EdinburghNLP/nunavut-hansard-plusplus huggingface dataset:
So I don’t know the answer to the exact fine people get for bootlegging.
So I want that for the record.
Secondly, the issue around the warehouse in Rankin Inlet, that was tendered, that was tendered and awarded through the normal process.
Yes, I appreciate the minister’s clarification on that point.
My second point is: is the liquor warehouse facility now fully staffed in Rankin Inlet?
There are six positions that are staffed from the information I have, out of eight.
Mr. Barnabas wanted to ask some questions. (interpretation ends) Liquor Management. (interpretation) We are on page C-11. (interpretation ends) Total Operations and Maintenance. $518,000, do you agree?
Chairman (interpretation): C-12 is just some information. (interpretation ends) Go back to page C-4.
Finance Department Summary.
Total Operations and Maintenance. $48,338,000, do you agree?
Chairman: Are you agreed that the Department of Finance is concluded?
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. Mr. Barnabas.
Mr. Barnabas (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Chairman. (interpretation ends) I would like to report progress.
Chairman (interpretation): A motion is on the Floor to report progress and the motion is not debatable.
All those in favour, please rise.
The motion is carried. (interpretation ends) Minister of Finance, Ms. Aglukkaq (interpretation ends) I thank you for appearing before us.
Do you have any final remarks?
I would just like to thank my deputy Bob Vardy, and the other member had to go to a doctor’s appointment, I thank him as well.
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you, Minister and Deputy Minister.
Your Committee has been considering Bill 8 and the main estimates, and would like to report progress.
Also, Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the committee of the whole be agreed to.
Who is the seconder of the motion?
Announcements for Monday: a meeting of the regular caucus commencing at 9:00 in the morning in the Tuktu Board Room.
Orders of the Day for Monday, March 14, 2005:
Consideration for Committee of the Whole and Bills and Other Matters  Tabled Document 52 - 2(2)
Speaker (interpretation): This house stands adjourned until Monday, March 14, 2005 at 1:30 in the afternoon.
>>House adjourned at 16:15  Nunavut Canada
Monday March 14, 2005
Pages 1611 – 1705
Opening Prayer 1611
Ministers’ Statements 1611
Members’ Statements 1613
Returns to Oral Questions 1620
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 1620
Oral Questions 1621
Notices of Motions 1640
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 1641
Report of the Committee of the Whole 1703
Orders of the Day 1704
Monday, March 14, 2005 1611
082 – 2(2): Municipal Training Partnership Agreement (Kilabuk) 1611
083 – 2(2): Conference – Inuit Societal Values (Tapardjuk) 1612
084 – 2(2): Kitkmeot Apprentices (Picco) 1612
201-2(2): The National Airing in Cape Dorset (Akesuk) 1613
202–2(2): Special Needs – Informal Caregivers (Peterson) 1613
203–2(2): Tribute to Sport Coaches in Repulse Bay (Mapsalak) 1614
204 – 2(2): Safety of Service Vehicles (Barnabas) 1615
205 – 2(2): Women’s Auxillary Conference (Arreak) 1616
206 – 2(2): Best Wishes to Savannah and Family (Evyagotailak) 1616
207 – 2(2): Meeting with Pangnirtung Fisheries (Kilabuk) 1617
208 – 2(2): Recognition of Search Volunteers (Curley) 1618
209 – 2(2): Volunteer Nunavut Forum (Picco) 1618
210 – 2(2): Members’ Hockey Charity Game (Tootoo) 1619
Return to Oral Question 209 – 2(1): Members for “Elder Care Task Force” (Brown) 1620
267 – 2(2): Executive Summary – Recommendation Update (Tootoo) 1621
268 – 2(2): Update on 24-hour Care Facilities – Alzheimer’s Disease (Peterson) 1622
269 – 2(2): Safety of Service Drivers (Barnabas) 1624
270 – 2(2): Medivac Contract to Provide Washroom Facilities (Netser) 1625
271 – 2(2): Arctic College Student Family Accomodations (Curley) 1627
272–2(2): Clarification on the Petition for a Mini Mall (Netser) 1630
273 – 2(2): Nanisivik Funding Cleanup of Fuel and Propane Containers (Barnabas) 1631
274 – 2(2): Justice Committee for the Smaller Communities (Kattuk) 1632
275 – 2(2): Liaison with Federal Government (Tootoo) 1633
276 – 2(2): KPMG Report Implementation of Recommendations (Peterson) 1635
277 – 2(2): Financial Help for Ladies’ Auxillaries (Arreak) 1636
278 – 2(2): Update on Funding for Legal Fees (Tootoo) 1637
279 – 2(2): Multi-culture Meeting (Barnabas) 1638
280 – 2(2): Update on Contract on Purchase and Supply Savings (Tootoo) 1639
012 – 2(2): Standing Committee Hearing and Consultations on Nunavut Arctic College – Notice (Tootoo) 1640
Monday, March 14, 2005
Good afternoon, Mr. Premier, Ministers and Members.
