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Even though there are amendments made to these motions, there has been ongoing debate for the last two days and everything in regards to petroleum products will be reviewed as directed. I just wanted to make those comments and I just hope that I’m coming across.
(interpretation ends) We are going to do a review of the whole petroleum products and the recommendations are just coming form the discussions that we have had previously and I really do appreciate the comments and the questions that were raised. We’ll do our best to review every aspect of our department in PPD.
Chairperson (interpretation): Thank you for those comments Madame Minister but of course we’re putting out our opinions and of course we have the right to table motions that reflect our thoughts and needs and that is a show of a consensus government.
I apologise, Mr. McLean.
Everybody’s pretty well said what they had to say.
Chairperson (interpretation): There has to be an amendment to the motion.
We’ll take a few minutes break while we’re drafting the amendment.
We’ll take a ten minute break.
>>Committee recessed at 5:13 p.m. and resumed at 5:27 p.m.
Chairperson (interpretation): We can now start returning to our chairs.
The amendment to the motion can be read Mr. Tootoo.
Committee Motion 46 – 1(3): Amendment to CM 45 – 1(3)
Mr. Chairman I move that motion 45-1 (3) be amended to add “trying to keep” after at and delete the “keeping”.
Chairperson (interpretation): Questions to the amended motion.
Hon. James Arvaluk: I’m not fussy over the changing of words because “trying” and “recommend” are the same thing to me in this case.
The only thing that I want to clarify here is that the government is already trying to do these kinds of things.
I would like to mention Mr. Chairman, your comment that your vote can be defeated or approved but in the consensus government, on the motion to deal with the caring for the people, you don’t expect me to vote against the motion.
I think this is clear from this side that we don’t expect to vote against a motion the way it is written.
I just want to make those clarifications.
I’m all alone and it seems like if I wasn’t chairing I would have a lot of comments to make.
Questions to the amended motion.
We don’t have a quorum at the present with the regular members.
Do you wish to vote on the amended motion.
At this point in time we have no quorum in the House.
I am confused now as to what to do.
Mr. Chairman, maybe if we just break for five minutes and just have some discussions.
Chairperson (interpretation): Yes, for the rest of the regular members, you may consult with your colleagues so that you can agree with each other because we have to complete this motion and complete this item.
Hon. Jack Anawak (interpretation): Yes it would be good to complete this item but when they’re asking questions to us we are always available but because we are asking questions they are walking out.
Chairperson (interpretation): We can only deal with the amended motion.
As a government it seems like we’re just going around in circles.
We have to conduct ourselves orderly and we have to respect each other.
To the amended motion are there any comments.
If there are no more further questions or comments to the amended motion, all those in favour of the motion.
To the amended motion, are there any other motions to the amended motion.
You had voted on the amended motion.
Motion as a whole, we have to pass the motion as a whole.
Are there any comments to the amended motion as a whole.
To the amended motion as a whole, please raise your hand if you are in favour.
The motion is carried and I’m happy now.
I think we still have one more motion and then no further motions.
The item on Minister’s Statement 50 - 1(3) , is completed on fuel price increases.
There are no further motions on the floor.
Mr. Akesuk (interpretation): I would like to deal with tabled document 27-1-(3) NNI.
So I would like to deal with that tabled document know.
Minister's statement 51-1(3) and Tabled Document 27-1(3) do you agree.
First of all I should thank the minister and her official but I apologise for the confusion.
I would like to thank the Minister Responsible for Petroleum Products and her official.
I know that this was not an easy task.
Hon. Manitok Thompson Thank you, Mr. Speaker, at this time I would like to recognize my sister who is sitting in the back in the red parka.
Chairperson (interpretation): Thank you for sitting at the witness table.
I apologise Mr. Premier, I had tried to introduce you ahead of time.
The committee members would like to deal with Minister's Statement 50-1(3) and tabled document 27-1(3).
Mr. Premier if you have opening comments or remarks.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to elaborate on Nunavummiut Naminaqaqtunit Ikajuqti and if there are any further questions you may ask questions and I have officials just waiting for us and I know that it is going to be following a bit behind but Mr. Chairperson we have been dealing with this for some time.
The Nunavut Government and NTI have been working hard in regards to NNI.
We have established a committee as we have stated on February 22.
This NNI is trying to abide by Article 24 of the land claims agreement.
This 27-1(3) is trying to reflect the land claims agreement.
We would like to give further support to the private sector in Nunavut.
