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The creation of this stand-alone corporation to develop and oversee the provision of housing programs will ensure that this critical issue receives the attention it is due.
We realize public housing units are desperately needed in all of our communities.
This is why we have made this our number one capital priority.
These 100 new homes will be the first public housing units constructed in Nunavut since 1993.
In addition, the Nunavut Housing Corporation will be increasing funding to local housing organizations by over $1 million to offset increased costs, and will continue to deliver programs for homeowners.
For 2000-2001, the Department of Justice will have a total budget of $37.1 million.
The department's budget allocates over $36.5 million to operations and maintenance, as well as $600,000 for capital projects.
The department administers a number of programs, including corrections, community justice, and legal registries.
It is responsible for administration of the Nunavut Court of Justice, for funding and support to the Legal Services Board, and managing the contract for policing in the territory.
We will provide funding of nearly $14 million for the RCMP  contract.
In this coming year, we will hire probation officer supervisors in each region.
This will begin to relieve some of the workload on community social workers that currently fill this role so they can concentrate more on community wellness plans.
We will provide $450,000 for this program.
The department provides a full range of legal services to the Government of Nunavut.
The department is continuing its initiative to provide legislation in Inuktitut, and will be creating new positions for two legal translator positions this year, at a cost of $150,000.
The capital program includes $310,000 for maintenance of the Baffin Correctional Centre, and $100,000 for correction camps.
Culture, Language, Elders and Youth
Mr. Speaker, the people of Nunavut identified many of the responsibilities of the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth as priorities for government.
The Minister of this department, the Honourable Donald Havioyak will lead our government's efforts in promoting, protecting, and preserving the traditional Inuit culture, languages and heritage.
The budget for the department has been set at $7.6 million, an increase of more than 20 percent over last year's budget.
The department has been allocated $1 million for capital projects, which consists of $500,000 for contributions to youth centres throughout Nunavut and $500,000 for heritage centres.
The Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth will provide $300,000 for elders and youth programs, as well as $100,000 for persons with disabilities, to help improve access to government programs and services.
Over $2.3 million in grants and contributions will be provided, including $250,000 for the Status of Women Council, $702,000 for traditional language promotion and protection, and $716,000 for cultural and heritage programs.
Mr. Speaker, earlier this year the Minister of Sustainable Development, the Honourable Peter Kilabuk, delivered a 'Statement on the Nunavut Economy'.
This statement committed our government to developing our economy in a manner that recognizes our dependence on our land and resources, and that draws on the abilities of our people.
Minister Kilabuk and his department will build on this commitment in the coming year through key investments.
This year, the department will invest over $13 million in grants and contributions in support of our harvesters, community economic planning, and partnerships such as the Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Agreement, Nunavut Tourism, and the Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association.
The department is undertaking a complete review of the Wildlife Act to develop new Nunavut-based legislation.
Coinciding with this process, the department will increase training and development for wildlife officers in communities.
In addition, we will invest in developing the capacity of our people to take advantage of economic opportunities.
We will spend $175,000 on strengthening the capacities of our community-based economic development officers; $100,000 for emerging fisheries and sealing initiatives; $175,000 for community job creation; and $155,000 for preparing Nunavummiut for opportunities in mining education and training.
The department will spend $2.7 million on capital projects in support of the development of our tourism industry, and in support of the wildlife service.
In total, the Department of Sustainable Development has been allocated funding of over $33 million for the coming fiscal year.
The Department of Community Government and Transportation will manage a budget of over $78 million, including $15.5 million for capital projects.
Mr. Speaker, this capital budget is the largest of any department, and is second only to the Nunavut Housing Corporation on a government-wide basis.
This allocation reflects the importance we attribute to investing in our communities and their infrastructure.
The department will provide over $31 million in grants and contributions, including $19 million for the Municipal Operating Assistance Program.
In recognition of the demand for change identified in The Bathurst Mandate, the Honourable Jack Anawak will initiate separate reviews of municipal financing and municipal legislation.
