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As well Mr. Speaker, our boy’s soccer team from Rankin Inlet won gold and they will be going to Greenland for the Arctic Winter Games representing Nunavut.
I will mention who they are and I would like to once again thank their parents for encouraging their children to play soccer.
The gold medal winners from Rankin Inlet are Natuk Ford, Jamie Roach, Jarvis Towtongie, Donovan Ayaruak, Rick Ningeocheak, Roger Ittinuar and Kook Aliyak who was the captain.
They will be joined by three other members, Vince Saviakjuk, Benny Angooteealuk, and Ricky Neokiguak from Broughton Island.
I would like to recognize them and recognize the parents of these children.
Some communities are not represented in sporting events and I would like to encourage everyone to support recreational activities in all our communities.
Member's Statement 258 - 1(5): Coral Harbour - Recognition of Hamlet Status
I was very proud to be involved with the flag raising ceremony.
I will note that the Coral Harbour flag was raised just after the Nunavut flag, before all of the other communities.
Coral Harbour was the first community to be incorporated as a hamlet.
I also want to acknowledge that the community pulls together when there is a specific need in the community, such as fundraising activities.
As some of you know, there are people in Coral Harbour originally from Repulse Bay, Aivillik, Quebec and other parts of Baffin Island.
These different groups started settling in Coral Harbour in the 1900’s.
It is said that the original residents came even before that.
What I would like to say about the smaller communities is when they ask for additional funds, they have the expectation that they will be supported by the government.
These smaller communities need more support and recognition by the government.
The communities that do more for themselves independently expect that they will be recognized and rewarded for their initiatives, as they should.
I would like to give notice to the Ministers for Sustainable Development and Health and Social Services that I will have questions directed to these two particular ministers during this sitting.
I will be talking about the needs of the smaller communities and how the government can further assist them.
I also join Mr. Iqaqrialu and Ms. Thompson in congratulating the participants in the Arctic Winter Games trials.
There will be team members from Coral Harbour going with the gold medal winners and I am also very happy and supportive of them.
Also for the smaller communities, even though they are not involved in the Arctic Winter Games, I too would like encourage them to be involved in all forms of recreation.
Member's Statement 259 - 1(5): Elders’ Conference in Cape Dorset
First I would like to say hello to my constituents in Cape Dorset and Kimmirut.
Recently there was an elders’ conference in my community of Cape Dorset where participants were invited from Nunavut and Northern Quebec communities.
This was the second time they held a conference like this.
More people were involved this year.
I wish to thank First Air, Kenn Borek and Air Inuit for providing discount fares to the participants.
I also would like to thank the Department of Culture, Language, Elders & Youth for their support.
Elders are very important to the people of Nunavut and especially to the young people.
During the elders' conference there were a lot of happy reunions among the participants.
I would like to thank the facilitators for this conference and all of the volunteers that helped put this conference together.
Member's Statement 260 - 1(5): Opening of Arctic Winter Games 2002 Arena
Mr. Speaker, a sincere welcome back to Iqaluit, and to the Assembly.
I understand that you had some difficult times over the summer and with what happened on September 11.
Mr. Speaker, first of all I would also like to pass on condolences to the family of Mr. Joanasie Aningmiuq of Iqaluit, a well respected elder and a community activist in our community.
Mr. Speaker, on October 19, the long awaited Arctic Winter Games 2002 arena facility was opened here in Iqaluit.
Mr. Speaker, this project, led and developed by the private sector, with contributions from the Federal and the Territorial Governments, along with the Municipality of Iqaluit, is an example of the best type of proactive partnership between the private and the public sectors.
The Arctic Winter Games Facility Mr. Speaker, also incorporates a much needed and long anticipated dedicated youth centre for Iqaluit.
This dedicated space for our community's youth will be an important legacy from the games, but more importantly Mr. Speaker, it will be a safe and a constructive location with youth programs being co-ordinated daily by the municipality's recreation department, specifically for our youth.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers and especially the many businesses who worked on this project.
I would also like to take this opportunity Mr. Speaker, to make special recognition and a special thanks to Mr. Bronyk Skavinsky from Canadrill, who answered the call from start to finish for our community and for the youth of Iqaluit on this project.
Mr. Speaker, as you probably know, Mr. Skavinsky not only did most of the design work and had his company involved, but he put the piles in and worked on the project from start to finish.
I think that should be noted, not only for the people of Iqaluit but for Nunavut, who will be using this facility during the Arctic Winter Games.
Member's Statement 261 - 1(5): Portraits of Pond Inlet Elders
Mr. Speaker, I was anxious to get back into the House so I am glad to be sitting here with my colleagues.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to point out to members the portraits that were put up just recently in this legislature.
The elders in the paintings are all from Pond Inlet and I recognize them all.
I have informed my community that the paintings are here.
I will note that three of the elders have passed on but the rest are alive and well in Pond Inlet.