This NNI was prepared to follow the Business Incentive Policy to date, but we want to start coming up with a new policy.
I would like to let you know that if we are going to be implementing this then we are going to need to start as soon as possible.
I would like to consult with the interested parties and on April 1 this will have to come into force and we have to let our staff know that if we are to come up with a new NNI policy.
We will have to consult with NTI again if we are going to make amendments.
To conform with article 24 we are open to hearing and getting input from my colleagues.
Also at this point we are pressed for time but I would like to be open to all of you.
I don't think we will be able to hear all the comments from the interested parties.
But I will make my office available to my colleagues if they have any comments.
I will extend this for another week but this policy will come into force next month and I want to remind you that in the Bathurst Mandate that we wanted to give further support to Nunavummiut to develop and enhance.
So, that is the objective of this NNI.
I also would like to state that if we are going to be utilising the government funding of the Nunavut Government, we have to give further support to the communities' private sectors.
If there are any comments or questions then my office will be open.
We have some time to work with this tabled document.
Go ahead and sit down with your officials at the witness stand.
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Mr. Chairman it seems that fifteen minutes is not going to be long enough.
Maybe the tabling of the document is good enough and I would request to adjourn for the day because of the fact that we are running out of time.
We can't question anything at the moment we will have to adjourn the meeting.
Mr Chairman, I apologise once again.
Sometimes I misunderstand and when you hear something completely different…
Chairperson (interpretation): Those in favour of dealing with the report in progress at a later date.
Opposed. Abstained.
The majority rules, we will have the Speaker come back. I would like to suggest we take a break before we go back to our regular duties.
Hon. Manitok Thompson (interpretation): I don’t know that this is a point of order but there are people down there that want to be heard.
They have input on the NNI proposal but nobody recognized the clock from here, and it seems that we are just going all over the place here.
Chairperson (interpretation): Thank you for those comments but the majority ruled to report progress, and we will have to get the Speaker to appear.
We have no alternative and you cannot debate.
Speaker (interpretation): Going to the Orders of the Day.
Item 20. Mr. Iqaqrialu.
Mr. Iqaqrialu (interpretation): Mr. Speaker your committee has been considering Ministers' Statements 50-1(3) and 51-1(3); and Tabled Documents 24-1(3) and 25-1(3) and 27-1-(3) and would like to report that Minister's Statement 51-1(3) and Tabled Document 24-1(3) and 25-1(3) are concluded, and Mr. Speaker I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be concurred with.
Is there a seconder .
Mr. Tootoo seconds.
Mr. Tootoo: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker I would like to ask if I could please have Mr. Iqaqrialu repeat which items were dealt with in the committee of the whole.
Speaker (interpretation): The motion has already been approved.
Mr. Tootoo: I was not putting my hand up to second the motion I was putting my hand up to ask a question.
Mr. Tootoo, I recognized you as a seconder and the motion was voted.
Motion is carried, third reading of bills. Mr Anawak.
Bill 9 - An Act to Amend the Judicature Act and Other Acts Relating to Judges - Third Reading
Hon. Jack Anawak (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker I move, seconded by the honourable member from Rankin South, that Bill 9 - An Act to Amend the Judicature Act and Other Acts Relating to Judges be read for the third time.
Mr. Anawak tabled the motion.
Motion is carried and bill 9 has had its third reading.
Before I go to orders of the day I would like to recognize the Rankin Cadet Corps who have been helping us since we started.
Assisting with our breaks and anything else the members have wanted.
They are Alister Simaktuk, Leo Rasuk and Wayne Towtongie.
Item 22 Orders of the Day.
Orders of the day for Wednesday, March 22, at 1:30 in the afternoon.
- Tabled Document 27-1(3)
On behalf of the members, I would like to thank the community of Rankin Inlet for making us feel very welcome in their community.
I would like to thank our sergeant at arms Anthony Manomalik, and our pages for assisting us with our work.
I ask members to join me to have our picture taken with the pages and the sergeant at arms.
I now adjourn this session until Wednesday March 22, 2000 at 1:30.
Sergeant at arms.
