EdinburghNLP/nunavut-hansard-plusplus huggingface dataset:
Kitikmeot, $16 million, 745 thousand.
Total Capital Assets. $55 million, 790 thousand dollars.
Information Item. 10-9.
Does everybody agree?
Mr. McLean: A short question on this Mr. Chairperson.
On the Chesterfield Inlet Residential Care Facility, the Capital Lease, the capital lease facility.
Do we see any future costs?
That is the total cost, what we believe will be the construction cost of the facility there in the lease amounts.
The O&M cost on the facilities is a separate amount.
Mr. McLean: Close night. Thank you, Mr. Chairperson.
I’m a little slow tonight.
So we’re not going to see any future costs in this Capital, not the O&M.
That’s the best estimate that we have right now.
I can’t say that there won’t be increases $50 dollars or $100 dollars or $1000 dollars.
I would suggest to you, it is in the ballpark that is the best estimate that we have available to us and we will be contingent on that amount.
Chesterfield Inlet residential care facility.
Is that the funding for that group home?
Mr. Chairman, that money is to build a new facility in Chesterfield Inlet to take care of redundancy in the old St. Theresa’s Hospital that was given over by the Catholic Diocese in the Keewatin.
That’s the monies that have been delayed in this House over the last couple of years and the commitment made by the Premier that Chesterfield being an un-decentralized smaller community, that’s the major amount of employment to that facility.
I think this question was raised already, but to raise it again, there was an indication or somebody said that for those with physical disabilities, there should be a home for them.
The minister stated that there will be on in about two weeks.
Is there already an existing building that is ready to be used for people with psychiatric problems?
Chairperson (interpretation): Mr. Nutarak, I don’t fully understand your question.
Could you please clarify it?
We’re looking at the estimates on capital to build buildings.
The minister indicated before when there was a question that in about two weeks there will be one open that will available for patients.
Is there already an existing building that is ready to be used here in Iqaluit?
To go back to 10-9.
Go back to 10-4.
Do you agree? Hold on.
Department summary.
Total Capital Expenditures, $55 million 790 thousand dollars.
Do you agree that we have completed the Department of Health and Social Services Capital Estimates?
At this time I would like to thank Minister Picco and his officials.
You have very capable staff.
You’re the only one who has been responding and they apparently advise you very well. I guess.
If you would like to make closing remarks, you welcome to Minister Picco.
Just very quickly, I would like to thank the staff with me.
I would like to also add, we have fun some times teasing each other and so on, but it is a very serious problem and we’re representing the people. I would hope that in two weeks when the new psychiatric facility opens up, sincerely, Mr. Chairman, that it will alleviate some of the concerns we have right here in Iqaluit.
Thank you, and Thank you to the committee and thank you to the listening audience and out there in TV. land.
Thank you, to yourself and your officials.
Mr. Nutarak (interpretation): I would like to move that we report progress.
Could we can get the speaker here.
Chairperson (interpretation): Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Bill 18, and would like to report progress.
There is a motion on the floor. Is there a seconder for the motion?
Mr. Ng. The motion is in order.
Item 22: Orders of the Day  Item 22.
Meeting of the Standing Committee on Education and Health, tomorrow morning at 9:00 in the Nanuq Room.
Orders of the Day for Thursday, November 21st.
Minister’s Statement 072-1 (6)
Before we adjourn, members are reminded that tomorrow at 11:00 a.m., there will be a meeting here in the chamber of all members.
This house stands adjourned until Thursday, November 21st, 2002, at 1:30 p.m.
