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(interpretation) Thank you. (interpretation ends) Opposed. (interpretation) Thank you. (interpretation ends) The motion is carried.
Bill 04 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 4, 2013-2014 – Third Reading
Hon. Keith Peterson: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Pangnirtung, that Bill 4, Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 4, 2013-2014, be read for the third time.
The motion is passed and Bill 4 is ready for assent.
Bill 05 – Write-off of Assets Act, 2013-2014 – Third Reading
Hon. Keith Peterson: Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Pangnirtung, that Bill 5, Write-Off of Assets Act, 2013-2014, be read for the third time.
Speaker: The motion is in order. All those in favour. (interpretation) Thank you. (interpretation ends) Opposed.
The motion is passed and Bill 5 is ready for assent.
Bill 06 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2014-2015 – Third Reading
Hon. Keith Peterson: Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Pangnirtung, that Bill 6, Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2014-2015, be read for the third time.
The motion is passed and Bill 6 is ready for assent.
Just a reminder that there is a meeting of the Special Committee on the Review of the Education Act tomorrow morning at nine o’clock in the Tuktu Boardroom.
Motion 14 – 4(2)
This House stands adjourned until Thursday, November [6], at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Pages 1582 – 1646
Opening Prayer 1582
Ministers’ Statements 1582
Members’ Statements 1583
Returns to Oral Questions 1589
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 1591
Oral Questions 1593
Written Questions 1609
Tabling of Documents 1616
Motions 1618
Second Reading of Bills 1621
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 1622
Report of the Committee of the Whole 1644
Third Reading of Bills 1644
Assent to Bills 1645
Orders of the Day 1645
Thursday, November 6, 2014 1582
088 – 4(2): Nunavut High School Graduates of 2013-14 (Quassa) 1582
187 – 4(2): Merry Christmas (Sammurtok) 1583
188 – 4(2): Thanks to the People of Whale Cove (Kuksuk) 1583
189 – 4(2): Clyde River Bowhead Whale Hunt (Enook) 1584
190 – 4(2): Review of the Education Act (Mikkungwak) 1585
191 – 4(2): Process for Resolving Health Care Concerns (Joanasie) 1586
192 – 4(2): The Cost of the Pangnirtung Dock (Mike) 1587
193 – 4(2): Year in Review (Shooyook) 1588
194 – 4(2): Appreciation to Colleagues (Ugyuk) 1588
195 – 4(2): Movember Movement (Hickes) 1588
Return to Oral Question 231 – 4(2): Concern Regarding Nunavut Medical Clients Receiving Health Care in Other Jurisdictions (Ell) 1589
Return to Oral Question 235 – 4(2): Status of Medical Clients Living in Other Jurisdictions (Ell) 1590
310 – 4(2): Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (Rumbolt) 1593
311 – 4(2): Liquor Licensing Board (Hickes) 1594
312 – 4(2): Grise Fiord Water Supply (Shooyook) 1595
313 – 4(2): Baffin Correctional Centre (Angnakak) 1596
314 – 4(2): Process for Resolving Health Care Concerns (Joanasie) 1597
315 – 4(2): 2013-14 High School Graduates (Savikataaq) 1598
316 – 4(2): Human Resources Strategy (Hickes) 1600
317 – 4(2): Outcomes of Three Teaching Models (Mikkungwak) 1602
318 – 4(2): Health Care Cards (Enook) 1604
319 – 4(2): Cultural Orientation for Social Workers (Joanasie) 1605
320 – 4(2): Patients Living in Other Jurisdictions (Rumbolt) 1606
321 – 4(2): Support for Search and Rescue Volunteers (Mikkungwak) 1608
003 – 4(2): Workshops and Training for Parents (Angnakak) 1609
004 – 4(2): Correctional Facilities, Recidivism Rates, and Rehabilitation Plans (Angnakak) 1610
005 – 4(2): Ministerial Travel (Enook) 1611
006 – 4(2): Staffing Status of the Department of Health (Hickes) 1612
007 – 4(2): Government of Nunavut Expenditures on Overtime Pay (Hickes) 1612
008 – 4(2): Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities of Local Housing Organizations (Mikkungwak) 1613
009 – 4(2): Community Access Roads Program (Mapsalak) 1614
010 – 4(2): Annual Fuel Purchases by the Government of Nunavut (Rumbolt) 1615
011 – 4(2): Government of Nunavut Responses to Resolutions of the Nunavut Association of Municipalities (Sammurtok) 1615
012 – 4(2): Status of Decentralization (Savikataaq) 1616
081 – 4(2): 2013-2014 Annual Report of the Nunavut Housing Corporation (Kuksuk) 1616
082 – 4(2): Public Accounts 2013-2014 (Peterson) 1616
083 – 4(2): 2015 Sitting Calendar (Speaker) 1617
