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It is just that some kind of provision like this, or some kind of notwithstanding clause would probably answer my question.
Chairperson (interpretation): Mr. Tootoo would you like to respond to that.
Mr. Chairman, if I could just clarify and ask the member to clarify what he means by that.
I indicated that there would be other recommendations later in the report that deal with the use of new technology and with the use of that new technology.
The forms will be a lot more accessible to any individuals wishing to be nominated.
If that does not answer it.
Maybe if he could clarify his comments.
Mr. Arvaluk: Thank you Mr. Chairman.
I guess a notwithstanding clause would include something like failing everything else that is humanly possible that no electoral district of any community will be denied their nominations.
Mr. Chairman I believe the whole intent of this process is to enable and allow individuals, any individuals to be able to put their names forward if they chose to.
The concern that I might have with Mr. Arvaluk's suggestion is that it does not put any timeframes on it.
So, I think right now it exists, the time frame to do things.
A part of that point is once all the nominations have closed; the next step of the process is developing and ordering all the ballots for all those communities.
It is all connected to one and other as far as time goes.
So there was a need for deadlines on nominations because when it closes it depends from that point on to be able to get everything ready.
So I think with this process it allows a much easier, more accessibility to the forms that they would need to do that.
Chairperson (interpretation): Anything else, Mr. Arvaluk.
Are we okay now.
Mr. Alakannuark (interpretation): Are you on 22.
I move that the committee recommend that the nomination period be shortened from 10 to 5 days.
Mr. Nutarak (interpretation): I want to know why it has been shortened, why the nomination period be shortened from 10 to 5 days.
When the DEA's, Hamlet councils, and Hunters and Trappers organizations, would their nomination periods be shortened too.
Does this apply to municipal organizations.
The reason why I ask is because sometimes their nomination periods are extended, that’s why I wanted to know why it was recommended that the nomination period be shortened from 10 to 5 days.
Mr. Tootoo: Thank you Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, I'll explain that the rationale as to why the period has been shortened because of the opening up and the ability to use the new technology such as electronically, whether it be e-mail or faxing or downloading from the website the forms.
Part of what was built into the process before was the fact that everything had to be mailed and done in original so, by eliminating that everything has to be done by mail and things can be downloaded immediately that was felt that cut in days was still adequate in the amount of time.
Because if you look at most places it probably takes a good 5 to 10 days for things to get mailed.
By shortening that period time as the result of this new technology being used to be able to access information and the other part of Mr. Nutarak' s question was whether this nomination change would apply to other organizations and the answer to that is no, this deals specifically to territorial elections and in the event that the DEAs, HTOs and that they would go through the same process and it would be up to them to decide whether they wanted to change their nomination period or not.
Everyone has their own reasons for why it is the way it is and the member is correct sometimes, in the communities for those types of organizations they do extend the nominations because in some cases they don't have enough people put their name forward that they need more time in order to allow people to put their names in.
Chairperson (interpretation): Are you done.
I cannot agree with recommendation 22, for the nomination period to be shortened from 10 to 5 days.
Although it was mentioned that there is new technology today that can be used, as it is now the majority of the communities do not have access to Internet.
There are a few communities, scattered communities that can get it.
Who will have input or be hooked up to the Internet to get access to Elections Canada.
The reason why I do not agree with recommendation 22 is that not every community has access to Internet.
This is just one of the new methods of being able to make this information accessible to people.
Previously those types of documents were not allowed even to be faxed to the communities.
I know that all the communities in Nunavut do have faxes and fax machines.
So these documents will be able to be faxed as well to any communities that do not have access to the Internet.
Chairperson (interpretation): If there are objections then we will not agree on recommendation 22.
Mr. Tootoo did you hear that.
We are on number 22.
There was a motion and we have to vote on it.
We will proceed to vote on number 22.
Mr. Tootoo did not really respond to the question that I had and I was looking through the recommendations and I did not find it there.
In Sanikiluaq there was a fire.
They were probably able to use the telephone and in Grise Fiord, if there is a 10 knot wind they cannot land.
