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(interpretation ends) When the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Honourable Herb Dhaliwal visited Iqaluit in 2000, he announced that Nunavut would receive 100% of the Canadian share of the new 4,000 ton quota of turbot recommended for the Baffin Bay and Davis Strait offshore fisheries area in 2001.
The offshore turbot stocks in Davis Strait and Baffin Bay are shared with Greenland.
(interpretation) The long term sharing arrangements for this new quota will be discussed during the upcoming bilateral consultations with Greenland in December.
The Government of Nunavut, along with Nunavut Tunngavik Nunavut Wildlife Management Board will be attending these meetings on behalf of Nunavut.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, 4,000 tons of turbot has a landed market value of approximately 16 million dollars.
This quota will result in significant employment opportunities in both the harvesting and the processing sectors.
It is estimated that this new quota will provide more than 30 new jobs in the offshore fishery in 2002 and by 2004 that number is expected to increase to more than 60.
I hope to provide a further update on this new quota following the annual bi-lateral consultations on fisheries to be held in Nuuk, Greenland next month.
Mr. Speaker, over the past couple of years we have made great strides in the development of our offshore fishing industry.
The recent turbot quota provided to Nunavut in Baffin Bay now presents an opportunity to develop significant capacity in the fishing industry.
And, to that end, earlier this year, members of the Nunavut Fisheries Working Group, consisting of my department, Tunngavik, the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board and the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, organized two meetings with all organizations and individuals involved in the turbot fishery in Nunavut.
The purpose of this meeting was to outline the potential advantages of working together to build capacity in the Nunavut fishing industry.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to say that these meetings were overwhelming successes and all groups involved signed an MOU to develop the Baffin Fisheries Coalition and fish the new turbot quota in Baffin Bay as a group.
The long term objectives outlined in the MOU are to develop capacity in the fishing industry leading to the full ownership and participation and substantial economic benefits to Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that the 2001 turbot fishery in Baffin Bay known as Division OA. Has been extremely successful.
To date, the Baffin Fisheries Coalition has harvested in excess of 2,000 tons of the quota.
As well, it is estimated that more than 200 tons of this new quota will be landed and processed at the fish plant in Pangnirtung.
This will support more than 60 jobs in the community on an extended seasonal basis.
The Coalition currently has five boats fishing in the area on its behalf.
Proceeds received from the new turbot fishery are to be used to reinvest into the fishery on a cost-sharing basis with the government and the other agencies.
Various potential investments include developmental fisheries training and purchase of a fishing vessel.
Late last month the coalition held its first full meeting and formed its first board of directors.
During the meeting the coalition passed a number of resolutions, including support for the development of a 3 to 5 year business plan and a detailed training program for Nunavummiut for the 2002 fishing season.
My department is currently working very closely with the Baffin Fisheries Coalition to ensure that training programs are developed to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding industry.
The coalition is currently monitoring the activities of the 2001 fishery and it is preparing to start discussions and negotiations in preparation for the 2002 fishery.
Mr. Speaker, my department fully support the activities of the newly formed Baffin Fisheries Coalition and will endeavour to support its organizational development over the upcoming years.
I view the formation and emergence of this new industry group as the logical next step in the development of fisheries capacity in Nunavut that will provide lasting and sustainable economic benefits for the region.
Minister's Statement 104 - 1(5): Interim President of Nunavut Arctic College
I am pleased to tell you that Bruce Rigby was appointed as Interim President of Nunavut Arctic College effective October 6, 2001.
I am pleased that Mr. Rigby has agreed to assume the responsibility of interim president and I am confident that he will provide appropriate direction for the college during this important period of transition.
Nunavut Arctic College plays a role in building capacity within the public service through education.
Decentralization is a key element in the successful of the Government of Nunavut, therefore it is important that the College maintain momentum and continuity of capacity building while we go through this process.