>>House Adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22, 2000
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Opening Prayer 796
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Ministers’ Statements 797
Members’ Statements 800
Returns to Oral Questions 803
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 805
Oral Questions 807
Point of Order 834
Returns to Written Questions 835
Reports of Standing and Special Committees 835
Tabling of Documents 842
Notices of Motions 843
Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills 843
Motions 844
Orders of the Day 845
Wednesday March 22, 2000 796
74 - 1(3): Minister Absent from the House (Okalik) 797
75 - 1(3): Ratification of Collective Agreement with FNT (Ng) 797
76 - 1(3): Arctic Winter Games/Hodgson Trophy (Havioyak) 798
77 - 1(3): Social Work Week: March 20-26, 2000 (Picco) 799
78 - 1(3): Notification of Tabling 2000/2001 Budget (Ng) 799
175 - 1(3): Arviat Aboriginal Head Start Program (O'Brien) 800
176 - 1(3): Importance of Inuktitut (Okalik) 800
177 - 1(3): Kugluktuk Double Suicide (Havioyak) 800
178 - 1(3): Arctic Winter Games (Tootoo) 801
179 - 1(3): Arctic Winter Games (McLean) 801
180 - 1(3): Mya Elise Christan Ulukanaluk Niptanatiak (Ng) 802
181 - 1(3): Appreciation to People of Rankin Inlet (Irqittuq) 802
182 - 1(3): Temporary Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Office (Picco) 803
183 - 1(3): Tribute to Athletes in Constituency (Iqaqrialu) 803
Return to OQ 195 - 1(3) LHO Funding (Thompson) 803
Return to OQ 151 - 1(3) Price of Previous Years Fuel Purchase (Thompson) 804
Return to OQ 152 - 1(3) Transportation Costs of Fuel Products (Thompson) 804
Return to OQ 160 - 1(3) Fuel Purchase Process (Thompson) 804
Return to OQ 248 - 1(3) Income Support Program (Arvaluk) 805
257 - 1(3): Office Space for Decentralization (O'Brien) 807
258 - 1(3): Decentralization Plans to Baker Lake (McLean) 810
259 - 1(3): Decentralization to Pond Inlet (Nutarak) 811
260 - 1(3): Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Training (Irqittuq) 812
261- 1(3):Overall Cost Increase of Transporting Fuel (Tootoo) 813
262- 1(3): Social Worker for Clyde River (Iqaqrialu) 814
263- 1(3):Incorporation of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit to Programs (Alakannuark) 816
264- 1(3): Elders and Youth Funding (Iqaqrialu) 818
265 - 1(3): Terms Fuel Contract (Tootoo) 819
266 - 1(3): Future Plans for Training Office (Nutarak) 821
267 - 1(3): Renovation Assistance for Homeowners (Akesuk) 821
268 - 1(3): Sanikiluaq Fuel Capacity (Kattuk) 823
269 - 1(3): Tabling of MOU (O'Brien) 823
270 - 1(3): Decentralization to Igloolik (Irqittuq) 825
271 - 1(3): Use of Capital Dollars for Maintenance (Tootoo) 826
272 - 1(3): Size of Budget Surplus (O'Brien) 827
273 - 1(3): Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuutti (Tootoo) 828
274 - 1(3): Worker’s Compensation (Iqaqrialu) 828
275 - 1(3): Priorities of the Government (Tootoo) 831
276 - 1(3): Museums in Nunavut (McLean) 831
277 - 1(3): Medical Travel (O'Brien) 832
Returns to Written Questions  Return to WQ 5 - 1(3) (Kilabuk) 835
Reports of Standing & Special Committees  12 – 1(3): Ajauqtiit: Report on the Appointment of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner of Nunavut. 835
40 - 1(3): Collective Bargaining (O'Brien) 842
14 - 1(3): Appointment of Conflict of Interest Commissioner (Tootoo) 844
Bill 13 - Appropriation Act, 2000/2001 843
Bill 14 – Interim Appropriation Act, April 1st to May 31st, 2000 843  Wednesday March 22, 2000
Wednesday March 22, 2000
Mr. Ovide Alakannuark, Mr. Olayuk Akesuk, Honourable James Arvaluk, Honourable Donald Havioyak, Mr. David Iqaqrialu, Mr. Enoki Irqittuq, Mr. Peter Kattuk, Honourable Peter Kilabuk, Mr. Glenn McLean, Honourable Kelvin Ng, Mr. Jobie Nutarak, Mr. Kevin O’Brien, Honourable Paul Okalik, Honourable Edward Picco, Mr. Uriash Puqiqnak, Honourable Manitok Thompson, Mr. Hunter Tootoo.
Speaker (Mr. Puqiqnak) (interpretation): I would like to ask Ms. Lucy Tuupik Iyago to say the opening prayer.
