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Thank you for approving the capital estimates.
I also would like to thank my two officials who appeared before the committee with me.
(interpretation) We will move on to Bill 8, Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2010-2011.
Before we proceed with the clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 8, I wish to advise members that the pages are currently distributing a package of motions to amend the bill.
These motions will be made by the Minister of Finance at the appropriate time.
They are required to give effect to the additions and deletions that have been made to the 2010-11 capital estimates.
There are four motions in total and each one has been numbered for your reference.
Bill 8, Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2010-2011.
Committee Motion 005 – 3(2): Bill 8, Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2010-2011 - Amend Item 2 of the Schedule (Peterson)
I move that item 2 of the schedule be amended by striking out $1,100,000 and substituting $1,250,000.
Committee Motion 006 – 3(2): Bill 8, Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2010-2011 - Amend Item 3 of the Schedule (Peterson)
I move that item 3 from the schedule be amended by striking out $16,900,000 and substituting $16,600,000.
Chairman: The motion is in order. (interpretation) Agreed?
Chairman: Clause 3. Pardon me. Mr. Peterson.
Committee Motion 007 – 3(2): Bill 8, Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2010-2011 - Amend Total Capital Schedule (Peterson)
Hon. Keith Peterson: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the schedule be amended by striking out $111,435,000 and substituting $111,285,000 opposite the reference to total capital and total capital appropriation.
Committee Motion 008 – 3(2): Bill 8, Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2010-2011 - Amend Subclause 3(2) (Peterson)
I move that the subclause 3(2) be amended by striking out $111,435,000 and substituting $111,285,000.
Chairman: Clause 3, as amended.
Chairman: Clause 5. Agreed?
Chairman: Is the committee agreed to Bill 8 as revised?
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. (interpretation ends) Do members agree that pursuant to Rule 62(2) that the bill can immediately be placed on the orders of the day for third reading?
I now will rise to report progress.
Your committee has been considering Bill 8 and would like to report that Bill 8 is immediately ready for third reading as amended and that six committee motions were adopted.
It is seconded by Mr. Arvaluk.
A reminder for Monday that there is a meeting of the Standing Committee on Legislation commencing at nine o’clock to do a clause-by-clause review of Bill 12, Bill 13, and Bill 19. Ministers should check the schedule for the exact time.
Orders of the Day for December 7:
Motion 14 – 3(2)
Before we adjourn, I would like to invite you to participate at five o’clock for the 2009 Christmas Lighting Ceremony.
(interpretation ends) I wish to invite all members and the general public to join me at 5:00 p.m. this evening on the occasion of the Legislative Assembly’s participation in the 2009 Christmas Lights Across Canada Ceremony.
This House stands adjourned until Monday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m.
>>House adjourned at 15:20
Monday, December 7, 2009
Pages 1000 – 1058
Returns to Oral Questions 1008
Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills 1028
Report of the Committee of the Whole 1056
Revert to Item 13: Tabling of Documents 1056
Third Reading of Bills 1056
Orders of the Day 1058
Monday, December 7, 2009 1000
081 – 3(2): Minister Shewchuk Absent from House (Tapardjuk) 1000
082 – 3(2): Tamapta Action Plan (Aariak) 1000
083 – 3(2): Opening of Arctic Bay Community Hall (Kusugak) 1001
084 – 3(2): Iqaluit International Airport (Taptuna) 1002
085 – 3(2): Nunavut Summit on the Social Economy (Taptuna) 1003
118 – 3(2): “Take Back the Night” in Baker Lake (Aupaluktuq) 1003
119 – 3(2): Kugluktuk Radio Fundraiser (Taptuna) 1004
120 – 3(2): Congratulations to Mine Training Graduates (Ningeongan) 1005
121 – 3(2): Reflections on the Budget Process (Elliott) 1006
122 – 3(2): Holiday Wishes to Colleagues and Constituents (Schell) 1007