A total of $250,000 has been allocated for these initiatives.
Furthermore, the department will spend $300,000 to complete the outstanding survey and mapping obligations to fulfil requirements of the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement.
The Community Government Branch of the department will spend over $5.4 million on buildings and works.
This amount includes $1.1 million for water supply improvements in Grise Fiord, $900,000 for design and start of construction of a new arena for Kimmirut, and $800,000 for the construction of a sewage lagoon in Pangnirtung.
This branch also will provide funding of $300,000 for expansion of the water reservoir in Coral Harbour, $500,000 for utilidor hook-up assistance and cost-shared paving of roads in Iqaluit, as well as $250,000 for the water supply system in Kugluktuk.
This branch will make capital contributions to communities of nearly $6.9 million, including $3.3 million to complete the new sewage treatment facility in Iqaluit, and $700,000 to complete the Nuvuk residential subdivision in Rankin Inlet.
The Transportation Branch will spend over $2.5 million on buildings and works.
This amount includes $900,000 for airport development and a new air terminal building for Clyde River, $300,000 for airport improvements in Cambridge Bay, $300,000 for runway improvements in Resolute Bay, and $200,000 for design work for a new airport terminal building in Pond Inlet.
The Department of Public Works has been allocated a total budget of $87.5 million, of that amount $79.8 million is for operations and maintenance, with $7.7 million for capital projects.
The budget for the department has increased by $14.7 million over the 1999-2000 allocation.
This increase is primarily due to the GN assuming responsibility for the leasing, operations and maintenance costs of the new office buildings and residential units constructed by the Nunavut Construction Corporation in eleven of our communities.
The completion of these facilities is an important part of our decentralization plans to provide employment and other economic benefits throughout the territory.
Also in support of our decentralization efforts, the department will spend $2.2 million for the purchase of furniture, leasehold improvements, and the installation of equipment.
The department will assume responsibility for the operations and maintenance of buildings formerly managed by health boards, including utility costs.
This budget allocates over $2.5 million for this purpose.
Public Works is responsible for the operation and maintenance of computer systems and networks supporting government departments.
A budget of $10.1 million has been provided for this requirement.
Through its Petroleum Products Division, the department will be making significant investments in community infrastructure.
It will spend $7.7 million on maintenance and enhancement of bulk fuel storage facilities in communities across the territory.
This includes $1.6 million for Cape Dorset, $1.9 million for Kugluktuk, $360,000 for Hall Beach, nearly $1 million for Sanikiluaq, $320,000 for Taloyoak, and for Baker Lake, $1.9 million.
The Department of Human Resources has been allocated a total budget of $17.8 million, which represents an increase of $6.4 million over 1999-2000.
This increase reflects the significant responsibilities assumed by Human Resources from other departments, including most of the responsibilities for the staffing and the removal costs of the former health board employees.
Human Resources will receive additional funding of $3.0 million to cover the costs of staff removals to decentralized communities.
The department will be provided over $1 million in support of the Inuit Employment Program.
Our goal is to develop a training plan that will produce long-term benefits.
The department also will be overseeing the GN Summer Student Employment Program; $350,000 has been allocated for this initiative.
This program will complement the summer employment programs by other departments, as well as an external summer employment program that we are currently developing.
Finance and Administration
The Department of Finance and Administration has been allocated a total budget of $30.7 million, which represents an increase of $3.2 million over 1999-2000.
This increase is largely the result of additional funding for development of computer systems.
We have allocated $8 million for the completion of student financial assistance and income support systems, and for other computer systems required by government departments.
Funding for new systems will be approved on a priority basis.
Also, Finance and Administration will assume responsibility for the administration of payroll  and employee benefits from the health boards.
The department will continue the electrical power subsidy to ensure that all Nunavut residents continue to have access to reasonable utility rates.
The cost of this very worthwhile subsidy will be $3.8 million next year.
The Department of Finance and Administration is in the process of finalizing the division of assets and liabilities with the Government of the Northwest Territories.