I invite members to view the portraits and offer respects to these elders.
Member's Statement 262 - 1(5): Caregivers in the Communities
I too am glad to be back in the House.
It seems to have been a while since we last met.
I would like to encourage the members that are not from Iqaluit to feel free to visit and ask for support from those members that live here.
There have been a couple of deaths in my constituency this summer and as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, I would like to express my condolences to the families.
Also, as a Member of Legislative Assembly I'd like to recognize the people that work very hard to make our lives in the community better and those people that do a lot of volunteer work in the community.
As a government I think we need to recognize the difficult work that is put into our communities on a volunteer basis.
There are also people that visit the homes of people that are not well.
They provide this very critical service because they care.
I'd like to ask members to join me in recognizing those very dedicated people.
Member's Statement 263 - 1(5): Elders' Attendance at Constituency Meeting
First of all I would like to express my deep condolences to the family of the late Joanasie Aningmiuq.
I apologize that I am not able to attend this funeral, which is being held at this time, due to the session.
I speak for all members in expressing our sorrow for their loss, including you Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, recently I have held several meetings in my constituency, including one with elders.
The meetings were very well attended, especially by elders, even though the weather wasn’t very good.
I want to thank all of my constituents who took the time to give me their views and concerns.
I will do my best to follow through with the advice that was given to me as their representative.
Member's Statement 264 - 1(5): Flag Raising Ceremony
This afternoon we held a ceremony outside the legislature where a flag from each community was raised.
I would like to ask my constituents in Pangnirtung to join me in expressing our pride in our community.
My daughter Gina raised the Pangnirtung flag all by herself this afternoon and I am really proud of her for that.
Member's Statement 265 - 1(5): Flag Raising Ceremony
I'd like to express my pride in the people of my constituency.
I know we will be in Iqaluit for a while and some of our families will be left at home.
But the work that we were elected to do must continue.
I'd like to encourage the members to support each other while here in Iqaluit.
In following Mr. Kilabuk’s statement, my youngest son was also able to raise our Sanikiluaq flag this afternoon and I was very proud of him.
I want to also invite members to bring their concerns to me when they need to.
I'd like to recognize Simanuk Kilabuk who is our Sergeant-at-Arms.
He is a resident from my constituency and is always helpful to me.
I'd like to recognize from our Department of Community Government & Transportation Mark Thompson, Senior Policy Advisor and Shak Arrombreu, Policy Advisor.
I'd like to recognize my sister in the gallery, Annie Iqalujuaq and Ragee Piungituq who is sitting beside her.
Also Annie Sanguya from my constituency.
They are all related to me and I'd like to welcome them to the gallery.
Hon. Ed. Picco: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, first of all I'd like to welcome to the gallery a gentleman who has been here several times, he is visiting with us here in Iqaluit.
Has become a regular fixture around town.
Alfred is over there.
I'd like to officially welcome Alfred to the Legislative Assembly.
Also Mr. Speaker I would like to take this opportunity to welcome a well known community activist, environmentalist, I called him a libertarian a few years ago in Yellowknife.
I had to be careful about that.
I am going to call him a Unitarian today, Mr. Marcel Mason.
I'd like to welcome Marcel to the Gallery.
Next to Marcel Mr. Speaker, is that well known entrepreneur and dedicated staff person and Executive Assistant to that excellent Mr. Picco, Marianne Demmer.
I would like to welcome Marianne to the Gallery.
And when Mr. Speaker, when you welcome people to the gallery you like to catch some unawares.
So at this time I would like to welcome one of those to the gallery, the extremely well versed media person sitting in the booth behind me Ms. Salomie Awa.
Tabled Document 038 - 1(5): Annual Report of the Information & Privacy Commissioner 2000/2001
Tabled Document 039 - 1(5): Report of the Chief Electoral Officer - 2000 Quttiktuq By-Election
Speaker: I have a document I would like to table.
The Annual Report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Pursuant to section 16 of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, I wish to table the Annual Report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Nunavut, Fiscal Year 2000/2001.
Also pursuant to section 164 of the Elections Act, I am pleased to table today the report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Nunavut on the by-election. Mr. Clerk do you have something to table.
Tabled Document 040 - 1(5): Return to Petition 4 - 1(5)
I wish to table on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Health and Social Services the response to petition 4 - 1(5).
I give notice that on November 16, 2001, I will move the following motion.
I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Cambridge Bay, that notwithstanding rule 4, when the House adjourns on November 14, 2001, it shall be adjourned until November 19, 2001.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. McLean. Item 14. Notices of Motions.
Item 15. Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills. Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills.
Bill 12: Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2002/2003 - Notice
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday November the 19th, I shall move that Bill 12, Appropriation Act No. 1, 2002/2003 be read for the first time.
At the appropriate time Mr. Speaker, I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with my motion today.