Mr. Rigby, who is currently Executive Director of the Nunavut Research Institute, brings with him many years of senior management experience with the college and senior management experience with Parks Canada.
He will work at the headquarters of the College in Arviat.
Mr. Rigby will hold the position until another President is appointed.
I expect the search for a President will take three to six months to complete.
Minister's Statement 105 - 1(5): Social Housing Rent Scale Review Update
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update the member of our review of the social housing rent scale that the Nunavut Housing Corporation is currently co-ordinating.
Mr. Speaker, the Task Force on Housing made two recommendations regarding the rent that Nunavummiut pay.
It is too complicated and the Department of Education Income Support rent contribution of 32 dollars should be reviewed.
Mr. Speaker, to date the Nunavut Housing Corporation has;
Performed a review of all the many parts of the current scale;
Researched public housing rent scales in other jurisdictions in Canada, the circumpolar world and worldwide;
Conducted a survey of public housing stakeholders and professionals in Nunavut;
Put all of this information together and presented it at a workshop of all 25 local housing organizations in March 2001.
A volunteer and a staff member of each and every organization attended this workshop;
The direction given by the volunteers at the workshop was developed by Corporation staff and presented at a workshop of Housing Managers this September;
Housing Managers and staff finalized an approach to a new rent scale;
Throughout this process the interdepartmental housing strategy committee and our own Standing Committee have received progress reports.
Mr. Speaker, the first draft of a new rent scale model is now back at the local housing organizations.
It is being reviewed by the Boards of Directors of these organizations.
From there we will review the feedback.
We will continue to ensure to consult all parties and refine the public housing rent scale to ensure it is as simple and as fair as possible.
Mr. Speaker, this is a very complex tasks.
It is a task that directly affects over half of our population.
We will make sure we get it right.
I hope and expect that I will be able to rise in this House during 2002/2003 to announce a new rent scale for public housing.
Member's Statement 289 - 1(5): Launch of Iqaluit Recycling Program
Today Iqaluit is officially launching a new household recycling program.
Over the next two weeks all 2,000 households in Iqaluit, will receive an information kit and supplies such as this bag, to start recycling all types of plastics and metals.
As the MLA for Iqaluit West, I am volunteering to be a spokesperson to promote the recycling program here in the city.
I believe as communities, we can work together to improve our environment. (interpretation) This is a very good initiative so therefore, I ask the Iqaluit residents to support us in using recycling.
All the plastics and all the metal or aluminum cans should be put into the recycling bags, so that the garbage collectors can take them to the proper place, instead of just throwing them into the landfill.
They won't be burned by municipal services, so I ask the Iqaluit residents to help clean up the community. (interpretation ends) This is part of a huge community effort with the newly formed Iqaluit Recycling Society to support the City's new program.
These volunteers will be available to answer questions on recycling and to urge everyone to participate.
It is the co-operation between the City and the community that will make this program work and I applause the efforts of the many volunteers and City staff that are making this a reality.
(interpretation) Even in the schools, we are now staring to deal with recycling and also the students are leading the way.
They write and draw information on recycling and they compete on recycling and they sing songs and they helped make the recycling bags.
The Arctic College Environmental Technology Program is taking part in helping with awareness.
So I am very proud to see our young people leading the way.
(interpretation ends) The private sector is helping as well.
Donations of materials and services to support the plastic and metal recycling efforts and school programs are in full swing.
Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to finish my statement.
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): I thank you and my colleagues. (interpretation ends) Organizations such as Canadian North, Environment Canada, Royal Canadian Legion, Nunanet Communications, Nunatsiaq News, Nunavut Catering, Frobuild Construction Ltd. and Arctic Ventures and the Navigator Inn are full private partners in this program.
(interpretation) Recycling is just starting and it is going to take quite some time get used to it.
So I urge everyone to not just throw their garbage in the can, but start using the recycling bags and bins so we can clean up Iqaluit. (interpretation ends) It is up to you and it is the right thing to do.