Minister’s Statement 082 – 2(2): Municipal Training Partnership Agreement
I rise today to announce a new partnership between the Nunavut Municipal Training Organization and the Nunavut Construction Corporation, a 100 percent Inuit owned company (NCC 99).
With the successful launch of the Municipal Government Certificate Program, management teams in every municipality now has the opportunity to receive comprehensive training.
The next major objective is to provide just as comprehensive an approach to meeting the municipal need for trades training.
This goal of employing qualified Inuit in the trades is shared by the NCC 99.
Today, I am pleased to announce that NCC 99 and the Municipal Training Organization have signed a training partnership agreement to achieve this shared goal.
By sharing resources and coordinating their efforts, this partnership is an effective and efficient way to help Inuit receive training and certification in the building maintenance and construction trades.
The Department of Community and Government Services is very pleased to have supported the development of this partnership agreement.
Minister’s Statement 083 – 2(2): Conference – Inuit Societal Values
I rise in the House today to inform members of a conference that my department is hosting from March 15 to March 17th, 2005 in Iqaluit.
In collaboration with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Katimajiit, the Departments of Justice and Health and Social Services, the Department of Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth is holding a conference on Inuit societal values and how we can start to identify gaps, strategies and solutions to address community and social wellness issues.
There is a strong and growing sense that community service agencies should deliver programs in a manner more in keeping with Inuit societal values and approaches.
Elders are eager to pass on their knowledge of social behavior and values which promote healthy, and harmonious kinship structures.
Traditionally, these structures were in place that supported families and individuals.
The cultural lifestyle change in the last forty years have created gaps and changed people’s role.
The goals and principles outlined in the Pinasuaqtavut document indicates that, as Nunavutmiut, we need to work together; aajiiqatinniinniq, piliriqatigiinniq, ikajuqatigiinniq.
This will help us to identify consistent structures and support mechanisms to promote healthy communities in a more holistic way.
There are 40 participants from the communities.
The involvement of elders and knowledgeable people at the community level play an important role in how we shape our programs and services.
It is our responsibility to adapt to the different lifestyle and acknowledge the change and seek solutions.
This conference is part of this process.
Minister’s Statement 084 – 2(2): Kitkmeot Apprentices
I am pleased to announce that we have three new journeypersons in the Kitikmeot region who recently completed their apprenticeships, and are now fully qualified tradespeople.
I would like to congratulate:
Kenneth Kuodluak – Housing Maintainer;
Ryan Nivingalok – Housing Maintainer, and
Pete Hamilton – Plumber/Gasfitter/OBM, all of Kugluktuk.
We congratulate and commend these three for their commitment to excellence in their respective trades.
I would also like to recognize the Kugluktuk Housing Association, Kikiak Contracting and the career development officers for the Kitikmeot region for their support of the Kitikmeot’s newest journeypersons.
The Department of Education is committed to supporting and working with apprentices and the businesses that employ them.
Life-long learning is a priority for the Government of Nunavut and skilled trades people are vital to the growth of our economy.
Recognizing these individuals’ achievements is an important part of encouraging Nunavutmiut to enter the trades.
Please join me in congratulating our newest journeypersons.
Members’  statements.
Member's Statement 201-2(2): The National Airing in Cape Dorset
When we watch TV tonight, the National will be airing from Cape Dorset tonight.
