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The task force will be required to table its findings and these findings can also be shared with the House.
As I indicated earlier these finding will be shared with the House.
Returning to the fifth part of the question.
It was about how well the task force interacts with the interdepartmental working group on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit which was formed following the September workshop in Apex.
This has yet to be determined.
The interdepartmental working group would be a mechanism to communicate initiatives within the departments and the task force.
This concern will be taken into consideration by the co-ordinator of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit as soon as the position is filled.
Part six.
When is the minister scheduled to report on the September workshop in Apex on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit to the House.
The final version of the report is under review.
The report has to be approved by the Cabinet and will be tabled at the next sitting of the Legislative Assembly.
Tabled Document 104 – 1(3): Gjoa Haven 2000 Water Study
I would like to table this document titled Gjoa Haven 2000 Water Study.
I would like to thank this group who did the study as well.
It now looks as though we are definitely getting this issue dealt with and that Gjoa Haven will be getting a new water supply.
Tabled Document 105 – 1(3): Nunatsiaq News Article, June 30 2000
I would like to table a document from Nunatsiaq News June 30th, 2000.
Nunavut spurns free money from Gates Foundation.
Representatives from the multi-billion dollar Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are scratching their heads at Nunavut's inability to accept donations that could range into millions of dollars.
Tabled Document 106 – 1(3): Letter on Time Zone Changes
I would like to table a document from my constituents strongly opposing the time zone.
Tabled documents.
Tabled Document 107 – 1(3): Inuktitut Dictionary
I am pleased to table a report regarding the Inuktitut Dictionary – Uqausiit Tukigni and I am very proud to be able to table this dictionary.
I give notice that on Friday October 20, 2000 I will move the following motion.
Whereas there is a vacancy in the electoral district of Quttiktuq;
And Whereas the residents of Quttiktuq require representation in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut; and
Whereas John Quirke of Iqaluit was appointed Chief Electoral Officer for Nunavut pursuant to section 22 of the Interpretation Act;
And Whereas the appointment of Chief Electoral Officers are made under section 3 of the Elections Act on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly;
Therefore I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for South Baffin that the Legislative Assembly approve the appointment of John Quirke as Chief Electoral Officer for Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with the motion today.
Speaker: Thank you Mr. Ng. Notices of motions.
Are there any further notices of motions.
Mr. Ng: Mr Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today.
Please proceed Mr. Minister.
Motion 26 – 1(3): Appointment of Chief Electoral Officer
Thank you colleagues, Mr. Speaker.
Whereas there is a vacancy in the Electoral district of Quttiktuq;
And Whereas there is the residents of Quttiktuq require representation in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut;
Whereas John Quirke of Iqaluit was appointed Chief Electoral Officer for Nunavut pursuant to Section 2 of the Interpretation Act;
And Whereas the appointment of Chief Electoral Officer is made under Section 3 of the Elections Act on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly;
I Thank you Mr. Speaker.
Speaker. Thank you Mr. Ng. The motion is in order.
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to return to item five, recognition of visitors in the gallery.
Speaker: Do we have consent members.
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Thank you honourable colleagues.
It is a rare occasion that I have constituents here.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to first recognize my constituency assistant Kitty Etegik who is here, and she is accompanying two young students, Colleen Novoligak and Elsie Bellarose, who are going to be paging starting tomorrow.
They were suppose to start today but weather conditions had them not departing on time, so they are right behind me here.
I would like to recognize them.
Speaker: Thank you Mr. Ng. Welcome to the Assembly.
Second reading of bills. Second reading of bills.
Consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters.
Since there are no items to discuss in Committee of the whole, I will proceed to Item 20.
Item 21. Third reading of bills.
Orders of the Day;
Thursday October 19, 2000.
A reminder to all members that a meeting of the Standing Committee Ajauqtiit is to take place within 30 minutes after the conclusion of these proceedings.
Speaker: House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 1:30 pm.
>>House adjourned at 4.05 p.m.
