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Mr. Speaker, for the reasons I have covered the Standing Committee on Community Empowerment and Sustainable Development recommends that Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Cities, Towns, and Villages Act and Bill 17 An Act to Amend the Hamlets Act be permitted to fall off the order paper at this time.
I would like to conclude by again saying that the committee is pleased that a great deal of progress has been made to date and we look forward to revisiting this legislation in the very near future.
Mr. Speaker, I move that the report be received and adopted by the House.
Do members agree that the report of the Standing Committee be received and adopted by the House and be entered into the record as read.
The report is adopted and entered into the record.
Motion 021 – 1(5): Tabled Document 80 – 1(5) Be Moved Into Committee of the Whole
Ms. Williams (interpretation): I apologize I also have a cold.
My motion is regarding the quality of gasoline fuel.
Whereas members have expressed concerns about the quality of gasoline fuel available in Nunavut; and
Whereas members wish to pursue the issue of the quality of gasoline fuel in Nunavut in Committee of the Whole; and
Whereas Tabled Document 80-1(5) concerns the quality of gasoline in the Qikiqtaaluk Region;
Now, therefore I move, seconded by the Member for Akulliq, that the issue of quality of gasoline in Nunavut be further pursued in Committee of the Whole and that Tabled Document 80-1(5) be referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration.
The motion is carried and therefore Tabled Document 80 – 1(5) is referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Bill 21.
Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act.
Tabled Document 67-1(5).
Iqaluit District Education Authority on Roles and Responsibilities.
Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Act and also, Motion 21-1(5).
Before we proceed I’d like to ask the Member for Iqaluit Centre Mr. Tootoo, if he is ready to proceed with Table Document 67-1(5).
Hon. Peter Kattuk: Mr. Speaker, no.
Speaker: Motion 21-1(5) was approved today can you confirm if you and your witnesses are ready to proceed to discuss these today.
Hon. Peter Kattuk: I am sorry, Mr. Speaker.
No, not today.
Speaker: As Mr. Tootoo and Mr. Kattuk are not ready to proceed, it is also my duty to inform members that no consideration of Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Legislative Retiring Allowances Act can occur in Committee of the Whole until such time as Bill 21, the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act is dealt with.
Notwithstanding Rule 27(2), do members unanimously agree to proceed to Item 21?
Before we proceed, Mr. Anawak has a request.
Hon. Jack Anawak (interpretation): Thank you. I just want to recognize some people, following the Member for Akulliq’s statements.
I would like to recognize the pages from Kivalliq communities.
I apologize for not being here earlier on.
I would like to thank our Sergeant-At-Arms.
Our pages had assistance from Iqaluit students.
Natsiq Quassa, Paul Quassa's daughter.
Also our pages from Repulse Bay, I know their parents and their grandparents, there is Jessica Siutinuar and Bonnie Taparti.
I think she is at the door.
Jonathan Siusangnark and Darcy Katokra and also I'm very proud to see them.
They are all from Repulse Bay.
Speaker: I assume that members agreed that I announced consent for Mr. Anawak to go back to Item 5.
Speaker: Thank you. Item 22.
A meeting of the Standing Committee Ajauqtiit will go right after the end of the sitting day, in committee room Nanuq.
A reminder to members of the hockey game against the ladies at half past five.
Orders of the Day for Monday March 4, 2002.
Motion 22-1(5)
Tabled Document 80-1(5)
Before we adjourn for the day, I wish the members a safe weekend especially those travelling home.
Reminder of Community Empowerment & Sustainable Development Committee Monday morning at 9 o’clock.
This House will adjourn until March 4th, 2002 at 1.30 p.m. Sergeant-At-Arms.
>>House adjourned at 1.58 pm.