084 – 4(2): Nunavut Business Credit Corporation’s Annual Report 2013-2014 (Kuksuk) 1617
085 – 4(2): Nunavut Development Corporation’s Annual Report 2013-2014 (Kuksuk) 1617
086 – 4(2): Northwest Territories and Nunavut Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal 2013 Annual Report (Peterson) 1617
087 – 4(2): Issues in the Governance of Canadian Hospitals, Part I: Structure and Process (Angnakak) 1617
088 – 4(2): Issues in the Governance of Canadian Hospitals, Part IV: Quality of Hospital Care (Angnakak) 1617
089 – 4(2): Quality Protects Action Plan (Hickes) 1618
090 – 4(2): Story from CBC News Regarding Cape Dorset Health Centre (Joanasie) 1618
091 – 4(2): Process for Resolving Health Care Concerns (Joanasie) 1618
014 – 4(2): Establishing a Hospital Board of Management (Angnakak) 1618
016 – 4(2): Amendment to Hospital Board of Management (Ell) 1620
Bill 11 – An Act to Amend the Corrections Act – Second Reading 1621
Bill 12 – An Act to Amend the Tobacco Tax Act – Second Reading 1621
Bill 13 – An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act – Second Reading 1622
Bill 07 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2014-2015 – Consideration in Committee 1623
Bill 09 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 5, 2013-2014 – Consideration in Committee 1642
Bill 07 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2014-2015 – Third Reading 1644
Bill 09 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 5, 2013-2014 – Third Reading 1644
Speaker (interpretation): Good afternoon, members, ministers, and Nunavummiut. Welcome to the House.
Minister’s Statement 088 – 4(2): Nunavut High School Graduates of 2013-14 (Quassa)
Hon. Paul Quassa (interpretation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Good day, colleagues and the people of Nunavut and Igloolik.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 206 students in Nunavut who earned their High School Diploma in the 2013-14 school year.
Graduating from high school is a significant achievement and we are all proud of our graduates and the abilities they have demonstrated.
Mr. Speaker, our government has stated in its mandate document, Sivumut Abluqta, that education is our top priority.
This means making sure that all Nunavut students receive high-quality education.
The government cannot do this alone. Focusing on increasing family engagement will help us give parents and families the support they need to make sure our students attend class regularly, on time, and be mentally and physically ready to learn.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, partnerships are important to supporting student success. Working together with district education authorities, the Coalition of Nunavut District Education Authorities, and the Nunavut Teachers Association, we can develop programs and resources that will help students and schools across Nunavut connect with families and find the best methods to improve student attendance, which is so important in achieving academic success.
(interpretation) I would also like to recognize and congratulate the parents and relatives of these graduates. We know that they played a key role in supporting the success of our new graduates.
Mr. Speaker, this year’s graduates relied on the support of parents and family members to make good choices and focus their efforts on their studies to reach this milestone in their formal education, graduating from high school.
These graduates are now in the enviable position to pursue college or university studies, or pursuing employment and we know that Nunavut will always be a place where they can work and grow.
Member for Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet, Mr. Sammurtok.
Member’s Statement 187 – 4(2): Merry Christmas (Sammurtok)
I rise today to express gratitude to my constituents in Rankin Inlet, actually my fellow residents as well as those in Chesterfield Inlet.
Thank you and I hope you are all well.
Also, I wish to inform my constituents that we are already approaching Christmas and I will be going to Rankin Inlet and Chesterfield Inlet to celebrate the holidays.
(interpretation ends) As we wrap up our fall session and move towards the Christmas season, I just want to wish everyone a safe and a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2015. (interpretation) Thank you.
Member’s Statement 188 – 4(2): Thanks to the People of Whale Cove (Kuksuk)
I say “good day” to my fellow residents of Nunavut, Arviat, and Whale Cove.
