are physically sick, or whether you have a mental illness, we do not want that kind of treatment for the people, but it cannot be helped.
The only reason why you can be cured is by visiting the medical professionals outside of our community.
In Igloolik the people that have been getting sick lately have not had any medical attention.
For instance, if an individual is sick and he goes to sleep, and then he wakes up sick, and then they phone the nursing station, it takes them four days, after they phone, to finally get an appointment when it should be treated as an emergency.
This happened quite a while back and it got rectified for a little bit, but now it is the same old routine.
So at question period, I will be asking the Minister responsible in this regard.
The Member for Nanulik. Mr. Arvaluk.
Member’s Statement 346 – 1(6): Chesterfield Inlet – St. Theresa Care Facility Operation
Mr. Speaker, this issue is in regards to St. Teresa’s Home that is in Chesterfield Inlet.
It was operated by the Missionaries for quite a long time, for as long as I can remember.
I think that it was two years that the Missionaries did not want to operate St. Teresa’s Home anymore.
At this point it was going to be closed by Fire Marshall, under the Fire Marshall’s order.
At that time we made a decision to build a new home. I am very pleased to announce now that the St. Teresa’s Home will be built.
On behalf of the people of Chesterfield Inlet, and Mark Ipirq, who is the Chair, and the Board and the staff, I would like to commend them for their efforts in having this become a reality.
I would also like to thank Minister Picco and Minister Kattuk in Public Works, for working on the St. Teresa’s Home, and I hear that this Facility will be operated by the Government.
The Home employs approximately 20 employees and on behalf of the people of Chesterfield Inlet, I thank you.
Members’ Statement.
The Member for Kugluktuk. Mr. Havioyak.
Member’s Statement 347 – 1(6): Posting RCMP Officers for Longer Periods
I am very glad to be here.
I just want to make a short comment; I am very pleased to be able to be here today.
Mr. Speaker, the residents of Kugluktuk have been working hard to provide a better life for our youth.
My community has been doing their best to provide opportunities for youth to stay in school and to stay out of trouble.
Mr. Speaker, one of our success stories has been the Kugluktuk High School Athletics Association has been involved in supporting the activities of Kugluktuk Grizzlies and any activities that they can use. Our youth would greatly benefit from these activities.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, the association has recently approached me with a concern.
In Kugluktuk, our RCMP Officers play a valuable role in the system with the community events and providing positive role models for youth.
However, Mr. Speaker, they are concerned that the RCMP policies do not allow its officers to remain in the community for a sufficient period of time.
They want to see officers remain in the community for more than a couple of years.
They want to see them stay long enough for them to forge strong bonds with the community.
Mr. Speaker, the Association has collected over 240 signatures on a petition urging the RCMP to allow two particular officers to remain posted within the community.
Mr. Speaker, I will be forwarding this petition to our Federal Member of Parliament.
I would like conclude my statement Mr. Speaker.
Speaker (interpretation): The Member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his statement.
Please proceed. Mr. Havioyak.
Thank you my fellow colleagues.
I also urge the Government and the Department of Justice to urge the RCMP to make every effort to allow the RCMP who are posted in our community to remain long enough in order that they can make a real difference in the life of our youth.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. I would like to remind the Members that they have two and a half minutes so keep an eye on your clocks.
We would like the order of business to go as smoothly as possible.
Member for Rankin Inlet North.
Member’s Statement 348 – 1(6): Youth Conference in Rankin Inlet