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Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Well, it applies to both Nunavut and other jurisdictions within Canada.
Any parent within Canada; through the act, if they have to get support payments from the spouse are able to do so.
Mr. Nutarak (interpretation): Is this an act that we grandfathered from the Northwest Territories?
Yes. There was an Inter-Jurisdictional Support Orders Act that was grandfathered from the GNWT and we have changed it to make it Nunavut-made.
We’ve been working on this for the past two years in order to get an agreement with the other jurisdictions.
Mr. Nutarak (interpretation): So, where are the changes in this act?
As I was saying earlier, it is used today by anyone who wants to get support orders and if they’re outside of Nunavut, they would have to apply through the court. When that’s completed, and if the spouse or the biological parent is living outside of Nunavut, it would apply, if this Bill is passed.
We’re trying to make it a little easier to get the payments within Canada. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Nutarak (interpretation): As he stated earlier we need an Act that could be used within the Canadian jurisdiction and he also stated that it would be enacted in January so are we looking at January in enacting this Bill?
Yes, that was the agreement and as I stated earlier, there’s quite a lot of provinces who are, who have this act and we’re just trying to come to par with the rest of Canada.
Chairman (interpretation): Anything else?
To Bill 26. Clause 1.
Some Members: Agreed.  Chairpersons (interpretation): Clause 2.
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): I apologize.
Mr. Chairman, we have to make a slight change on Clause 15 and I’d like to make a motion.
Committee Motion 007 – 1(6): Amendment to Bill 26, Clause 15
Hon. Paul Okalik: That the definition of foreign order in Clause 15 of Bill 26 be amended by striking out “a provision order of variation” and substituting “a provisional order of variation.”
Chairman (interpretation): To the motion.
Mr. Nutarak (interpretation): Bill 26 Clause 15 and there’s motion on the floor, moved by the Minister of Justice. Part of 15 is being deleted and an amendment made. Was there a slight error or we had to make an addition?
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): It’s just making an addition so that it’s the same as the top portion of 15.
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. To the motion.
Chairperson (interpretation): Clause. 26.
Chairperson (interpretation): Clause 29. They have two 29’s.
Chairperson (interpretation): Bill as whole, agreed?
Chairperson (interpretation): Bill 26 is now ready for third reading.
These are the bills that we wanted to deal with today and we are finished.
Sergeant-at-Arms, please ask the Speaker to enter.
Item 20: Report of Committee of Whole
Your committee has been considering the following Bills and would like to report that Bill 18, Bill 21, Bill 25, and Bill 26 are ready for third reading, and Mr. Speaker I move that report of the committee of the whole be concurred with.
Speaker: Mr. Chairman, does that include Bill 21 for third reading?
Mr. Irqittuq (interpretation): Mr. Speaker I didn’t get your comment.
Speaker: Your statement included Bill 21 for third reading; I assume that Doug will clarify that.
Bill 18, 21, 25 and 26.
Bill 26, is that amended?
Mr. Irqittuq (interpretation): Yes.
Speaker: Is there a seconder?
There is a motion on the Floor. All those in favour?
There is a meeting at 9 o’clock in the Tuktu boardroom of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Services.
Orders of the Day on Tuesday, December 3rd:
This House stands adjourned until Tuesday, December 3rd, 2002 at 10 a.m.