What I was trying to say was notwithstanding, if there can be exceptions in those kinds of conditions.
As long as that candidates will still be a candidate even after 5 days.
If that can be put in there I can agree to it.
Mr. Chairman, currently under the legislation, that part would still stay there that the Chief Electoral Officer does have the discretion if he deems extreme circumstances that he could allow for something like that to happen.
Mr. Nutarak (interpretation): We are the Assembly, this was given to us, and that is why I figured that 5 days was too short.
The recommendations that we put forward were to hear your thoughts on these and to make improvements on the wordings or the way they are and that is exactly what we are doing.
As long as you have suggestions for improvements, I think we can work on it.
Mr. Chairman I want to remind the members that these are just recommendations being made.
They do not necessarily, I am sure when the people drafting the legislation, if there were any changes, the comments that we are hearing here and anything else they would take into consideration when they are drafting it.
You know I am just reminding members that these are recommendations and that when they are putting together legislation, if it does not seem to fit then they have the ability to change it at that time.
Recommendation 22.
I move that the committee recommend that the government seek advice from Elections Nunavut to determine what advance notice will be required for the calling of an election to ensure proper administration of an election or by-election within the 35-day time period.
They should not just force young people to vote one way or the other.
It is more difficult to influence them when they turn 18.
Chairperson (interpretation): Okay, is that sufficient.
Hon. Peter Kilabuk (interpretation): Thank you Mr. Chairman. Which recommendation is he reading.
Chairperson (interpretation): Recommendation 23.  Hon. Peter Kilabuk (interpretation): Thank you Mr. Chairman.
In regards to recommendation 23, what I heard seems to be different from what I am reading.
Perhaps if he could read it again.
Chairperson (interpretation): We are on 23.
There is a request to read the recommendation again.
When they have it ahead of time they should not be just telling the young people how they should…I find it very difficult to read because it is not in my dialect.
It is more difficult to influence the young people at the age of 18.
Maybe if I could read that recommendation and just ask members if there are any discrepancies between Inuktitut and English to please point those out to us and we’ll fix them.
I’ll read what it says in English and it will be the English takes, the English version is the version that is correct and if there is any discrepancies in Inuktitut they will be changed to match the English after.
So, it will be great if there’s any discrepancies, it will be pointed out.
With that Mr. Chairman I’ll just with my colleague Mr. Alakannuark’s, approval if I just read that recommendation 23, from the English.
It reads
Chairperson: (interpretation): Mr. Kilabuk.
Mr. Kilabuk (interpretation): Thank you Mr. Chairman.
Before we make a vote on this I would like to clarify recommendation number 23.
In Inuktitut there is a section that says, we should not be just telling the young people which way to vote, because they are more difficult to tell them what to do at the age of 18.
In the English version, it is not stated there.
I would presume if I were to translate it, it would be very difficult because I just wanted to point out that it states 18 that the voting age be 18, that’s what it says on the Inuktitut.
Mr. Chairman, that would be my guess is maybe it was a cut and paste, because a lot of these were, to put them on the list, were cut from the report.
In this case with this document like I said that is a error and if the members are happy with the English version as said and indicated, we have noted that the Inuktitut version will be fixed to match the English version.
That would be the same on any of them that we run into like that.
Yes I agree with recommendation 23 and I would prefer to see that the Inuktitut be translated from the English version because this is a very harsh section, what is written in Inuktitut.
That is the only way I will vote on it.
That was not the intent of this recommendation that was not the intent that was a mistake.
Chairperson (interpretation): They are saying it is correct in Inuktitut but they will fix it again to go with the English version, it is just an error, it does not state that.
Mr. Chairman, if the members have the actual report in front of them, if they could check, I believe it’s on page 19, and check the wording of that recommendation number 23 under the report.
It is probably correct in there. It looks like some of the text in the report may have been cut and pasted rather than the recommendation in that case.
Chairperson (interpretation): Do you understand.
This will be fixed.
It is just an error.