DAY 48
Thursday October 19, 2000
Pages 2322 - 2352
Premier; Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs; Minister of Education
Opening Prayer 2322
Ministers' Statements 2322
Members' Statements 2323
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 2330
Oral Questions 2332
Returns to Written Questions 2347
Reports of Special and Standing Committees 2347
Tabling of Documents 2347
Orders of the Day 2347
Thursday October 19, 2000 2322
136 – 1(3): Enforcement of Regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act (Anawak) 2322
137 – 1(3): Toll Free Government of Nunavut To Provide Directory Assistance Services to Nunavummiut (Thompson) 2322
431 – 1(3): Recognition of June Pangoya (Havioyak) 2323
432 – 1(3): Community Healing Programs (Iqaqrialu) 2324
433 – 1(3): Killinik High School Bike-a-Thon (Ng) 2324
434 - 1(3): Repulse Bay's First High School Graduate (Alakannuark) 2325
435 - 1(3): Tragic Losses in Nunavut (Picco) 2325
436 - 1(3): Sanikiluaq Boating Accident (Kattuk) 2325
437 - 1(3): Recognition of Baker Lake Heroes (McLean) 2326
438 – 1(3): Appreciation to Premier and Education Minister (Puqiqnak) 2327
439 – 1(3): Congratulations to New Iqaluit Mayor and Councillors (Tootoo) 2327
440 – 1(3): Nunavut Mining Symposium in Rankin Inlet (Thompson) 2328
441 - 1- (3): Dealing with Suicides (Anawak) 2329
442 – 1(3): Spelling of Names (Akesuk) 2330
601 - 1(3): Time Zone Survey Details (Havioyak) 2332
602 – 1(3): Healing Facilities (Iqaqrialu) 2334
603 – 1(3): Additional Health Funding (Akesuk) 2336
604 – 1(3): Teaching Certificates for Elders (Nutarak) 2337
605 – 1(3): Vacant Positions at Nunavut Library (McLean) 2338
606 – 1(3): Housing Expression of Interest Responses (Tootoo) 2339
607 – 1(3): Success of Anti Smoking Campaign (Irqittuq) 2341
608 - 1(3): Taloyoak Airstrip (Puqiqnak) 2342
609 - 1(3):Contribution for Cultural Heritage Projects (McLean) 2344
610 - 1(3): Working Relationship with RCMP (Iqaqrialu) 2344
611 - 1(3): Review of Petroleum Products Division (Tootoo) 2345
612 - 1(3): NTI Firearms Legislation Challenge (Akesuk) 2346
613 - 1(3):Nunavut Health Facilities Update (Nutarak) 2346
16 – 1(3): Site Clean Up Activities - Polaris Mine (Kilabuk) 2347
019 - 1(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations and Services: Bill 11 2347
108 – 1(3): Letter on Bill 11 (Akesuk) 2347
109 – 1(3): Letter from Kugluktuk Regarding Time Zone (Havioyak) 2347
110 – 1(3): Letter from Arctic Bay (Akesuk) 2347
Thursday October 19, 2000  Nunavut Hansard
Iqaluit, Nunavut  Thursday October 19, 2000
Speaker (Hon. Kevin O’Brien): Good afternoon Mr. Premier, members.
Moving forward to the orders of the day, item 2.
Minister's Statement 136 – 1(3): Enforcement of Regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to inform Members of the Legislative Assembly that the Motor Vehicles Division of the Department of Community Government and Transportation have begun to enforce regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The Motor Vehicle Division’s new Manager of Services and Inspections has been hired and now we have the capacity to enforce the existing Large Vehicle Control Regulations and Motor Vehicle Equipment Regulations.
(interpretation) Commercial vehicle owners are being made aware of the enforcement of these regulations.
Active enforcement is required due to the rapid development of Nunavut and the increased number of commercial and private vehicles in Nunavut.
Safety for all drivers and pedestrians is our main concern.
Minister's Statement 137 – 1(3): Toll Free Government of Nunavut To Provide Directory Assistance Services to Nunavummiut
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that the Department of Public Works and Services is establishing a single, Nunavut-wide toll free number to assist Nunavummiut in contacting service providers throughout the Government of Nunavut.
This will enable all government departments to better respond to the needs of Nunavummiut.