I encourage everybody to watch the National with Peter Mansbridge.
They will be giving a story on Cape Dorset, and I am happy that they were able to go to Cape Dorset.
It will be on tonight.
Member's Statement 202–2(2): Special Needs – Informal Caregivers
I rise today to alert the House to a situation which occurs in all of our communities that affects many of Nunavut’s families.
It is a fact of life that some of us face difficulties with our health.
Sometimes these difficulties exist from birth and sometimes they appear later in life.
Some of us suffer from the results of accidents or debilitating disease.
We all grow older.
When a person is unable to live independently in safety and comfort, it falls on others to provide the appropriate care and support.
Very often, the role of caregiver is taken on by family members.
If a family is already living in an overcrowded situation, providing special care for one individual puts added pressure on their situation.
Family members provide support and care out of love and a sense of duty, such as caring for a parent who is growing older.
Many individuals would never think to complain about their role as an informal caregiver in the family home but it is important that the caregivers themselves receive the care and support that they need.
Research has revealed that informal caregivers are much more likely to suffer from health problems and from depression that result from additional stresses on their personal circumstances than caregivers in formal settings like group homes or elders’ homes.
The lack of dedicated care facilities in Nunavut has been noted many times by Members in this House.
This means that when providing care for a family member at home becomes too difficult, families are often faced with very little choice.
If the person they are caring for requires care and services that cannot be provided in the family home, then the individual is often sent away, usually far away, to a facility in another jurisdiction.
This is extremely difficult for families to deal with.
Mr. Speaker, it is important that our Government considers plans and strategies in the areas of respite care, support networks, transportation services, and investment in training more community homecare workers.
These types of initiatives can provide vital support to informal caregivers.
At the appropriate time I shall be asking questions on this issue.
Member's Statement 203–2(2): Tribute to Sport Coaches in Repulse Bay
I rise today to pay tribute to the efforts of two of my constituents in Repulse Bay.
All Members of the House know how important organized sports are to the well-being of our communities and our youth.
Being active in sports also helps to reduce the ways of making unhealthy lifestyle choices.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, this team provides our young people with important great opportunities.
Local teacher Ian Gordon and Mike McMillan coached the Whalers with ... (interpretation) My apology, Mr. Speaker, I will say it Inuktitut.
Local teachers Ian Gordon and Mike McMillan coached the Whalers with enthusiasm and dedication.
(interpretation ends) I am pleased to tell the House that they were recently selected as Hockey North winners of the second annual Royal Bank of Canada Local Hockey Leaders Program.
Mr. Speaker, there were over 3,000 nominations from across Canada for this year’s program.
The award included $10,000, which will be used to cover part of the cost of sending the team to an upcoming tournament in Manitoba.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, I am seeking unanimous consent to conclude my statement.
There are no nays, please proceed Mr. Mapsalak.
I am pleased that our local efforts have gained national recognition.
I will be continuing to support these efforts, and urge the Government of Nunavut to also lend a hand.
Member's Statement 204 – 2(2): Safety of Service Vehicles
I rise today regarding the safety of service vehicles in Nunavut.
Members of this House will have noted recent news reports indicating that fuel truck drivers in Resolute Bay have been operating those trucks without proper licences and training.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, earlier this year, inquests were held into four deaths that occurred in Nunavut.
The Coroner’s Jury made several recommendations based on their findings to make our communities safer for pedestrians.
Many of those recommendations focus on proper training for the people who operate vehicles.
Mr. Speaker, I am concerned that the local fuel contractor in Resolute Bay is not hiring properly licenced drivers.
The coroner’s report indicates that more training is required.
I think they mean more training for licenced operators. How much less safe are drivers that are not even licenced in the first place?
Mr. Speaker, it is not acceptable that an operator has been allowed to continue operating under these circumstances.
I understand that the Department of Community and Government Services, in cooperation with the Municipal Training Organization has instituted a territory-wide training program.
Member's Statement 205 – 2(2): Women’s Auxillary Conference
I know that last week was International Women’s Day, and Women’s Auxiliaries from across the north are meeting here in Iqaluit, and I would like to make a few comments regarding them.
They assist anybody in need in the communities, and that includes people who are sick.
