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Orders of the Day for November 4:
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. (interpretation ends) This House stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 4, at 1:30 p.m.
>>House adjourned at 17:25  Appendix – November 3, 2014 Return to Oral Question 191 – 4(2): Information on Casuals
Asked by: George Hicks, MLA (Iqaluit-Tasiluk)
Date: October 22, 2014
Earlier this year, in the Standing Committee on Oversight and Government Operations and Public Accounts, a question was asked and a written response was provided by the minister’s office on the number of casual staff that they have.
I’m sure with that question, the minister was briefed in a little bit more detail than this letter was providing.
I guess my initial question would be: how many of those 20 casual staffing positions are administrative and how many are program-related Family Services?
In response to your question to understand the breakdown of the 20 casual staff positions in the Department of Family Services, of which 4 are beneficiaries and 16 are non-beneficiaries, and a further breakdown between the positions being either administrative or program-related, before I respond to your question, may I take this opportunity to bring to your attention that the figures we provided you in September 2014 are for the Children and Family Services Division and not the Department of Family Services, as outlined in your question.
Please receive the updated figures that we provided in September showing a breakdown of program and administrative-related positions.
In addition, we highlight the number of casual positions occupied by beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries.
The information is provided in Appendix 1 and the data is accurate as of September 30, 2014.
Appendix 1
Casual Staff Information*: Children and Family Services
Related  Positions
Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries  Non Beneficiaries
Casuals
Transfer Assignment
Contractors
*Source: Department of Family Services Establishment Report as of September 30, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Pages 1487 – 1524
Opening Prayer 1487
Ministers’ Statements 1487
Members’ Statements 1491
Returns to Oral Questions* 1496
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 1496
Oral Questions 1497
Tabling of Documents 1513
Notices of Motions 1514
Motions 1515
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 1515
Report of the Committee of the Whole 1523
Third Reading of Bills 1523
Orders of the Day 1523
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 1487
078 – 4(2): OAG Updates Concerning Safety in Schools and Daycares (Quassa) 1487
079 – 4(2): Maternal and Child Health (Ell) 1488
080 – 4(2): Nunavut’s Council of the Federation Literacy Award Winner (Taptuna) 1489
081– 4(2): 2014-15 Homeowner Fuel Rebate (Peterson) 1489
082– 4(2): Implementation of Heritage Appreciation Plan for Kugluk (Bloody Falls) Territorial Park (Mike) 1490
083 – 4(2): Book Launch (Quassa) 1491
173 – 4(2): Nunavut Wise Woman Award (Angnakak) 1491
174 – 4(2): Kinngait Hunters – South Baffin Connection (Joanasie) 1493
175 – 4(2): Supporting Our Children (Shooyook) 1493
176 – 4(2): Homeowners Fuel Rebate Program (Hickes) 1494
177 – 4(2): Appreciation to Minister on Behalf of Qilautimiut Society (Mikkungwak) 1494
178 – 4(2): Happy 87th Birthday to James Manigyogina (Taptuna) 1495
Return to Oral Question 237 – 4(2): Oil and Gas Development (Kuksuk) 1496
288 – 4(2): Agreement on Internal Trade (Hickes) 1497
289 – 4(2): Government Restructuring (Angnakak) 1499
290 – 4(2): Baker Lake Roads (Mikkungwak) 1500
291 – 4(2): Development Partnership Agreements (Enook) 1502
292 – 4(2): Medical Travel Escort Policy (Joanasie) 1503
293 – 4(2): Supporting Our Children (Shooyook) 1505
294 – 4(2): Review of Harvesters Support Programs (Savikataaq) 1507
295 – 4(2): Renaming of Repulse Bay to Naujaat (Mapsalak) 1507
296 – 4(2): Sale of Ivory from Nunavut (Hickes) 1508
297 – 4(2): Grants for Persons with Mobility-related Disabilities (Angnakak) 1510
298 – 4(2): Nepotism and Favouritism within the Public Service (Savikataaq) 1512
067 – 4(2): Annual Report on the Administration of the ATIPP Act for the Period April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014 (Taptuna) 1513
068 – 4(2): 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 Family Abuse Intervention Act Annual Reports (Okalik) 1513
069 – 4(2): Victims Assistance Fund Annual Report April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014 (Okalik) 1513
070 – 4(2): Chief Medical Officer of Health’s 2013-14 Tobacco Control Act Annual Report (Ell) 1513
071 – 4(2): Letters of Expectation and Responses to the Letters of Expectation 2014-2015 (Peterson) 1513
072 – 4(2): 2014 Annual Report of the Utility Rates Review Council (Taptuna) 1514