Speaker’s Opening Remarks
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you Ms. Iyago.
Before we proceed to the Orders of the Day, I would like to say a few words.
First, I would like to welcome all members of this House back to Iqaluit, as we reconvene the Third Session of the Legislative Assembly.
I want to express my thanks for the support that I have received from all members during recent days in preparing to serve as your Speaker.
It's been a few months since we sat in this Chamber, and I would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the clock that we recently received from the Ontario Legislative Assembly as a gift to commemorate the opening of the Assembly.
I am sure you will agree that it adds to the beauty of the Chamber.
On behalf of this House, I want to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late Ipeelie Kilabuk.
Ipeelie was a friend of many of us, a true leader in his community, and one of the driving forces behind the creation of Nunavut.
His wisdom and humanity will be missed by us all.
I would also like to welcome back to the Chamber Simon Nattaq, who will be serving as Sergeant-at-Arms today.
Starting tomorrow, Jaco Ishuluktuk of Pangnirtung will be serving as Sergeant-at-Arms.
Finally, a warm welcome to our Pages -- some of whom are now veterans, some of whom are new.
Fauna Kingdon
Naunuq Kusugak
Peter Gilhuly
Katie Tufts
Diane Iyago
Pascal McLellan
We will now proceed to the Orders of the Day.
Item 2.
Minister’s Statement 74 - 1(3): Minister Absent from the House
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise members that the Honourable Jack Anawak will be absent from the House from today until Friday, March 24 to attend a funeral in Repulse Bay.
Minister’s Statement 75 - 1(3): Ratification of Collective Agreement with FNT
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to rise today to inform Members of the Legislative Assembly that the first collective agreement between the Government of Nunavut and the Federation of Nunavut Teachers has been ratified.
Mr. Speaker, last Friday, the membership of the Federation of Nunavut teachers ratified a three year collective agreement.
This new agreement represents over six hundred teachers who are helping students right across Nunavut acquire skills they need to become productive members of our future workforce.
The three year agreement includes salary increases of 3.5 percent, 2.75 percent, and 2.75 percent in each of the three years respectively, retroactive to September 1, 1999.
Mr. Speaker, the new collective agreement covers a number of important areas of concern for Nunavut’s teachers, including professional development, recognition for language proficiency in Inuktitut and Innuinaqtun, a one time professional allowance, and significant increase of 25 percent to the Northern Allowance.
In closing, Mr. Speaker, I am confident that professional relationship that we have established with the Federation of Nunavut Teachers through the collective bargaining process will continue, and our goal of supporting good employee/ employer relations will continue to be top priority with this government.
Minister's Statement 76 - 1(3): Arctic Winter Games/Hodgson Trophy
On behalf of the Minister of Community Government & Transportation it gives me pleasure and great pride that I rise today to recognize the achievements of the first Team Nunavut to participate in the Arctic Winter Games.
Although we are approaching our first anniversary as a Territory, it was at these Arctic Winter Games that Nunavut was able to inspire real pride amongst Nunavutmiut.
Our Premier, Honourable Paul Okalik who attended the opening ceremonies at the Takhini arena along with several other visitors and spectators from Nunavut.
We all agree watching the Nunavut team marching into the arena was an emotional experience for us all.
I would like to on behalf of the government to recognize the strong support of the parents who at their own expenses travelled to Whitehorse to cheer for our team Nunavut.
Our section was held for parents, coaches, our mission staff came to a relaxing and to an enjoyable time and to share stories of our athletes’ accomplishments up until that Wednesday evening.
During our reception, Minister Anawak expressed the Government of Nunavut's sincere thanks to the mission staff under the direction of Patrick Tagoona, our Chef de Mission.
They did a superb job of managing the Nunavut team through successful Arctic Winter Games. I would like to repeat our thanks to them in the house. Mr. Speaker on behalf of the government I would like to express our deepest thanks to Marilyn Neily and Jim McDonald, our Nunavut representatives at the Arctic Winter Games International committee for a job well done.
As you know the next Arctic Winter Games will be held in Iqaluit and Nuuk in the year 2002.
I took great pleasure in noting that 26 members of the Iqaluit Host Society attended the Whitehorse games.
While there, they worked hard to learn from these Games and are now in a good position to move forward with the planning of the Iqaluit-Nuuk 2002 Arctic Winter Games.
During the seven days of the competition, 249 Nunavummiut represented our Territory in Whitehorse.
In all, Team Nunavut brought home 34 hard earned  Ulus-11 Gold, 10 Silver, 13 Bronze.