>>House adjourned at 18.22 p.m.  Nunavut Canada
Thursday November 21, 2002
Pages 1669 - 1737
Opening Prayer 1669
Ministers’ Statements 1669
Members’ Statements 1672
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 1682
Oral Questions 1683
Tabled Documents 1700
Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills 1700
First Reading of Bills 1700
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 1701
Report of Committee of the Whole 1736
Orders of the Day 1736
Thursday November 21, 2002 1669
076 – 1(6): Nunavut Arctic College Joins University of the Arctic (Kilabuk) 1669
077 – 1(6): Anti-Tobacco Calendars Feature Student Art Work (Picco) 1670
078 – 1(6): West Kitikmeot Test Fishery (Akesuk) 1670
079 – 1(6): CLEY Signs Language Agreement and Pursues Discussion with the Government of Canada (Anawak) 1671
252 – 1(6): NPC One of the Top 100 Companies to Work For (McLean) 1672
253 – 1(6): Infrastructure in Communities – Air Terminal Buildings (Puqiqnak) 1673
254 – 1(6): Sanikiluaq Residents Concerns for Belcher Islands Contamination (Kattuk) 1673
255 – 1(6): Traditional Inuit Techniques for Frozen Limbs (Iqaqrialu) 1674
256 – 1(6): Brandon Wheat Kings – Jordan Tootoo (Anawak) 1675
257 – 1(6): Queens Medal – Training Nunavut Residents (Thompson) 1676
258 – 1(6): School at Age Five (Nutarak) 1677
259 – 1(6): Economic Development in Non Decentralized Communities (Williams) 1677
260 – 1(6): Nunavummiut Highest Charitable Donations/Nunavut Fiscal Outlook (Tootoo) 1678
261 – 1(6): Hiring Local People for Jobs (Irqittuq) 1679
262 – 1(6): Queens Medal and Visit: Thank the People of Iqaluit (Picco) 1680
263 – 1(6): Greetings to Family (Kilabuk) 1680
264 – 1(6): Applaud Cape Dorset Co-op and Print Shop (Akesuk) 1681
265 – 1(6): Hockey Tournament (Okalik) 1681
266 – 1(6): Help Promote Inuinnaqtun (Havioyak) 1681
259 – 1(6): Heavy Equipment Operator Training & Certificates (Irqittuq) 1683
260 – 1(6): Fiscal Review of Formula Financing Agreement (Tootoo) 1684
261 – 1(6): Need for Air Terminal in Gjoa Haven – Letter (Puqiqnak) 1687
262 – 1(6): Traditional Methods of Treatment – Incorporate IQ (Iqaqrialu) 1688
263 – 1(6): Starting Age for Children to Attend School (Nutarak) 1692
264 – 1(6): Naujaat Challenge - Tabling of Nunavut Economic Development Strategy Report (Williams) 1694
265 – 1(6): Number of Hamlets in a Deficit Situation (McLean) 1695
266 – 1(6): Promotion of Inuinnaqtun Language (Havioyak) 1697
049 – 1(6): Anti-Tobacco Calendars that Feature Student Artwork (Picco) 1700
Bill 22 – An Act to Amend the Securities Act – Notice 1700
Bill 21 – An Act to Amend the Labour Standards Act – First Reading 1700
Hon. Olayuk Akesuk, Mr. Ovide Alakannuark, Hon. Jack Anawak, Mr. James Arvaluk, Mr. Donald Havioyak, Mr. David Iqaqrialu, Mr. Enoki Irqittuq, Honourable Peter Kattuk, Mr. Glenn McLean, Mr. Jobie Nutarak, Honourable Kelvin Ng, Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Honourable Paul Okalik, Honourable Ed Picco, Mr. Uriash Puqiqnak, Hon. Manitok Thompson, Mr. Hunter Tootoo, Ms. Rebekah Williams.
Minister’s Statement 076 – 1(6): Nunavut Arctic College Joins University of the Arctic
I would like to inform the House of an important action undertaken by Nunavut Arctic College.
The college officially joined the University of the Arctic as a member institution in June of this year.
In joining the University of the Arctic our college connects with a network of universities, colleges and other organizations concerned with expanding learning and research opportunities to northerners.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, the goal of the University of the Arctic is to provide accessible education in the north, for the north and by the north; an education that is committed to the sustainability of the region, and the needs of the people who live here.
As the University grows and develops Nunavut students will have access to a bachelor level program focusing on circumpolar studies, the BCS, and a circumpolar mobility program that will enable them to study at other member institutions.
They will also have increased opportunities to develop and participate in research activities at the postgraduate level.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, these increased opportunities will help Nunavummiut grapple with our region’s complex problems and to prepare them for advanced studies or professional employment in such fields as community health, sustainable resource management, self government, and tourism while preserving their culture. The possibilities are great.
Mr. Speaker, for people who are interested in learning more about the University of the Arctic they can contact NAC at 867 857 8600.