As a result of division, the GN should receive a net distribution of assets valued in excess of $15 million, including accounts receivable and inventories of petroleum products.
As well, the Nunavut Housing Corporation will receive equity in capital assets of over $70  million.
Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs
A priority area consistently identified by the people of Nunavut is decentralization.
The Honourable Paul Okalik, Premier, has established in the Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs a secretariat to co-ordinate our decentralization efforts.
Based on the work done by this secretariat, we have allocated $5.2 million for the upcoming year for decentralization.
As outlined earlier, $3.0 million will be spent by Human Resources, with the remaining $2.2 million being allocated to Public Works.
Our plan is the full implementation of decentralization over three years.
This will see decentralized communities benefiting from employment and economic opportunities.
The Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs will administer a number of government initiatives, including the Nunavut Public Utilities Board and the Nunavut Law Review Commission.
The mandate of this commission will be to review the current laws to ensure that they reflect the values and needs of the residents of Nunavut.
The opinion and participation of elders will be given special consideration during this review.
Funding of $2.6 million has been allocated to the department in support of the establishment of the Nunavut Power Corporation.
The Minister responsible for the Power Corporation, the Honourable Ed Picco, will oversee the start-up of a Nunavut-based utility.
The total budget for the Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs has increased from $7.7 million in 1999-2000 to $11.3 million for the coming year.
This increase covers the cost of establishing the Nunavut Power Corporation, the Nunavut Law Review Commission and the Nunavut Public Utilities Board
Mr. Speaker, Premier Okalik has successfully established partnerships between Nunavut and other jurisdictions.
A Memorandum of Intent with Greenland will encourage closer ties with our neighbour to the East.
A Northern Leaders' Co-operation Accord with the Northwest Territories and Yukon will result in collaboration on issues of mutual interest.
A Memorandum of Understanding with Manitoba that will benefit both jurisdictions.
In addition, Mr. Speaker, the Premier has signed the Clyde River Protocol with NTI to formalize our working relationship with that organization.
All of these partnerships will prove to be invaluable as Nunavut moves forward.
In our first year of operation we have maintained and enhanced programs and services, while being fiscally responsible.
We have worked hard to identify and understand the needs, aspirations and priorities of Nunavummiut.
This effort has provided us with clear direction.
We will continue to work at improving our programs and services to better address the needs of our people.
We have put more resources into education, housing and health care.
We are supporting our culture, heritage and traditional economic activities, while preparing our people for the new millennium.
We are implementing our decentralization plan.
Our economy is developing and growing.
As well, we have much untapped natural resource potential.
We will continue our efforts to ensure that our people benefit from this potential.
We will manage our natural resources wisely.
We will become more self-reliant.
We must build on this momentum.
By continuing to invest in our greatest resources - our people and our land - we can ensure Nunavut's prosperity.
With this budget Mr. Speaker, we will continue moving forward and building  on the success of our first year.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you Mr. Ng. This is our first budget address.
As a person from Nunavut I feel very proud of Nunavut for tabling our first budget address.
At this time we will return to the orders of the day.
Item number 3, minister's statements.
Item 4. Members' statements.
Item 4: Members’ Statements
Member’s Statement 184 - 1(3): Budget Secrecy
Mr. Speaker it is with a great sense of relief that I rise today to make a statement on budget day.
I say relief because a veil of secrecy is now lifted.
We have all felt deep sympathy for ministers during this session.
They have wanted to be able to answer questions about their departments programs, about the surplus, about the future of housing and education. But obviously their hands have been tied by the chains of secrecy, silence and suspected surpluses.
Mr. Speaker the numbers are now public and I'm glad the ministers will no longer have to endure the hardship Mr. Speaker of not being able to answer questions.
Mr. Speaker I will of course do my utmost to make sure there are enough questions in the weeks ahead during this budget session.
Member’s Statement 185 - 1(3): Pond Inlet AWG Medal Winners
Mr. Nutarak (interpretation): Today I rise to speak about two people whom I'm very proud of who participated in the Arctic Winter Games from my community of Pond Inlet.