(interpretation ends) The toll-free number will operate through our Helpdesk and guide Nunavummiut to the most appropriate Government of Nunavut office to handle their requests.
Any time Helpdesk staff does not have information readily available, they will record the citizen's name and concern and ensure that an appropriate service provider within the government calls the citizen back as soon as possible.
Staff at the Government of Nunavut Helpdesk is currently undergoing training to assist them in providing these services.
A toll-free telephone number and e-mail address will be made public once staff is ready for full operations.
We expect the toll free number to begin operations on December 1, 2000 and to gradually become fully functional early in the new year.
This service will be a valuable resource for Nunavummiut.
I am pleased that the Department of Public Works and Services is playing an important role in making the Government of Nunavut more accessible to our citizens.
Member's Statement 431 – 1(3): Recognition of June Pangun
I have good news to give today concerning the people of Kugluktuk.
You may have heard that a young lady went to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney Australia.
There were 400 young people that attended and they went to show our way of life to other people.
I am very proud to recognize that young lady from Kugluktuk and other young people should recognize her because she has done very well in representing us and participating and watching the Olympic Games and showing other people our way of life.
I am very proud of her, her name is June Pangun from Kugluktuk.
She did very well and young people should recognize her and emulate her.
Many young people have noticed her and were proud of her and felt they should also start working towards this.
Other students and other young people in Kugluktuk are very proud of her.
I wanted to mention that June and other young people will be participating in games in Iqaluit and in Nuuk.
June congratulations and we wish you well in the future.
Member's Statement 432 – 1(3): Community Healing Programs
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the healing programs in my community.
Since we have been having healing programs and dealing with these issues in my community for quite some time we do have a facility for healing purposes.
But the other communities are now taking on the training courses on healing and I am very glad that they are actually completing the healing programs from the other communities.
They come from other communities and they train in our community and I am very glad about that.
The healing process will continue and I am very proud about the fact that these students are taking on the healing program training courses.
The facility is called Illisaqsivik in Inuktitut and I will ask a question about this later.
Member's Statement 433 – 1(3): Killinik High School Bike-a-Thon
Mr. Speaker, on the weekend of September 9 and 10 the community of Cambridge Bay held its first bike-a-thon fundraiser with proceeds going towards the Killinik High School gym.
On Saturday all the participants underwent a free bike inspection and orientation.
On Sunday participants took off for a five kilometre bike ride starting at the community hall to the DEW line station to the water lake and back to the community hall.
Mr. Speaker, the weather that day was less than desirable, with cool and windy conditions.
In total there are approximately 55 participants made up primarily of kids and teenagers who started and completed the bike-a-thon.
The participants raised approximately 4 thousand dollars and added to the community gymnasium fund which I am pleased to report now totals just over 50 thousand dollars.
Prizes and food were generously donated to support the event by the Co-op and Northern Stores, Frontec and the local hamlet.
The organization and the support for this event is another example of how the community has been working towards meeting their commitment to cost share for the enlarged gymnasium as part of the Killinik High School project. In closing Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize and thank the sponsors, the participants and all those involved particularly Mr. Corey Demichuck , who was the main organiser of this event.
Member’s Statement 434 - 1(3): Repulse Bay’s First High School Graduate
Mr. Alakannuark (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to announce congratulations today to a person who graduated from grade 12 from our school in Repulse Bay, her name is Donna Crawford.
She is the first person to actually complete grade 12 in the community of Repulse Bay. Although we have had students who graduated grade 12 from our community they graduated outside of our community.
We are very proud of her and congratulate her father and mother.
On behalf of the parents, we would like to congratulate this student who graduated grade 12.
Speaker: Members’ statements. Mr. Picco.
Member’s Statement 435 - 1(3): Tragic Losses in Nunavut
This past summer has been one of tragic losses and untimely death all over Nunavut. Very few of us can recall any other period in time where so much tragedy and death has occurred in such a short span.
There have been tragic accidents, the loss of respected elders and young people. Mr. Speaker, in times like these, all communities and families come together to help and provide assistance to the aggrieved families.
Mr. Speaker, my family and I would like to express our condolences to the grieving families and relatives as well as thank Mr. Speaker, thank the many care givers in Iqaluit and other Nunavut residents who continue to be there in times of trouble and so on.