DAY 53
Monday March 4, 2002
2742 – 2795
Opening Prayer 2742
Ministers’ Statements 2742
Members’ Statements 2744
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 2749
Oral Questions 2750
Returns to Written Questions 2765
Tabling of Documents 2765
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 2766
Report of the Committee of the Whole 2793
Motions 2794
Orders of the Day 2794
Monday March 4, 2002 2742
162 - 1(5): Minister Ng Absent from House (Okalik) 2742
163 - 1(5): Joamie Students’ Artwork Displayed in Vancouver Gallery as Part of the Arctic Youth Art Initiative (Kilabuk) 2742
164 - 1(5): Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport & Recreation (Thompson) 2743
165 – 1(5): Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council (Anawak) 2744
471 – 1(5): Gjoa Haven Community Hall – Expansion (Puqiqnak) 2744
472 – 1(5): Departments to Incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Iqaqrialu) 2745
473 – 1(5): Migration of Wildlife – Participation of Nunavummiut (Alakannuark) 2745
474 – 1(5): Invitation to Sit in Resolute Bay (Williams) 2746
475 – 1(5): Former Chesterfield Inlet Students Have Seen Legal Counsel (Anawak) 2747
476 – 1(5): MLA Hockey Team Playing with Women’s Hockey Team (Tootoo) 2747
477 – 1(5): Sitting in Pangnirtung (Kilabuk) 2748
478 – 1(5): Congratulate Joamie School Staff (Picco) 2749
480 – 1(5): Meet with Councillors in Gjoa Haven Re: Community Hall (Puqiqnak) 2750
481 – 1(5): Migratory Patterns of Wildlife – Surveying With Nunavummiut (Alakannuark) 2752
482 – 1(5): Regulations Followed by Status of Women Council (Iqaqrialu) 2753
483 – 1(5): What Will The 3 Thousand Dollars Be Used For at Joamie School (Nutarak) 2755
484 – 1(5): PTR or Class Size in School – Clarification of Radio Broadcast (Tootoo) 2756
485 – 1(5): Closure of Nanisivik Mine (Williams) 2757
486 – 1(5): Grave Relocation Workers – When Was the Last Time They Corresponded with Each Other (Irqittuq) 2758
487 – 1(5): Clarification on Women (Iqaqrialu) 2760
488 – 1(5): RCMP Staff House in Grise Fiord (Williams) 2761
489 – 1(5): Incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit with Health and Social Services (Iqaqrialu) 2761
490 – 1(5): Arena Planned for Pond Inlet – Update (Nutarak) 2764
Return to Written Question 14 – 1(5) (Clerk) 2765
086 - 1(5): Mayor’s Invitation to Sit in Resolute Bay (Williams) 2765
022 – 1(5): Bill 21, Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act to Committee of the Whole (Ng) 2794
Honourable Olayuk Akesuk, Mr. Ovide Alakannuark, Honourable Jack Anawak, Mr. David Iqaqrialu, Mr. Enoki Irqittuq, Honourable Peter Kattuk, Honourable Peter Kilabuk, Honourable Kelvin Ng, Mr. Jobie Nutarak, Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Honourable Paul Okalik, Honourable Ed Picco, Honourable Manitok Thompson, Mr. Uriash Puqiqnak, Mr. Hunter Tootoo, Ms. Rebekah Williams.
Minister’s Statement 162 - 1(5): Minister Ng Absent from House
Just before I begin I would like to take this opportunity to let the members know that the Honourable Kelvin Ng will be absent from the House today, but will return tomorrow morning.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Premier. Ministers’ Statements.
Minister’s Statement 163 - 1(5): Joamie Students’ Artwork Displayed in Vancouver Gallery as Part of the Arctic Youth Art Initiative
Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I make this special announcement in recognition of the quality work that our students are involved with in Iqaluit.
The Joamie School staff, under the leadership of the Principal David Serkoak, has been working with an artist as part of the Arctic Youth Art Initiative for the past two years on various art projects.
Students’ artwork from Joamie School was on display at the Nunatta Sunakutaangit Museum this fall and was also featured in News North and Nunatsiaq News in their October 26th editions.
As a result of their most recent work, the Marion Scott Gallery in Vancouver BC, recently used portions of the art for family Christmas cards and several hundred have been sold by the gallery.
An exhibit of small paintings made by the Joamie students will be on display at the gallery in Vancouver as well.
The gallery has donated all proceeds to the Joamie School spring camp.
It is expected that proceeds will be on the order of approximately 3,000 dollars.
Mr. Speaker, I am also pleased to report that David Serkoak, Joamie’s Principal, recently traveled to Vancouver at the gallery’s expense to accept the donation and made a brief presentation on the history of the school’s project.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate the students and staff at the Joamie School who were involved in this project.
Their participation has helped encourage northern students to develop their artistic talent as well as publicize the extra initiatives that are taking place in our Nunavut schools.