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Pages 2185 - 2270
Opening Prayer 2185
Ministers’ Statements 2185
Members’ Statements 2187
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 2195
Oral Questions 2197
Tabling of Documents 2216
Notice of Motions for First Reading of Bills 2216  First Reading of Bills 2216
Second Reading of Bills 2217
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 2218
Report of Committee of the Whole 2267
Assent to Bills 2269
Orders of the Day 2269
Tuesday December 3, 2002 2185
108 – 1(6): Hockey Day in Canada from Iqaluit (Thompson) 2185
109 – 1(6): Breastfeeding a Sustainable Practice (Picco) 2186
333 – 1(6): High Cost of Fuel (Iqaqrialu) 2187
334 – 1(6): Celebrating Christmas in Kugaaruk (Alakannuark) 2187
335 – 1(6): Donating to Communities for Christmas (Irqittuk) 2188
336 – 1(6): Wishing a Merry Christmas to Nunavummiut (McLean) 2188
337 – 1(6): Wishing a Peaceful Holiday (Thompson) 2188
338 – 1(6): Feasts and Games at Christmas - Need for a Community Hall (Picco) 2189
339 – 1(6): Christmas in Sanikiluaq (Kattuk) 2190
340 – 1(6): Celebrate and Enjoy Christmas in Nunavut (Okalik) 2190
341 – 1(6): Last Day of Session (Kilabuk) 2191
342 – 1(6): Wishes Constituents a Merry Christmas (Nutarak) 2191
343 – 1(6): Wishes Constituents a Merry Christmas (Tootoo) 2192
344 – 1(6): History of Relocation of Inukjuarmiut (Williams) 2192
340 – 1(6): Update on Human Resource Management System (Tootoo) 2197
341 – 1(6): Update on the Kivalliq Road (McLean) 2199
342 – 1(6): Submitting the Required Paperwork to the Federal Government (Williams) 2201
343 – 1(6): New Air Terminal for Pond Inlet (Nutarak) 2204
344 – 1(6): Update on Deficit Situation in Communities (Iqaqrialu) 2205
345 – 1(6): Outpost Camps for Inmates (Irqittuq) 2208
346 – 1(6): Implementing Assessment Testing (Tootoo) 2210
347 – 1(6): Lower Fuel Price During Winter (Iqaqrialu) 2212
348 – 1(6): Employees Wellness Service Program Move to Nunavut (Williams) 2214
073 – 1(6): GN Appointment, Compensation and Benefits - Deputy Minister Employment and Compensation Terms (Okalik) 2216
Bill 27 – An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Change of Precedence) – Notice 2216
Bill 27 – An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Change of Precedence) – First Reading 2217
Bill 27 – An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Change of Precedence) – Second Reading 2217
Bill 13 – An Act to Amend the Worker’s Compensation Act – Third Reading 2267
Bill 17 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act No. 1 2002/03 – Third Reading 2267
Bill 18 – Appropriation (Capital) Act 2003/04 – Third Reading 2267
Bill 19 – Budget Measures Implementation Act – Third Reading 2267
Bill 21 – An Act to Amend the Labour Standards Act – Third Reading 2268
Bill 25 – An Act to Amend the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act – Third Reading 2268
Bill 26 – Inter-Jurisdictional Support Orders Act – Third Reading 2268
Bill 27 – An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Change of Precedence) – Third Reading 2268
Bill 13 – An Act to Amend the Worker’s Compensation Act – Assent 2269
Bill 17 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 1 2002/2003 – Assent 2269
Bill 18 – Appropriation (Capital) Act, 2003/2004 – Assent 2269
Bill 19 – Budget Measures Implementation Act – Assent 2269
Bill 21 – An Act to Amend the Labour Standards Act – Assent 2269
Bill 25 – An Act to Amend the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act – Assent 2269
Bill 26 – The Inter-jurisdictional Support Orders Act – Assent 2269
Bill 27 – An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Change of Precedence) – Assent 2269
Speaker: I would like to call on Ms. Thompson to say the prayer this morning.
Speaker: Orders of the Day. Item 2.
Minister’s Statement 108 – 1(6): Hockey Day in Canada from Iqaluit
As the Minister responsible for Nunavut Sports and Recreation I would like to inform my colleagues, Nunavummiut, Enoki Irqittuq, and hockey fans everywhere that February 15, 2003 is Hockey Day in Canada.
This is an annual event where all six Canadian hockey teams play in Canada against each other.
(interpretation ends) The Hockey Night in Canada program will be broadcasting for 10 hours that day which includes community issues from the host community for the event.
Mr. Speaker, Hockey Day in Canada is of special importance to Nunavummiut this year because Iqaluit has been chosen as the host community for this event.
Some Member: Hear, hear.
Hon. Manitok Thompson: Nunavut will be featured throughout the telecast for all Canadians to see.
In addition, the Coaches Corner segment with Don Cherry and Ron McLean will also be broadcast live from Iqaluit.
I’m sure that Nunavummiut everywhere will be excited to hear about this upcoming event.
This is another opportunity for us to showcase our beautiful territory to the rest of Canada.
Mr. Speaker, in Nunavut, as in all of Canada, we take special pride in our participation in hockey.
Residents of all ages from young children to adults participate in the many hockey leagues throughout Nunavut.
Active living builds healthy bodies and healthy bodies contribute to healthy communities.
