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Mr. Speaker, the government currently does not provide any incentives or programs in support of homeowners and businesses who may wish to use renewable energy or energy-efficient technology.
Can the minister tell us if the government is currently exploring the feasibility of introducing any such incentives in Nunavut?
The QEC introduced a net metering program and I’m not aware if it’s rolled out yet, but that would be one incentive where homeowners could subsidize or supplement their power bill through renewable energy once that program is up and running and intact.
We’re not looking at any programs right now if homeowners want to buy solar panels or wind generators or other renewable energy-producing devices.
Once the net metering is fully functional, the government may want to look at that, but currently we don’t offer any incentives to buy renewal energy products for the homeowner.
I’m not aware if there are any funds available from the federal government, but there might be.
As to the member, currently, no, we’re not doing that right now.
Question 804 – 4(3): Issues with Medical Travel (Akoak)
Last week I had some questions in regard to patients wanting to stay longer just to do some shopping.
In his response he said that they would have to find their own place if they wanted to do that.
My question to the minster is: has there ever been a time that they were allowed to stay at the Larga home for those extra days?
Medical Travel organized 26,000 medical travel trips last year. Has there been an occasion where somebody stayed an extra day or two in the Larga?
There are any numbers of reasons why people can be forced to stay; there are mechanical delays and flight delays.
There are times, I know for a fact, that people just haven’t been quite up to travelling the day after a procedure is done. We send people home at the earliest available time.
To me, for somebody to stay down in a government-paid boarding home to go shopping, I’m not aware of any situations like that. That’s all I can give the member information on today.
When they do stay longer at the boarding home, would they have to pay for their room on their own or would that still be covered by the Government of Nunavut?
If somebody were voluntarily staying at the boarding home and there was a room, for one, you’re hitting a less and less chance of that happening.
If there was room, they would be charged at the applicable boarding rates and they would have to be responsible for themselves, according to the Medical Travel Policy.
Question 805 – 4(3): Justices of the Peace Appointment and Remuneration Committee (Mikkungwak)
During our recent winter sitting, I asked the minister a number of questions concerning the Justices of the Peace Appointment and Remuneration Committee.
In his response the minister indicated that individuals were being identified to be appointed and begin work on the committee.
Can the minister confirm who has been appointed to sit on this committee and can he indicate how many meetings it has had to date?
I just can’t remember the names offhand.
We appointed individuals, including one individual as, I believe, the chair and then that person resigned and we had to appoint another individual.
I think the first meeting is scheduled for later this month.
I just don’t have the exact details.
Mr. Mikkungwak: Mr. Speaker, the Justices of the Peace Appointment and Remuneration Committee will be responsible for reviewing applications to be appointed Justices of the Peace in Nunavut.
As the minister is aware, a number of communities currently do not have Justices of the Peace who serve from within the community.
Can the minister confirm that this committee will prioritize appointing candidates in communities that currently do not have a Justice of the Peace?
I commend Mr. Mikkungwak for keeping this issue front and centre for his community and other communities in Nunavut.
I can confirm that this committee will identify the communities without JPs and that this will be a priority issue for them to try to resolve.
Can the minister confirm how many Justices of the Peace are currently serving Nunavut and can he indicate which communities do not currently have a Justice of a Peace?
Hon. Keith Peterson: Sorry, Mr. Speaker.
I’m trying to find that in my briefing notes.
Mr. Speaker, there are 37 active Justices of the Peace in Nunavut in every community with the exception of Baker Lake, Kimmirut, Hall Beach, and Resolute Bay.
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I have five questions to different ministers.
The first one is directed to the Minister of Family Services concerning the issue of the administration of the Child and Family Services Act.
The second one is to the Minister of Justice concerning the issue of the administration of the Coroner’s Act.
The next one to the Minister of Finance concerns the subject of the enforcement of the Territorial Liquor Act.
The fourth one to the Minister of Justice concerns the issue of the administration of the Canada-Nunavut Territorial Police Services Agreement for Nunavut.
