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And, Mr. Speaker, if a doctor or a nurse feels that a resident, a woman of Nunavut, needs to have a mammography, then they are clinically referred, and Mr. Speaker, those costs are paid for by the Department of Health.
I believe. Mr. Speaker, last year in all of Nunavut there was maybe six women who were sent out for clinical diagnoses, or having a mammography, Mr. Speaker, most of the time here in Nunavut, through well women clinics and so on, there are screenings done for breast cancer. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
The Minister keeps indicating that there is equipment.
Maybe he can explain where this equipment is, and also can the Minister describe what measures are being taken by his Department, to increase the awareness of breast cancer in Nunavut.
He said before that breast cancer in Nunavut is very low, that is when we should be doing something, not when it gets to be a big problem. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, I didn’t say that there was equipment.
I said that we do not have a mammography machine in Nunavut.
And when a mammography is called for by a physician or someone is clinically referred, Mr. Speaker, we make that available.
Last year, there were six; I believe that there were six people that was the case for.
Mr. Speaker, what we are doing, and the Member is correct, and she said in her opening statement, education, self-awareness, self-examination, questions to Nursing Stations, to doctors visiting and so on.
That is the best way at the present time that we have to be aware of it.
I did say, Mr. Speaker, is that the Department is investigating the opportunity to see if we can, and if there is a need, to bring in a portable mammography machine into Nunavut.
Again that is based on need and based on the requirements of the Department, both fiscally, as well as administratively, and logistically.
Question 209 – 1(6): Funding Required for Utilidor Hook-up
Mr. Speaker, as promised in my Member’s Statement, my question is for the Minister responsible for Community Government and Transportation.
Mr. Speaker, in my Member’s Statement I talked about an issue facing a number of residents in Iqaluit as I mentioned in my statement there a approximately twelve units over the next couple of years that are going to be required by the City to hook up to the utilidor and more away from the truck services.
As I understand, I think that it was two years ago this government allocated funding for subsidies to units in the Lower Base area and as I am also aware that down the road there are going to be a few other units or houses that are in the plans, I think in 2005, to be hooked up to the utilidor as well.
I would like to ask the Minister if she would look at reviewing the situation with the City and coming up with a plan to ensure that the same treatment that those people that live in the Lower Base got as far as the subsidy goes.
For the other twelve, it is only twelve units, would the Minister commit to looking at working with the City to come up with some type of subsidy for those twelve homeowners.
And also keep in mind that this is an ongoing work in progress and that there may need to be some plans to make this, not just a one time fix, but something that may need to be addressed, you know, maybe this year, it was done two years ago and they are saying that maybe in 2005 again it is something that might need to be looked at as well.
I will commit my Department to look into the situation and see what we can do to review the situation in the riding of the MLA here, in Iqaluit.
I will also ask my Department to see if they can communicate better to the homeowners, with the City, where we can assist them in their problems with the hook-ups to the utilidor.
I know that I am aware through my briefings that there was a subsidy committed two years ago I think for some of the area, but some of the houses still need some work on that.
Yes, I will ask my Department to review this and see what we can do with the City of Iqaluit.
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to hear the Minister’s response.
I am just wondering if in reviewing the situation with the City, I know that here today we are a young government and there was a commitment made a couple of years ago of funding, I believe that it was 300 thousand dollars to assist homeowners to subsidize for this hook-up and again I believe at the time, that that was just allocated.
This is what we need right now and so okay here you go and go and fix it.
I guess when you are young, you don’t realize here we are two years later; we are in the same boat again.
Maybe another couple two or three years we are going to be facing the same problem again.
Will the Minister commit in her meetings with the City to look at developing some type of an ongoing program to ensure that all the residents of Iqaluit that are going to be forced to hook-up onto the utilidor will receive fair and equitable treatment in regards to the subsidies.
Hon. Manitok Thompson: Thank you Mr. Speaker, I am not really aware of the commitments that were made by the last government or the last few years as I just took this portfolio on about nine months ago but I have made a commitment to review the situation.
What I have been told from the department is that for the 7% of the cost from property lines to the owner’s house is subsidized and 100% of the cost from the main pipe to the home owner’s property was subsidized.
We will review the situation to see where we can assist the city for the 12 home owners that the member has just mentioned.
