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I will tell Mr. Curley that we will look into this fully. I think that what needs to happen also is that there needs to be a recent re-investigation into this thing and a sharing of information so people understand each other because it sounds like there has been a lot of work done.
There have been reports written by the previous Department of CLEY.
I’m not aware of how much Justice was involved at that time and who reviewed all the reports, but there are reports and a lot of information out there that, I think, needs to be reviewed again.
Mr. Speaker, I thank the minister for promising to undertake a review of this situation.
I believe that when any family, race or not, is abducted or maybe has been kidnapped, it is not a cultural issue. It is a criminal act.
For your information, Mr. Speaker, to the minister, when the World War was declared against Germany, this pilot was declared in Canada as a persona non grata by the RCMP. Why was he declared that designation?
That’s one question the minister has to answer because he could have been involved in the abduction of that family because he was flying between Arctic Bay, Igloolik, Chesterfield Inlet, and Churchill.
As I’m new to the file and the information is becoming new to me, I find it very interesting.
I will say that this whole file will be reviewed by Justice in cooperation with my colleague, the Minister of Culture and Heritage, and we will review the file.
Question 603 – 3(3): Government Re-organizational Impacts on Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs (Elliott)
Mr. Speaker, the dismantling of the Department of Human Resources has brought added responsibilities to the minister’s department. It has seen the Department of Human Resources disappear.
Can the minister confirm that no jobs have been lost through this process?
The commitment that was made when we started talking about the reorganization of departments was that there would be no jobs lost.
As with any change, I’m sure the department has experienced some growing pains as a result of the added responsibilities.
Can the minister describe what plans are in place to assess and review its operations in 2013-14?
I would have to go back to the kind of plans that are in place to review.
I think it will be very important for any new initiatives that we do as a government.
We should always take the time to go back and ascertain what is working well, what needs to change, if at all, and these kinds of things.
I think that it will be very important to do the same thing with this new initiative.
At what point will further restructuring be considered?
Within the remainder of this government, I believe that there are no other plans to restructure any departments at this time.
Question 604 – 3(3): Government Re-organizational Impacts on Family Services (Elliott)
My questions are for the Minister of Family Services.
Mr. Speaker, the creation of the new family services department has brought together divisions which have been cut from other departments.
Can the minister confirm that no jobs have been lost through that process with her department?
There have been no jobs lost due to restructuring.
We’re also undertaking possible transfers from other departments to continue the work that is required under family services.
During the review of the new Department of Family Services’ 2013-14 operations and maintenance budget, the minister indicated that the department would experience some growing pains as a result of the division.
As I have just undertaken this department on April 1, I will get back to the member on that specific question.
Hon. Monica Ell: Mr. Speaker, there is no further restructuring of the department.
Return to Written Question 024 – 3(3): Development Partnership Agreement Between the Government of Nunavut and Meadowbank Mining Corporation/Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited (Clerk)
Clerk: Mr. Speaker, I’m tabling the Return to Written Question 24 – 3(3).
Response to Petition 004 – 3(3): Public Housing Rent Scale (Clerk)
I wish to table the Response to Petition 4 – 3(3).
*See Appendix for full text of Return to Written Question 024 – 3(3) and Response to Petition 4 – 3(3) filed with the Clerk.
Tabled Document 349 – 3(3): Correspondence Concerning Canada Coal’s Fosheim Peninsula Coal Project (Elliott)
Tabled Document 350 – 3(3): Photos: Nutrition North Canada Subsidized Meat (Elliott)
Tabled Document 351 – 3(3): Editorial Cartoon from the Globe and Mail Concerning Arctic Patrol Vessels (Elliott)
Mr. Speaker, as you will recall, I asked questions during our recent winter sitting concerning the issue of coal mining in the High Arctic.
I am pleased to table today a collection of recent correspondence on this issue between representatives of Grise Fiord and Canada Coal Incorporated.