One got a bronze ulu and one got a gold ulu.
I would like tot say congratulations to those people.
Speaker (interpretation): We congratulate those people too.
Now going on the item number 4.
Member’s Statement 186 - 1(3): Nunavut Budget
I would like to say thank you after the budget address.
I know the communities are looking forward to having their needs met for this year - 2000/2001.
I'm sure that we will realize our expectations.
The people of Nunavut, I hope will fully participate with the government and if at all possible we would like to see all Nunavummiut benefit after this budget address.
I am sure that you will fell that in meeting the needs of the people of Nunavut, whether they are Inuit or non-Inuit.
Member’s Statement 187 - 1(3): Kimmirut AWG Participants
Mr. Akesuk (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I rise today because in my community of Kimmirut, I was congratulating Olittua Judea, who brought three bronze Ulus back to her community after the games in Whitehorse.
I would like to congratulate her for winning bonze in the two foot high kick, and also knee jumping and the Alaskan high kick.
Also I would like to congratulate the soccer from Kimmirut team who also participated.
Their names are: David Temela, Tommy Itulu, Matthew Mingeriak, Peter Pitseolak, Kamikee Akavak and Ottokie Aningmiuq and two people from Iqaluit Kipanik Eegeesiak, Edward Arreak, and their coach Iola Kootoo.
I hope to see them when we have the Arctic Winter Games in 2002 here in Iqaluit.
Orders of the day, item 4.
Member’s Statement 188 - 1(3): Baker Lake Students at London Science Fair
The national science fair in London Ontario will be the next stop for two Baker Lake students who captured top honours at the Kivalliq  Regional Science Fair in Rankin Inlet.
Baker Lake's Chris Cooper and Richard Lemier won first prize their polarised sun glasses project.
Cooper a grade 7 student and Lemier a grade 9 student, both from the Jonah Amitnaaq School say the idea for polarised sun glasses came from a grade 9 text book.
They modified it so it would involve Inuit heritage and culture by comparing polarised sunglasses and Inuit snow goggles.
Their conclusion surprised them Mr. Speaker.
They thought the polarised glasses would block out more light.
But the snow goggles actually ended up blocking out more light.
Proving that snow goggles are superior to polarised sunglasses.
These young men will be taking this message to all of southern Canada.
The message is that not all modern technology is superior.
I would like to take this time to thank all the organisers and volunteers who arranged this yearly event.
Especially Calm Air and Sakku Investments.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you Mr. McLean, I am very pleased to hear that.
Member’s Statement 189 - 1(3): Air Canada Tournament
I would like to mention the representatives of Pangnirtung.
My brothers son who is taller than I am.
During the hockey games in Whitehorse he was recognized at the Air Canada Tournament for his work in Whitehorse.
I would like to congratulate him and wish him success in his endeavours.
Member’s Statement 190 - 1(3): Arviat Arctic Winter Games Participants
Mr. Speaker approximately twenty athletes from my home community of Arviat attended the arctic Winter Games.
Although all these individuals did not return home with medals they are all considered winners. A special mention Mr. Speaker to the bantam hockey players: Jackson Arualak, Charlie Karetak, Robert Karetak and Paul Pemik Jr. who all won bronze Ulus.
Also Mr. Speaker in individual medal wrestling Kudloo Illnik also took home a bronze.
Members’ statements. Item 4.
Member’s Statement 191 - 1(3): Smaller Communities at Arctic Winter Games
Mr. Kattuk (interpretation): Mr. Speaker I am very pleased that the athletes attended the Arctic Winter Games.
But again I would like to make reference to the comments that I made in Rankin Inlet.
It is in regards to the smaller communities that did not participate in the Arctic Winter Games.
I'm sure they had a very good reason for not including those smaller communities.
But we are now hearing about the 2002 Arctic Winter games that will be co-hosted by Iqaluit.
I will make this statement now so that they will have participants coming from smaller communities.
That includes Sanikiluaq.