After we have done that, we will be able to see what else we can do for the next phase of the utilidor hook ups in Iqaluit.
Members will take a short break and continue after the break with question period.
It will take the staff a few minutes to set up for the swearing-in ceremony so it will take 5 or 10 minutes.
>>House recessed at 8:02 p.m. for swearing in ceremony of Deputy Commissioner and resumed 9:10 p.m.
Speaker: Members, recognising that we have run out of time for the most part and that the school has run out of water.
We will proceed with Item 7.
Tomorrow we will have the balance of the question period on to tomorrow’s question period time.
Replies to Open Address, Replies to Opening Address.
Report to Special Standing Committees.
Notices of Motions, Mr. Tootoo
Motion 009 – 1(6): Extended Adjournment
Mr. Speaker I give notice on that October 31st, I will mov the following motion: I move, seconded by Honourable Member for Cambridge Bay.
The now withstanding rule for November, the house concludes its sitting in Pangnirtung, it shall be adjourned until November 19th, 2002, in Iqaluit.
Notice of Motions of First Reading of Bills.
Bill 14 – Nunavut Elections Act – Notice
Mr. Ng: Thank you, Mr. Speaker I just want to notice October 31st, 2002, I shall move the Bill 13 elections up, sorry Bill 14 Nunavut Elections Act be read for the first time.
Bill 14 – Nunavut Elections Act – First Reading
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Okay Mr. Speaker.
I see consent to waive rule 62(1) so that Bill 14 could be read the first time this evening.
The Minister is seeking consent to waive Rule 62(1), so that Bill 14 can have first reading today, are they any nays.
Mr. Speaker I move the second Honourable for Uqqummiut that Bill 14. Nunavut Elections Act be read for the first time.
Speaker: Motions for all those in favour.
Bill 14 has had first reading.
Bill 14 – Nunavut Elections Act – Second Reading
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to waive the Rule 62(1) so that Bill 14 can be read for the second time this evening.
Speaker: The Minister seeking consent to wave Rule 62(1) so that Bill 14 can have second reading today, are there any nays?
There are no nays, please proceed Mr. Minister.
Mr. Speaker I move, seconded by the Honourable for Uqqummiut that Bill 14. Nunavut Elections Act be read for the second time.
This bill enacts the new Nunavut Elections Act to replace the Act which was inherited from Northwest Territories upon division in 1999.
Mr. Speaker, although you and your witnesses will be presenting this Bill in detail during proceedings of community as a whole, I’d like to take this opportunity to make a number of comments.
Mr. Speaker this bill establishes the framework for the election of members of Legislative Assembly.
It promotes the meaningful exercises of Democratic Rights and Freedoms of residents of Nunavut.
It respects of the unique circumstances of our territory.
This is the second year in a row in which legislation has been fast forward during our decentralized sitting of this house that strengthens the foundations of governance in Nunavut.
Last year in Cambridge Bay, members of Legislative Assembly gave their unanimous support to the passage of Nunavut’s Integrity Act.
The introduction of the new Nunavut Elections Act reflects our commitment to the on going review and development of made in Nunavut Legislation.
It is a responsible measure that establishes the necessary framework for the conduct of future elections to this assembly.
I would like to extend my appreciation for the efforts of all Members of this House for their contribution to the development of this Bill and note the work that was accomplished by the Standing Committee Ajauqtiit in starting the process that has led to our deliberations on this Bill.
The motion is in order. To the principle of the Bill.
Bill 14 has had Second Reading.
Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to waive Rule 67-(2) so that Bill 14 the Nunavut Elections Act can immediately be ordered into the Committee of the Whole.
The Minister is asking for unanimous consent to waive Rule 67-(2) so that Bill 14 can be immediately ordered to the Committee of the Whole.
Bill 14 is ordered into Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Rule 46, I move seconded by the Honourable Member for Kugluktuk that this House adjourn for tonight.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Tootoo. The Motion is in order and not debatable.
In accordance with the authority…All those in favour?
An announcement for tomorrow morning.
A meeting of the Regular Caucus with the Minister of Finance in the Government of Nunavut Building boardroom, a change of time, time is now 10:00 o’clock in the morning.