Second, Mr. Speaker, I’m tabling photos regarding the Nutrition North Canada Program. Mr. Speaker, it seems that the federal government discredits the UN Rapporteur’s insight on food security issues in the north because he never came to the north, yet for the people from the north who live here and try to purchase food here, we are told we are wrong and do not understand the issue.
Mr. Speaker, today, I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. I’m tabling a photo taken in Arctic Bay at one of the northern retailers. It’s a picture of 1.1 kg pork shoulder roast, Nutrition North Canada subsidized and priced at $27.19.
Finally, Mr. Speaker, it is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, which is why I am pleased to table today an item from yesterday’s Globe and Mail concerning the Government of Canada’s Arctic Patrol Vessels Project.
Speaker: Please bring the documents to the front.
Motion 047 – 3(3): Extended Sitting Hours and Days – Notice (Elliott)
I give notice that on Thursday, May 9, 2013, I will move the following motion:
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that the Speaker be authorized to set such sitting days and hours as the Speaker deems fit to assist with the business before the House during the spring 2013 sitting of the Legislative Assembly.
Bill 61 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2013-2014 – Notice
Hon. Keith Peterson: Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, May 9, 2013, that Bill 61, Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2013-2014, be read for the first time.
Bill 62 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2013-2014 – Notice
Hon. Keith Peterson: Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, May 9, 2013, that Bill 62, Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2013-2014, be read for the first time.
Bill 63 – An Act Consequential to the Government Reorganization of 2013 – Notice
I give notice that on Thursday, May 9, 2013, that Bill 63, An Act Consequential to the Government Reorganization of 2013, be read for the first time.
Mr. Elliott: Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today.
Motion 047 – 3(3): Extended Sitting Hours and Days (Elliott)
I would like to request unanimous consent to go back to Item 15 in the Orders of the Day.
The member is seeking unanimous consent to go back to Item 15 in the Orders of the Day, Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills.
Bill 65 – An Act to amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act – Notice
It’s not Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery.
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, May 9, I will move that Bill 65, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, be read for the first time.
Hon. Keith Peterson: Mr. Speaker, I request consent of this Assembly to waive the two-day notice requirement to allow for the first reading of Bill 61, Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2013-2014.
The minister is seeking consent to waive the two-day waiting rule so that Bill 61 can be read today for the first time.
Bill 61 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2013-2014 – First Reading
Hon. Keith Peterson: Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that Bill 61, Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2013-2014, be read for the first time.
Bill 61 has been read for the first time.
Hon. Keith Peterson: Mr. Speaker, I request consent of this Assembly to waive the two-day notice requirement to allow for the first reading of Bill 62, Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2013-2014.
The minister is requesting consent to waive the two-day waiting rule so that Bill 62 can be read today for the first time.
Bill 62 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2013-2014 – First Reading
Hon. Keith Peterson: I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that Bill 62, Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2013-2014, be read for the first time.
The motion is carried and Bill 62 has been read for the first time.
Bill 61 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2013-2014 – Second Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that 61, Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2013-2014, be read for the second time.
The motion is carried and Bill 61 is referred to the Committee of the Whole as it has had second reading.
Bill 62 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2013-2014 – Second Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that Bill 62, Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2013-2014, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill makes supplementary appropriations to defray the operations and maintenance expenses of the Government of Nunavut for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.
The motion is carried and Bill 62 has been read for the second time and is referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Motion 048 – 3(3): Early Adjournment (Rumbolt)
Pursuant to Rule 46, I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin South and Whale Cove, that the House adjourn for the day.
The motion is carried. We will proceed directly to Item 22 in our Orders of the Day. Orders of the Day.
Just a reminder that there’s a meeting of the Regular Caucus at nine o’clock tomorrow morning in the Tuktu Room.
Orders of the Day for May 8:
Returns to Oral Questions  Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Bill 61
Bill 62
Speaker: Thank you very much, Mr. Clerk. We’ve had a very busy day today.
This House stands adjourned until Wednesday, May 8 at 1:30 p.m.
