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065 – 2(4): Update on Sivuliqtiksat Internship Program (Tapardjuk) 1430
141 – 2(4): Recognition at Maani Uluyuk School in Rankin Inlet – Steve Faulkner (Brown) 1431
142 – 2(4): Chief Coroner’s Office (Curley) 1432
143 – 2(4): Sanikiluaq School Success Stories (Kattuk) 1433
144 – 2(4): Apprenticeship Success in Kugaaruk (Mapsalak) 1434
145 – 2(4): Kugluktuk Roads (Evyagotailak) 1434
146 – 2(4): Thanks to Kublu Taqtu (Aglukkaq) 1435
147 – 2(4): Global Warming 101 Visit to Clyde River (Arreak) 1436
148 – 2(4): Sod Turning for the New Cathedral (Picco) 1437
149 – 2(4): Prize Event for Master Card (Okalik) 1437
150 – 2(4): Recognition of Jordin Tootoo (Arvaluk) 1438
151 – 2(4): Assisting People to Obtain Mining Jobs (Alagalak) 1438
152 – 2(4): Incandescent Light Bulbs (Barnabas) 1440
186 – 2(4): Support for the Development of Nunavut Health Professionals (Arvaluk) 1440
187 – 2(4): Heat Problems at Nuiyak School (Kattuk) 1443
188 – 2(4): Kugluktuk Road Problems (Evyagotailak) 1444
189 – 2(4): Funding From the Federal Government for Search and Rescue (Curley) 1445
190 – 2(4): Incandescent Light Bulbs (Barnabas) 1447
191 – 2(4): Recognizing DEA’s Hardwork (Peterson) 1449
192 – 2(4): Contractors Using Public Housing Power Outlet (Curley) 1452
193 – 2(4): Tabling of the 2005-2006 Public Accounts (Tootoo) 1453
194 – 2(4): Local Contractor Denied Contract (Barnabas) 1456
195 – 2(4): Health Risk of Black Mold (Peterson) 1458
091 – 2(4): Letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service re. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-month Petition Finding and Proposed Rule to List the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) as Threatened Throughout its Range (Netser) 1460
092 – 2(4): Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act 2006/07 GN Annual Report on the Administration of the Act (Okalik) 1460
093 – 2(4): Letter to Nunavut Employees Union on Centralization of Payment Processing - Department of Health and Social Services (Okalik) 1460
094 – 2(4): Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting Resolutions 2007 (Curley) 1461
014 – 2(4): Listing of Polar Bears as a Threatened Species (Netser) 1462
Bill 06 – Official Languages Act – Notice 1461
Bill 07 – Inuit Language Protection Act – Notice 1461
Bill 12 – Emergency Measures Act – Notice 1461
Bill 10 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 1, 2007-2008 – Consideration in Committee 1470
I would like to ask Mr. Netser to say the prayer.
Speaker (interpretation): Good morning, Premier, Ministers, and Members.
Minister’s Statement 062 – 2(4): Land Titles Modernization (Okalik)
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Good morning, it’s Friday, Members. (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, since 1999 the Legal Registries Division has operated in a manual, paper-based environment.
However, due to our geographic location and the complexity of our land titles system, real estate transactions have taken longer than in many jurisdictions.
I am pleased to report today that the first phase of modernization of the Land Titles Office has been completed. All Nunavut certificates of titles have been scanned and security of those records is now assured.
The Land Titles Office has also captured in its sophisticated database all of the entries associated with certificates of titles, with links to all the survey plans associated with each parcel of land.
In phase two, Mr. Speaker, which will take place this fiscal year, the Land Titles Office will provide its clients with electronic access to this database and allow electronic submission of registration documentation.
This will greatly reduce the time necessary to affect any land-based transaction in Nunavut and make us competitive with all Canadian jurisdictions.
Minister’s Statement 063 – 2(4): Directors of Income Support Annual Meeting (Picco)
I am very pleased to inform the House that Nunavut will be hosting the Directors of Income Support Annual Meeting in Iqaluit later this month.
Every year Canadian jurisdictions take turn in hosting the directors annual meeting and this year it is Nunavut’s opportunity.