Orders of the Day for Wednesday, October 30th:
Returns to Oral questions
Oral questions
Written questions
Returns to Written questions
Notices of Motions for the First Reading of Bills
Reports to the Committee of the Whole
This House stand adjourned until tomorrow Wednesday, October 30, at 1:30.
>>House adjourned at 9:18 p.m.  Nunavut Canada
Wednesday October 30, 2002
Pages 1324 - 1392
Opening Prayer 1324
Ministers’ Statements 1324
Members’ Statements 1329
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 1336
Oral Questions 1338
Tabling of Documents 1360
First Reading of Bills 1361
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 1362
Report of Committee of the Whole 1391
Orders of the Day 1391
Wednesday October 30, 2002 1324
057 – 1(6): Youth Meeting on the Economy (Akesuk) 1324
058 – 1(6): Nunavut Sports Assembly and Awards (Thompson) 1326
059 – 1(6): Kugluktuk Inuinnaqtun Terminology Workshop (Anawak) 1327
060 – 1(6): GN Staff Condominium Program Update (Ng) 1327
061 – 1(6): Re-opening and Opening of New Detachments (Okalik) 1328
062 – 1(6): Nunavut Arctic College Calendar (Kilabuk) 1329
192 – 1(6): New Christmas Stamps – Irene Katak Sculpture (Puqiqnak) 1329
193 – 1(6): Inuit Beliefs and Values (Iqaqrialu) 1330
194 – 1(6): Family Violence Counselling in Communities (Nutarak) 1331
195 – 1(6): RCMP at Whale Cove (Thompson) 1331
196 – 1(6): Installation of Andrew Atagutaluk as Bishop (Williams) 1332
197 – 1(6): Infrastructure Requirements in Nunavut (Tootoo) 1332
198 – 1(6): Marion Tul’Luq’s Art Exhibition (McLean) 1333
199 – 1(6): Contributions of Irene Katak (Anawak) 1334
200 – 1(6): Application Forms for Businesses Too Complicated (Arvaluk) 1334
201 – 1(6): Telehealth Installation at Pangnirtung (Kilabuk) 1335
202 – 1(6): Traditional Bowhead Hunt (Irqittuq) 1335
203 – 1(6): Lack of Housing in Nunavut (Alakannuark) 1336
210 – 1(6): RCMP Training Qualifications (Iqaqrialu) 1338
211 – 1(6): Department Deficits (McLean) 1341
212 – 1(6): Update on Correctional Centres in Nunavut (Havioyak) 1342
213 – 1(6): Utilizing Elders For I.Q. Development (Nutarak) 1344
214 – 1(6): Correctional Services Facility (Puqiqnak) 1346
215 – 1(6): Government Priorities on Infrastructure (Tootoo) 1348
216 – 1(6): Hiring More Teachers in Igloolik (Irqittuq) 1350
217 – 1(6): Grants or Loan Applications of Small Businesses (Arvaluk) 1352
218 – 1(6): Plan for Building Houses in 2003 (Alakannuark) 1355
219 – 1(6): Plans to Hire Family Counsellor (Nutarak) 1356
038 – 1(6): GN Response to Committee Report on Review of 2001 Report of the Auditor General (Ng) 1360
039 – 1(6): Staff Housing Policies (Ng) 1360
040 – 1(6): Nunavut Arctic College Annual Report 2000-2001 (Kilabuk) 1360
041 – 1(6): Audited Financial Statements Retiring Allowances – March 31, 2002 (Speaker) 1360
042 – 1(6): Report of Payment of Indemnities, Allowances and Expenses For Year Ending March 31, 2002 (Speaker) 1360
043 – 1(6): Response to Petition 003 – 1(6) (Clerk) 1361
044 – 1 (6): Calendar for Nunavut Arctic College 2002-2003 (Kilabuk) 1361
Motion 002 – 1(6): Amendment to Clause 73.1 of Bill 14 – Elections Act (Okalik) 1384
Bill 13 – An Act to Amend the Worker’s Compensation Act – First Reading 1361
Bill 12 – The Human Rights Act – First Reading 1361
Speaker: I would like to call on Ms. Thompson to say the opening prayer.
Speaker: Members, before we proceed to orders to the day, I have two items.
First I’d like to read the following communication that we have received from the Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut.
It reads “I wish to advise that I recommend to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut the passage of the following Bills, during the 6th session of the 1st Legislative Assembly.