>>House adjourned at 15:30  Appendix – May 7, 2013
Return to Oral Question 565 – 3(3): Article 24 of NLCA Binding on QEC
Asked by: Mr. Tagak Curley, MLA (Rankin Inlet North)
Date: March 13, 2013
The question I want to ask is directed to the department responsible for the implementation of the land claims.
I want to refer back to the statement made earlier in the day as I was proud to hear the particular announcement that 20 years have passed since the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act was enacted by Canada.
Also, yesterday, when I was commenting and asking questions related to this issue during Committee of the Whole, I asked the Minister of Justice about this legislation, in other words, a legal question.
Further, the government responded to this question about Article 24, when I asked the minister, “Does his department, the Department of Justice, provide legal advice?” I asked whether legal advice had been provided as to whether Article 24 was binding and applicable to the Qulliq Energy Corporation.
The deputy minister responded in this manner. He said that the advice provided by the department was that Article 24 had to be adhered to. Binding on all departments…
Now I want to raise this question to the Premier, who is also the minister responsible for implementing the land claims.
The Government of Nunavut is committed to the implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, including Article 24; Government Contracts.
In response to Article 24, the Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti (NNI Policy) was developed in partnership with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and approved by the Executive Council in March 2000.
The policy was subsequently amended in April 2006.
While Article 24 contains an exclusion for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, there has been uncertainty and disagreement over the years surrounding the application of Article 24 and the NNI Policy to the Qulliq Energy Corporation.
In partnership with NTI, the NNI Policy is currently receiving a periodic review as required by the policy.
This comprehensive review is addressing QEC’s status under both Article 24 and the NNI Policy.
The final report from the joint GN/NTI NNI Review Committee is due before the end of the current mandate.
The report will contain expert legal analysis that will enable the Executive Council to settle these uncertainties and provide direction to QEC as per the Qulliq Energy Corporation Act.
In providing direction to QEC, the Executive Council will also consider the objects stated under the Act for QEC to, among others, “generate, transform, transmit, distribute, deliver, sell and supply energy on a safe, economic, efficient and reliable basis.”
Return to Written Question 024 – 3(3): Development Partnership Agreements
Asked by: Mr. Moses Aupaluktuq, MLA (Baker Lake)
With respect to the Development Partnership Agreement (DPA) between the Government of Nunavut and the Meadowbank Mining Corporation/Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited that was signed on February 17, 2007, what is the current status of the corporation’s compliance with the terms of the DPA in relation to:
Socioeconomic Planning, Monitoring, Reporting and Mitigation;
Education, Training and Employment;
Business Development; and
Other Matters as provided for in Article 7 of the Agreement?
Within the meaning of Article 9 of the DPA, what were the contents of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 annual reports that are required to be produced under the Agreement?
The most recent annual report on the implementation of the development partnership agreement was received by the Government of Nunavut in March 2012 and covers the 2011 calendar year.
After reviewing this report, the GN determined the firm had complied with the DPA in 2011 with respect to the terms of the agreement corresponding to the matters listed by the member, namely:
Socio-economic planning, monitoring, reporting and mitigation (Article 3);
Education, training, and employment (Article 5);
Business development (Article 6); and
Other matters (Article 7).
Article 9 of the agreement consists of two paragraphs.
The first, paragraph 9.1.1, speaks to the development of terms of reference for evaluating and reporting on the performance of the terms of the agreement (the second refers to the timing of annual reports rather than their content).
In order to implement paragraph 9.1.1, the parties signed a terms of reference document on June 21, 2011, which formalized the agreement of the parties regarding the content expected to be included in annual reports.
The reports submitted by Agnico-Eagle Mines are used by the GN to determine whether the company is compliant with the DPA.
Reports submitted pursuant to Article 9 of the DPA must set out in detail the efforts made by AEM to implement the terms and conditions of the DPA. The content included in the annual reports is therefore determined by the terms and conditions of the agreement, and corresponds to Articles 3 to 7 of the DPA as cited in the first part of the member’s question, as well as Article 4 (Infrastructure).