The last one to the Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation concerns the subject of vandalism-related damage to public housing units.
Mr. Speaker, the contents of the written questions are quite detailed, so I ask that they be entered into the record as read.
Written Question 027 – 4(3): Administration of the Child and Family Services Act (Okalik)
Within the meaning of subsection 7(3) of the Child and Family Services Act, how many children were determined to be in need of protection during each of the following calendar years as a consequence of parental actions or neglect that stemmed, in whole or in part, from the abuse of alcohol:
2012;
2013;
2014;
2015; and
2016?
Written Question 028 – 4(3): Administration of the Coroners Act (Okalik)
With respect to reportable deaths that occurred in Nunavut during the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 calendar years within the meaning of sections 8 and 9 of the Coroners Act, in how many cases was alcohol determined to be a contributing factor in the “circumstances surrounding the death”?
Written Question 029 – 4(3): Enforcement of the Liquor Act (Okalik)
What charges were laid under the territorial Liquor Act during the 2016-2017 fiscal year?
What fines were imposed during the 2016-2017 fiscal year for contraventions of the territorial Liquor Act?
As of June 7, 2017, how many individuals are currently incarcerated in territorial correctional facilities as a consequence of sentences imposed for contraventions of the Liquor Act?
As of June 7, 2017, how many matters involving alleged contraventions of the Liquor Act are awaiting consideration before the Nunavut Court of Justice?
Written Question 030 – 4(3): Administration of the Canada-Nunavut Territorial Police Services Agreement (Okalik)
On what date was the current Canada-Nunavut Territorial Police Services Agreement signed?
On what date does the current Canada-Nunavut Territorial Police Services Agreement expire?
What statistical or other reporting requirements exist under the Canada-Nunavut Territorial Police Services Agreement with respect to charges laid under the Criminal Code of Canada by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s ‘V’ Division?
Broken down by Nunavut community for each of the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 calendar years, how many charges were laid for offences involving violence against persons?
With respect to the charges referred to in question No. 4, how many incidents involved the use of alcohol?
Written Question 031 – 4(3): Vandalism-related Damage to Public Housing Units (Okalik)
For each of the 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years, broken down by community, approximately how many incidents of vandalism-related damage to public housing units occurred?
In how many of these incidents was alcohol determined to be a contributing cause?
For each of the 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years, broken down by community, what was the total approximate value of vandalism-related damage to public housing units?
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. (interpretation ends) The member has asked that his five questions be entered into the record as read.
Speaker: It is agreed. (interpretation) Item 7.
Written Question 032 – 4(3): Annual Report under Section 6.3 of the Client Travel Policy (Enook)
My written question today is for the Minister of Family Services and it concerns the subject of his department’s annual report under the Client Travel Policy.
What were the contents of the departmental annual report required under section 6.3 of the Client Travel Policy for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years?
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. (interpretation ends) The member has asked that the question be entered into the record as read.
Member for (interpretation) South Baffin, Mr. David Joanasie.
Written Question 033 – 4(3): Administration of the Nunavut Down-payment Assistance Program (Joanasie)
My written questions today are for the Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation and they concern the subject of the administration of the Nunavut Down-payment Assistance Program.
Between April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2017:
Within the meaning of the “Default” section of the Nunavut Housing Corporation’s Nunavut Down-payment Assistance Program Guidelines, how many clients defaulted on their agreement with the Nunavut Housing Corporation?
Within the meaning of the “Contribution” section of the Nunavut Housing Corporation’s Nunavut Down-payment Assistance Program Guidelines, how many clients sold properties that had been purchased and/or constructed with the assistance of resources provided under the Nunavut Down-payment Assistance Program prior to the expiry of the ten-year term?
Within the meaning of the “Contribution” section of the Nunavut Housing Corporation’s Nunavut Down-payment Assistance Program Guidelines, what was the total amount recovered by the Nunavut Housing Corporation from clients who sold properties that had been purchased and/or constructed with the assistance of resources provided under the Nunavut Down-payment Assistance Program prior to the expiry of the ten-year term?