I do not think we have to re-read the recommendation because I think it will be translated according to the English version.
If Mr. Tootoo does not mind, he can go ahead with the English version.
Maybe just in light of just trying not to run into these types of errors maybe if I can beg the members’ indulgence if we report progress here and then we will have the staff go through the report again and make sure that there are no more errors.
I would like to get that taken care of so that we do not run into any confusion here.
Chairperson (interpretation): He wishes to report progress.
Maybe if I ask the members if I can have the consolidated list if they can leave them on their desk on the way out so that tomorrow we will have a new copy instead of looking at the wrong copy and getting an error. I appreciate it.
Item 20. Report of the Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Speaker, your committee have been considering Committee report 1-1(4) and will deal with this committee report at another date and I move that the report of the committee be concurred with.
I am sorry members. Item 21. Third Reading of Bills.
A meeting of regular caucus is scheduled for 6 o'clock this evening at the Nanuq Board room.
Orders of the Day for Wednesday, October 25;
Bill 2
Bill 3
Bill 4
Bill 5
Bill 6
Bill 1
The House stands adjourned until October 25, Wednesday at 1:30 pm.
>>House adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
Wednesday October 25, 2000
Pages 136 - 150
Opening Prayer 136
Ministers’ Statements 136
Members’ Statements 137
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 141
Oral Questions 142
Orders of the Day 149
Wednesday October 25, 2000 136
009 - 1(4): New Information on Department Programs (Kilabuk) 136
023 - 1(4): Recognition of Simon Taipana (Havioyak) 137
024 - 1(4): Thanks to Mr. Picco for Support on Nurses (Alakannuark) 138
025 - 1(4): Condolences on Passing of Annie Palluq (Iqaqrialu) 138
026 - 1(4): Charitable Donations by Nunavummiut (Tootoo) 138
027 - 1(4): Elders’ Radio Program in Baker Lake (McLean) 139
028 - 1(4): Aqsarniit School Playground (Picco) 139
029 - 1(4): Sanikiluaq Residents in Boarding Homes (Kattuk) 140
024 - 1(4): Mining and Alternative Fuel Sources (Iqaqarialu) 142
025 - 1(4): Staffing Statistics (Tootoo) 144
026 - 1(4): Assistance for Cod Fishermen (Arvaluk) 145
027 - 1(4): Education Facilities in Gjoa Haven (Puqiqnak) 146
028 - 1(4): Number of Grievances Filed (Tootoo) 147  Wednesday October 25, 2000
Mr. Ovide Alakannuark, Mr. Olayuk Akesuk, Mr. James Arvaluk, Mr. Donald Havioyak, Mr. David Iqaqrialu, Mr. Enoki Irqittuq, Honourable Peter Kattuk, Honourable Peter Kilabuk, Mr. Glenn McLean, Honourable Kelvin Ng, Mr. Jobie Nutarak, Honourable Kevin O'Brien, Honourable Paul Okalik, Honourable Ed Picco, Mr. Uriash Puqiqnak, Honourable Manitok Thompson, Mr. Hunter Tootoo.
Speaker (Mr. O'Brien): I would like to call on Ms. Thompson to say the prayer.
Good afternoon members, Mr. Premier.
Ministers’ statements. Mr. Kilabuk.
Minister’s Statement 009 - 1(4): New Information on Department Programs
Mr. Speaker, I have before me a series of eleven brochures, which later today I will table in this House.
These brochures, Mr. Speaker, provide an overview, in plain language, of each of the grant and contribution programs funded by the Department of Sustainable Development.
I have here Mr. Speaker, brochures for each program under our Business Development Fund, for our Grants to Small Business Program, and our Community Initiatives Program.
In addition, there is a single information handout entitled, “Community Economic Developers in Nunavut: Helping Make Our Communities Work!”
This flyer lists each of our community economic development programs, and the names and addresses and telephone numbers for every community economic developer in every Hamlet in the Territory.
I am sure that members of this House will recall my statements, made on several occasions in the past that one of the principal barriers to economic development in our communities is caused by the difficulty people have getting information about our programs.