We know, for those people who are very sick, they are the last people that they see in their lives.
If people are leaving the community and if they don’t have any money, they raise money, and they help families who have lost a loved one.
The women do the most volunteer work in the communities because, whatever activities there are in the communities, women are always more visible, and they do more voting during elections.
Oleepeeka Iqalukjuak from Clyde River has welcomed everybody during their meeting at the Anglican Parish Hall this week, Mr. Speaker, so I urge you to provide the opportunity for members to attend their meetings.
Member's Statement 206 – 2(2): Best Wishes to Savannah Egotak and Family
I rise today to send my best wishes and support to young Savannah Atagak Egotak and her parents Cheryl Egotak and Jimmy Carpenter who live in my community of Kugluktuk.
(Interpretation ends) Savannah has recently been diagnosed with Leukemia and, like many of our Nunavut patients suffering from a serious illness, she has to travel south for treatment.
Savannah will be getting her treatment in Edmonton, Alberta.
Mr. Speaker, when a family member has to go out of the territory to receive medical care, this puts a huge burden on the family.
I am happy to say that community residents are trying to offer as much support as they can.
The community has begun fundraising and people can drop off donations of food at the Co-op and Northern Stores to help support the family while they are going through a very difficult time.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in sending our best wishes to Savannah and her family.
Member's Statement 207 – 2(2): Meeting with Pangnirtung Fisheries
I was just in Panniqtuuq this past weekend, and I had a meeting with members and management of Pangnirtung Fisheries this morning.
We discussed how turbot fishing has run into some difficulty in the Panniqtuuq fiord.
Just last week, I made an announcement where four fishermen barely made it to land.
Usually, they fish for turbot right up until May, but right now with the deterioration of the ice and other problems, they are currently not fishing, and Pangnirtung Fisheries’ fish plant has closed down completely.
This is due to the rapid and early deterioration of the ice.
The fishermen have lost all of their fishing and hunting equipment due to the problems they ran into last week.
With the weather and ice conditions, they currently can’t get any kind of support or any income from the fishing.
We now know that they can’t get any support financially.
Most of the equipment that they have to go out hunting with are out in the fishing camp.
Also at this time, the fishing plant is closed and because of the inadequately small quota that they received for off-shore fishing, there are going to be a lot of people who will be affected.
There are approximately 50 people who are now unemployed and can’t get any unemployment insurance due to the number of weeks that they worked.
The fish plant is the only one of its kind in Nunavut where they process turbot and because of this problem that we have and because of the quota that they get for organizations, we’ll have to look into this closely.
This is the only off-shore fisheries in this area and this is the only fish plant we have in this area.
I will be asking for support from my colleagues to rectify this problem.
At this time and with the current problems that we have, there are new problems coming up and we will have to look at new solutions.
Member's Statement 208 – 2(2): Recognition of Search Volunteers
I rise today to talk about the issue of the recognition of volunteers.
I very strongly believe that we also have to recognise the individuals and organizations involved in search and rescue operations, not only by the government, but by every single person in this House.
They go through extreme conditions to look for people who get lost out there.
As people we know that we live in extreme conditions and it’s extremely cold out there.
We have four seasons and every single one of those seasons has some danger to it.
With that, search and rescue are not given adequate funding from the government.
It’s very important for the government to seriously think about given more funding to the search and rescue.
They will need support in technology.
They need equipment for the snowmobiles and for other equipment.
Usually if there is breakage, they will have to pay for it themselves.
It is very important for the government to help these organizations because with these organizations and the crown corporations, the government gives millions and millions of dollars.
We give them bingo licenses so they can go fund raising and that’s our only search and rescue parties.
This is something that is very embarrassing to the government, and I would urge all government representatives to make sure that these organizations are given adequate support.
Member's Statement 209 – 2(2): Volunteer Nunavut Forum
The second annual Volunteer Nunavut Forum was held on March 11, 12 and 13 here in Iqaluit.
Mr. Speaker, the Volunteer Nunavut is a territorial organization funded under the Federal Canadian Volunteers initiative.
Kammaksiaqtut Help Line has taken on the role as host organization for three years and with Sheila Levy and Charlotte Ford are the co-chairpersons.