Written Question 034 – 4(3): Enforcement of the Wildlife Act (Mikkungwak)
My written questions today are for the Minister for the Environment and they concern the subject of the enforcement of the territorial Wildlife Act.
Between March 5, 2010 and June 7, 2017 how many charges were laid under the territorial Wildlife Act?
What fines were imposed between March 5, 2010 and June 7, 2017 for contraventions of the territorial Wildlife Act?
Section 241 of the territorial Wildlife Act prescribes the circumstances in which “alternative measures may be used to deal with a person alleged to have committed an offence instead of judicial proceedings.”
What were the circumstances of each occasion to date in which these provisions have been used?
As of June 7, 2017, how many matters involving alleged contraventions of the territorial Wildlife Act are awaiting consideration before the Nunavut Court of Justice?
Speaker: It is agreed. (interpretation) Written Questions.
Written Question 035 – 4(3): Community Transportation Initiatives Program and Small Craft Harbours Program (Mapsalak)
Mr. Mapsalak (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) My written questions today are for the Minister of Economic Development and Transportation and they concern the subject of the department’s Community Transportation Initiative Program and Small Craft Harbours Program.
Broken down by community and project, what were the Department of Economic Development and Transportation’s activities and expenditures under its Community Transportation Initiatives Program and Small Craft Harbours Program during the 2016-17 fiscal year?
How many applications for funding under the Community Transportation Initiatives Program and Small Craft Harbours Program were received by the department during the 2016-17 fiscal year?
Which applications for funding under the Community Transportation Initiatives Program and Small Craft Harbours Program were approved by the department during the 2016-17 fiscal year?
Which applications for funding under the Community Transportation Initiatives Program and Small Craft Harbours Program were rejected by the department during the 2016-17 fiscal year?
What application and reporting requirements are in place with respect to funding received by municipalities and other entities under the Community Transportation Initiatives Program and Small Craft Harbours Program?
Written Question 036 – 4(3): Annual Report under 6.4 of the Medical Travel Policy (Sammurtok, T)
My written questions today are for the Minister of Health and they concern the subject of his department’s annual report under the Medical Travel Policy.
What were the contents of the departmental annual report required under section 6.4 of the Medical Travel Policy for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 fiscal years?
Speaker: The member has asked that the question be entered into the record as read. Do members agree?
Item 7. (interpretation) Written Questions.
Written Question 037 – 4(3): Out-of-territory Services provided by the Ottawa Health Services Network (Angnakak)
I have two ministers today that I would like to direct my questions to.
The first one, as I alluded to yesterday, is for the Minister of Health and I would like to read my questions out. It’s regarding the out-of-territory services provided by the Ottawa Health Services Network.
On what date did the Government of Nunavut’s current contract with the Ottawa Health Services Network commence?
In what circumstances can the Government of Nunavut’s current contract with the Ottawa Health Services Network be renewed?
Broken down by fiscal year, what have been the Government of Nunavut’s expenditures to date under its current contract with the Ottawa Health Services Network?
What specific services are the Ottawa Health Services Network required to provide under its current contract with the Government of Nunavut?
Broken down by fiscal year, how many residents of Nunavut have to date received services from the Ottawa Health Services Network under its current contract with the Government of Nunavut?
What reporting requirements are provided for under the Government of Nunavut’s current contract with the Ottawa Health Services Network?
How many enquiries to the Department of Health’s Office of Patient Relations have been received to date in relation to services provided by the Ottawa Health Services Network?
Written Question 038 – 4(3): Nunavut Public Service (Angnakak)
My next one, as suggested by the Minister of Finance, I have some written questions for him today and they concern the subject of the Nunavut public service.
With respect to the 136.0 filled senior management-level positions referred to on page 3 of the March 31, 2017 Towards a Representative Public Service quarterly employment report published by the Government of Nunavut, and within the meaning of sections 12 and 18 of the Public Service Act and section 1505 of the Human Resources Manual:
How many of these positions were filled by indeterminate employees?