Bill 15. Supplementary Appropriation Act # 5, 2001-2002, Bill 16 – Supplementary Appropriation Capital Act #2, 2002-2003.
Signed Lena Metuq. Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut”.
Secondly I wish to advise that Petition 004-1(6) tabled in the House on October 28th by the member for Nattilik is ruled out of order.
The petition is not complete at it is not directed to the Assembly of Nunavut or to any Minister of the Government of Nunavut.
Minister’s Statement 057 – 1(6): Youth Meeting on the Economy
I would first of all like to say hello to my wife and my children.
Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to inform the Members of this House of an important meeting that took place in this community from October 18-21, 2002 to discuss the role of young people in our economy.
Youth representatives from across Nunavut attended the meeting.
The Department of Sustainable Development sponsored the meeting as part of the preparation of the Nunavut Economic Development Strategy.
Culture, Language, Elders and Youth, and the Department of Education also provided support.
The Kivalliq Inuit Association kindly assisted with transportation costs to ensure youth were able to attend from their region.
I know that Members of this House don’t need to be reminded that the majority of our population is under the age of twenty-five, and that this large group of people will very soon be looking for ways they can contribute to their communities, and eventually support their own families.
Of course our young population presents us with many challenges.
We must ensure that these young people will have the opportunities to earn a living, to have jobs and income, in the future.
With such a large population of young people, this task will be a concern for the territorial government for many years to come.
If we can provide the support our young people need today for training and education, our future, in both social and economic terms, looks very bright.
(interpretation ends) I am told, Mr. Speaker, that his was very evident at the youth meeting here in Pangnirtung last week.
Youth have sent us a strong message that they want to play a bigger role in our economy.
They expect us to provide them with the education and training that they need, to provide more support for their entry into adulthood, and to ensure their participation in the economic life of our communities in the future.
The youth at this meeting do not expect everything to be done for them, Mr. Speaker.
While they seek guidance, they want to take the initiative.
Where they demand better education and training, they are prepared to work hard and earn their living.
The youth in the meeting in Pangnirtung provided us with excellent information and advice on what must be done to support their growing role in the development of our economy.
This information will be reflected in the Nunavut Economic Development Strategy.
(interpretation) In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the contribution to the youth meeting of Mariano Aupilardjuk, from Rankin Inlet, and of Meeka Arnaqaq and Lazaloosie Ishulutaq, both of Pangnirtung.
Their support and good advice helped make this meeting so successful.
I also want to thank Pangnirtung Mayor Hezekiah Oshutapik, Deputy Mayor Jack Maniapik, and Noah Mosesee, Chairperson of the Pangnirtung Youth Committee, for their support.
I am also grateful to the people of Pangnirtung for welcoming the youth participants, and those who provided billets for the youth.
Finally, I want to thank our Member of Pariliament, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, for attending the meeting, and addressing the youth.
Minister’s Statement 058 – 1(6): Nunavut Sports Assembly and Awards
Hon. Manitok Thompson (interpretation): : Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform the Members of the Legislative Assembly that the Nunavut Sports Assembly and Awards Banquet was held in Iqaluit from September 27th to the 29th, 2002.,
The Sports Assembly consisted of a two-day information sharing session with a number of presenters and open forums.
Topics ranged from a discussion on Canadian Sports policy, Athlete development and Code of Conduct review.
A key component of this event is that it provides volunteers with a face-to-face planning session for the upcoming year. 70 individuals representing 25 communities within Nunavut attended this year’s Sports Assembly.
(interpretation ends) Among the participants that attended were Territorial Sporting Organization members, volunteers, coaches, sport club representatives and sports and recreation staff.
The Sport Nunavut Annual Awards Banquet took place on the evening of September 28th.
Awards were presented in recognition of the contributions and accomplishments of coaches, athletes, and volunteers.
This year, the following awards were presented:
Daisy Eyegetok received the 3M Company Community Coach Award
Greg Taaffe received the 3M Company Development Coach Award
John Maurice received the 3M Company High Performance Coach Award
Joseph Nakoolak from Wrestling and Luc Peter from Speed Skating.
