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The standing committee further recommends that future annual reports on procurement, contracting and leasing activities which are prepared by the Nunavut Development Corporation and the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation explicitly account for actual expenditures incurred in these areas.
The standing committee further recommends that future annual reports on procurement, contracting and leasing activities which are prepared by the Nunavut Development Corporation and the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation be tabled in the Legislative Assembly in a timely manner by the Minister responsible for both territorial corporations.
The standing committee further recommends that the Government of Nunavut, in its response to this report, clarify, in detail, the extent to which the Nunavut Development Corporation’s current equity investments in private ventures include elements of ownership, direction and control of the ventures.
The standing committee further recommends that the Nunavut Development Corporation’s future annual reports more clearly account for the extent to which its equity investments in private ventures include elements of ownership, direction and control of the ventures.
The standing committee further recommends that the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation’s future annual reports explicitly account, in detail, for actions taken during the fiscal year under the provisions of sections 30 and 36 of the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation Act.
The standing committee further recommends that the Nunavut Development Corporation’s future annual reports explicitly account, in detail, for directives issued during the fiscal year under the provisions of subsection 78(1) of the Financial Administration Act.
The standing committee further recommends that the Minister responsible for the Nunavut Development Corporation table in the Legislative Assembly, at the earliest opportunity, the corporation’s current Investment Policies and Guidelines.
The standing committee further recommends that the Minister responsible for the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation table in the Legislative Assembly, at the earliest opportunity, the corporation’s current manuals concerning “credit management, administration and conduct, board orientation and accounting.”
The standing committee further recommends that the Minister responsible for the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation table in the Legislative Assembly, at the earliest opportunity, the corporation’s memoranda of understanding with the Baffin Business Development Centre, Kitikmeot Community Futures and the Atuqtuarvik Corporation.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Pages 616 – 670
Opening Prayer 616
Ministers’ Statements 616
Members’ Statements 619
Returns to Oral Questions 624
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 626
Oral Questions 627
Reports of Standing and Special Committees on Bills and Other Matters* 642
Tabling of Documents 646
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 646
Report of the Committee of the Whole 669
Orders of the Day 669
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 616
040 – 4(3): Government of Nunavut Operational Audit (Taptuna) 616
041 – 4(3): Global Entrepreneurship Week (Ell-Kanayuk) 617
042 – 4(3): Family Violence Prevention Month (Ugyuk) 617
043 – 4(3): Paris Climate Change Conference (Taptuna) 618
044 – 4(3): Be Safe!
Programming in Schools (Quassa) 618
097 – 4(3): Development of Kugluk (Bloody Falls) Park and Cultural Centre (Taptuna) 619
098 – 4(3): Reminder of the Dangers of Newly Formed Ice (Keyootak) 620
099 – 4(3): Recognizing the Work of Constituents for the Creation of Nunavut (Enook) 620
100 – 4(3): Recognition of the Work of RCMP in Baker Lake (Mikkungwak) 621
101 – 4(3): Acknowledging New Canadians (Hickes) 622
102 – 4(3): Heritage Minute Honouring Kenojuak Ashevak (Joanasie) 622
103 – 4(3): Recognizing Pages in the House (Quassa) 622
104 – 4(3): Recognition of Raymond Ningeocheak (Mapsalak) 623
105 – 4(3): Congratulations to Hunter Tootoo upon His Selection for Federal Cabinet (Okalik) 624
Return to Oral Question 077 – 4(3): Elders’ Issues (Kuksuk) 624
Return to Oral Question 089 – 4(3): Cancellation of CARS Agreement with NAV CANADA (Ell-Kanayuk) 625
126 – 4(3): Wildlife Research Methods (Shooyook) 627
127 – 4(3): Status of Housing Initiatives (Angnakak) 628
128 – 4(3): G.R.E.A.T. Program Rollout (Joanasie) 630
129 – 4(3): Status of Site Remediation in Baker Lake (Mikkungwak) 631
130 – 4(3): Harvester Support Programs (Enook) 633
131 – 4(3): Internal Capacity Enhancements (Hickes) 635
132 – 4(3): Strategic Investments Program (Savikataaq) 636
133 – 4(3): Baffin Island Caribou (Keyootak) 638
134 – 4(3): Need for Daycare Spaces across Nunavut (Angnakak) 639
135 – 4(3): Harvester Support Programs (Enook) 641
Committee Report 007 – 4(3): Report on the Review of the 2014-2015 Annual Report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Nunavut (Hickes) 642
043 – 4(3): 2014-2015 Natural Resources Conservation Trust Fund Annual Report (Mike) 646
044 – 4(3): Nunavut Lottery Financial Statements, March 31, 2015 (Mike) 646
045 – 4(3): Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal Annual Report 2013-2014 (Okalik) 646
046 – 4(3): Oil and Gas Summit Report, January 12 to 15, 2015 (Ell-Kanayuk) 646
Tabled Document 107 – 4(2): Agreement for the Management and Administration of Local Housing Organization Programs – Consideration in Committee 647
Speaker (Hon. George Qulaut) (interpretation): Ms. Ugyuk, can you say the opening prayer, please.