Response to Petition 004 – 3(3): Public Housing Rent Scale
Petition tabled by: Johnny Ningeongan, MLA (Nanulik)
See attached.
Minister of Family Services; Minister responsible for Homelessness; Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation; Minister responsible for the Status of Women
Minister of Finance, Chair of the Financial Management Board; Minister of Health
DAY 78
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Pages 4408 – 4463
Opening Prayer 4408
Ministers’ Statements 4408
Members’ Statements 4412
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 4419
Oral Questions 4419
Tabling of Documents 4435
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 4437
Report of the Committee of the Whole 4461
Third Reading of Bills 4462
Orders of the Day 4462
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 4408
276 – 3(3): Arena Upgrades Approved for Funding (Kusugak) 4408
277 – 3(3): EU Seal Ban Court (Arreak) 4409
278 – 3(3): Foster Parent Resources (Ell) 4409
279 – 3(3): DEA Office Manager Training (Aariak) 4410
280 – 3(3): Fur Production and Design Students Receive Awards (Shewchuk) 4411
463 – 3(3): The Importance of School Attendance (Rumbolt) 4412
464 – 3(3): Coral Harbour’s Girls Soccer Champions (Ningeongan) 4412
465 – 3(3): Baker Lake Prenatal Nutrition Project (Aupaluktuq) 4413
466 – 3(3): Pangnirtung’s Winter Fishery Season (Oshutapik) 4414
467 – 3(3): Nutrition North Canada Program not Benefiting Nunavummiut (Elliott) 4414
468 – 3(3): Tuberculosis in Nunavut (Ningark) 4416
469 – 3(3): Skills Competition Winners from Arviat (Shewchuk) 4416
470 – 3(3): Tribute to Justice Leonard Mandamin (Curley) 4417
471 – 3(3): Igloolik Co-op’s 50th Anniversary (Tapardjuk) 4418
472 – 3(3): High School Graduates in Constituency (Ugyuk) 4418
605 – 3(3): Tuberculosis in Nunavut (Ningark) 4419
606 – 3(3): ASIST Training for Educators (Aupaluktuq) 4420
607 – 3(3): Search and Rescue in Nunavut (Curley) 4422
608 – 3(3): Status of Hudson Bay Neighbours Regional Roundtable (Rumbolt) 4424
609 – 3(3): Status of Manitoba-Nunavut Winter Road (Ningeongan) 4425
610 – 3(3): Nunavut Student Assessment System (Schell) 4426
611 – 3(3): Government of Nunavut Expenditures on Overtime (Enook) 4428
612 – 3(3): School Attendance Policy (Ugyuk) 4429
613 – 3(3): Status of School in Resolute Bay’s Emergency Plan (Elliott) 4430
614 – 3(3): Polar Bear Populations and Damage to Property (Oshutapik) 4432
615 – 3(3): Help for those at Risk of Suicide (Curley) 4433
352 – 3(3): Correspondence Concerning the Nomination of the Back River to the Canadian Heritage River System (Aupaluktuq) 4435
353 – 3(3): Correspondence from Qarmartalik School to Minister of Education (Elliott) 4436
354 – 3(3): Article from the Star: North West Co. dominates Arctic and avoids U.S. Competitors (Elliott) 4436
354 – 3(3): Article from News/North: Sharing her plan – MP sees building capacity as important step for devolution (Elliott) 4436
355 – 3(3): Speaker’s List of Outstanding Statutory Tabling Requirements (Speaker) 4436
Bill 61 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2013-2014 – Consideration in Committee 4437
Bill 62 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2013-2014 – Consideration in Committee 4459
Bill 61 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2013-2014 – Third Reading 4462
Bill 62 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2013-2014 – Third Reading 4462
Before we proceed with today’s sitting day, I would like to ask Mr. Ningark to lead us off with a prayer, please.
Minister’s Statement 276 – 3(3): Arena Upgrades Approved for Funding (Kusugak)
Good day, residents of Rankin Inlet and Whale Cove, as well as our fellow Nunavummiut.