As our guiding document the Bathurst Mandate states, “We will strive towards healthy communities.”
To support this mandate, in my time as Minister of Community Government & Transportation my department has commissioned the opening of two new arenas in Nunavut.
The Tasilik Arena in Kimmirut was opened in January of 2002, and a new arena in Kugluktuk will be opening in the very near future.
I’m firmly committed to promoting healthy and active living within our territory.
Mr. Speaker, I’m sure the rest of the Legislature will join me in welcoming the Hockey Night in Canada crew to Iqaluit in February and it is my hope that we’ll be able to show the rest of Canada how much we love hockey in Nunavut.
Minister’s Statement 109 – 1(6): Breastfeeding a Sustainable Practice
Nakurmiik, Uqaqti. I don’t think I need to remind anyone here about the importance of breastfeeding to healthy infant development.
However, have you ever stopped to consider that breastfeeding also carries great importance as a sustainable practice that has benefits for the environment as a whole?
Mr. Speaker, think about it, breastfeeding uses no expensive non-renewable resources, has no plastic or metal packaging and uses no fuel for distribution.
Furthermore, no heating is required, and no plastic feeding apparatus is needed to deliver the product.
Mr. Speaker, in Nunavut breastfeeding rates tend to be higher than in southern Canada with as many as 78% of mothers choosing breast milk over bottled formula.
Mr. Speaker, that is an enviable number.
However, Mr. Speaker, we must be vigilant in ensuring that we can continue to sustain those high rates.
We need to support women in their right to breastfeed in the workplace and in public, as well as in their own home.
Mr. Speaker, there are too many parts of this country where the act of breastfeeding is considered to be something that must be done in private behind closed doors.
As a result, Mr. Speaker, Health & Social Services, through the Canadian pre-natal nutrition program, is working to encourage mothers to choose breastfeeding and to support them in that decision.
Member’s Statement 333 – 1(6): High Cost of Fuel
This was written by a homeowner.
It’s going to be a very cold winter, especially in the months of December, January and February.
I heard on CBC radio about two weeks ago and I heard that I am not the only one who has concerns in regards to lowering the rate for fuel, especially in December, January and February because we all know those are the coldest months.
I heard that we’ll be using more fuel in the winter.
As a homeowner it’s very expensive to heat our homes.
The Government of Nunavut has to give this more consideration because I’m not the only one who has concerns regarding the high cost of fuel.
I’d like to thank everybody for giving this consideration by the Government of Nunavut.
Member’s Statement 334 – 1(6): Celebrating Christmas in Kugaaruk
I’d like to make a statement. Even though Christmas is a few weeks away I would like to say a few words about Christmas.
When I was young, people were not always in one camp. So when Christmas was coming people would travel to Kugaaruk from outlying camps to celebrate Christmas.
There were no televisions then so there were no commercials to help you decide what present to buy.
In fact, Mr. Speaker, in Kugaaruk we used to celebrate Christmas in the big Igloo.
Everyone in the community attended the church service.
There was a feast followed by games and prizes.
Mr. Speaker, today, publicly I would like to wish the people of Repulse Bay and Kugaaruk, all the people, my colleagues, their families, and all the people of Nunavut, especially my family a very Merry Christmas and a safe Christmas.
Member’s Statement 335 – 1(6): Donating to Communities for Christmas
Mr. Speaker, there was an individual from Igloolik who asked for assistance especially for those people who are in need or who have no parents during Christmas.
There is a group that requests donations to buy presents for their family members and they occasionally ask for donations and I believe that a letter was received by a few of us but it is very difficult to give assistance.
I guess that some of the things we do as representatives could have some monetary value.
With this in mind, the jerseys that the MLAs used during an exhibition hockey game and also the Nunavut flag, which was signed by all the Members that I will produce later on, will be something to give to help the communities of Igloolik and Hall Beach if there is an auction to raise money.
On a final note, I would like to wish the residents of Igloolik and Hall Beach an early Merry Christmas.
Member’s Statement 336 – 1(6): Wishing a Merry Christmas to Nunavummiut
Mr. Speaker, I would just like to reflect on the time of year that we are at.
As I see the young people out there decorating the tree, it brings me back to my childhood memories about Christmas and how it used to be and how it is today.
I am trying to get this done as quickly as possible.