073 – 4(2): Human Resource Strategy 2014-2018 (Peterson) 1514
074 – 4(2): Correspondence to the GN from the Baker Lake Hamlet Council Regarding Resolution (Mikkungwak) 1514
014 – 4(2): Establishing a Hospital Board of Management – Notice (Angnakak) 1514
015 – 4(2): Extended Adjournment – Notice (Mikkungwak) 1515
015 – 4(2): Extended Adjournment (Mikkungwak) 1515
Bill 08 – Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2015-2016 – Culture and Heritage – Consideration in Committee 1516
Bill 08 – Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2015-2016 – Legislative Assembly – Consideration in Committee 1521
Bill 08 – Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2015-2016 – Third Reading 1523
Speaker (interpretation): Good afternoon, members, ministers, and all Nunavummiut who are watching the proceedings.
Welcome. (interpretation ends) Item 2. Ministers’ Statements.
Minister’s Statement 078 – 4(2): OAG Updates Concerning Safety in Schools and Daycares (Quassa)
Hon. Paul Quassa (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good day, my colleagues, the people of Igloolik, and all Nunavummiut.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to notify my colleagues of the progress my department is making towards addressing the findings of the Auditor General of Canada concerning safety in schools and daycares.
The department has developed a Child Day Care Act manual which provides plain language explanations of the legal requirements governing early childhood education (ECE) facilities and programs.
Education staff began in-servicing this manual to early childhood staff this past September.
Mr. Speaker, all early childhood education facilities have a current, valid licence and have been inspected within the past 12 months.
New documentation has been developed and implemented to ensure that staff are following up on non-compliance issues identified during inspections.
We have worked with Community and Government Services to produce a fire safety manual.
This manual clearly defines roles and responsibilities and includes templates for weekly, monthly, and annual tasks and inspections.
All principals have been provided with a working copy of this manual, with the final formatted and translated version to follow shortly.
Community and Government Services has provided a copy of the manual to regional managers to share with their maintainers and inspectors.
Mr. Speaker, we have also developed a safe school manual which provides important guidelines and suggestions related to school safety.
The manual covers topics like emergency preparedness and protocols, training options for staff on elements of school safety, and building management.
I am confident that these initiatives will help ensure that our students are learning in a safe school and early childhood education facility environment. (interpretation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Minister’s Statement 079 – 4(2): Maternal and Child Health (Ell)
The Department of Health recognizes that a healthy beginning is the foundation for a healthy future.
We have invested in maternal child health programs. Today, I am pleased to inform the Assembly of work the department has undertaken in the following areas:
Promoting the benefits of breastfeeding;
Preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; and
Reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, 17 communities participated in the national Breastfeeding Challenge.
The challenge encourages mothers to breastfeed and benefits the child who is receiving the best nutrition possible.
To further support breastfeeding, we have established the “Breastfeeding Friendly Nunavut Committee.”
This committee oversees the development of breastfeeding guidelines, resources, and training.
Mr. Speaker, our work to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, is imperative since SIDS has been identified as the cause of about half of the infant deaths in Nunavut.
The Department of Health has developed the Safe Sleep Resource Kit to educate parents and others about SIDS and precautions that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS.
Community health representatives, Community Prenatal Nutrition Program workers, and health care providers can provide information to parents and caregivers.
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Health has garnered local and national attention with the recent launch of our fetal alcohol spectrum disorder awareness campaign.
The campaign focuses attention on and raises awareness of FASD by highlighting the impact of consuming alcohol during pregnancy on the fetus.
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Health is working with our partners to strengthen maternal child health programs across Nunavut.
These programs provide a strong foundation for lifelong health by ensuring that Nunavummiut receive the support they need to raise healthy children and families.