Minister’s Statement 077 – 1(6): Anti-Tobacco Calendars Feature Student Art Work
Hon. Ed. Picco: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker.
I rise today to tell you that this week we are taking our fight against tobacco directly into the classroom by distributing hundreds of anti-smoking calendars to every school in the territory during Nation Addictions Awareness Week, which runs from Nov. 18-24.
Be Smoke Free…For Life!
...is the theme of the calendars that feature original artwork and trilingual anti-smoking messages by Nunavut students.
Each month features a winning entry in a Territory-wide contest sponsored by my department.
Later today I will be tabling this calendar in the House and encourage people to request copies and use it in their homes and workplaces.
Mr. Speaker, smoking and the tobacco industry threaten our children’s lives.
I hope that this calendar campaign will help our children fight back against tobacco addiction.
Minister’s Statement 078 – 1(6): West Kitikmeot Test Fishery
Hon Olayuk Akesuk (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Good afternoon fellow members and those watching on TV.
Mr. Speaker, over the past couple of years I have talked extensively about the development of Nunavut’s fishing industry.
Today I would like to advise the House about a successful test fishery that was conducted in the Coronation Gulf near Kugluktuk this past summer.
This past summer, my department co-funded a test fishery project near the community of Kugluktuk.
This project was conducted in partnership with the local Hunter's and Trapper's Organisations.
This is the second year that my department has been actively involved in test fisheries activities in the Coronation Gulf area.
(interpretation ends) The 2001 fishery focused on trap technology targeting crab.
Significant quantities of toad crabs were found during this initial project.
For 2002, the community wanted to expand their activities to determine what type of finfish might be available in their area.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report that the results of the 2002 project were very positive with significant catches of starry flounder, cod, and toad crab among other things.
These results were quite surprising given that this was the first year of any substantial directed fishing in this area.
Following the completion of the project a community feast was organized where more than 150 community members from Kugluktuk had an opportunity to sample these new products from the sea.
Mr. Speaker, the success of this summer’s fishery in the Coronation Gulf further emphasizes the fact that we know so little about the extent of our marine resources and their potential to the territory.
I realize that importance of using Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and scientific knowledge to study our resources.
It is for this reason that I have given a great deal of attention to the development and diversification in this industry.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, my department is committed to working with the local Hunter's and Trapper's Organisations over the winter to establish a more detailed program for 2003 to obtain further information on the overall abundance of these resources in the Coronation Gulf as well as to research potential resources near non-decentralized communities in this area.
Minister’s Statement 079 – 1(6): CLEY Signs Language Agreement and Pursues Discussion with the Government of Canada
A few weeks ago the Minister of Canadian Heritage and I signed the fourth Canada-Nunavut Cooperation Agreement on French and Inuktitut languages.
This agreement gives the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth $1.45 million dollars for French language initiatives, and $1.1 million for Inuktitut language initiatives.
It was a pleasure to have at the ceremony the Chairperson of the Special Committee on Languages the member from Quttiktuq, Ms. Williams.
Before I discuss the serious issues we have with Inuktitut, I want to say a word about the government services in French.
The Government of Nunavut is still, in many aspects, building capacity.
One of the initiatives we at CLEY are working towards is ensuring that we respect the Official Languages Act of Canada and Nunavut both of which make French one of the Nunavut’s official languages.
With the recent re-structuring of the department, we will soon have the capacity to focus on this issue the attention it deserves.
Mr. Speaker, in recent weeks, the department’s senior officials and I have been meeting with our federal counterparts in several departments to explain to them Nunavut’s unique linguistic situation.
We are making it clear to them that while we appreciate the funding the federal government currently provides for language initiatives, the fact that Inuktitut plays such a prominent part in Nunavut’s daily life must be respected and reflected in future agreements.
In early December we will be returning to Ottawa for discussions with the federal Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Privy Council Office, to continue our discussion regarding the need to fund government services in Inuktitut.
As President of the Privy Council, the Minister, as well as his officials, must be convinced of validity of our position before the federal government will more fully support our efforts to fund Inuktitut services at an appropriate level.
I want to assure Members of the Legislative Assembly and Nunavummiut that this is an issue the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth is taking very seriously.