As you can see all you have to do is throw these in the bags.
Member's Statement 290 - 1(5): Gjoa Haven Athletes to Represent Nunavut at Arctic Winter Games
Mr. Speaker, I rise today a little bit late, but I still want to make this statement today to congratulate my constituency.
Last weekend thirteen individuals from Uqsuqtuq, Gjoa Haven, came here for the regional trials.
I can't mention all the names, but three individuals out of the thirteen made it to Team Nunavut.
They will be going to Nuuk, Greenland for the 2002 Arctic Winter Games.
They made it to the Nunavut team.
They are the coach, Allen Aknaviujuk, Junior Hannah Etooteelook and also from the junior women, Anna Green Adla.
Mr. Speaker, they have shown their determination and effort and have therefore made it to Team Nunavut.
I would like to congratulate them and also the ones that didn't make the team.
I would like to congratulate the three individuals that made the team.
Member's Statement 291 - 1(5): Celebrity Auction Fundraiser for Iqaluit Amateur Hockey Association
Mr. Speaker, last weekend, three major private sector companies came forward to host and organize a fundraiser for the Iqaluit Amateur Hockey Association.
Mr. Speaker, this volunteer effort by Nunavut Auto, The Driving Force and First Air is much appreciated by the kids here in Iqaluit who benefit from the work of the Iqaluit Amateur Hockey Association.
The fundraiser consisted of a supper and an auction of hockey memorabilia and other items.
Mr. Speaker, special guests included Al Hamilton, the first Captain of the Edmonton Oilers and a personal friend of our friend, Mr. Kelvin Ng.
Mr. Speaker, another special guest attending was the former CFL great running back the excellent, fast gizmo, Atanarjuaq Williams.
Well known for his fast running.
He had a problem catching the night of the auction Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, also attending was a professional auctioneer and a comedian, Gary Myers.
Mr. Speaker, an excellent welcoming speech was also done by our own Commissioner, Mr. Peter Irniq.
Mr. Speaker, over 20 thousand dollars was raised for the Iqaluit Amateur Hockey Association that night.
The auction bidding was fast and furious Mr. Speaker, with an autographed picture of Paul Henderson's famous 1972 goal getting top dollar.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to first of all thank First Air, and especially Dan Gauthier and his Driving Force Team who organized and hosted the event to benefit the kids of Iqaluit.
A special thanks goes to the many Iqaluit residents, guests and members of this House, Mr. Speaker, including yourself, who attended and supported the event.
Member's Statement 292 - 1(5): Canadian North Inuk Employee, Diane Tiktak
I am very pleased to rise today to speak about Canadian North.
Effective on November 26, we will now have an Inuk flight attendant working on the plane who speaks fluent Inuktitut.
I have known this person since I was a child.
I am very happy to hear Peter Irniq's voice on the Canadian North safety information speech.
Sometimes we want to see Inuit flight attendants on the planes.
So I am very glad to say that Diane Tiktak is now a flight attendant for Canadian North.
This airline is going to benefit from her presence.
I would also like to thank Eva Onalik for working very hard to make this happen, because we know that when you are afraid of flying, it relieves you to hear your own language.
If these is any emergency happening that individual can work with the unilingual Inuit people.
I would like to congratulate Canadian North for working hard on that, and also the private entrepreneurs, I urge them to hire Inuktitut speaking people.
Not too long ago, when we were in school, we were shy to speak Inuktitut, our own language.
But now we should be proud of our language and use it.
Many elders still use the airlines and are unilingual, they need to be given safety information.
So I would like to congratulate Diane Tiktak and Canadian North for working very hard on this.
Member's Statement 293 - 1(5): Compensation for Lost Hunting Equipment
Mr. Alakannuark (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, to make a long statement short, over the summer John Kaunak lost most of his hunting equipment to a polar bear at a camp near Repulse Bay.
Mr. Speaker, many hunters and trappers have lost their equipment and sometimes their lives as well while in the process of making a living.