Ministers’ Statements. (interpretation ends) Hon. Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr. Taptuna.
Minister’s Statement 040 – 4(3): Government of Nunavut Operational Audit (Taptuna)
Mr. Speaker, as you know, our government is in the midst of a full operational audit of our programs and services.
Today, I am providing an update to my colleagues about the progress of the program review.
I am pleased to report that the first phase of this endeavour is complete and the department has received the recommendations.
We are currently reviewing those recommendations in order to move ahead. The audit will provide information from a functional perspective to assess what we are doing well and can improve upon.
The consultants are using an inclusive process that reflects the character and culture of Nunavut’s public service.
Departments and territorial corporations have been involved from the start and they are actively contributing to the consultants’ observations through meetings, workshops, a survey, and document sharing.
Mr. Speaker, initial discussions with our departments and corporations took place in June and July, and the consultants have analyzed many public and internal documents to understand our government’s programs.
The process has also incorporated recent program evaluations and audits and tracking the implementation of related recommendations.
The consultants held meetings with departments during September to discuss their observations and ensure that the findings are accurate and the recommendations are relevant.
Mr. Speaker, these discussions will help departments during the 2016-17 business planning cycle.
Mr. Speaker, I look forward to reporting regularly on the progress of this audit and how we move forward to improve our government’s service delivery for the people of Nunavut.
Minister’s Statement 041 – 4(3): Global Entrepreneurship Week (Ell-Kanayuk)
November 16 to 22 is Global Entrepreneurship Week. This event aims to inspire people around the world to explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.
Events are held each year to introduce people to new possibilities and opportunities to explore their entrepreneurial potential.
Around 7 million people in 150 countries take part.
The Department of Economic Development and Transportation is committed to helping entrepreneurs get started. Working out of five offices across the territory, as well as through a range of partner organizations, the department provides entrepreneurs with information, funding, and other support they need to succeed.
At the same time as we recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Nunavut’s businesspeople during Global Entrepreneurship Week, I would also like to make sure that they understand that the Government of Nunavut is ready to help.
Together, we will build a strong and dynamic economy that will benefit all Nunavummiut.
Minister’s Statement 042 – 4(3): Family Violence Prevention Month (Ugyuk)
November is Family Violence Prevention Month. My department, together with groups like the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council, continues to raise awareness on family violence in our territory.
Mr. Speaker, Nunavut experiences rates of family violence that are 12 times higher than the national average.
As Minister responsible for the Status of Women, I know that those statistics need to change.
Family violence impacts every member of a family. My department understands that programs and services need to focus on prevention, and in the coming months, we will be engaging families in prevention programming.
We are actively adding family violence and victim support resources to our website. Training is available to all our community social services workers in each region, and more information materials on family violence and healthy relationships are being provided to our Children and Family Services offices as part of our awareness-raising efforts.