Premier of Nunavut, (interpretation ends) Hon. Peter Taptuna.
Minister’s Statement 080 – 4(2): Nunavut’s Council of the Federation Literacy Award Winner (Taptuna)
Hon. Peter Taptuna: Good afternoon, colleagues, Nunavummiut, and Kuglukturmiut.
Mr. Speaker, every year, the Council of the Federation celebrates outstanding achievement, innovative practice, and excellence in literacy.
This annual award is presented to educators, volunteers, learners, community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and businesses.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the contributions of Neil Christopher, Nunavut’s Council of the Federation Literacy Award winner for 2014.
Mr. Christopher is a dedicated, inspiring Nunavummiuq who has worked tirelessly to further literacy in our territory.
I would like to acknowledge Mr. Christopher, as he is here in the Gallery today.
Mr. Speaker, we recognized Neil’s long-term contributions to the Nunavut Teacher Education Program. We were also impressed with Neil’s leadership in Inhabit Media and its ongoing successes, as well as his efforts to encourage Inuit to write and publish their stories.
Mr. Speaker, the contributions of citizens like Neil are invaluable to Nunavut.
As we strive towards self-reliance and optimism through education and healthy, resilient communities, literacy will be a key component in moving forward. Education is fundamental to the success of our territory.
I encourage all Nunavummiut to take a moment to see how they can strengthen learning opportunities within their communities, with their children, friends, and extended family members.
On behalf of all the Government of Nunavut, I would like to express my appreciation to Mr. Christopher for his contributions and encourage him to continue his work in strengthening literacy in our territory.
Minister’s Statement 081– 4(2): 2014-15 Homeowner Fuel Rebate (Peterson)
Hon. Keith Peterson: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that Nunavummiut can now apply for the 2014-15 Homeowner Fuel Rebate.
The rebate is in the form of a one-time payment of $500 to homeowners.
In order to be eligible, homeowners will need to have owned a home in Nunavut and be living in it as their primary residence on October 31, 2014.
In the coming days, everyone who received the rebate last winter will be contacted directly by my officials, either by email or by Canada Post.
New applicants and individuals who want more information on who is eligible for this payment and how to apply can:
visit the Department of Finance website;
email us at homefuelrebate@gov.nu.ca;
phone us at 1-800-316-3324; or
Come into our Finance offices in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Cambridge Bay, and Igloolik.
Ministers’ Statements. (interpretation ends) Hon. Minister Mr. Mike.
Minister’s Statement 082– 4(2): Implementation of Heritage Appreciation Plan for Kugluk (Bloody Falls) Territorial Park (Mike)
I thank the people who are here in the Gallery.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide an update on the excellent work my department has made towards implementing the Heritage Appreciation Plan for Kugluk (Bloody Falls) Territorial Park, completed in the spring of 2013.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to advise that my department has completed new interpretive materials in collaboration with the community and other stakeholders.
(interpretation ends) In particular, I would like to thank the Kugluktuk Park Advisory Committee that provided direction for the project, the elders and community residents who participated in the many interviews, the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, and the departments of Education and Culture and Heritage for their support.
(interpretation) In keeping with the umbrella Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement for territorial parks, (interpretation ends) the materials produced highlight the long history of human use of the park and its natural resources, and explain the regulations that protect the park, its resources, and the people who use the park.
(interpretation) In addition, my department has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hamlet of Kugluktuk in an effort to work together effectively to ensure that several of the new interpretive elements in the plan can be successfully integrated with the hamlet’s new heritage visitors centre.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I am happy with the progress my department has made to date on implementing the Heritage Appreciation Plan with the community, and I am sure these new interpretive materials will become a great asset to both Kugluktuk and Kugluk (Bloody Falls) Territorial Park. (interpretation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Ministers’ Statements. (interpretation ends) Hon. Minister Mr. Quassa.
Minister’s Statement 083 – 4(2): Book Launch (Quassa)
I would like to inform members of a book launch this week.
Bill Lyall and Louis Tapardjuk will both be releasing books at the Inuit Studies Conference in Quebec City that tell their stories.
Both of these individuals have worked tirelessly and passionately on matters dear to their hearts.