It is particularly frustrating for people when they cannot find out what help is available from the government.
These brochures address this problem, Mr. Speaker.
For the first time program descriptions, eligibility requirements and information about how to apply is available here, on one page.
These brochures will be distributed to every Hamlet office in Nunavut.
They will be available from Community Economic Development Officers in every community, from staff in the Department of Sustainable Development, and at the Canada-Nunavut Business Service Centre in each region.
I would also like to remind the House that these brochures are only one part of a larger effort to improve our performance in support of economic development in our communities.
With this year’s significant increase in funding to every Hamlet government for their community economic development staff, and the opening in each region of a Canada-Nunavut Business Service Centre, including a toll free telephone information line, our programs are now more accessible than ever before.
Mr. Speaker, one of the keys to increasing the participation of our people in the Nunavut economy is that we make our available to them good information about what economic opportunities exist in our communities, and about the support that is available from government for people who want to take advantage of these opportunities.
Item 3. Members’ statements.
Members’ statements. Mr. Havioyak.
Member’s Statement 023 - 1(4): Recognition of Simon Taipana
I rise today to pay tribute to an individual who has not yet been recognized formally in this House for his contribution to the creation of Nunavut.
Simon Taipana was from Kugluktuk. Although he passed away a few years ago, his memory lives on.
He was a part of the negotiating team that achieved the Nunavut Final Agreement.
He was a community leader.
(interpretation) I would like to also mention that Simon Taipana’s niece is here.
She is the translator, if you can see her.
Simon would be extremely pleased if he knew that his niece was here with the Assembly.
He would be very pleased.
In 1994 in the Kitikmeot, the Kitikmeot Corporation built a building and in it, they named the Simon Taipana conference room.
Simon tried to help people.
He worked very hard at this.
He wanted to understand people’s problems and concerns so other people would understand this.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, it is important that we cannot forget those who lead the way to where we are today.
As we begin the fourth session, I would like to ask the members to join with me in remembering his contribution.
Member’s Statement 024 - 1(4): Thanks to Mr. Picco for Support on Nurses
I rise today on behalf of the people of Kugaaruk to publicly to thank the Minister of Health & Social Services, Mr. Picco, for his response to my concern about the shortage of nurses in my community.
I thank the minister for indicating in his letter that over the next several months there will be two and in some cases, three nurses in my community.
We understand the reality that in many provinces throughout Canada they are suffering the same circumstances we are facing in the north.
However, the reality in the north is much more serious because we do not have the luxury of roads and highways.
Mr. Speaker, some small communities in Nunavut are a thousand miles away from the closest doctor or hospital.
Again, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Minister of Health & Social Services, Mr. Picco.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Alakannuark and thank you, Mr. Picco.
Member’s Statement 025 - 1(4): Condolences on Passing of Annie Palluq
Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a person who died recently here in Iqaluit.
Annie Palluq passed away and I would like to recognize her because she supported Inuit people in the past since we were children.
There were many Inuit unilingual speaking people at that time and the majority of the people were unilingual.
She helped on the C.D. Howe medical ship that travelled to the north.
I would like to thank her for all the support that she gave and I would like to give my condolences to her family.
When people pass away with very vast experience of supporting others, we become envious.
I know that we will work hard on behalf of them.
Member’s Statement 026 - 1(4): Charitable Donations by Nunavummiut
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about the generosity of the people of Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, I read with some interest this morning a story in the national media concerning charitable donations in Canada.
According to Statistics Canada, people in Nunavut, PEI, and Newfoundland were the most generous donors to charities in 1999.
In fact, Mr. Speaker, Nunavut and PEI share top honours of the highest median donation in Canada of 290 dollars.
Mr. Speaker, it is a testament to the kindness and spirit of Nunavummiut that even in the face of high and ever rising costs of living, even in the face of incomes that are below the national average, people can find it within themselves to support worthy causes so generously.
Mr. Speaker, I would ask all members to join with me in helping to ensure that Nunavut remains the most giving of all Canadian jurisdictions in the year 2000.