Minister’s Statement 164 - 1(5): Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport & Recreation
Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform the Members of the Legislative Assembly of the upcoming conference that will be taking place on the weekend of April 5 to 7, 2002.
Mr. Speaker, this conference will bring together ministers responsible for physical activity, recreation and sport from all of Canada’s Territories and Provinces. The Federal Secretary of State Responsible for Sport, the Honourable Paul DeVillers, will also be attending.
(interpretation ends) Meetings will be held throughout the weekend regarding Canada’s sports and recreation policies. A new Canadian Sport Policy and action plan will be unveiled during the weekend.
The conference will conclude on Sunday April 7, with events planned to celebrate World Health Day.
In addition, the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada, chaired by former Saskatchewan Premier Roy Romanow, will be travelling to Iqaluit to meet with the sports ministers to discuss the impacts of physical activities, recreation and sports on the health of all Canadians.
Mr. Speaker, as you know, Nunavut’s Bathurst Mandate directs the Government of Nunavut to promote healthy communities.
The Department of Community Government & Transportation is working to promote sport and recreational activities for our territory.
We will take advantage of the opportunities this conference gives us to promote the importance of sport and recreation for the health of Nunavummiut.
Minister’s Statement 165 – 1(5): Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council
I am pleased to rise today to provide a brief update on the activities of Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women’s Council.
The importance of this Council and its activities must be recognized if Nunavut is to develop public awareness about issues affecting women and women’s equality.
We need to encourage Nunavummiut to discuss, exchange views, and to challenge attitudes or situations that are harmful to Nunavut women.
I am proud to announce that Madeleine Qumuatuq from Pangnirtung has been appointed as the Council’s President, effective February 17, 2002.
Other positive organizational changes include the one-year secondment of Maureen Doherty as the Council’s Executive Director.
The Executive Director will provide support in developing, implementing and evaluating the Council’s programs and services.
With the Council’s assistance, the Department of Culture, Language, Elders & Youth will be amending the Status of Women’s Council Act in the near future.
Before we proceed to Members’ Statements, I just wanted to acknowledge and welcome Kooyoo sitting here to my right.
It’s her first day of training as a Table Officer.
Member’s Statement 471 – 1(5): Gjoa Haven Community Hall - Expansion
Today I rise to bring the attention of this government to the importance of community halls in our communities.
Mr. Speaker, the community hall in my constituency of Gjoa Haven is used a lot by our community.
This community hall was built some time ago when our population was much smaller.
Today Mr. Speaker, our community has grown, as have most of the communities in Nunavut.
Christmas events, funerals, and many special events are regularly held in Gjoa Haven’s community hall.
For some time now we have noticed that the hall is too small to hold the number of people that would like to be able to attend such events.
As I mentioned, this causes problems for holding successful community events.
Mr. Speaker, recently the Hamlet of Gjoa Haven wrote to the previous Minister of Community Government & Transportation, expressing the need to talk about capital plans for a number of concerns including the need to expand the current community hall.
Mr. Speaker, at an appropriate time I will be asking questions.
Member’s Statement 472 – 1(5): Departments to Incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
I rise today in regards to an issue that has been recently discussed and that I am quite familiar with.
Mr. Speaker, in addition to my statement in regards to the Health and Social Services Act, obviously there is a problem with this Act, as it is not working in Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, as this issue has come up before amongst all the members concerned, we have not been able to get an answer on this matter.
Mr. Speaker, again I want to stress the need for the Department to incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit into its practices.
Even though we tell the government that Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit has not been incorporated as yet into the government departments, Mr. Speaker the government has to realize that they have to incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit into their departments in the near future.
For this reason, at the appropriate time Mr. Speaker I will be asking the Minister of Department of Health and Social Services as to how Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit can be incorporated into his department.
I would also like to say that Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit has to be incorporated into all the government departments.
Member’s Statement 473 – 1(5): Migration of Wildlife – Participation of Nunavummiut
I would like to touch on the issues of migratory wildlife in Nunavut.
Even though they didn't have the sophisticated technology that we have today, our ancestors knew about the wildlife and their migratory patterns through experience and visual observation.
Mr. Speaker, there are years when the migratory animals are scarce and there are years when they are abundant.