123 – 3(2): Reflections on Passing Year and H1N1 (Okalik) 1008
Return to Oral Question 152 – 3(2): Current Status of Apprenticeship in Nunavut (Tapardjuk) 1008
Return to Oral Question 158– 3(2): Energy Efficient Homes (Kusugak) 1010
182 – 3(2): Family Abuse Intervention Act (Okalik) 1010
183 – 3(2): Public Housing Units Used for Accommodation by Contractors (Pauloosie) 1011
184 – 3(2): Status of Furniture at Kivalliq Boarding Home (Aupaluktuq) 1012
185 – 3(2): Legislative Proposal to Combine Ombudsperson Type Functions with Privacy Commissioner (Okalik) 1014
186 – 3(2): New Cases of H1N1 (Elliott) 1016
187 – 3(2): Training Opportunities for Employees of Local Housing Organizations (Aupaluktuq) 1017
188 – 3(2): Update on New Power Plant for Cape Dorset (Schell) 1019
189 – 3(2): Coordination of Apprenticeship Training Under the Nunavut Housing Trust (Elliott) 1020
190 – 3(2): Vaccine Availability for H1N1 (Rumbolt) 1022
191 – 3(2): Concerns about Contamination at Arctic Bay’s New Airport (Elliott) 1022
192 – 3(2): Performance of Government Ford Escape Hybrid SUV (Okalik) 1024
193 – 3(2): No Home Care/Community Health/Social Services in High Arctic (Elliott) 1025
194 – 3(2): Business Plan Cycle (Okalik) 1027
Committee Report on Bills 004 – 3(2): Bill 12, Northern Employee Benefits Services Pension Plan Protection Act (Okalik) 1028
Committee Report on Bills 005 – 3(2): Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Retirement Plan Beneficiaries Act (Okalik) 1028
Committee Report on Bills 006 – 3(2): Bill 19, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act (Okalik) 1028
094 – 3(2): Speaker’s List of Outstanding Statutory Tabling Requirements (Speaker) 1029
095 – 3(2): 2007-2008 Annual Contracting Report (Speaker) 1029
096 – 3(2): 2008-2009 Annual Contracting Report (Speaker) 1029
097 – 3(2): Joint Nunavut/Northwest Territories Presentation to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Speaker) 1029
098 – 3(2): Response to Petition 2 – 3(2) Resolute Bay Utilidor System (Kusugak) 1029
099 – 3(2): Contract Activity Report 2008-09 (Kusugak) 1029
100 – 3(2): Procurement Activity Report 2008-09 (Kusugak) 1029
101 – 3(2): FPT Ministerial Report to the Legislative Assembly – Meeting of the Provincial and Territorial Ministers for Local Government (Kusugak) 1030
102 – 3(2): Tamapta Action Plan (Aariak) 1056
014 – 3(2): Extended Adjournment (Ningark) 1030
Bill 06 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 5, 2007-2008 – Consideration in Committee 1031
Bill 07 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 4, 2008-2009 – Consideration in Committee 1033
Bill 09 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2009-2010 – Consideration in Committee 1036
Bill 10 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2009-2010 – Consideration in Committee 1041
Bill 13 – An Act to Amend the Retirement Plan Beneficiaries Act – Consideration in Committee 1047
Bill 03 – Western Canada Lottery Act – Consideration in Committee 1049
Bill 11 – An Act to Establish the Order of Nunavut – Consideration in Committee 1053
Bill 06 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 5, 2007-2008 – Third Reading 1056
Bill 07 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 4, 2008-2009 – Third Reading 1057
Bill 08 – Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2010-2011 – Third Reading 1057
Bill 09 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2009-2010 – Third Reading 1057
Bill 10 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2009-2010 – Third Reading 1057
Honourable Eva Aariak, Honourable James Arreak, Mr. Moses Aupaluktuq, Honourable Tagak Curley, Mr. Ron Elliott, Honourable Lorne Kusugak, Mr. John Ningark, Mr. Johnny Ningeongan, Mr. Paul Okalik, Mr. Enuk Pauloosie, Honourable Keith Peterson, Mr. Allan Rumbolt, Mr. Fred Schell, Honourable Louis Tapardjuk, Honourable Peter Taptuna, Honourable Hunter Tootoo.
Speaker (Hon. James Arreak): Thank you. Before we proceed with our orders of the day, I would like to ask Mr. Elliott to say the opening prayer.
Before we begin, I would like to inform the House that our colleague, James Arvaluk, will not be present in the House today and tomorrow, should we be meeting tomorrow. He will be out of town on duty travel.