Mr. Speaker, it is always an important time to engage the public in family violence prevention and to highlight the services that are available to Nunavummiut so we can build healthy and safe communities for our families.
Today, I invite all of my colleagues to collaborate with us in reducing the incidence of family violence and to send a united message that violence does not belong in our families, our communities, and our territory.
Minister’s Statement 043 – 4(3): Paris Climate Change Conference (Taptuna)
I am very pleased to announce that I will be attending the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris in December of this year.
The Prime Minister as well as 10 of my colleague premiers are scheduled to be part of Canada’s delegation. Minister Mike will also be representing Nunavut with me at this important meeting.
My colleagues and I will be involved in discussions and decisions that will help the world reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases and control the rise in worldwide temperatures.
Mr. Speaker, we all know how vulnerable the Arctic is to climate change. It is imperative that Nunavut have a voice at the conference.
It gives us the opportunity to participate in discussions on how the Arctic and the rest of the world is being affected by climate change.
Mr. Speaker, most importantly, we have a chance to discuss what can be done to assist vulnerable communities like those in Nunavut in adapting to these changes.
I look forward to sharing the results from these meetings during the next session.
Minister’s Statement 044 – 4(3): Be Safe!
Programming in Schools (Quassa)
Good day, Nunavummiut and my fellow community residents, as well as the members.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, we know that there is a proven connection between sexual abuse experienced in childhood and suicide.
For this reason, we are committed to teaching our children how to be safe.
All our elementary schools have Be Safe! kits that teachers can use to strengthen the personal safety components of the health curriculum in kindergarten to grade 4. The Be Safe!
kits are from the Red Cross. We are continuing our partnership with the Red Cross to train teachers to use the Be Safe! Kit in all our elementary schools.
Kimmirut received Be safe!
training in May as a whole community experience and is an example of total community involvement.
They held radio shows, a parent night, and training in how to use the kits that lasted over a week. All children in kindergarten to grade 4 received the program.
Naujaat is on their third cycle of implementing Be Safe! and there is strong support in the community for the training.
The school has been using the kits with all elementary grade levels. Sam Pudlat School in Cape Dorset is also using the kit and reported that it is well received by the community.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, my department is committed to continuing the training of staff in the use of the Be Safe!
kits and in supporting them to use the kits with their students. We know that teaching personal safety skills to students is a life-enhancing investment.
Member’s Statement 097 – 4(3): Development of Kugluk (Bloody Falls) Park and Cultural Centre (Taptuna)
I rise today to inform the House that this past summer when we hosted the northern premiers for a meeting in Kugluktuk, it was an opportunity to showcase a part of Nunavut that many Nunavummiut never get a chance to see.
My hometown of Kugluktuk is the farthest west community in our huge territory and two time zones away from the capital.
It was built at the mouth of the famous Coppermine River where Samuel Hearne recorded the massacre of many Inuit, hence its name Bloody Falls.
Today, as mentioned last week in Minister Mike’s ministerial statement, a park and trails to the site attract tourists and locals alike.
Kugluktuk recently completed, with the help of the Dominion Diamond mines, formerly BHP, a cultural centre that is becoming recognized as one of the best anywhere in the north.
The continuous search for mineral wealth near the community has also boosted employment and bodes well for our future.
This summer, I spent some time with my family and relatives at home. It’s always good to visit with my constituents and my neighbours in Kugluktuk.
Being Premier, it means that you spend a lot of time away from your home community, away from family and friends.
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be MLA for Kugluktuk, an area where I was born and raised.
Mr. Speaker, we moved to the community by dog team when it was still very much an outpost.
I have seen our community grow and prosper, yet still be the same friendly and welcoming place that it’s famous for.
I invite all of Nunavummiut and all of my colleagues to visit our new cultural centre and to think about a vacation, a holiday, and a visit to Kugluktuk.
Member’s Statement 098 – 4(3): Reminder of the Dangers of Newly Formed Ice (Keyootak)
I rise today to remind everyone and to encourage everyone, especially in my community and in Nunavut.