Directors from every provincial and the territorial jurisdiction in Canada, and the federal representative from HRSDC are going to be arriving in Iqaluit on Tuesday, June 19 for the meeting, which begins on Wednesday, June the 20 and ends at 12 noon on Friday, June 22.
Mr. Speaker, the Directors of Income Support work cooperatively throughout the year to produce research reports and program and policy documents on issues that affect social assistance here in Canada.
Recent work includes employment programs, significant barriers to employment, aboriginal issues, low income initiatives, and research on social assistance reforms.
At their annual meeting the directors will be discussing these and other initiatives to improve the delivery of social assistance here in Canada.
The directors’ annual meeting will give us an opportunity to showcase our work on the new Income Support Electronic Case Management System, as well as the Nunavut Adult Learning Strategy, and the Nunavut Community Skills Information System.
The annual meeting will also provide an opportunity to showcase our beautiful territory. At the end of the day of meetings, directors will be treated to unique opportunities to explore our wonderful outdoors, and to sample some of our delicious northern foods.
Mr. Speaker, I understand that some staff and many directors that are coming here and visitors are looking forward to the meeting, as most have never before travelled here to our wonderful home.
Mr. Speaker, very soon we look forward to welcoming the directors of income support to Nunavut’s capital. We will extend them a very hearty northern welcome.
Minister of Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth, Mr. Tapardjuk.
Minister’s Statement 064 – 2(4): Inuit Societal Values Pilot Project (Tapardjuk)
We always try to work and we try to make healthy communities, and to have a better community in the Nunavut region.
As the Nunavut Government, that’s what we do.
I know that we will be strengthening our communities and we have to use the Inuit culture in our workplace.
People in Cambridge Bay and in Clyde River, we have tried to make healthy living for those communities, to make sure that our elders could be responsible, or to be able to work with the elders in a way of a better living for all of our communities.
I know that it has benefited the Nunavut Government to have the knowledge of the Inuit.
It has given us strength as elders to have a better living and a healthy living in the communities because we want to be able to make peaceful, healthy living within the communities.
The elders were left behind for a long time and not getting any help and we left our elders behind.
These kinds of assistance will be available to those two communities to make sure that the elders are involved and to follow the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit; they have assistance through funding to make sure the Inuit culture is taught and used in the communities.
Mr. Speaker, the job that we are trying to do is going to be very good for the smaller communities in accordance with the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and to be able to be in a comfortable living environment.
I know that it will benefit the communities and other communities, and we would like it to be used.
Our goal is to expand this pilot into a full program to be offered in other communities. And, the Inuit society values will be used in those communities.
Minister for Culture, Language Elders and Youth, Mr. Tapardjuk.
Minister’s Statement 065 – 2(4): Update on Sivuliqtiksat Internship Program (Tapardjuk)
I would like to provide my colleagues with an update on one of my department’s most successful training and development initiatives - the Sivuliqtiksat Internship Program.
Sivuliqtiksat is on-the-job training program that is designed to provide professional development opportunities to Inuit at the director, manager, and specialist level within our public service.
Positions for the program identified by our departments and agencies based on their Inuit employiment plans.
Mr. Speaker, those selected for the program complete a one to three-year internship under the guidance and direction of an experienced Government of Nunavut employee.
The program also provides additional training support to interns.
For example, each intern follows a customized learning plan that was developed at the start of the internship, and is reviewed and updated regularly.
The interns’ second group learning sessions are facilitated in both English and Inuktitut to develop management and leadership skills.
Interns also have mentors attend specialized training that is related to their positions and some take on special assignments or work placements.
To date, Mr. Speaker, seven interns have successfully graduated from the program, and there are currently 16 interns participating in the program.
Since internship is such an effective means of increasing Inuit employment in our work place, I am pleased to announce today that the department of human resources has recently expanded the Sivuliqtiksat Program, from 14 to 16 positions.
A job competition was held to fill the remaining three vacant positions in the program.
The successful candidates’ positions are located in: Cape Dorset, Kugluktuk, and Arviat, and will focus on the key areas of land, community, economic development, and mining respectively.