I would like to say that I wish everybody in Nunavut a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
And especially my wife and three kids who I am away from quite a bit, representing them in the Capital.
I would like to wish all my constituents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I would also like to tell the elders in Baker Lake that I will be home this week, and I will have my annual Christmas Supper and Games Saturday night at the Rachel Arnamaktik Elementary School.
I will be there playing games with them and having a feast with them.
I would like them all to be there at 6 o’clock sharp to start the festivities.
Member’s Statement 337 – 1(6): Wishing a Peaceful Holiday
I believe that this will be our last day so I believe that it is okay to raise different issues.
My parents have watched the proceedings of the House in the past and today as well.
I wish them peace during the Christmas holidays and to have fun during the holidays.
I am sure that the residents of Coral Harbour will be looking after them in Coral Harbour and my brother Louie Bruce, and my older sisters Leonie Duffy and my younger sister Mona.
Mr. Speaker, I will be also having a feast with my elderly constituents in Rankin Inlet.
I usually hold this festivity around Christmas time to have fun and have games.
I just want to inform the elders that I will be there.
I wish them a Merry Christmas and I hope that they have a very good New Year.
I hope that peace will be with them.
We all have different churches and the parents, young or adult; they will be going to Church and bringing their children along, because the children have to learn about our Saviour, so invite them in.
This is a positive attitude and it has been proven that it is good for your body and your mind when you attend Church regularly.
Mr. Speaker, I am urging all Nunavummiut to bring their children to Church, because it is not about Santa Claus, it is about the birth of Jesus Christ.
That is why we celebrate December 25th, and keep that in mind and if possible, please attend Church.
Member’s Statement 338 – 1(6): Feasts and Games at Christmas - Need for a Community Hall
Hon. Ed Picco: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and a very early Merry Christmas to you.
Mr. Speaker, as we approach the Christmas season one of the traditions that is carried on in all of Nunavut, is community games and of course Inuktitut or square dancing.
Mr. Speaker, unlike other communities, Iqaluit doesn’t have a community hall.
We have been holding the games and dances at the Anglican Parish Hall over the past few years.
The size of our hall has not been conducive as our population has increased to the point it can be uncomfortable, especially for the many elders who attend the games and the dancing.
Mr. Speaker, I have spoken with the head of the Hunters and Trappers Association, Amarok here in Iqaluit.
I’ve also requested from the Royal Canadian Legion permission to use the Cadet Hall if we choose to this Christmas.
Mr. Speaker, this morning the Legion informed me that if the Christmas game organizers would like to use the Cadet Hall, then it will be made available to us.
Mr. Speaker, this is indeed good news for people of Iqaluit.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Legion for their generosity in making the Cadet Hall available for our Christmas games, if we choose to use the facility this Christmas.
I also like to take this opportunity Mr. Speaker, to wish the Members of the House, as well as yourself Mr. Speaker, and the good people of Iqaluit, a very Merry Christmas and to the people of Apex, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Member’s Statement 339 – 1(6): Christmas in Sanikiluaq
This morning, while we are on the topic of Christmas, I would like to wish a very Merry Christmas. When I was young, I didn’t really know much about Christmas but our parents, our mothers and our fathers used to say that it’s the celebration of the Birth of Christ.
And they told us not to sell our souls or work on this Christmas day.
That was the tradition while I was growing up but when schools were created or after the schools were introduced to the north, it seems when the teachers arrived, that’s when we started celebrating Christmas traditions rather than celebrating the birth of Christ.
While we were in the Kuujuarapik School, we used to do a lot of activities and we used to do all sorts of celebrations.
We used to follow the Bible and have our school play.
But back in the 1960’s, when we were in Kuujuarapik, we had to lift up one of our students, using a rope while an audience was watching.
We grabbed the rope to lift that individual and on cue the curtain opened, so we pulled the rope to elevate the individual.
One of the students got caught by the rope, I don’t know exactly what happened to the rope, but we never realized that he was caught, that we were literally hanging that person, we were choking the person as we were trying to lift the student with the rope in Kuujuarapik.
Her name was Malaya, I would like to say hello to her and wish her a very Merry Christmas, and also our oldest son who lives in Kuujuarapik, we would like to wish him a very Merry Christmas, because Christmas season is a festive season and I wish everyone a very Merry Happy Christmas.
Members’ Statements. Mr. Premier.