We are all aware that Nunavut freezes over in the wintertime and then melts in the summer.
The sea ice is now freezing over again and it’s very dangerous because of the way the ice forms these days.
It is a lot different from the way it was in past.
I would like to remind everyone and those who are younger than we are, our sons, our grandsons, and our great grandsons, that if they’re going to go out on the ice to go hunting, they must be aware that the new ice forms differently in different places, although it all looks the same from the top. It’s very different and it forms very differently in different places.
Mr. Speaker, I have gone through the experience of falling through the ice and I had to get saved.
Mr. Speaker, Inuit traditional knowledge is one of the few things I know about and it is what I am conveying to you so that new hunters hunting on the new ice are aware.
I believe in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
A man’s best friend is his harpoon. If you’re going to go on the ice, you must always have a harpoon.
That is the main implement to never forget when you’re going out hunting on new ice.
This is especially for the younger hunters, hunters that are younger than we are, but I want to remind everyone that if you’re going hunting, don’t forget your harpoon.
I’m reminding everyone who is watching and listening right now and again, especially the younger people.
The water is very cold and dangerous. At this time of year in the fall when the ice is still very thin, it’s impossible to know how thin or thick the ice is by just looking at it.
You need to use your harpoon.
Member’s Statement 099 – 4(3): Recognizing the Work of Constituents for the Creation of Nunavut (Enook)
Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize people from my community and that’s why I’m standing here today.
In the past when we were getting Nunavut, many people had jobs and a lot of them are recognized these days, especially the people who were negotiators and leaders during the land claims and around that time.
However, in my community and probably all of our communities, there are people out there who have never been recognized, including people who chose the lands that we were going to claim, the lands that are close to our communities, and the lands that we consider precious.
We had people deciding on which lands we want and we had people like that in Pond Inlet as well.
I would like to express my pride with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association. They’re celebrating their 40th anniversary and they are recognizing people who had been doing all this work prior to Nunavut.
I would like to recognize these people. They have been recognized by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association for all their efforts and I would like to recognize them in the House as well.
Some of these people have passed on, but some of them are still with us today, which is great.
In my community, there are people who have been recognized for their achievements and I would like to recognize them. They are:
Elijah Nashook;
Daniel Komangapik;
Gamailee Kilukishak;
Cornelieus Nutarak Sr.;
Paniloo Sangoya;
Sam Omik Sr.;
John Tongak;
Ningiuq Killiktee; and my late mother,
Enooya Enook.
All the people of Pond Inlet have expressed their gratitude to these people for all their help.
Member’s Statement 100 – 4(3): Recognition of the Work of RCMP in Baker Lake (Mikkungwak)
Mr. Speaker, before I proceed with my statement, I would just like to say that one of my grandchildren is now two years old.
Today, Ursula Taki Niego is two years old. Happy birthday.
Last year, I asked some questions about the fact that the people of Baker Lake needed help in getting ammunition. A few days ago, I had a call from somebody from Baker Lake and they were very happy that their firearms acquisition certificates are coming in now.
I would like to recognize and express my thanks to those people who went to Baker Lake so that people could fill in applications for their firearms acquisition certificates.
It’s very important to have firearms and it really helps life up here in Nunavut.
Russell Akeeagok and another RCMP officer came to do this work and assist people applying for FACs.
I would like to recognize the Department of Justice for doing all this work. People are getting their FACs and some of them are still just applying.
My people received great help and I would like to express my gratitude for that.
Member’s Statement 101 – 4(3): Acknowledging New Canadians (Hickes)
It’s with great pride today that I rise to make this Member’s Statement.
A week ago today on October 28, 25 people from different places around the world swore an oath to call Canada home.
These new citizens of Canada, for however long they have been calling Canada home, can now formally do so and be recognized around the globe as Canadian citizens.
Mr. Speaker, diversity of our population is something the country of Canada is not only renowned for but proud of.