Mr. Speaker, the Sivuliqtiksat Program demonstrates our commitment to developing a workforce that is representative of the people it serves and to the IQ principles of Pilimmaksarniq and Pijitsirarniq.
I commend the commitment and hard work of our interns, both past and present, and those employees throughout the Government of Nunavut who have trained, mentored, and supported the interns’ learning and development.
Member’s Statement 141 – 2(4): Recognition at Maani Uluyuk School in Rankin Inlet – Steve Faulkner (Brown)
Hon. Levinia Brown (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) I am pleased to inform my colleagues that a teacher was recently honoured by the Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Mr. Speaker, Steve Faulkner teaches physical education for students in grades seven to 12 at Maani Uluyuk High School in Rankin Inlet. He is an influential member of the community.
Furthermore, Mr. Speaker, he is a coach and mentor for students and a founding member of the Kivalliq Physical Education and Health Panel. He also teaches Aulajjattut, a youth leadership and peer support program.
Mr. Speaker, Steve has shown excellent leadership skills on working with KPEHP. He has co-developed and facilitated two K to 12 teacher and service workshops on the topics of structure and balance in the physical education classes and after the school beyond the gym classes.
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Faulkner has been asked three times to coach the Team Nunavut hockey team. He not only excels in teaching physical education but his lessons are about life, teamwork, self discipline, hard work, and fair play.
Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in extending our congratulations to Steve Faulkner in receiving his important national recognition which serves as a model for service to other Nunavummiut.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Ms. Brown. Members’ Statements.
Member’s Statement 142 – 2(4): Chief Coroner’s Office (Curley)
I rise today, I think all of the members are aware and Nunavummiut that annually, or every year Inuit people die in Nunavut.
Although they shouldn’t, some of them have different reasons, they die due to exposure outside, whether it be winter or summer because sometimes some of them don’t have survival skills.
Some of our residents die from old sicknesses that have never been diagnosed.
Some people live a long time that have never been diagnosed by a medical institution and many Nunavummiut are waiting to get diagnosed.
Mr. Speaker, I believe that Nunavummiut are looking, searching, and asking for help to alleviate the causes of death.
Mr. Speaker, I truly believe that we can be assisted. There’s an office here and it is titled, ‘Chief Coroner of Nunavut.’
Perhaps, the government should ask the coroner to look into the causes of death and make a report.
After the report has been made, we will have a better idea of what the causes of death are so that we can try and prevent them.
Mr. Speaker, if that is not going to occur, then we could be pointed at for not helping them.
The government should be utilizing the Chief Coroner and I would like to ask unanimous consent to conclude my statement.
The member is seeking unanimous to conclude his statement.
There are many causes like during the summer time when they use inappropriate boats, or perhaps if the individual was too young and did not bring proper equipment.
We need to look into these things with the assistance of the Chief Coroner.
I believe that the Chief Coroner’s Report could be of help on the preventable deaths. We have to identify all these.
At this time, I’m asking the government perhaps you should start utilizing the Chief Coroner’s Office and make sure that we ask the Chief Coroner to do his report and to do his findings.
Member’s Statement 143 – 2(4): Sanikiluaq School Success Stories (Kattuk)
I rise today to share with the House some success stories from Sanikiluaq’s Nuiyak School. I am very proud of everything that they have accomplished this year.
Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to congratulate the Nuiyak School Volleyball Team for winning the gold medal at the recent Regional Volleyball Tournament in Iqaluit.
The team will be going on to the Territorial Volleyball Tournament in Rankin Inlet in October.
Mr. Speaker, if the team wins gold again, they may represent Nunavummiut at the Arctic Winter Games in Yellowknife next year.
I hope they win so that I can cheer them on at the Arctic Winter Games.
Mr. Speaker, our Sanikiluaq students are a very motivated group. As they have done in the past, one of their next projects will be to build two buildings for the community.
The girls will work with a woman carpentry trainer to build a women’s shelter. The boys will work with a male carpenter and build a single-family dwelling for the housing association.
Finally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate our four high school graduates who will be receiving their high school diplomas on June 15 this year. The graduates are: Jessie Fraser, Katie Thomas, Jennifer Meeko, and Minnie Novalinga.