Mr. Kaunak, has written to the Minister of Sustainable Development about the incident.
Many hunters and trappers like Kaunak can't afford to replace lost equipment used to earn their livelihoods.
Hunting equipment is very expensive.
Mr. Speaker, does the Department of Sustainable Development have any type of compensation package for people like Kaunak.
At the appropriate time today I will be asking my friend, the Minister for Sustainable Development about the compensation package for the hunters and trappers of Nunavut. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Member's Statement 294 - 1(5): Visitors' Centre Needed for Rankin Inlet
Hon. Manitok Thompson (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is going to be a very short statement.
In the beginning of November, Mr. Speaker, I was in Rankin Inlet to meet the Hamlet Council, the Mayor and the staff.
I also met with elders and we discussed tourism, because there’s no visitors’ centre in Rankin Inlet.
That visitors’ centre has been moved around to other locations.
At one time it was located in the Siniktarvik hotel. When there was no room they moved the heritage centre to the airport.
Mr. Speaker, it’s now located at the security part of our airport because there is no space in Rankin Inlet.
So Rankin Inlet residents are wondering or considering, it would be very beneficial if there could be a location identified in Rankin Inlet.
So I’m just stating that there are many people who can tell stories and who can make their handicrafts.
Mr. Speaker, it would be ideal to have a location or a space or get a visitors’ centre in Rankin Inlet.
Member’s Statement 295 - 1(5): Get Well Wishes to Pangnirtung Residents
First of all, I had sent this out to Pangnirtung radio but I would like to report to you today we have some patients going to the hospital.
These patients are being taken care of properly by the Minister of Health, but I would like to as my colleagues and my fellow residents of Pangnirtung to keep this particular elder in mind, who has helped me for a long time and this elder has also helped a lot of Pangnirtung residents.
I would like for people to have good thoughts about the elder and for the elder to get well soon.
Member’s Statement 296 - 1(5): Boating Facility Required in Pond Inlet
The Minister for the Department of Public Works made a statement in reference to tourism.
I would like to her to direct her questions to the Minister of Sustainable Development.
As well, on behalf of Pond Inlet, in the summertime we always have a problem in Pond Inlet with respect to the high winds.
Sometimes we are not able to travel during the summer months and there are always boats that capsize. Sometimes the hunters are not found and are gone forever.
We have a problem with this with respect to boats and boat safety.
I’m going to talk about this further in the future.
But for your information I would like to raise it at this time, because we always have problems with respect to boat safety in Pond Inlet.
It’s because we do not have boating facilities in Pond Inlet.
That’s part of the problem.
If we had a boating facility these things would be better dealt with.
This was included in the five year capital plan to be built and if it could be worked on by the Ministers of Sustainable Development and Transportation I would appreciate it.
I will be asking questions about this in the future.
Member’s Statement 297 - 1(5): Recognition of Sporting Volunteers
Mr. Speaker my statement is short today and I wish I could make it longer.
I would like to recognize a small group of people in Nunavut that toil relentlessly and ask for no recognition.
They toil relentlessly to better Nunavut.
They are never paid.
These people never ask for any kind of recognition or salary and they spend hours and hours and hours fund raising and taking care of our children.
Mr. Speaker these are the sports volunteers that help to make the Arctic Winter Games a reality for our young children.
I would like to recognize a small group in my community that recently brought children to Iqaluit and for some of them it was there first trip out of Baker Lake.
I would like to recognize Ria Deening, Carter Perdy with the soccer team.
Sheila Sweetland and Bill Olsen for the basketball team and Aran Clut for the wrestling team.
Member’s Statement 298 - 1(5): Athletes Representing Nunavut at AWG
I have a short comment to make as well. I mentioned this earlier with respect to the young athletes that are going to Greenland.
I am very proud of them, and they will be representing Nunavut.