The reason why I rise today is to voice the immense pleasure I felt when the cabinet had a retreat in Whale Cove last month and met over several days.
To my colleagues who went to Whale Cove, I thank you enormously for having travelled to the community.
In particular, I wish to thank the residents of Whale Cove as well as the mayor, Stanley Adjuk, whom we thank profusely, and his SAO, Paul Kaludjak.
The hotel was already full when we went there and some of us ended up having to be billeted out, but the people of Whale Cove opened their doors and extended their hospitality to those of us who were billeted during our stay there. I extend our thankfulness for their hospitality.
Further, while we were in the community, we dealt with many issues and toured the schools, health centre, various local government offices, and other facilities. We were able to tour the school while students were in class, and the students and teachers had a question-and-answer session with us.
It was interesting to have that interaction between the teachers, nurses, and other people who facilitated the tours.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, many volunteers in Whale Cove came together to support the cabinet retreat and this included cooking for the community feast. We also met with local committees and the hamlet council.
(interpretation) I don’t hear any nays. Please proceed, Mr. Kuksuk.
Hon. George Kuksuk (interpretation): Thank you very much, my colleagues.
At that time, (interpretation ends) during the night of the feast, we had games and (interpretation) square dancing. In addition, (interpretation ends) the people of Whale Cove also held an auction with goods donated by the local businesses and also even from the Government of Nunavut and the Hamlet of Whale Cove.
During the auction, the Premier’s Office supplied a professional model. (interpretation) I am extremely grateful to the (interpretation ends) Premier’s (interpretation) staff who used a (interpretation ends) model (interpretation) to raise money for the purpose identified and it really helped us to reach our goal to donate the proceeds to the (interpretation ends) food bank, (interpretation) as that was the purpose. (interpretation ends) It was for the local food bank. I am proud to say that the community raised over $7,000 for the local food bank…
…during the auction that evening. (interpretation) Thank you very much to the organizers and other volunteers who assisted us.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I am very proud and thank the good people of Whale Cove who supported and helped ensure that our cabinet retreat in the community was a success. (interpretation) Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) Thank you.
Member’s Statement 189 – 4(2): Clyde River Bowhead Whale Hunt (Enook)
Good afternoon to the people of Pond Inlet, Clyde River, Qikiqtarjuaq, and Nunavut. Welcome.
Mr. Speaker, I rise on this last sitting day to bring great news to this House about a historic event for Clyde River that occurred this past summer.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate the people of Clyde River on the successful harvest of a bowhead whale. On August 3 of this year, a crew of 30 hunters harvested a 54-foot whale.
It is the first whale Clyde River has harvested as a community in perhaps over a century.
Mr. Speaker, the team of hunters successfully worked together to accomplish this feat.
For the purpose of my statement today, I will name the following residents of Clyde River who took part in this hunt.
The captain was David Iqaqrialu, whom some of us remember as a former Member of the Legislative Assembly
Co-captain
Sandy Kautuq
Jerry Natanine
Roger Etuangat
Noah Kautaq
Larry Kautuq
Leroy Kautuq
Joshua Kautuq
Trevor Qillaq
Joamie Qillaq
Jusa Iqaqrialu
Jackie Natanine
Joanasie Illauq
Josie Piungituq
Leslie Ashevak
Joelie Sanguya
Niore Iqalukjuak
Additionally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to specifically announce these two names since I am doubly proud of their involvement, as they are women who also partook in the bowhead whale hunt and helped to catch it.
Female Hunters
Meena Tassugat
Cynthia Panipak
Mr. Speaker, it takes a dedicated and skilled team with expertise to conduct a harvest of this magnitude.
I pay tribute to committee members, planners, organizers, hunters, butchers, boat drivers, toolmakers, and photographers who were involved.
Mr. Speaker, I ask all members to join me in celebrating the success of Clyde River’s bowhead whale hunt.
Member’s Statement 190 – 4(2): Review of the Education Act (Mikkungwak)
I say “good day” to the people of Nunavut and Baker Lake.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to rise today and remind Nunavutmiut that the Legislative Assembly’s Special Committee to Review Nunavut’s Education Act welcomes thoughts and comments from the public on the effectiveness of Nunavut’s education legislation which came into force just over five years ago.