Minister’s Statement 081 – 3(2): Minister Shewchuk Absent from House (Tapardjuk)
Hon. Louis Tapardjuk (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to inform the House that Minister Shewchuk will not be at the House on December 7 and 8 as he is on ministerial duty travel in Ottawa.
Minister’s Statement 082 – 3(2): Tamapta Action Plan (Aariak)
Hon. Eva Aariak (interpretation): Good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make an announcement. On April 1, our government committed to Nunavummiut that we would be guided by vision for Nunavut in 2030, with happy and healthy families, self-reliant communities, and an even better quality of life.
We committed to reaching that vision by pursuing the priorities in Tamapta: Building Our Future Together.
Today we are ready to share with you exactly how we will do that.
Mr. Speaker, today, at the appropriate time, I will be tabling the Tamapta Action Plan. It outlines specific strategies for each of the priorities of our government.
At the core of this mandate is that we will be working on better service to the public, a better public service, and growth through education with a consistent focus on promoting self-reliance.
(interpretation ends) On October 23, Mr. Speaker, we met as a Full Caucus to review findings of the report card and to discuss how our constituents from across Nunavut told us they would like our government to change.
In order to gain the most insight into what Nunavummiut want to see from our government, I encouraged Members of the Legislative Assembly to bring to the table additional views and suggestions, both their own and those of their constituents.
We discussed all of those in the context of our Tamapta vision and priorities.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, through those discussions, we established a list of priority areas.
The essence of our discussions was reflected in the communiqué that we approved on October 26 and released to the public.
Mr. Speaker, we involved government staff immediately in developing those statements of consensus into a plan for achieving them.
Last week, Full Caucus met again to review that plan and ensure everyone’s views and suggestions had been incorporated.
I would like to thank all of my colleagues for their comments and input to the draft action plan.
Working together as a Full Caucus, I believe we proved that we can achieve when we work together.
(interpretation ends) However, Mr. Speaker, I also must emphasize this is only the beginning and the action plan will provide us a guide for our way forward.
I look forward to working with my hon. colleagues to improve our government and services so that we can serve all Nunavummiut to the best of our abilities.
This is not only our action plan but also our commitment to this territory.
We trust that Nunavummiut will follow our progress closely and hold us accountable for achieving what we have set out to do.
We must provide ways of Nunavummiut to continue to tell us how we are performing through participation in government-led consultations activities and through our Members of the Legislative Assembly.
Mr. Speaker, the success of this government and this territory will come not from me or the eight members of the cabinet or from the 19 Members of the Legislative Assembly around this table alone.
The success of this government and this territory can only come from all Nunavummiut working together and contributing actively to reaching our vision.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, we believe in Nunavut. We have hope for its vibrant future built by our pursuing their dreams and now we also know that Nunavummiut believe in Nunavut. They have our commitment for action.
This government will not let them down.
Speaker (interpretation): Ministers’ Statements. (interpretation ends) Hon. Lorne Kusugak.
Minister’s Statement 083 – 3(2): Opening of Arctic Bay Community Hall (Kusugak)
I rise today to inform members about a very important event taking place in Arctic Bay following this session.
On December 9, weather permitting and if the airlines are travelling, I will be travelling to Arctic Bay accompanied by my staff and Mr. Elliott, the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Quttiktuq, to open the new community hall.
Mr. Speaker, the Akinniaq Pinnguarvik, as it is called, was completed with the assistance of the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund from the federal government.
The total cost of this project was $5,000,100. This project was planned, designed, and built with the participation of the residents of Arctic Bay through hamlet consultation and with the support of the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Quttiktuq.
Mr. Speaker, through the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Program, which we cost share with the federal government, Arctic Bay joins Pond Inlet, Cape Dorset, Sanikiluaq, and Whale Cove in receiving badly needed community infrastructure.
My staff and I look forward to the community celebrations during our visit on December 9.
Minister’s Statement 084 – 3(2): Iqaluit International Airport (Taptuna)
I rise today to update members on the master plan for the Iqaluit International Airport.
The Government of Nunavut has commissioned a new master plan for the Iqaluit International Airport to replace the existing plan which was completed in 1999.