Member’s Statement 436 - 1(3): Sanikiluaq Boating Accident
Hon. Peter Kattuk (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I stand to express my appreciation for the people of Sanikiluaq.
We too went through a hard time in Sanikiluaq this summer.
There was an accident in our community where several people in a boat got stranded.
They were close to shore but they were having problems with their motor and weren’t able to get to shore.
They were short of food and water. The military was able to airdrop food and water for the victims.
The search and rescue team in Sanikiluaq was able to get to their area and assist them by boat.
They initially had to leave the boat but that too was retrieved safely.
Because of this assistance and the assistance of God they were able to get back into the community safely.
I would like to express my appreciation to the people of Sanikiluaq.
Member’s Statement 437 - 1(3): Recognition of Baker Lake Heroes
Uqaqti, today it gives me great pride to recognise two heros from my constituency of Baker Lake.
In July of 1999, Hattie Amitnaaq heroically gave her life to protect her grandson and another young camper.
Amitnaaq sacrificed herself in order to save their lives.
In October of that same year, two children were driving an all terrain vehicle just east of Baker Lake and fell through the ice.
Norman Haqpi who was fishing in the area along with Diane Haqpi and Alex Tiktak managed to rescue one of the children by crawling out on his stomach and using a long ice scoop to reach him.
The other child was also pulled to safety where they were immediately rushed to the health centre.
Thanks to these courageous actions two children were saved.
Mr. Speaker, Ms. Amitnaaq and Norman Haqpi were recently acknowledged by the Commissioner of Nunavut for exceptional Acts of Bravery.
Just last week Norman Haqpi and Ms. Amitnaaqs' families accepted awards of Bravery from the Commissioner of Nunavut in a local ceremony.
These individuals deserve our heartfelt recognition for their selfless contributions to the community and to Nunavut.
Uqaqti, this year, the millennium year has been one of many special events.
In February Canada Post issued a millennium addition postage stamp celebrating aboriginal achievements in Canada.
The stamp features the work of Baker Lake carver Paul Toolooktuk who has been carving for over 40 years.
The stamp was called the Powers of the Inuit Shaman and shows a woman's face in transformation.
The unveiling ceremony of the stamp took place at Baker Lake's Hamlet office last week.
Toolooktook received a framed copy for himself.
Unfortunately few other people in Nunavut are likely to see this stamp which celebrates the accomplishment of Inuit artists.
That's because special collections such as this one are not issued in rural post offices and as we know every post office in Nunavut is rural.
I look forward to some day when Nunavut will not only get much deserved recognition of Inuit artists such as Toolooktook but will also have representation on Boards such as Canada Post so that the interests of Northerners, who is us, in receiving special additions or protection from rising postal rates can also be recognized.
At the end of that Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the ceremonies in Baker Lake which were presided over by Commissioner Irniq.
It was a pleasure to have this gentleman in our community and the positive influence he had on our young children when he visits our school and the statesmanlike elegance when he was at these functions.
We are a rural post office.
We do not have any post offices in Nunavut that can issue this stamp.
It is a collectors item in Nunavut so I am going to pass it around so you can see the stamp that got international recognition and I will have security shake down Mr. Picco if it disappears.
Member's Statement 438 – 1(3): Appreciation to Premier and Education Minister
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Taloyoak I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Premier of Nunavut and the Minister of Education for coming to our community to officially open a 12-plex unit that will be utilized by the youth and will alleviate the problem of overcrowding.
Also, Mr. Speaker, during this visit we were able to hold a public meeting and the Deputy Mayor led a tour of the community of Taloyoak.
Everything went as planned on that visit. Mr. Speaker, in order for this project to proceed as planned I will be directing some questions to the Premier during question period.
Member's Statement 439 – 1(3): Congratulations to New Iqaluit Mayor and Councillors
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my congratulations to the newly elected councillors of the Municipality of Iqaluit.
John Mathews will be our new Mayor. Kirt Ejesiak, Stu Kennedy, Glen Williams, Chris Wilson, Keith Irving and veteran Simon Nattaq, Matthew Spence and Lynda Gunn are the newly elected councillors.