Bill has devoted his time to the Co-op movement while Louis has committed his life to preserving Inuit language and culture.
Bill grew up in Taloyoak and, in his early years, explored a number of careers. In 1978, he was elected president of the Ikaluktutiak Co-operative in Cambridge Bay and expanded its business lines.
He was also involved with (interpretation ends) Canadian Arctic Producers (interpretation) in the 1970s, which later joined with the (interpretation ends) Canadian Arctic Co-operative Federation (interpretation) in 1981 to form Arctic Co-operatives Limited.
Arctic Co-operatives Limited is one of the largest federations of independent aboriginal owned businesses in North America.
Bill Lyall also served a term in the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly.
Louis Tapardjuk grew up in Igloolik and attended residential school.
He was involved in Inuit politics and served both as a staff member and a board member with Qikiqtani Inuit Association.
Louis was also a cabinet minister for two terms in the Nunavut Legislative Assembly.
He was instrumental in moving forward the Inuit Language Protection Act and the Official Languages Act.
(interpretation ends) The title of Bill’s book is “Helping Ourselves by Helping Each Other.”
Louis Tapardjuk’s book is titled “Fighting for Our Rights.”
Both of these titles reflect the essence of these two individuals.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, Nunavut Arctic College, through the Nunavut Research Institute, and Laval University are pleased to have been able to provide support for these two books.
Members, for your information, we only have one page working in the House today and her priority is to deliver messages in the Chamber only.
Therefore, any requests for documents or requests to deliver documents to your offices cannot be undertaken. Please be aware that she is working alone today.
Member’s Statement 173 – 4(2): Nunavut Wise Woman Award (Angnakak)
Ms. Angnakak: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation) Good afternoon. (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, it’s not every day that one has the opportunity to rise in the Legislative Assembly to offer congratulations to one’s own mother, but today, I have the honour to do just that.
My family and I were privileged this weekend to attend a wonderful event at which my mother, Margaret Gardener, received the Nunavut Wise Woman Award from the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council.
This event was organized by the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council and as a family, we are very grateful for their efforts.  Mr. Speaker, the annual Nunavut Wise Woman Award was established to “recognize a woman from Nunavut who is dedicated and committed to improving the lives of women and families in Nunavut.”
The award is presented as a “way of honouring women who are role models in their community and who provide volunteer, counselling, and caregiver services to those in need.”
Mr. Speaker, my mother has called the eastern arctic home for over 50 years and has been the foundation and support for my father, the Reverend Michael Gardener, in his work as an Anglican Minister in Kimmirut, Cape Dorset, Pangnirtung, and Iqaluit.
Mr. Speaker, over the years, much of my mother’s work has involved teaching, counselling, and providing guidance to the many children who were in need of help and guidance, children who felt that they had nowhere else to go to or who did not know who to turn to in times of grief, frustration, or just not knowing what the next step in their lives should be.
Mr. Speaker, my parents were the first teachers in Kimmirut and had the joy of teaching students like Ann Hanson and the late Jonah Kelly.
Mr. Speaker, I have very clear memories of my mother inviting local children over to our house in the evenings on almost every single night.
Sometimes there would be as many as ten other kids in the house.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. (interpretation ends) The member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude her statement. Are there any nays?
(interpretation) I didn’t hear any nays. Please proceed, Ms. Angnakak.
Ms. Angnakak: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues.
In too many cases, these children had no place to go and in too many cases, they faced extremely painful and difficult situations at home.
Mr. Speaker, my mother was there for many of them, and I still remember how they often commented on how good the juice and homemade cookies were that she provided them.
Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud of my mother and that she has been recognized by the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council for all the work and leadership that she has provided over the years.
Mr. Speaker, I ask all members here today to join me in recognizing Margaret Gardener, my mother, for her contributions to our territory and its people.
Member’s Statement 174 – 4(2): Kinngait Hunters – South Baffin Connection (Joanasie)
I wish to start off by welcoming the visitors to the Gallery.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and commend the creators of a professional music CD that was recorded and produced in one of Cape Dorset’s schools, specifically at the Peter Pitseolak School. It was completed and released this past summer.