Iqaluit International Airport has experienced high rates of growth since 1999 and the future outlook is for this high growth to continue.
The airport will process about 115,000 passengers and 21,000 aircraft movements in 2009, yet if the current growth continues as expected, by the year 2020 passenger volumes will have increased by another 90 percent and aircraft movement by another 57 percent.
Iqaluit International Airport is coming under increasing pressure from:
The growing number of flights, aircraft movements, and air carriers;
Escalating security requirements;
Increasingly frequent federal inspections;
The introduction and growth of international traffic; and
Accelerating national interest in arctic sovereignty.
Mr. Speaker, in addition, as mining, mineral exploration, and tourism recover from the global recession, increased activity in these sectors will put more stress on airport operations.
The 2010 Iqaluit International Airport Master Plan addresses all of these challenges. It considers the latest changes in airport and airline operating practices, regulatory and security requirements, key safety improvements, the needs of modern airline fleets, revenue generation opportunities, and other emerging needs.
When the City of Iqaluit and other stakeholders have been consulted, I look forward to tabling the 2010 master plan for the Iqaluit International Airport in the House.
Minister’s Statement 085 – 3(2): Nunavut Summit on the Social Economy (Taptuna)
I am pleased to inform the Members of this House of an important meeting that took place here in Iqaluit on November 25 to 27: the Nunavut Summit on the Social Economy.
This meeting brought together representatives from co-operatives, development corporations, Inuit organizations, societies, and volunteer organizations from across the territory.
There are more than 300 of these types of organizations in Nunavut performing important work in our communities and delivering vital services that neither government nor the private, for-profit sector are able to provide.
The summit explored the research currently being undertaken on the social economy in Nunavut, the issues and challenges facing those who work in the sector, and the role of public policy in supporting social enterprises.
The Nunavut Summit on the Social Economy was hosted by the Nunavut Economic Forum, the Social Economy Research Network of Northern Canada, and the Canadian Community Economic Development Network.
I am told, Mr. Speaker, that the summit was a great success. I congratulate all of the participants for the work they are doing to raise awareness of the important role these organizations play in our communities.
Going back to the order paper. Item 3. Members’ Statements.
Member for Baker Lake, Mr. Moses Aupaluktuq.
Member’s Statement 118 – 3(2): “Take Back the Night” in Baker Lake (Aupaluktuq)
I rise today on behalf of my constituent to inform the House of an elder who passed away in December, Rosa Kingilik.
I will be remembering the family in my prayers all day and wish them condolences.
Last night, an event occurred around 9:00 in the evening in Baker Lake, which is called “Take Back the Night” in English.
There were not too many participants.
Totalling 25 in the walk, both the young, students, and three elders, with the help and support of the RCMP, made that walk in Baker Lake.
Due to the cold weather, not too many people participated as it was -45 degrees Celsius last night, but I want to recognize those individuals who participated and I thank them.
In Baker Lake, we’ve had issues recently due to the lack of taxi services.
However, I’m pleased to announce in the House that we now have a taxi called Greg’s Taxi that is available.
As you well know, the weather in Baker Lake can be quite inhospitable and very windy, so that will assist us.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of my constituents with special needs as well as all Nunavummiut who need additional resources and support to access their education.
Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to note that the Department of Education’s capital estimates includes funding specifically to meet the requirements of special needs students or staff by providing building upgrades, such as the widening of doors, installing of access ramps, and perhaps even installing phonics systems in classrooms.
Mr. Speaker, while these infrastructure improvements are very welcome and will certainly help to improve physical access to our schools, there is also a need for additional support in terms of staff and resources.
The identification of special needs students and the assessment of what kinds of support and resources they need are best done on a case-by-case basis and cannot be done without the cooperation of the Department of Health and Social Services.
The involvement of the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth may also be critical.
Speaker (interpretation): Mr. Aupaluktuq, you have run out of time.
If you would like to continue with your statement you will have to seek unanimous consent from the members.
I seek unanimous from my colleagues to conclude my statement.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Aupaluktuq. The member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his statement.
I wasn’t watching my time and I would like to thank my colleagues for allow me to conclude my statement.
(interpretation ends) The involvement of the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth may also be critical.