Mr. Speaker, these graduates have passed an important milestone. They are role models and examples for the other youth in Sanikiluaq.
In the fall, one of these students will be going to the University of Trent in Ontario.
I ask my fellow members to join me in congratulating the students, the graduates, the teachers, and the principals of Sanikiluaq’s Nuiyak School on their many successes this year.
Member’s Statement 144 – 2(4): Apprenticeship Success in Kugaaruk (Mapsalak)
Mr. Mapsalak (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) I rise today to express my support to the Nunavut Housing Corporation training program and apprenticeship program in Kugaaruk.
The Nunavut Housing Corporation has entered into an agreement with the Hamlet of Kugaaruk for the construction of three five-plexes under the Canada-Nunavut Infrastructure Agreement.
These projects were started last fall and they are the final units to be constructed under this agreement.
Nine workers started on the Kugaaruk site last fall. Five enrolled in pre-trades training, and one took an exam and passed, making a total of six apprentices; three have returned as workers.
Mr. Speaker, I have spoken often in this House about the need of training and employment opportunities in our small non-decentralized communities.
I want to express my appreciation to the Housing Corporation for its commitment to Kugaaruk and I look forward to more opportunities being provided in the future to residents in Repulse Bay and other communities across the territory.
Member’s Statement 145 – 2(4): Kugluktuk Roads (Evyagotailak)
Mr. Evyagotailak: Good morning, Mr. Speaker.
I rise on this spring morning to share a common experience with my colleagues.
In the springtime I know that many Nunavut communities experience trouble with their roads.
Potholes are the problem that I have noticed here in Iqaluit. Kugluktuk has had a problem with potholes but our roads are wearing thin.
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Community and Government Services visited my community in the fall before the snow fell.
I showed her and her officials how thin the roads are becoming.
The hamlet workers do a good job maintaining the roads but there is only so much they can do with the materials they have.
High traffic areas are frightening. In some areas the roads are actually washing out.
I have watched heavy equipment actually squeeze water out of the clay. One day I am sure that one of those vehicles will sink right in the road.
Mr. Speaker, when the roads are out and the summer comes the community will have dust to be concerned with.
I know that my colleagues have stood in this House to ask for help to reduce dust in their communities.
Mr. Speaker, the dust in Kugluktuk results from the drying of the exposed clay, the community can no longer simply maintain the road infrastructure.
It is time for projects that will build up the road’s surface.
This will protect the permafrost, increase safety for drivers, and minimize the dust.
At the appropriate time I will be asking the minister questions on this issue. (interpretation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Member’s Statement 146 – 2(4): Thanks to Kublu Tucktoo (Aglukkaq)
Hon. Leona Aglukkaq: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and good morning.
This morning I want to acknowledge a number of individuals, but first I want to thank you, Mr. Speaker, for agreeing to do the presentations on my behalf yesterday afternoon outside of Nakasuk School. (interpretation) I thank you, very much.
(interpretation ends) First, I would like to take this opportunity to thank one of my constituents, Kublu Tucktoo, for her 30 years of services as a teacher to Talurjuarmiut.
And in fact, Kublu was my kindergarten and grade one teacher and to this date I’ve had many fond memories of her in her time.
Mr. Speaker, Kublu will be missed in the classroom; she has a special gift of capturing and holding attention of her students. In addition, her experience in working with the youth will be hard to replace. On behalf of Talurjuarmiut and this government, I would like to thank her for her contribution to educating Nunavummiut, and wish her the very best in the new chapter in her life.
I would also like to mention this morning, the departure of another individual that I had the pleasure to work with in the past; some of you know him as a school teacher in Coral Harbour and a school teacher in Yellowknife, his contribution with the Education, Financial Management Board, and most recently in Human Resources.
I want to express my appreciation to Mr. Tom Thompson, Assistant Deputy Minister currently for Human Resources who is retiring today and getting on the aircraft seven o’clock this evening. He starts a new chapter in his life with his family in Alberta.