The Inuit were nomadic and followed the migratory animals, as this was their sole source of survival.
They also used astronomy to guide them in the hunts.
Animals are more mobile during the full moon.
Mr. Speaker, in conclusion I would ask that any future studies and wildlife include the participation of Nunavut’s full time hunters.
I will be asking questions about this issue at an appropriate time.
Member’s Statement 474 – 1(5): Invitation to Sit in Resolute Bay
I am very pleased today to rise in order to extend an invitation to this House from the community of Resolute Bay.
I apologise for my voice.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, it has become something of a tradition for the Legislative Assembly to sit outside of the capital once a year.
Last spring we enjoyed the warm hospitality of the people of the Kitikmeot when we held the midnight sun sitting in the community of Cambridge Bay.
Mr. Speaker, the people of Resolute Bay in the High Arctic have formally extended an invitation to this House to hold its fall sitting in the community. (interpretation) Later today I will be tabling an invitation letter from the Mayor of Resolute Bay
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, sitting on top of the world would be an excellent theme for our fall session.
A High Arctic sitting makes sense for a lot of reasons.
For some time now the communities of the High Arctic have felt as though their concerns have not been heard.
Sitting in Resolute Bay would demonstrate our resolve to listen to what the people have to say on such issues as the transportation crisis in the region and the pending closures of Polaris and Nanisivik Mines.
Resolute Bay will be an excellent gateway community for us to see firsthand the conditions of the region.
In addition, the community is ready, capable, and eager to host us for the duration of the sitting.
The community has the modern infrastructure needed for us to hold a sitting that will be every bit as successful as those that we have had in the Kivalliq and the Kitikmeot.
(interpretation) Mr Speaker, I hope that the Members of this House will take up the community's invitation to sit on top of the world this fall.
Member’s Statement 475 – 1(5): Former Chesterfield Inlet Students Have Seen Legal Counsel
I rise today to recall what some of us experienced a long time ago.
Just this past week, many former residential school students who went to Chesterfield Inlet had discussions with the legal counsel to talk about the physical and sexual abuses that they experienced.
I do feel for the students who experienced this over forty years ago.
It was in the fifties and sixties.
Some of these students went through went through extremely hard times experiencing physical and sexual abuse in the schools, and verbal abuse as well.
As Inuit, we didn't know anything about those types of abuses.
Our parents did not yell at us and they did not physically hurt us.
They didn't hit you with a yardstick, and they didn't sexually abuse you.
But for those students who went to Chesterfield Inlet, many experienced all those things in the beginning of the fifties to the end of the sixties.
Even though what they experienced was a long time ago, it is like it happened yesterday.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, there will be some people that say as a result of Chesterfield Inlet we had an excellent education.
That is without a doubt.
But we could have had an excellent education in Churchill or elsewhere without sexual, physical or verbal abuse.
I want to say that I would like to assure my former classmates in Chesterfield Inlet that the worst is over, the worst happened over forty years ago and now it is time to take the next step and move forward on this issue of the abuse that we underwent forty years ago.
So I say to my former classmates be brave, face reality, and be prepared to move forward.
Member’s Statement 476 – 1(5): MLA Hockey Team Playing with Women’s Hockey Team
Mr. Speaker, I rise with difficulty today.
I am rather sore.
As members recall, we had a hockey game Friday evening with the women's hockey team here in Iqaluit.
This is the third time Mr. Speaker, we were challenged by the senior women's hockey team.
This is the third time I've had a hard time standing up a few days after that event.
Mr. Speaker, some numbers I would like to share with my colleagues and I might say I am a little bit embarrassed to say some of these numbers Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, I'd like to point out the fact that some of the members scored a considerable number of goals against the women's hockey team on Friday.
Mr. Picco scored three goals and he had four penalties.
I think he scored too many goals and had not enough penalties, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, our Premier scored four goals however one of his goals was in our own net.
He received two penalties.
I understand one of them was for scoring too often.
Another colleague of mine sitting across the floor Mr. Akesuk, scored three goals and had one penalty.
Again same as Mr. Picco, I think not enough penalties and scored too many goals.
Mr. Speaker, I am also ashamed to say I scored three goals.
Mr. Speaker, I didn't try to score three goals.
I was just putting it towards the net and I was hoping I wouldn’t score but unfortunately I did and I apologize to the team that I didn't get any penalties.