Mr. Speaker, the special committee’s role is to review the legislation.
Our educators, our dedicated teachers, our elected community district education authorities, and many others work hard every day to deliver an education system that meets the needs of Nunavutmiut.
The guiding force behind the delivery of Nunavut’s education system is the piece of law that is the Education Act.
The focus of our review is to ensure that this legislation provides the best guidance for delivering education in a way that meets the needs of Nunavutmiut.
The special committee would like to encourage all Nunavutmiut to share their views on whether the Education Act is effective in achieving this purpose.
Mr. Speaker, from time to time, there are concerns with the day-to-day operations of the education system.
While these concerns are certainly important, our review will not be addressing how the law is implemented. Our primary focus is on the law itself because it provides the foundation for what follows.
Individuals can drop off submissions at their local MLA’s constituency office to be forwarded to the special committee.
Member’s Statement 191 – 4(2): Process for Resolving Health Care Concerns (Joanasie)
I rise today to address an issue that continues to be of great concern to all of us in the Legislative Assembly.
Mr. Speaker, later today, at the appropriate time, I will be tabling an item from CBC News concerning a recent incident that occurred in Cape Dorset involving the community’s health centre and personnel.
Mr. Speaker, the issues raised in this news story are troubling and it’s regarding the manner in which the government handled concerns about the services being provided at the community’s health centre.
Mr. Speaker, the issue of how to best address concerns and questions about the health care system is one of the most frustrating and difficult issues that we face as MLAs.
Mr. Speaker, I fully recognize that none of us are doctors, and I fully recognize that the Minister of Health should not be asked to interfere in medical decisions and diagnoses.
I also recognize that it is not appropriate for any minister to talk in detail in this House about personnel or disciplinary actions that are ongoing so as to ensure that investigations are not prejudiced and that all parties’ rights are respected.
(interpretation) There is a nay.
Member’s Statement 192 – 4(2): The Cost of the Pangnirtung Dock (Mike)
Thank you for giving me this opportunity as I rise today for the people of Pangnirtung and its fishermen and fisherwomen.
I wish to talk about the dock in Pangnirtung that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans constructed and completed last year in 2013.
The dock has proven to be very useful for the people of Pangnirtung. It has started a lot of other activities and it has benefited in many other ways. The efforts to get a dock have been discussed since the 1970s.
Today, the people of Pangnirtung are discovering the usefulness of the dock. That is a good thing.
What I would like to say now while I have this opportunity is that I have been told that the dock was too expensive.
That didn’t rest well with me and the people of Pangnirtung.
This was paid for by the people of Pangnirtung, by the fishermen and fisherwomen of Pangnirtung.
The dock cost $42 million.
The fishermen and fisherwomen of Pangnirtung and the workers at the fish plant bring in revenues of $2 million per year.
As Minister Kuksuk explained, the Minister of Economic Development and Transportation, in the last 20 years, they have seen $70 million.
I rise today for that purpose.
The people of Pangnirtung now have a lifestyle of commercial fishing. My father-in-law was one of the very first fishermen. Now his grandchildren are involved as fishermen.
(interpretation) I don’t hear any nays. Mr. Mike, please proceed.
Hon. Johnny Mike (interpretation): Thank you for the opportunity to conclude my statement.
Now, our grandchildren are involved in turbot fishing. Even women have become involved.
In the dead of winter, they can do that now.
I have a niece who is not even 20 years old who can turbot-fish in the wintertime on her own.
The infrastructure that have been built in Pangnirtung make it look, as someone mentioned how expensive these are, like the community is just given free gifts.
However, that is not the way it works. I would like the House to be fully aware of that.
It is only through the great efforts of the community that they have earned these things.
Also, as someone stated this week, there is a (interpretation ends) “culture of intimidation,” (interpretation) which has to do with discrimination.
We don’t want to have to fight against this.
We have to try to treat everybody the same, even here, if we are going to try and work well together. Let’s set aside all of this negativity and tell the truth instead.
Member’s Statement 193 – 4(2): Year in Review (Shooyook)
Mr. Shooyook (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I say “good day” to the people of Nunavut.
I would like to express my pride in how hard all of my fellow regular MLAs have been working for the people of Nunavut, even the youngest one here.