Sarami Qautuk, Charlie Arreak, Tracy Arreak, Leah Poasie, Alanua Arnakak, Ragee Tigullagak, Carlene Arnakak, Natalina Natanai.
Five of these athletes will be going to Greenland perhaps athletes from Coral Harbour.
I am very proud of these young athletes.
Question 293 - 1(5): Provide Guidelines for Income Support
Yesterday, I had a question directed to the Minister of Education, so this will be the same topic with respect to income support in the communities.
With respect to income support in the communities, the people are just starting to apply for income support as they come of age, and some will be on income support until they can find employment.
There will always be people that need income support in Nunavut.
Can the Minister of Education provide information so that if I need to go on income support, I will have the necessary information for future reference.
Can he provide that information.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker .
With respect to the income support policy, I am not quite sure as to what document he would and a lot of the documents in reference to income support are very lengthy.
Last year I directed the department to make the document a bit shorter and clearer and once this is done I will be giving this document to the communities. Once this is done I will be giving this documents to the communities once they are available.
Mr. Nutarak (interpretation): According to the minister’s answer, after he makes this document on income support available is he going to distribute it through the mail, or are they going to be given direct letters with reference to this information that I am requesting on income support.
Or perhaps they are going to go to through the income support workers through the communities when he is giving out this information with respect to the income support clarification.
The documents on social assistance that I will be making available to the communities and I will be giving them also to the members.
As well we want to make them available in the Social Services Department so that we may be able to answer questions that we get every day or every month.
Question 294 - 1(5): Funding for Expansion of Kitikmeot Boarding Home
My question is directed to the Department of Health and Social Services Minister.
I understand that this question has been raised before as we met with respect to the Lena Pederson Boarding home for hospital patients.
A lot of times the Members of the Legislative Assembly are approached and we are usually told that the boarding home is much too small.
I also heard this question being raised yesterday.
I heard that it might be dealt with through the capital plan.
This is the boarding home in Yellowknife for the hospital patients.
Would they be able to provide more funding so that it may be expanded.
Speaker: Minister Responsible for Health.
Mr. Speaker, as I said in the House yesterday we’ve undertaken to do a review of boarding home services in Yellowknife, certainly the Lena Pederson home and that is because the contract was nearing its ending or its completion date.
Part of that request for proposals to operate a boarding home or run a boarding home on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Services was to look at the needs of the Kitikmeot patients to see what the levels are and what the loads are.
So contingent on the RFP completing and the issuance of a new RFP, it may indicate that we may need a newer facility or an expanded facility.
I won't know that Mr. Speaker, till we have an opportunity to actually to take a look in more detail at the RFP itself.
But what I can say to the member and commit to the member is that those areas of discussions and concerns that had taken place over the last several months have played a major factor in the review and issuance of that RFP.  So we will take a strong look to make sure at the end of the day that the patients travelling from the Kitikmeot to Yellowknife are best served with the facility that they have.
I understand that there are new plans to maybe extend this and the funding might be included or are they going to be put towards the Lena Pederson boarding home to expand the existing boarding home or are we going to put this money towards another maybe private boarding home for the hospital patients.
Mr. Speaker, the idea of the RFP was to look at an opportunity to see what types of buildings or services or facilities that may be available in Yellowknife to offer the services of the boarding home.
At the same time, is there an opportunity to look at the possibility of adding extra beds or there is an opportunity for an extension of the usage of the Lena Pederson home.
That is up in the air right now Mr. Speaker.
It depends on the RFP.
The last option would be to use private homes to board patients in like in other places.
For example here in Iqaluit only when the boarding home is full would we go out and use a private home.
And we do that as part of the course of looking after people who are staying in the boarding home.
I was asked to bring this concern to the Minister for Health because these two communities had a concern.
Sometimes some hospital patients are put in one bedroom and often time they are from the same community and there is a problem with respect to this issue.
I had received concerns on this.
I think we have to look at with some urgency the expansion of the boarding home.