Mr. Speaker, this music CD is entitled (interpretation ends) Kinngait Hunters – South Baffin Connection. (interpretation) This CD contains 26 original tracks, all recorded by the artists, and ranges from throat singing to modern music and songs.
This was a compilation of work by various individuals, and I wish to acknowledge the following people for their involvement in the creation of this CD:
Ms. Danick Clavel, who was the executive producer of the CD;  Christa Borden, the production assistant;
Cory Buott, recording engineer of Enoogoo Records from Grise Fiord;  Hannah Tully, the album cover artist;
Natasha Harwood from the National Arts Centre Music Alive Program;
Jimmy Melvin, who recorded the video of the CD production.
Further, Mr. Speaker, I want to especially acknowledge the following artists who recorded their songs and music featured on the CD:
Neevee Jaw;
Pii Toonoo;
Charlie Jaw, also known as C.J.;
Arn Pootoogook;
Oqituq Simigak;
Kelly Fraser;
Conner Ross;
Doug Bart;
Christa Borden;
(interpretation ends) Ms. Danick Clavel and the Brackish Water Privateers; (interpretation) and  Ijiraq.
Mr. Speaker, the CDs are for sale at the Peter Pitseolak School and are available for purchase by anyone interested in buying the CD. I would like my colleagues to share in congratulating the creators of the CD and the successful production of this unique CD, and I hope more projects will be supported in the future.
Member’s Statement 175 – 4(2): Supporting Our Children (Shooyook)
To the visitors watching the proceedings from the Gallery, I welcome you to the House.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my concern for the children of Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, all too often, our children are left neglected because their parents get caught up in alcohol abuse, substance abuse, and gambling.
Mr. Speaker, it makes me very sad when I see parents taking the money that is provided by social assistance to help them buy food to feed their families or supplies to go hunting and using that money on unhealthy activities instead.
Mr. Speaker, I know that it makes the children sad as well. Some of them are very young and some of them suffer greatly.
As my time is nearing the end, I would like to ask for unanimous consent from my colleagues to conclude my statement.
(interpretation) I don’t hear any nays.
Mr. Speaker, when these children see their friends who are fine and well looked after, they feel envy.
Later in life, these feelings could lead to anger and other problems.
Mr. Speaker, I want parents in Nunavut to think about what they are doing and what is best for their children.
Mr. Speaker, I also want our government to find ways to help these parents get away from their addictions and focus on their children.
Member’s Statement 176 – 4(2): Homeowners Fuel Rebate Program (Hickes)
I actually didn’t have a Member’s Statement prepared, but I’ll take this opportunity to recognize the Minister of Finance and the hard work that his department has done to help alleviate some of the financial challenges that homeowners face here in Nunavut.
Like I stated previously, the budgeted amount in the overall scheme of things may not seem like much, but this $500 one-time payment to support homeowners in the fuel rebate is very much appreciated.
Member’s Statement 177 – 4(2): Appreciation to Minister on Behalf of Qilautimiut Society (Mikkungwak)
Firstly, prior to commencing with my Member’s Statement, a grandchild of mine is celebrating their first birthday, and I wish to extend birthday greetings to Ursula Angela Tatty Niego. As it is her first birthday, I wish her an awesome celebration.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my appreciation to the Minister of Justice (interpretation ends) for providing support to the Qilautimiut Society, Baker Lake’s elders group.
Mr. Speaker, it was with great pleasure that I welcomed Minister Okalik to visit the community of Baker Lake.
During one of his visits, we had the opportunity to meet with the members of the Qilautimiut Society. At that time, it was brought to our attention that the group was not formally registered as a society and could, therefore, not take advantage of a number of opportunities, such as accessing additional funding for programs and activities.
The minister took the lead in providing assistance and helping the group get its registered society status.
The Qilautimiut Society now has an officially recognized board and has the opportunity to apply for grants, contributions, and other supports.
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Qilautimiut Society of Baker Lake, I wish to formally extend my thanks to the minister and his staff for their great work.
Member’s Statement 178 – 4(2): Happy 87th Birthday to James Manigyogina (Taptuna)
Again good afternoon to Nunavummiut.