Member’s Statement 340 – 1(6): Celebrate and Enjoy Christmas in Nunavut
Yes, we will be celebrating Christmas all over Nunavut.
So therefore I would like to welcome all of the new people who have just moved to Nunavut so they will know that when we hold our Christmas festivities and games, we usually have it open to the public.
Therefore I am inviting the newcomers to come to the games so that they can learn more about Inuit traditions and our games.
I would like to invite them to take part in the Christmas festivities and games.
It is going to be enjoyable for all who participate or watch.
I also take part in that because it is very enjoyable and festive.
I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and also to my colleagues, and in particular, my constituents.
“Joyeux Noel et bonne annui”.
Member’s Statement 341 – 1(6): Last Day of Session
I don’t know how to speak French.
Mr. Speaker, also to mention again I say hello to Kevin and I would also like to say this morning that today is our last day of the Session.
Usually he watches the proceedings of the House and he knows each individual MLA and he especially knows who his grandfather is, that’s me and he knows about Iqaqrialu.
I would like to inform him that today is the last day of our Session so we will not be going on TV in the evenings.
I would also like to inform the Pangnirtung residents that I will be going home tomorrow to take my Christmas vacation over there.
And also I would like to wish every one of the Members here a very merry Christmas and also to you Mr. Speaker.
Member’s Statement 342 – 1(6): Wishes Constituents a Merry Christmas
Since today is the last day of our Session, we will all be home for Christmas festivities in the month of December.
In the High Arctic, we expect the daylight to disappear and it is doing that right now.
At this time, there is 24 hour darkness in the High Arctic and during this dark season is when we celebrate Christmas and it would not be the same without this darkness.
I would like to wish my constituents in Pond Inlet a very safe and merry Christmas.
I also expect to go seal hunting through the aglus on the sea-ice at this time of year.
Member’s Statement 343 – 1(6): Wishes Constituents a Merry Christmas
Mr. Speaker, as a number of Members indicated I think that we are getting close to Christmas and also this is possibly our last day of our Session until next year.
Given that, I would like to wish all the Members a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, especially the Health Minister, Mr. Picco.
That the department has a much more prosperous year than it has over the last couple of years.
I wish all my colleagues a safe journey home and a good Christmas.
I would also like to wish my constituents, and all the residents of Iqaluit, I hope that they have a very Merry Christmas and a good, prosperous New Year.
Mr. Speaker, one other just quick note.
Minister Thompson had indicated that next year we are going to see Hockey Day in Canada come to Iqaluit.
I just wanted to let Members know that I would also like to extend a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to my family.
Especially to my cousin Jordan Tootoo, who as the Members will know, has been invited to Halifax to join in the trials for the Team Canada Junior Team and I wish him and that would be a good Christmas present for him if he makes that Team.
And also for his family.
I wish all my family in Iqaluit here, and in Rankin Inlet, and all the other communities that I have relatives in, a Merry Christmas.
Member’s Statement 344 – 1(6): History of Relocation of Inukjuarmiut
Ms. Williams (interpretation): Good morning.
I rise today to pay tribute along with the House, to a group of High Arctic Inuit who were relocated north. As my esteemed colleague from Nanulik had indicated last week, Inuit are generally not the focus of history books or are largely ignored and their contributions belittled or downplayed in the modern history books that speak about the High Arctic.
Mr. Speaker, here I am referring to a group of Inuit pioneers and the Inuit heirs of those Inuit families within our modern history that played an extremely important role in establishing Canadian sovereignty in the High Arctic.
Mr. Speaker, between 1953 and 1955, a number of Inuit families were relocated to the community of Resolute Bay in the High Arctic.
I know that as I state the names that some of you will recognise these family names; Amagoalik, Alakariallak, Idlout, Kadluk, Nungaq, Sudlovenik, Ikaluk, Patsauq.
With the establishment of the community of Grise Fiord, some of these families were joined by others from the Flahertys, Aqiatusuks, Pijaminis, Akeeagoks, Kigutaks, Ningoeks, Akpaliapiks, Novalingas, and Audlaluk families.
Mr. Speaker, these families came together originally from the communities of Inukjuak and Pond Inlet.
Although the story has not been often told from the Inuit perspective, what we do know is that certain government officials, the RCMP, and the welfare officers were very instrumental in selecting the families and organising their transportation on the ship CD Howe.