This shows a bit of the conduct that my colleagues had with all kinds of penalties.
But I would also like to point out the distinguished play of our goaltender Mr. Iqaqrialu, his third game playing goal, it is probably his third time playing hockey too, Mr. Speaker.
I understand as a result of those games the Montreal Canadians are looking at recruiting him for their next camp and I wish him all the best.
I know with his talents he has a lot to offer a team like the Montreal Canadians.
I wish him the best of luck in his hockey career if he chooses to pursue it.
I would also like to mention that the idea behind the game was to raise funds for the hockey team.
There was a considerable amount of funds that were raised for the team.
I would like to wish them continued success and I look forward to playing them again.
Mr. Speaker, I would also like to acknowledge one of the pages here today and she is the Captain of the women’s hockey team.
I thank them for the game and I look forward to the next challenge.
Member’s Statement 477 – 1(5): Sitting in Pangnirtung
I rise today to go back to the comments that I made in Cambridge Bay.
Mr. Speaker, we just heard that there was an invitation extended to this Legislative Assembly to have their sitting in the High Arctic area.
I want to remind you of the invitation I made to you from the community of Pangnirtung.
We will be relentless until we have a sitting in Pangnirtung.
Member’s Statement 478 – 1(5): Congratulate Joamie School Staff
Hon. Ed. Picco: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and good afternoon.
Mr. Speaker, earlier today Minister Kilabuk informed the House about one of the exciting projects that is underway at Joamie School.
Mr. Speaker, I too would like to add to Minister Kilabuk's statement about Joamie School.
As a parent who has had two children graduate from Joamie School and one son still attending Joamie School, I know first hand about the team work, the ideas, and extra curricular activities that occur at Joamie School. Mr. Speaker, I think it is important to point out that the theme at Joamie School is the Joamie family.
Mr. Speaker, I too would like to take this opportunity to congratulate a good friend of mine and hunting buddy, Mr. David Serkoak and the staff and students at Joamie School with the success of the Arctic Youth Art Initiative.
I would also like to take this opportunity Mr. Speaker to say a special hello to the Joamie School counsellor who is an excellent personal advisor and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit specialist in my family and that is my wife Oopa Picco.
So I would like to say hi to Oopa at Joamie School.
If not then we’ll move on to Item 4.
Last call for Returns to Oral Questions.
I am very pleased to recognize a person who I believe was the longest sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly for the NWT, Mr. Ludy Padluk who is in the gallery.
Speaker: Welcome to the gallery, Ludy.
Hon. Olayuk Akesuk (interpretation): I would like to recognise a person who was a former RCMP in our community and was also my hunting buddy.
I went hunting with him twice and he was always friendly to me and to the people of Cape Dorset, Charlie Tautuajuk.
I have somebody I would like to recognise, actually I have twelve people I would like to recognise.
They’ve joined us from the House of Commons as parliamentary interns.
These young people are working with the federal Members of Parliament.
This is the second year in a row that they’ve come to visit here in Nunavut.
I’ll just list them and I’ll ask you to stand when your name is called.
Genevieve Boutet from Orleans, Ontario.
Andrea Budgell from Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland.
Temma Frecker, from Ottawa, Ontario.
Martin Lavoie from Quebec. Nyranne Martin from Toronto, Ontario.
Alexander Mazer from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Michael Pal from Moncton, New Brunswick.
Lindsey Richardson from Old, Alberta.
Neil Thompson from Toronto, Ontario and Ngan Trinh from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Question 480 – 1(5): Meet with Councillors in Gjoa Haven Re: Community Hall
When we first became Members of the Legislative Assembly, we held our session at the Anglican Parish Hall and I stated that I was going to try to keep as much hair as I could on my head and I still have a bit.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the minister if she has met with the councillors of Gjoa Haven in regards to their request that a community hall be included in the department’s five-year plan.
What kind of plans do they have for the Gjoa Haven community hall?
After he hears my response he’ll probably be losing more hair, but hopefully he’ll have a little bit left.
Mr. Speaker, the Gjoa Haven request for a community hall is something that I am aware of and the former minister was aware of this.
However, because we are low on funds for these kinds of projects, we have priorities that we have set to deal with things like the housing shortage and other things.