The Government of Nunavut must be accessible to all Nunavummiut in all of the Territory’s official languages, whether that be in Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, French, or English.
Member’s Statement 252 – 1(6): NPC One of the Top 100 Companies to Work For
Uqaqti, today I would like to pay tribute to one of our real success stories, the Nunavut Power Corporation and the hard working men and women who strive 365 days a year to keep the lights on and the power flowing across Nunavut.
Uqaqti, it was only a few years ago that I heard the naysayers and the doom causers tell me that setting up our own power corporation was mission impossible.
Well Uqaqti, I might not be as good looking as Tom Cruise but I knew from the beginning that this view was totally groundless.
Uqaqti, I want to share with members today one example of how far we’ve come.
Last month the nationally respected McLean’s Magazine released a survey of the top 100 companies to work for in all of Canada.
Uqaqti, there was one employer, only one, in Nunavut that made the grade.
The Nunavut Power Corporation, Uqaqti, I want to salute the dozens and dozens of men and women, Inuit and non-Inuit, who have pulled together to make the corporation run.
There have been lots of headaches and hurdles along the way but the corporation coalition to keep our homes warm and lighted has been a resounding success.
Uqaqti, as we move towards restructuring the way energy and power is managed in Nunavut, I want to remind all members of what we have accomplished in Baker Lake and Nunavut. And at this time I’d like to thank the premier for his wisdom in directing the new energy minister for setting the head office in Baker Lake.
It is a resounding success, I’d like to thank them for doing that on behalf of all my constituents in Baker Lake, and I would also like thank Rick Blennerhassett, the hard working dedicated president for making this happen.
Member’s Statement 253 – 1(6): Infrastructure in Communities – Air Terminal Buildings
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to revisit the issue of infrastructure in our communities.
Mr. Speaker, all members of this House spend a significant amount of time in airports and airplanes, and not just in those areas.
With the lack of roads between our communities all Nunavummiut must rely on air travel to a much greater extent than residents of southern Canada.
Mr. Speaker, many of our air terminal buildings are in great need of replacement.
The small size of many air terminal buildings is particularly noticeable in winter.
My community of Gjoa Haven has been actively pushing for a new terminal building to be constructed in the community.
I would like to applaud the efforts of the mayor and the council to bring the needs of Gjoa Haven to the attention of the Government.
Mr. Speaker, I recognize efforts of the Minister of Community Government and Transportation to secure funding from the Federal Government for much needed investments in Nunavut’s transportation infrastructure.
During our Pangnirtung sitting Mr. Speaker, the Legislative Assembly passed a Motion urging the Government to make every effort to achieve greater investment in Nunavut’s infrastructure.
Mr. Speaker, I encourage all Members to work with local councils in bringing community needs and priorities to the attention of the Government.
Later today I will have questions for the Minister on the status of the Gjoa Haven Air Terminal Building at the appropriate time.
Member’s Statement 254 – 1(6): Sanikiluaq Residents Concerns for Belcher Islands Contamination
I will make a Members’ Statement on behalf of the Sanikiluaq residents.
The Sanikiluaq residents have been concerned about the environment for quite some time.
Just last summer I attended meetings with the Municipal Council along with the Quebec Inuit and Cree on the Agreement on economic development in the Province of Quebec.
The Sanikiluaq residents are concerned about the Belcher Islands because various Governments and Provinces are responsible for the community and surrounding waters.
They are concerned about the contamination that is flowing to the waters of the Hudson Bay.
We are quite concerned about our marine mammals we depend on because of the agreement that they have.
For that reason we all know that the Sanikiluaq residents have been testing the environment to determine the contamination levels.
They are concerned about the forestry and the dam building.
We are quite concerned about mercury and other contaminants going into the wildlife that we depend on.
For that reason…Mr. Speaker, I would like unanimous consent to conclude my statement.
Hon. Peter Kattuk (interpretation): Thank you, my colleagues.
For that reason we are quite concerned about our future because Inuit have lived in the Belcher Islands for many, many years.
They have relied on wildlife for existence and for survival.
If the waters are contaminated it is going to have a negative impact on all of us and on the wildlife we use for existence. So the residents of Sanikiluaq are quite concerned about the contamination of our wildlife because we have been depending on them for existence.