I am pleased to rise in the House today to announce that three communities will soon be able to offer longer indoor skating seasons as a result of upgrades we will be making to their arenas.
Mr. Speaker, the communities of Pangnirtung, Taloyoak, and Whale Cove will receive upgrades to their arenas thanks to funding provided by the governments of Canada and Nunavut.
These three initiatives were identified as part of a reallocation of funds under the Government of Nunavut’s 2008-09 capital plan and the provincial-territorial base funding of the Government of Canada’s Building Canada Fund.
The total eligible cost for the arena upgrades is $5.2 million.
The installation of concrete slabs will enable these arenas to be used as multi-purpose facilities for winter sports, such as hockey and skating, and summer sports, such as skateboarding and soccer.
Mr. Speaker, the new thermosiphon and free winter cooling systems will improve the quality of the ice surface and allow these communities to offer earlier and longer ice-skating seasons.
Investing in our recreational infrastructure is important to help build stronger and healthier communities across Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Nunavut is proud to support these arena upgrades, which will allow Nunavummiut to participate in sports and recreational activities at these facilities year-round.
I would like to thank our federal partners in proceeding with these initiatives and I would also like to recognize the MLAs for their support as we pursue this kind of funding as well.
Minister’s Statement 277 – 3(3): EU Seal Ban Court (Arreak)
Good afternoon, people of Qikiqtarjuaq and Clyde River, as well as my grandchildren. (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, it is with great disappointment that I update my colleagues on the recent European General Court ruling that upheld the EU seal ban.
The April 25 ruling was in relation to the court challenge led by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami., which contested the rules of the seal ban and, therefore, the legality of the ban itself.
The court dismissed the case on the grounds that the ban and the regulations were adopted legally by the EU with the goal of harmonizing trade and improving the internal market between EU member states.
It is important to note that ITK and the other plaintiffs have an appeal of the ruling on their first application for annulment that remains before the EU court.
We are hopeful that this appeal will be successful, allowing the case to be judged on its merits rather than being dismissed on a legal technicality.
Mr. Speaker, as I have stated before, the EU seal ban is a senseless attack on the Inuit culture and a threat to all forms of sustainable wildlife use.
Despite the EU’s assertion that the Inuit exemption to the ban protects Inuit, we know for a fact that it does not.
Mr. Speaker, I ask that all members join me in commending the efforts of ITK and their co-plaintiffs thus far in standing up for the rights of seal hunters and seal hunting cultures against the hypocrisy and neo-colonialism of the European Union.
Minister’s Statement 278 – 3(3): Foster Parent Resources (Ell)
The Department of Family Services has recently developed three new resources containing information about child and youth mental health challenges and parenting for foster parents.
All three resources are now available in all of Nunavut’s communities and will also be of interest to parents and educators.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, first, in partnership with Nunavut Public Library Services, a collection of 83 books about parenting and child and youth mental health issues have been purchased for each Nunavut community.
Most books are written for adults, but some of the books in the collection are also appropriate for children and teens.
This book collection is available in all of Nunavut’s public libraries.
In those communities without a public library, the books will be available through the local high school.
Second, through partnership with the Offord Centre for Child Studies, a series of brochures regarding child and youth mental health issues were translated into Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, and French.
The brochures are available in libraries, schools, social service offices, and health centres across Nunavut.
And third, foster parents as well as those interested in becoming a foster parent can now find information and support materials on the new foster parent website.
While our department’s new webpage can be accessed through a link on the Department of Health webpage, parenting tip sheets and the child and youth mental health brochures are also available for download.
Foster parents are a valuable and essential part of our child welfare system. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nunavut’s foster parents, including grandparents, aunts and uncles, and extended family members, who open up their homes and provide care and nurturing to children at risk.
We hope that these new resources will make your work a little easier.
Minister’s Statement 279 – 3(3): DEA Office Manager Training (Aariak)