They will be sworn in as the new council on November 6 and I am sure that they will rise to the many challenges of our rapidly growing community.
Again, my congratulations on their election.
Mr. Speaker, I would also like to extend thanks to the outgoing council members for their efforts and contributions that they made.
Mayor Jimmy Kilabuk, Deputy Mayor Ben Ell and councillors Doug Lem, Geosah Uniuqsagaq and Joshua Kango who have worked on many issues over the past three years and I recognize their efforts.
Mr. Speaker, I wish the new council the best of luck and I, along I am sure with my two other colleagues from Iqaluit, look forward to a good working relationship during the length of our terms.
I am sure it will be a busy time for all of us.
Members' Statement 440 – 1(3): Nunavut Mining Symposium in Rankin Inlet
I rise today to mention an important activity that will be taking place in Rankin Inlet in the very near future.
The 2000 Nunavut Mining Symposium.
Mr. Speaker, this will take place from November 12 to 14 and will include participants from all parts of Canada.
I encourage all members to take the opportunity to find out more about this conference and if they are able to attend we will welcome them.
(interpretation ends) Based on figures from 1999, the value of metal shipments from Nunavut last year was about 350 million dollars for the mining industry.
Mr. Speaker, this is 3.6% of Canada's total metal production and it is from only two current mines in Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, in April of 2000 the Lupin gold mine near Kugluktuk and Bathurst Inlet re-opened as well.
Known resources are currently calculated at 518 thousand ounces of gold with other sites holding promise as well.
Mr. Speaker, a number of large important Corporations are now involved in both exploration and development within Nunavut.
It is very important that we recognize this is an important part of our economy.
In Kivalliq, mining has the potential to become a major employer and contributor to our economic well being.
(interpretation) Uqaqti, the community of Rankin Inlet specifically has a close working relationship with the Meliadine West Gold Project which we would like to see go.
It is an area near Rankin Inlet.
I have no doubt that exploration will take place with the potential results.
Mr. Speaker, once again I encourage all members to get involved in the mining sector by supporting such conferences as the Nunavut Mining Symposium.
As an added bonus it is my understanding that there may be an Arts and Craft festival the same weekend as the mining symposium.
Mr. Speaker, my time is up.
I would like to ask the members permission to conclude my statement.
Speaker: Are there any nays.
Hon. Manitok Thompson (interpretation): Mr. Speaker, just to finish off my statement. Mr. Speaker, as the MLA for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, I would like to encourage all interested parties to take advantage of our Rankin Inlet hospitality.
Jack Anawak and myself would like to invite members and the people of Nunavut to participate in this symposium.
I would like to express my appreciation to the organizers of this important event.
Member’s Statement 441 - 1- (3): Dealing with Suicides
One time I was in Rankin Inlet and I was asked if they had training to do public speaking so that we would learn our speeches before they come.
Anyway we have been talking about the issue of suicide for a number of years now.
Since April 1, 1999 to October 2000 we have had 38 completed suicides in the whole of Nunavut.
Thirty-eight suicides.
When you think of it in numbers it seems that April 1, 1999 to October 2000 may be a long time but there were 38 suicides.
It seems that whenever we hear the news there is another suicide.
It does not even shock us anymore and I am not surprised.
I feel for the people.
We try and decide what and how we are going to deal with this issue.
Every single one of us around the table has been affected one way or another by a completed suicide.
We as a government, as individuals and each community should take ownership and make a decision as to what we should do to alleviate this problem.
I don't know whether we are relying too much on the government today but it seems like when there is a problem with the community we probably say where is the government, where are the RCMP.
I think we have to realize and start working on the problems at the community level instead of relying on the government or any government agency.
We have to realize, like I said yesterday, the suicides and the relatives are there.
We visit the family and when they seem to be feeling better we let them go on and we go back to our lives.
But I do know personally that the effects of suicide in the immediate family can have a very long term effect on you.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to seek consent to conclude my statement.
Speaker: There are no nays.
I think that we ourselves have to do something about it and you probably know that the immediate family members may be effected by a suicide for up to 20 years or more.