Item 4. Members’ statements.
Item 5, Returns to Oral Questions.
Item 6, Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery.
Mr. Speaker there are numerous officials that took part in the budget lock-up earlier before the budget address.
I don't want to say all their names because there are so many.
But I would like to recognize the officials from throughout the Nunavut Government.
The media that was involved: CBC Radio, CBC T.V., News North and Nunatsiaq News, CFRT, Southam News and the Financial Post.
This is also for the first time we carried out a lock-up with the non-governmental organizations and invited several organizations.
We had representatives from the Union of Northern Workers and Nunavut Employees Union, The Federation of Teachers, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation, Qikiqtan0i Inuit Association and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.
I would like to recognize some of the elected officials from the Northern Employees Union.
We have in the audience with us President Doug Workman, Vice-president Wayne Podmoroff.
We also have for the Federation of Nunavut Teachers the president Ms. Donna Stefania and Ms. Cassey Hallet the Kivalliq regional vice- president.
Also, last but not least from my constituency Ms. Helen Tologanak. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you Mr. Ng. Welcome to the gallery.
Recognition of visitors.
I would like to recognize from the Soviet Union a special visitor Member of the Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples Ms. Akasana.
Speaker (interpretation): Welcome to our gallery and thank you Mr. Havioyak.
Mr. Speaker it gives me pleasure today to introduce some constituents.
First of all Mr. Doug Workman, the president of the Nunavut Employees Union, a very good hockey player.
Over there hiding in the corner, the webmaster for Nunanet Communications Mr. Marcel Mason and an old friend from Igloolik.
Also in the back I noticed Susan Spring the manager of the local Iqaluit Housing Authority.
Mr. John Amagoalik was also here listening to the budget address, he may have left but I wanted to welcome him here.
Madame Thompson.
Mr Speaker I would like to recognise staff members who work on housing issues from different communities.
I was able to meet with the following people while I was at their workshop.
First of all Susan Spring from Iqaluit, I apologize for the mispronunciation of names, Brian Bertullia, Alan Lambart, also from Kimmirut Kolola Pitsulak.
Joamie Tapaungai, Bob Workman.
I don't know if he is related to Doug.
Ann Gardner from Grise Fiord.
Nancy Amagoalik in Resolute Bay Ms. Iqaluk from Hall Beach.
Welcome all visitors in the gallery we are happy you could come to visit us.
Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Akesuk.
Mr. Akesuk (interpretation): Thank you Mr. Speaker and thank you Ms. Thompson for recognizing my constituents from Kimmirut and Kingait.
I’d also like to recognize my in-law Doug Workman.
Mr. Tootoo: Thank you Mr. Speaker, I’d like to recognize my relatives in the audience in the gallery.
The first is Hon. George Hicks, Speaker of the Manitoba legislature.
He’s my uncle and also my brother Victor Tootoo sitting over there.
He’s the assistant deputy minister of finance.
Also, with my Uncle George is Binx Remnant, retired Clerk of the Manitoba legislature.
In addition I want recognize a very hard worker, Ms. Susan Spring of the Iqaluit Housing Authority.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you Mr. Tootoo, Welcome everyone.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Mr. McLean.
Mr. McLean: I’d like to recognize a young lady that travelled all the way from Qamanittuaq last week to serve as a page at the legislative assembly.
I’d have to also remind my colleagues that her aunt serves as clerk of the committees.
I’d like to recognize Diane Iyago.
Welcome to the legislature of Nunavut.
Orders of the day, recognition of visitors in the gallery.
Hon. Peter Kilabuk (Interpretation): Thank you Mr. Speaker I’d also like to join you for recognition of a visitor in the gallery.
He is an employee of the department and a well-known carver.
He has travelled extensively for his carvings and he’s a great hunter.
He is also a member of the Hunters and Trappers organization in Pangnirtung.
He is Jaco Ishulutak, our Sergeant at Arms.
At this time I’d also like to recognize two other people from Pangnirtung who are in the house from Health and Social Services.