For that reason Mr. Speaker, this is a great concern of the Sanikiluaq residents.
So, Mr. Speaker, every time I have to voice concerns please expect to hear me making member’s statements in regards to environmental concerns.
I’m also very proud to have seen our premier go to our community of Sanikiluaq to discuss this issue and how it will impact our community and that the Nunavut Government is willing to look at what kind of environmental impacts it has in Nunavut.
So, I’m very happy and proud of the premier for his concern for our well being.
Member’s Statement 255 – 1(6): Traditional Inuit Techniques for Frozen Limbs
Mr. Speaker I rise today, first of all, to say that in the past we all know there was a resident of Clyde River and a resident of Iqaluit had partially frozen their limbs.
I would like to make a comment in regards to that.
If these individuals had been treated using the traditional Inuit methods they would not have had to amputate their legs.
This is very important because when we lose our limbs it is a major loss since that’s part of our body.
If they had used traditional methods like thawing them out in cold water with ice, their limbs would have stayed and they would not have been amputated and because they were thawed out in warm water, that’s why it literally cooked their limbs.
If they were thawed out in cold water, they would not have to amputate their limbs.
For that reason, we need to look at ways how we can utilize traditional methods and the medical professionals should look at ways we as Inuit people have traditional healing methods. I would also like to say a little about something else.
I have seen people drown and when they could not breathe at all.
That’s happened two times in my community.
One of them, a professional who was trained, tried to revive the individual, he passed away, and he was never revived. But the other drowning incident that took place, that individual is still alive because they used traditional methods of resuscitation.
These traditional methods are very important.
Inuit knowledge should be utilized with the contemporary ways of healing or treating people.
Perhaps at the appropriate time today, I will be directing questions to the Minister responsible for these things to make sure that we incorporate traditional healing methods with contemporary healing.
Member’s Statement 256 – 1(6): Brandon Wheat Kings – Jordan Tootoo
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about a feisty, five foot nine, 189 pounds, 19 year old right winger from my home community of Rankin Inlet.
Mr. Speaker, in 22 games this year, Jordan Tootoo has registered the following: 16 goals, 26 assists, 42 points, 83 minutes in penalties, 6 power play goals, 4 game winning goals, and is currently on a 6 game point streak. He currently leads his team, the Brandon Wheat Kings in most of these areas.
Mr. Speaker, in the Western Hockey League, which has 18 teams, Jordan is among the leaders in all categories and here are a few:
He is currently second in scoring with 42 points
He is first with 26 assists
He is third on power play goals with 4
He is also seventh in both goals and penalty minutes in the League
Mr. Speaker, Jordan was named Player of the Week in the Western Canadian Hockey League with 2 goals and 4 assists in three games.
He also represented his team at the Hershey’s All-Star Cup this year where he assisted on the third goal of the Game.
Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I must talk about the support that Jordan has here in Nunavut.
First and foremost, of course, is the support that he has from his family, his dad, Barney, his mom, Rose, and his sister, Corinne.
They have supported Jordan with this dream, and have helped him reach his goals.
Mr. Speaker, he also has the support of the people of Rankin Inlet and the people of Nunavut.
I ask all members of this House to wish Jordan the best this year and to let him know that we are here to support him as he continues to reach for his dreams.
Member’s Statement 257 – 1(6): Queens Medal – Training Nunavut Residents
Thank you for recognizing me right away.
Today Mr. Speaker, we were given the Queens’ Jubilee Medal awarded by Peter Irniq.
What I am saying is that the people that are most capable are wearing the Medal, and only some of us are wearing our Medal.
But for those Members who are wearing the Medals are the most capable ones.
Mr. Speaker, more than once I have been making statements since I became a Member of the Legislative Assembly back in 1995 about how proud I am of Inuit capabilities.
As Inuit people our intelligence is no less than the rest of the world.
Inuit are very capable and they are born that way.
Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to remind everyone last summer I went to Kugaaruk and to various communities in Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, at times the Hotels were fully booked because of the clients coming from the other provinces that are in construction.
Mr. Speaker, at times some of our officials and staff had no room at the Hotels because they were fully booked.
During our Pangnirtung Session, the Hotel was filled up with construction people who were not local residents of Pangnirtung.