He doesn’t have too many years under his belt, but I am so proud of all the work he is trying to do for Nunavut.
I am an old man and I don’t speak English, but I am able to sit here and I am thankful for that opportunity.
The ministers, who are my fellow Inuit, we can all talk to each other as fellow Inuit with no interpreter needed.
We have to be proud of that.
I have been here for a year and I realize how hard we have to work.
Mr. Speaker, I have been here for three weeks because I am committed, but it seems like we have only been meeting for three days.
I would like see more efforts like this so that Nunavut can be brought up well.
Members for Netsilik, Ms. Ugyuk.
Member’s Statement 194 – 4(2): Appreciation to Colleagues (Ugyuk)
I say “good day” to the people of my community, Taloyoak.
They are going to have a funeral today and I express my love and compassion towards the people of my town.
We become MLAs in order to help the people of Nunavut. I would like to thank the Member for Quttiktuq for pointing out the fact that we can use our own language when we talk to each other.
I am grateful for that.
I say “good day” to the people of Kugaaruk as well.
Member’s Statement 195 – 4(2): Movember Movement (Hickes)
Minister Peterson made a statement the other day talking about the Movember movement.
Although it might not be quite so apparent on me, as I don’t grow facial hair too fast, I’m participating in that great endeavour to raise funds for cancer research.
I just wanted to highlight some of the components of the Movember movement.
In Canada, in 2013, it raised almost $34 million for cancer research and since 2003, over $574 million, with 21 countries now participating in this fundraising activity to deal with cancer research.
Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to encourage... . We’re not quite into the first week of November or as some people are calling it now, “Movember,” but it’s not too late to join in the activities.
I encourage all residents, if they’ve got a friend or a family member participating, to help them in their fundraising efforts.
There are tax receipts available to assist in that manner. If anyone has any questions regarding that, feel free to contact my office.
Members’ Statements. I have no more names on my list. (interpretation ends) Item 4.
Return to Oral Question 231 – 4(2): Concern Regarding Nunavut Medical Clients Receiving Health Care in Other Jurisdictions (Ell)
Return to Oral Question asked by Mr. Alexander Sammurtok, MLA for Rankin Inlet South, asked of the Minister of the Health, No. 231 – 4(2), dated October 28, 2014.
The subject is: Concerns Regarding Nunavut Medical Clients Receiving Health Care in Other Jurisdictions.
Can the minister clearly explain the Government of Nunavut’s policy with respect to long-term residency of medical clients from Nunavut who are forced to relocate to another jurisdiction to receive health care?
All provinces and territories have agreed to and have complimentary residency requirements for health care plan enrolment. A person’s jurisdiction of residence is responsible for providing health benefits and other services.
This is in line with the guidelines of the Interprovincial Agreement on Eligibility and Portability of Hospital and Medical Care Insurance, which states:
“8(b) When an insured person is temporarily absent from his/her province of residence and is hospitalized in another province without establishing residence in the other province, and this hospitalization prevents him/her from returning to his/her province of origin within a 12 month period from the time of initial departure, the person will continue to be regarded as a resident of the original province of residence and entitled to continuation of coverage during the period of up to 12 months of continuous hospitalization or until he/she can return to his/her own original province of residence, whichever is earlier.
The province of hospitalization assumes coverage on the day following discontinuation of coverage by the province of origin.”
When it becomes apparent that an individual will be out of the territory for more than one year, a letter is sent from Health Insurance Programs to advise the client of the necessity of enrolling in the health care program of the jurisdiction where the client is now residing.
Cases are reviewed individually and if there is a plan of care that includes a return to Nunavut, then Nunavut health care benefits may be extended.
Although health care benefits may be extended, any assistance received under the Extended Health Benefits Policy is limited to one year.
The Nunavut out-of-territory case managers help to guide a client, in conjunction with social workers in the new jurisdiction of residence, to access programs and services.
Although guidance is available, individuals are responsible for contacting service providers, such as public housing and income support, in the new jurisdiction. Support in transitioning may also be available from other local organizations such as the Manitoba Urban Inuit Association.
Non-Insured Health Benefits is a federal program available to all First Nations and Inuit across Canada.
These benefits are available regardless of Canadian jurisdiction of residence.
Return to Oral Question 235 – 4(2): Status of Medical Clients Living in Other Jurisdictions (Ell)