I wish the ministers of these departments to require their officials to work closely together and to ensure that the best possible supports are provided to students with special needs to help them access the best possible education that they can obtain.
Mr. Speaker, in the New Year, we will be reviewing the government’s 2010-11 operations and maintenance budget.
I sincerely hope that the adequate funding will be included in that budget to specifically address additional staffing and support requirements for Nunavut students with special needs. (interpretation) Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
Member’s Statement 119 – 3(2): Kugluktuk Radio Fundraiser (Taptuna)
I rise today to speak about the spirit of Christmas.
Over the last few weeks, my community of Kugluktuk has been busy fundraising for food hampers for those who are less fortunate through our radio fundraiser.
Mr. Speaker, this will be the seventh year in which the residents of my community of Kugluktuk will call into the radio fundraiser show with donations.
Every hour throughout the fundraiser, there are draws for those who have made donations of any amount for various prizes and the grand prize for donations over $50 is free airline tickets for two from a sponsoring airline.
Of course, this grand prize is always very popular.
Mr. Speaker, the evening is usually filled with live music by various performers, such as Colin and Gustine Adjun, the Akhaliak Band, the Kugluktuk High School Music Club, and the Anglican Church rectory members.
In one of the more successful years, the fundraising show was able to raise $25,000 in a period of five hours.
Mr. Speaker, this year, the radio show is scheduled to take place on December 13 and the show will be dedicated to the late Marianne Bolt, who was a devoted volunteer and a loving member of our community.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all of the volunteers of the radio show and in particular, Millie Kuliktana and Ron Tologanak who, over the years, have committed their time in hosting the radio show to raise funds necessary to help those less fortunate.
In the spirit of Christmas, let’s take the time to see and notice those in our communities who may be less fortunate than ourselves and give to those in need.
Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to wish my wife, Joanne, and my family a very merry Christmas. To all of my constituents in Kugluktuk, merry Christmas and I hope that you all have a joyous and peaceful New Year.
Member’s Statement 120 – 3(2): Congratulations to Mine Training Graduates (Ningeongan)
I am very pleased to rise today to congratulate the 12 graduates of the Mine Training Program in Coral Harbour.
I am sorry that I cannot personally be in attendance at the graduation ceremony.
Mr. Speaker, the hard work and dedication of these graduates is an example to many.
Education and lifelong learning are key to a productive future.
I am sure that a few of these graduates will be able to immediately take advantage of employment opportunities in the mining industry as a direct result of this training. And some graduates will now have new opportunities for further training and future employment.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and congratulate the following graduates on their success:
Logan Kadluk,
Geraldine Stanley Emiktowt,
Kenneth Ningeongan,
Geoffrey Jones,
Emily Eetuk,
Benita Shapangak,
Jonathon Emiktowt,
Patrick Murphy,
Justin Pameolik,
Cindy Ningeongan,
Madeline Shimout, and
Arthur Angootealuk.
Mr. Speaker, this is an important achievement and I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating these graduates on their success.
Member’s Statement 121 – 3(2): Reflections on the Budget Process (Elliott)
I rise today to offer some reflections on the budget process.
Mr. Speaker, as a new Member of this Legislative Assembly, I found this process to be somewhat frustrating. However, it has also been an illuminating experience in many respects.
Mr. Speaker, when I return home to my constituency, I will need to be accountable to my constituents and explain what we have accomplished as a legislature over the past few weeks.
I will be reporting to Arctic Bay, although it’s not happening quickly enough, that the community’s new health centre is at least clearly on the government’s capital plan.
Mr. Speaker, having now observed the speed with which the government can react to motions passed in this House to delete funding for low priority capital projects, I anticipate that we will be seeing more of these in the future.
Although we also approved a praiseworthy motion regarding federal funding for health care in the north, I will continue to advocate for an acceleration of Arctic Bay’s new health centre, as I do not believe that health care should be delivered in aging and overcrowded facilities.
Mr. Speaker, I remained puzzled that the government can budget for a new fire truck only to cancel the project after the Assembly approved the funding. As I noted in my Member’s Statement last week, the government needs to significantly be more transparent with the way it presents its small capital projects.
We have seen this with the bulldozer for Grise Fiord. We have seen this in how certain projects in other departments are buried within the small capital line items. This practice must change.