I would like to point out that the most successful medal total was in the Arctic Sports category, where Team Nunavut won 12 Ulus.
Mr. Speaker, in addition to the Ulus there is one major honour that was bestowed on Team Nunavut.
The Hodgson Trophy is an award that was earned by each and every member of Team Nunavut.
And it is an award we should be very proud of, because it exemplifies the ideals of fair play and team spirit.
Mr. Speaker, although the original trophy rests with the president of the Arctic Winter Games International Committee, I would like to give the Members of the Legislative Assembly an opportunity to view the framed version of the Hodgson Trophy, won by our very own Team Nunavut.
In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me once again on behalf of our Government extend our congratulations to all our athletes and team members for a great team effort.
Quanna Uqaqti.
Speaker: (interpretation) Thank you Mr. Minister.
Minister's Statement 77 - 1(3): Social Work Week: March 20-26, 2000
Welcome back to you and our colleagues to Iqaluit.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to announce that the week of March 20 to 26 is Social Work Week in Nunavut.
Nunavut Social Workers are joining their colleagues from across Northern Canada to celebrate this special week.
I am sure we all recognize that social workers make a significant contribution to the well being of our communities.
Every day, they face unique and difficult challenges as they strive to help improve their lives.
The purpose of Social Work Week is to raise awareness of the important contributions that social workers make in our communities.
Their dedication to serving and caring individuals, families and especially children is essential to building healthy communities.
As the minister of Health and Social Services, I ask my colleagues in this Assembly and everyone in Nunavut to join me in recognizing March 20 to 26 as Social Work Week in Nunavut.
Speaker (interpretation): Ministers’ statements.
Minister's Statement 78 - 1(3): Notification of Tabling 2000/2001 Budget
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, that tomorrow, Thursday, March 23rd, I will table the Government of Nunavut's second budget and deliver the budget address for the 2000/01 fiscal year.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you Mr. Minister of Finance.
Item 3.
Member’s Statement 175 - 1(3): Arviat Aboriginal Head Start Program
Mr. O'Brien: Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate the Arviat Aboriginal Head Start program for being selected as one of 6 Aboriginal Head Start programmes within Canada to participate in the National Aboriginal Head Start indigenous community linkages program.
The goal of the community linkages program is to exchange information on how to transmit aboriginal cultural values, language and beliefs in the pre-school setting.
There will be 6 partnered sites across Canada to which Arviat head start program will be linked through the Inuit Head Start Program in Ottawa.
The reciprocal visit between Arviat and the Ottawa programmes involving 3 staff members of each program will occur before March 31st 2000.
Mr. Speaker, congratulations once again to the Aboriginal Head Start Program and the dedicated hard working staff in Arviat.
Speaker (interpretation).Thank you Mr.O'Brien.
Mr.Okalik.
Member’s Statement 176 - 1(3): Importance of Inuktitut
Mr.Okalik(interpretation) Thank you Mr.Speaker, I am pleased to be able to speak in inuktitut to be aired on TV for the people of Iqaluit.
Especially in my constituency, as your representative I would like to say its very important to speak in Inuktitut whenever possible.
I believe that the Inuit can do what ever they want to do if they put their minds to it.
I would like thank those people that have assisted us in this.
Thank you Mr.Speaker.
Speaker (interpretation) Thank you Mr.Okalik.
Member’s Statement 177 - 1(3): Kugluktuk Double Suicide
Hon. Donald Havioyak(interpretation) Thank you Mr.Speaker.On behalf of the people of Kugluktuk I would like to thank the people of Iqaluit, Suicide Prevention Staff and the people of Nunavut for giving the people of Kugluktuk much needed support during the difficult times in dealing with a double suicide in the community.
I would also note that after a public meeting on the issue, the leaders and the people are working hard to put the community members lives back to normal.
Speaker (interpretation) Thank you Mr.Havioyak.
Mr.Tootoo.
Member’s Statement 178 - 1(3): Arctic Winter Games
Mr.Tootoo: Thank you Mr.Speaker.
Mr.Speaker I am very happy to be able to rise today to pay tribute to the young althetes who performed so well at the Arctic Winter Games this month in Whitehorse.
Mr.Speaker, the first appearance of Nunavut as a territory at the Arctic Winter Games was a historic occasion.
All over Nunavut the people were proud of our atheletes.
The spirit of Nunavut was best illustrated by winning the Hodgson trophy.