Mr. Speaker, for the second year of pan-Nunavut meetings, these jointly planned sessions were held in conjunction with the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth and the participants were from many Nunavut communities including Arctic Bay, Cape Dorset, Clyde River, Gjoa Haven, Hall Beach, Iglulik, Iqaluit, Kimmirut and Pannirtuuq.
Also, Mr. Speaker, Taloyoak and Sanikiluaq were represented.
Each hamlet was an integral part of selected appropriate participants who best represented their community.
The weekend forum included training on proposal writing, fund raising, supporting volunteers and other critical and essential aspects of volunteer management and support cycle that nurture and support volunteer.
Mr. Speaker, there was also a session on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit aspects for volunteerism.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Charlotte Ford and Sheila Levy and all the volunteers for working with and for Nunavutmiut everyday.
Member's Statement 210 – 2(2): Members’ Hockey Charity Game
Mr. Speaker, I’m very relieved to be standing here today.
I’m not in pain after our hockey game last night.
I would like to thank all the members that came out and supported us, whether they be coaching staff to cheer leaders.
It was a great game.
I wanted to just indicate one thing that I’m kind of worried about is that I don’t know what’s going to happen now.
Last night, I think, Mr. Picco broke two world records.
I should say, one personal best and one world record. I think he set a new world record for the longest penalty shot and he also scored a goal last night, so I would just like to congratulate him on that.
It was a record breaking performance that he made last night.
Also, Mr. Peterson was there as well, as the saying goes, he took one for the team and took a puck of the chin and had to go for four stitches.
I would like to commend our health Minister for coming down quickly with the bandaids for Mr. Peterson on the bench.
Also, Mr. Speaker, I also want to say I’m very ashamed that last night I had left in such a rush, that the idea was that it was charity game.
Any funds that were raised through donations by the members and players would get donated to a charity.
I never gave my donation last night, so here’s my $20.
I’m going to be putting it on the table and delivering it to Mr. Chegwyn at the fire hall.
I would like to ask all members, if they haven’t already, to do the same.
Return to Oral Question 209 – 2(1): Members for “Elder Care Task Force”
Question 209-2(2), Members for Elder Care Task Force asked by Mr. Curley, on March 07, 2005.
Mr. Speaker, on March 3rd, I was asked to table the recommendations from the Elders’ Facility Review and advance of the social services main estimates review.
I would like to clarify that these recommendations are only part of a broader report developed by the Continued Care Elders’ Task Force.
This report presents general recommendations for a comprehensive elder’s plan aimed at addressing the needs of Nunavut’s elders for the coming years as well recommendations related to the creation of more 24/7 elder’s care facilities.
Mr. Speaker, I have consulted with my senior staff and had decided not to table the recommendations of the continued care elders’ task force.
These recommendations have been developed to provide advanced advice to the Cabinet, and will go forward for Cabinet’s consideration in the near future.
This report is a work in progress, and therefore, it would be premature to table the recommendation at this time.
Mr. Speaker, it is important to note that the report of the continued care elders’ task force doesn’t impact the department’s current proposed 2005/06 main estimates because there’s no funding allocated to this work.
Once the plan has been completed and approved, the department will follow the appropriate process for capital spending.
In closing, Mr. Speaker, I look forward to updating the members on the continued care plan at the appropriate time.
Speaker (interpretation): I am pleased to draw the members attention in the Gallery to the Parliamentary interns from the House of Commons; these Canadians are participants in the prestigious national program.
They are in Iqaluit this week for the annual study tour.
The participants are, I apologize ahead of time if I don’t pronounce their names properly, Joshua Alcock, they are sitting over at the gallery, Jeffery Bell, thank you, Karen Diepeveen, David Hugill, Melisa Leclerc, Jonathan Manes, Katrina Marsh, Jay Nathwani, Anthony Romanelli and Althia Raj.
With them is their program director, Jean-Pierre Gaboury and Ms. Diana Nemiroff.
I apologize for not attending the dinner last night.
I went to attend the meeting at 6:00, I didn’t realize I was attending the meeting too early, so I apologize.
Question 267 – 2(2): Executive Summary – Recommendation Update
My question is for the record-breaking Minister of Education.