I think many of you know who he is and I’d like to wish him well and again, thank him for his many years of contribution to the development of Nunavut.
And lastly, Mr. Speaker, I want to wish my good friend, my girlfriend, from Rankin Inlet, a happy birthday, her birthday is tomorrow, Jean Kusugak if you’re listening Nagligivagit and I hope you have a good day tomorrow.
Member’s Statement 147 – 2(4): Global Warming 101 Visit to Clyde River (Arreak)
I rise today to inform the House about a recent visit of the Global Warming 101 Baffin Island Expedition in Clyde River.
As members may be aware this American group recently undertook a four-month expedition across Baffin Island to collect information on the impact of global warming on our part of the planet.
I’d like to share its findings with a worldwide audience.
The public’s awareness of issues of global warming and its impact on the Arctic is growing day by day.
I was pleased that the expedition worked closely with Inuit hunters and elders in this project. All members of the team have much to learn from each other.
During their visit to Clyde River, the group saw that we are working hard to maintain our traditional values while adapting to the modern world.
We want our youth to be as proficient in surviving on the land as they are surfing the internet. We want them to have educational and economic opportunities while respecting their language and heritage.
Mr. Speaker, during their visit, I did tell our guests the importance to us of one specific issue.
As we are aware, the U.S. Government is presently considering a proposal to list polar bears as being threatened under American Endangered Species legislation.
I told our American visitors that our Environment Minister recently travelled to Washington to deliver a clear message.
Our management practices are based on conservation according to best information.
Listing polar bears will seriously harm Inuit hunters and communities that depend on sport hunting opportunities. Our community of Clyde River is one of these communities.
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the residence of Clyde River and Qikiqtarjuaq, for extending a traditional warm welcome to our international visitors.
Member’s Statement 148 – 2(4): Sod Turning for the New Cathedral (Picco)
I want to take this opportunity to update the House on an exciting event that will be occurring in Iqaluit on Sunday.
Mr. Speaker, our bishop Andrew Ataguttaaluk, along with various congregation members and invited guests will be on hand to officially break ground for our new cathedral.
Mr. Speaker, the ceremony will include an outdoor service and blessing.
After the service, a fundraiser will be held featuring caribou stew and bannock at the parish hall for $10.
Mr. Speaker, I would like take this opportunity to thank the residents of Iqaluit and the people all across the north and the south, who are supporting the rebuilding of beloved cathedral here in Iqaluit.
To date, we have raised over $100,000 alone, locally here in Iqaluit.
In total, we have approximately $1.4 million in funds received across Nunavut and Canada.
The sod turning will be for the installation of thermal siphons.
The thermal siphons, as you know, are to help freeze the lot site for the new cathedral and then construction on the cathedral should begin after the lot is frozen properly within 12 to 18 months.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to invite all the members and the listening public to join us at 11:00 a.m. at the old church site Sunday morning for the ground breaking and then join us for the fundraiser Caribou stew and bannock at the Parish Hall at 12:00 after the service.
Member for Iqaluit West, Mr. Premier.
Member’s Statement 149 – 2(4): Prize Event for Master Card (Okalik)
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) This being a funny Friday, I thought I would share a story with my colleagues.
There was a recent prize event for a MasterCard not too long ago and they would pick a winner from each jurisdiction.
I was using my MasterCard maybe four or five times a day to try and increase my chances of winning a trip to the Stanley Cup finals.
I was deeply disappointed to learn that my colleague for Iqaluit East won it after using it just once during the period.
So I was flabbergasted and I am going to wait until the last possible day to pay off this huge MasterCard bill that I incurred during this period.
As the commercial says, my colleague can’t make it to the finals.
So you will know he won it.
It’s priceless that he can’t go and I will get to be in.
Member’s Statement 150 – 2(4): Recognition of Jordin Tootoo (Arvaluk)
I would like to thank Jordin Tootoo and his members who were up in Pond Inlet.
People immensely enjoyed them, particularly the youth that play hockey.
We would like to get an arena in Pond Inlet.
People immensely enjoyed them and I know that they are going to try harder to cry out for a hockey arena in Pond Inlet if the minister comes up, maybe this fall or here.