How many of these positions were filled by term employees?
How many of these positions were filled by casual employees?
How many of these positions were filled on an acting basis by an employee who normally holds a different position in the public service?
How many of these positions were filled by contractors?
How many of these positions were filled by employees appointed to the position under section 12 of the Public Service Act?
How many of these positions were designated as being eligible to receive a bilingual bonus for proficiency in more than one of the territory’s official languages?
With respect to the 339.0 filled middle management level positions referred to on page 3 of the March 31, 2017 Towards a Representative Public Service quarterly employment report published by the Government of Nunavut, and within the meaning of sections 12 and 18 of the Public Service Act and section 1505 of the Human Resources Manual:
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. (interpretation ends) The member has asked that the question be entered into the record as read. Do members agree?
Written Questions. (interpretation) I have no more names on my list.
Hon. Johnny Mike (interpretation): I would like to ask for consent to go back to Item 5 in the Orders of the Day.
The Member for Pangnirtung would like to go back to Item 5, Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery.
Speaker (interpretation): Mr. Mike, please proceed.
Hon. Johnny Mike (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for giving me the opportunity. I also thank my colleagues.
I wanted to acknowledge a visitor who is here now, as I want everyone to know and recognize Lasaloosie Ishulutak.
He is one of the premier hunters in our community, as he feeds the community on occasion. He is a tremendous resource as he also teaches about Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in Pangnirtung.
Returns to Written Questions. (interpretation ends) No. 9.
No. 10.
No. 11.
Tabling of Documents. (interpretation) Member for Tununiq, Mr. Joe Enook.
Tabled Document 332 – 4(3): Petition Concerning Creation of North Baffin Inuit Organization (Enook)
For the benefit of the permanent public record, I wish to table today a copy of the petition that has been signed by a significant number of Inuit residents of Nunavut communities, including Pond Inlet, who have called for the establishment of a new North Baffin Inuit organization.
Mr. Speaker, I urge all members to review this item with care.
Tabled Document 333 – 4(3): Image of Canada 150 Commemorative $10 Bank Note (Joanasie)
Mr. Joanasie (interpretation): Yes, Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I am very honoured to table today an image of Canada’s new $10 banknote, which features Owl’s Bouquet, an iconic work of art by the late Kenojuak Ashevak.
I can’t give each one of you a bill, but I would like to table a picture.
Tabled Document 334 – 4(3): Family Abuse Intervention Act Annual Report 2015-2016 (Peterson)
Hon. Keith Peterson: Mr. Speaker, I am tabling the 2016-17 Annual Report of the Ethics… . Pardon me. Apologies, Mr. Speaker.
It’s not my day.
Mr. Speaker, today I’m tabling the 2015-16 Family Abuse Intervention Act Annual Report.
Tabled Document 335 – 4(3): 2016-2017 Annual Report – Ethics Officer for the Nunavut Public Service (Peterson)
Tabled Document 336 – 4(3): 2017-2018 Letters of Expectation for Territorial Corporations (Peterson)
Mr. Speaker, I’m tabling the 2016-17 Annual Report of the Ethics Officer for the Nunavut Public Service.
Mr. Speaker, I’m tabling the letters of expectation 2017-18 for the following territorial corporations:
Nunavut Housing Corporation; and
Qulliq Energy Corporation.
Premier of Nunavut, Premier Taptuna.
Tabled Document 337 – 4(3): Nutrition North Letters (Taptuna)
As requested by the Member for Hudson Bay, I’m tabling the Nutrition North Canada Program letters to federal ministers.