Each received the Sport Nunavut Special Recognition Award
Donald Clarke received the Sport Nunavut Coach of the Year Award for Hockey
Russ Sheppard of Kugluktuk was named Sport Nunavut Contributor of the Year
Rachel Siusangnark, one of our Hockey Players, was named Sport Nunavut Female Athlete of the Year
Steve Amarualik was named the Sport Nunavut Male Athlete of the Year
Joe Shimout, Tony Eetuk, Joseph Nakoolak, Daniel Young, Shawn Karetak, Brice McKittrick and Terry Young, who coached the Canada Summer Games Wrestlers 2002, were named Sport Nunavut Team of the Year
I extend my congratulations again to each here today.
We should all acknowledge their achievements.
I would also like to take this opportunity to point out that the success of many of the activities carried out by my department is due to the assistance of dedicated volunteers.
Minister’s Statement 059 – 1(6): Kugluktuk Inuinnaqtun Terminology Workshop
Hon. Jack Anawak (interpretation): Mr. Speaker, as we are all aware, languages need to develop in order to keep up with changing times.
For example, as technology advances, it provides us with new concepts that need to be translated in order to ensure that our language continues to develop with changing times.
The danger in not keeping with new technology is that Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun will eventually become peppered with English words.
Mr. Speaker, in the past, the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth has organized a number of workshops to develop new terminology for Inuktitut.
I am pleased to inform the Legislature that earlier this month, the department organized the first-ever terminology workshop for Inuinnaqtun in Nunavut.
This workshop assembled 15 language experts from Kugluktuk and Cambridge Bay.
Participants included interpreters, translators, teachers, elders and youth, as well as staff from the department’s Translation Bureau.
The elders were of particular use in providing assistance when the group could not arrive at a consensus over the translation of certain terminology.
I am pleased to report that during the three days, a list of over 50 new terms was developed.
These new words will be incorporated into the department’s web-based Living Dictionary, where translators and others wishing to find specific translations will be able to access them.
Mr. Speaker, if we want our language to survive, we must ensure that it keeps up with the times and is usable in everyday life.
The Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth will continue to organize terminology workshops for both Inuinnaqtun and Inuktitut to ensure that our language remains usable and relevant to Nunavummiut.
Minister’s Statement 060 – 1(6): GN Staff Condominium Program Update
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to update Members on the new Government of Nunavut Staff Condominium Program.
The GN Staff Condominium Program, which offers condominium-style homeownership opportunities to GN staff, is a positive step toward addressing our staff housing shortage.
As many as 157 units will be built in ten of Nunavut’s communities, increasing staff accommodation options while helping to build capacity in Government departments across the Territory.
The first of these units, available for purchase in November of 2002, are located in Iqaluit.
Mr. Speaker, I have previously stated that 181 units would be constructed under Phase 1 of this initiative.
To date, the Housing Corporation has not been successful in finalizing an agreement for twenty-four of the units originally targeted in Iqaluit, owing to a variety of factors that are outside of the Corporation’s control.
The Corporation will be assisting with the creation of Condominium Corporations that will provide administrative and management services to condominium owners.
The Nunavut Staff Condominium Program is a cost-recovery initiative only, however, Homeowner Programs, such as the Nunavut Down Payment Assistance Program, will be available to those who are eligible.
The Housing Corporation has committed to investing all proceeds from the sale of GN Staff Condominium units in future housing initiatives.
Mr. Speaker, GN staff members in the Qikiqtaaluk Region received important information about this new program through the government email system last month, and an “open house” event to raise awareness is currently being organized in Iqaluit.
As units become available in other Nunavut communities, GN staff in those communities will be kept up-to-date.
The Housing Corporation will continue its efforts to promote and explain this exciting homeownership initiative to GN staff over the coming weeks.
Minister’s Statement 061 – 1(6): Re-opening and Opening of New Detachments
Hon. Paul Okalik: Merci, Messeur Président.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to advise the Members of this House on the status of RCMP detachments in Nunavut.
Last June, I participated in the re-opening of the detachment in Grise Fiord and the official opening of new detachment in Repulse Bay.
I would like to thank the residents of Grise Fiord and Repulse Bay for welcoming us with open arms during our visit to these two communities.
With the cooperation of those two communities and continued support from you, the Members of this House, we are able to make this reality.
(interpretation) There are now only two communities in Nunavut, which do not have full RCMP services.
These two communities are Chesterfield Inlet and Whale Cove in Kivalliq.