These people have not only chosen to make Canada their new home, but specifically Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge in this House this important stage in their lives and welcome them all as fellow Canadians. At the appropriate time, I would be proud to rise and recognize those who were able to attend the legislature here in person today.
Member’s Statement 102 – 4(3): Heritage Minute Honouring Kenojuak Ashevak (Joanasie)
I rise today to express my pride and to share in celebrating with the people of Cape Dorset Kenojuak Ashevak’s latest acknowledgement for her cultural work.
A one-minute clip will be created about her by filmmakers Historica Canada. They travelled to Cape Dorset last week to film the people and her home community.
She has been recognized around the world for her art and I am proud of her accomplishments. This film is to be released next year and it will be broadcast on television and the World Wide Web.
I am extremely proud of her as this is the first time a Nunavut citizen will get a one-minute recognition clip for cultural accomplishments. It will also be available in Inuktitut and it is the very first clip with an Inuktitut narrative.
I am very proud of her relatives for being part of this filming.
All her family are very proud, I’m sure, and the whole community is very proud of her and the fact that she has been recognized in the world.
I would like all of you to share in celebrating and expressing our pride in her.
Member’s Statement 103 – 4(3): Recognizing Pages in the House (Quassa)
I rise today to express my pride in our pages, who are all youth coming from the various schools throughout Nunavut. They learn something different here and only students with good attendance or students with potential are asked to serve as our pages.
They also provide this great service that allows this Chamber to move along.
I am rising today to share the various schools and communities from which they originate.
I encourage my colleagues to promote this further, as the pages from the schools can have a different learning experience and it provides a great learning tool for them.
Another reason for my sense of accomplishment is the fact that I am able to be here with my grandson and my son, who are partaking in the parent/children workplace program that is being done today.
That is the reason they are here. Wayne Terrance Quassa is over there and on his right is Akutuugaq Tamnaruluk Quassa.
They are two of the reasons why I am proud of our youth and of our pages for providing excellent services when they are here.
We should always be appreciative of them while they’re here.
Member’s Statement 104 – 4(3): Recognition of Raymond Ningeocheak (Mapsalak)
I rise today to express my pride and ask my colleagues to share in expressing their pride as a recent celebration was held in Coral Harbour to recognize Raymond Ningeocheak.
The president of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated acknowledges Inuit who have provided great service towards Nunavut.
Raymond has been heavily involved in the work towards Nunavut and they were able to hold the celebration recognizing Raymond for his past work in fighting for Nunavut. He was a director for Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated for many years, and further, he partook in the many land claims negotiations that resulted in Nunavut through TFN.
He served as the vice-president of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated for many years, as well as the second vice-president.
He has been instrumental in assisting Nunavummiut, particularly towards his fellow Inuit and on behalf of the hunters to get equipment used for harvesting.
Raymond Ningeocheak was the subject of the celebrations in Coral Harbour with various organizations meeting in the community, as well as artists and singers arriving for that event. As well, he is serving as the vice-president of the Kivalliq Inuit Association.
Further, while accepting the award, he stated that he won’t be quitting anytime soon. Due to his commitment to help his fellow Nunavummiut, he will continue.
I would like to ask my colleagues to help me celebrate and express our pride in Raymond Ningeocheak for all his work and recognition this past week.
Member’s Statement 105 – 4(3): Congratulations to Hunter Tootoo upon His Selection for Federal Cabinet (Okalik)
I would like to welcome the new Canadians, especially today as an aboriginal person of Canada. I feel like I finally got home when I saw who was selected to represent the Government of Canada today.
Our fellow Inuit and the very little children who were throat-singing at the opening of the appointments, I was very proud of that.
We also saw a fellow Inuk who was appointed to the cabinet. Mr. Hunter Tootoo became the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
Again, I was very proud of an aboriginal woman who is a lawyer and was appointed to be the Minister of Justice.
It is something that’s very near and dear to my heart. I’m very proud of the aboriginal representatives. I’m sure that I’ll be able to work very closely with them.