Tabled Document 338 – 4(3): Report of Members’ Absences from Sittings of the House and Meetings of Committees and Caucuses for the Period January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017 (Speaker)
Tabled Document 339 – 4(3): Financial Statements for the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Fund for the Year Ending March 31, 2017 (Speaker)
Tabled Document 340 – 4(3): Financial Statements for the Legislative Assembly Supplementary Retiring Allowances Fund for the Year Ending March 31, 2017 (Speaker)
Tabled Document 341 – 4(3): Speaker’s List of Outstanding Statutory Tabling Requirements (Speaker)
I have four documents to table today. (interpretation ends) The first item is the Report of Members’ Absences from Sittings of the House and Meetings of Committees and Caucuses for the Period January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017.
The second item is the Financial Statements for the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Fund for the year ending March 31, 2017.
The third item is the Financial Statements for the Legislative Assembly Supplementary Retiring Allowances Fund for the year ending March 31, 2017.
The final item is a list of outstanding statutory tabling requirements. (interpretation) Thank you.
I have no more names for Tabling of Documents. Moving on.
Motion 053 – 4(3): Extended Adjournment – Notice (Mikkungwak)
I give notice that on Monday, June 12, 2017, I will move the following motion:
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Aggu, that pursuant to the provisions of Rule 3, that when the House concludes its present sitting, it shall be adjourned until September 12, 2017.
Motion 053 – 4(3): Extended Adjournment (Mikkungwak)
In accordance with the authority provided to me by Motion 47 – 4(3), the committee with stay in session unit it reports itself out.
>>House recessed at16:28 and Committee resumed at 16:58
In Committee of the Whole we have the following items to deal with: Bills 25 and 29.
Mr. Chairman, we wish to continue with the review of Bill 25, followed by Bill 29.
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. (interpretation ends) I would now like to ask the Minister of Community and Government Services, Mr. Savikataaq, if he has officials that he would like to appear before the committee.
For the record, minister, please introduce your witnesses. Mr. Savikataaq.
Hon. Joe Savikataaq: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. To my right is Ms. Jodi Durdle-Awa. She is the director of policy for CGS.
To my left is Mr. Thomas Ahlfors. He’s a legislative drafter with Justice.
Yesterday we started the clause-by-clause review of Bill 25.
Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Consumer Protection Act.
Mr. Okalik (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Chairman. (interpretation ends) I want to follow up on the line of questioning that my colleague for Tununiq was asking in relation to cheque processing.
We have quite a few number of communities that have government employees, for example, and where there are no banking services offered at this time.
We know that these stores and outlets that charge fees take a risk in processing cheques, but when it comes to Government of Canada cheques, they aren’t allowed to charge fees.
They’re not going to be taking a risk by cashing a Government of Nunavut cheque from what I understand.
Can the department or the minister ask that these fees be waived as these cheques won’t bounce and they will likely spend the money in the store where it’s being cashed, for example?
Can the department reconsider this piece of legislation in relation to cashing government cheques?
Hon. Joe Savikataaq: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We can definitely look at that when the regulations are coming out. I will take that suggestion when the regulations are coming out.
Mr. Okalik (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Chairman. (interpretation ends) If we pass this legislation, can the minister commit to a given period to pass those said regulations?
We have committed to having the regulations in place by the end of 2017. That is the goal. Mr. Okalik’s suggestion will definitely be looked at.
Mr. Okalik (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Chairman. (interpretation ends) I’ll pass it up for now and we will see how it goes. (interpretation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you very much. (interpretation ends) Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Consumer Protection Act.
Chairman: Do members agree, pursuant to Rule 62(2), that Bill 25 can immediately be placed on the orders of the day for third reading?
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you very much. (interpretation ends) Closing comments, Mr. Savikataaq.
I would like to thank all the members for being engaged in the passage of this bill and asking questions and concerns that they have on the bill.
This is the Consumer Protection Act. As we are doing it in phases, if there are other issues that come up in the future, then they can be added and changed again. This is not set in stone.
We are here to make it the best possible consumer protection legislation that we can make, but we can’t make it too stiff all at once, so we have to go in steps.
On that I would like to thank the staff of CGS for working on this, but mostly for Ms. Jodi Durdle-Awa, who was the main driver of these amendments.
I would like to thank her personally and everyone else who worked on it.
I thank everyone for their time. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.