Let us lead by example by supporting the groups that perform such invaluable work in our community.
Member’s Statement 027 - 1(4): Elders’ Radio Program in Baker Lake
A radio program was started in Bake Lake in September of this year called the Elders’ voice of Baker Lake.
It is a weekly live radio show, run by the elders of Baker Lake.
The idea was tried on a trial basis and the response was overwhelming.
Before each program the two hosts spend time researching the topic each program will be about.
Elders discuss topics of Inuit Culture which are nearly forgotten.
Mr. Speaker, this program gives elders a chance to become involved in teaching others especially the youth, in our community about the culture and history.
Member’s Statement 028 - 1(4): Aqsarniit School Playground
Uqaqti, the new middle school in Iqaluit, Aqsarniit, does not have a playground or area where the students can spend some quality time outside.
As part of the Aqsarniit school’s construction budget, 75 thousand dollars was identified at the end of the project for playground development.
This funding was turned over to the Municipality of Iqaluit, with the understanding that the Iqaluit District Education Authority, in conjunction with the Town of Iqaluit, would directly approve the final scope of work for any future playground development.
Mr. Speaker, the current construction budget for the new French school also includes 100 thousand dollars for playground development.
This funding is also to be turned over the Municipality, with the Conseil Scolaire and the IDEA as the consultative groups.
Mr. Speaker, it was anticipated that the playground funding for Aqsarniit School and the new French school could be combined to allow a joint playground, and the Municipality of Iqaluit might also like to contribute to this playground development.
With the awarding of the 2002 Arctic Winter Games to Iqaluit, a partnership with the Arctic Winter Games Society, and the Municipality of Iqaluit has now included a construction of an arena on the education reserve where the new French school and the Aqsarniit Schools are both located.
The Arctic Winter Games Society negotiated with the Iqaluit District Education Authority and the Conseil Scolaire to build a playfield, if the 76 thousand and the 100 thousand will be turned over to the Arctic Winter Games Society, upon completion of the playground.
The IDEA approved this in a motion at a meeting held September 11, 2000.
Mr. Speaker, the playground work is expected to be completed by late next spring.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the AWG 2002 committee, the Iqaluit IDEA, our Town Council the Conseil Scolaire and our own Nunavut Government for working together, with all the groups, for the commitment to our students and community.
This type of project shows what can be accomplished by working together proactively for a common cause.
Member’s Statement 029 - 1(4): Sanikiluaq Residents in Boarding Homes
I would like to make a few comments on the community of Sanikiluaq, which I represent.
I have talked more than once, about people who have medical trouble.
I am not blaming the Minister of Health and Social Services, but the people of Sanikiluaq have a concern, and I am going to voice this at this time.
The residents of Sanikiluaq go to Churchill, Manitoba and to Winnipeg.
If they are going there for medical reasons, the only way they can go is by charter.
I’m sure you all know that, but in the past in the winter and in the spring, I’ve been explaining more than once that the residents of Sanikiluaq have to wait for a very long time even though they have been discharged by the doctor from the hospital.
The people of Sanikiluaq believe that there has to be something done about this medical travel and I am sure that with the help of the Minister of Health & Social Services we will rectify this problem.
The concern just recently that we heard was that the food was not adequate at the boarding home.
Through the media we heard, maybe they are understaffed and don’t have enough time to provide the services.
So I just want to say that staying in the boarding home is kind of scary.
I do know that the minister is looking into this matter, but there were a number of people from Sanikiluaq who were down in that boarding home.
Some of the people have been making these comments and I just wanted to bring it out.
I am sure that the Minister responsible for Health & Social Services will be rectifying this matter as soon as possible.
Thank you members for allowing me to go first.
I would like to recognize my constituency assistant from Arviat, Diane Inaq.
Mr. Speaker, it is a rare occasion when I recognize an Iqaluit resident.
I would like to recognize Mr. Gilbert Normandeau, who is involved with the Arctic Winter Games, I believe he is the Executive Director.