Motions. Mr. McLean.
Mr. McLean: Mr. Speaker, I am asking for unanimous consent to deal with my motion today.
You have unanimous consent Mr. McLean.
Motion 11 - 1(5): Adjournment
I really would like to thank all my colleagues for letting me read this motion today.
I seek unanimous consent to deal with first reading of Bill 12 today.
Speaker: The minister is seeking consent to waive rule 62(1) so this Bill can have first reading today.
Bill 12: Appropriation Act No. 1, 2002/2003 - First Reading
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Iqaluit West, that Bill 12, Appropriation Act No. 1, 2002/2003 be read for the first time.
Speaker: Thank you, Minister Ng. Your motion is in order.
The Bill has had first reading.
Bill 12: Appropriation Act No. 1, 2002/2003 - Second Reading
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Baffin South, that Bill 12, Appropriation Act No. 1, 2002/2003 be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, the principle of this Bill is to approve funds for the Government of Nunavut to propose capital projects for fiscal year 2002/2003 for a total of 70 million 335 thousand dollars.
For the record Mr. Speaker, the Capital Estimates are attached to the Bill.
The Bill has had second reading, and accordingly the Bill stands referred to Committee.
Report of the Committee of the Whole. Item 21.
Third Reading of Bills. Item 21. Third Reading of Bills.
Mr. Quirke.
Orders of the Day for Monday November 19, 2001.
Bill 12
A few announcements before we conclude.
Tomorrow of course is the Nunavut Leadership Forum Review and we will commence at 9 a.m. We will return to our regular session on November 19th at 1:30.
>>House adjourned at 2:37 p.m.
Monday November 19, 2001
1715 - 1765
Opening Prayer 1715
Ministers' Statements 1715
Members' Statements 1719
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 1728
Oral Questions 1729
Tabling of Documents 1744
Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills 1744
First Reading of Bills 1745
Second Reading of Bills 1745
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 1746
Report of the Committee of the Whole 1764
Orders of the Day 1764
Monday November 19, 2001 1715
096 - 1(5): Ulaajuk School - The First of Many to Come (Kilabuk) 1715
097 - 1(5): Ikuma II Working Group (Picco) 1716
098 - 1(5): Nunavut Liquor Licensing Board Membership & Report (Ng) 1717
099 - 1(5): 2001 Canada Summer Games Wrap-up (Anawak) 1718
266-1(5): Clyde River Trip (Iqaqrialu) 1719
267 - 1(5): Bad Gasoline in Repulse Bay Causing Engine Problems (Alakannuark) 1720
268 - 1(5): AWG Territorial Trials in Iqaluit - Kugluktuk Sponsors (Havioyak) 1720
269 - 1(5): More Inuit Teachers Needed (Nutarak) 1721
270 - 1(5): AWG Territorial Trials - Inuit Sports & Basketball (Ng) 1721
271 - 1(5): Recognition of Parents & Grandparents (Puqiqnak) 1722
272 - 1(5): Aqsarniit Science Fair Winners (Picco) 1723
273 - 1(5): Lobbying Efforts by Nunavut Association of Municipalities to Federal Government (Tootoo) 1724
274 - 1(5): Suicide Prevention and Kamatsiaqtut Crises Line (Anawak) 1725
275 - 1(5): Clyde River Elders-Role Models for G.N. (Thompson) 1726
276 - 1(5): Cultural Day at Grise Fiord School & Expansion (Williams) 1727
277 - 1(5): Caribou Hunt on Mainland (Kattuk) 1727
278 - 1(5): Air Canada Increases – Monopoly (McLean) 1727
271 – 1(5): Construction of New Baker Lake Learning Centre (McLean) 1729
272 - 1(5): Assistance to Hamlet of Repulse Bay for Bad Gasoline (Alakannuark) 1730
273 - 1(5): Appointment of Liquor Licensing Board Members (Nutarak) 1732
274 - 1(5): Funding Application for Small Businesses (Puqiqnak) 1733
275 - 1(5): Incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit to New Education Act (Iqaqrialu) 1734
276 - 1(5): Position on Mine Closures (Williams) 1736
277 - 1(5): Access Trails and Sewage Lagoon (Havioyak) 1737
278 - 1(5): Update on NNI Appeals Board (Tootoo) 1738
279 - 1(5): Additional Classroom Space Jonah Amitnaaq School (McLean) 1740
280 - 1(5): Liquor Licensing Board Community Representation (Iqaqrialu) 1741
281 - 1(5): List of Applicants for Liquor Licensing Board (Nutarak) 1743
041 - 1(5): Report of the Nunavut Liquor Licensing Board (Ng) 1744
042 - 1(5): Analysis of Gasoline Repulse Bay (Alakannuark) 1744
12 - 1(5): Minister's Statement 96 - 1(5) to Committee of the Whole (McLean) 1716
G.  Bills
Bill 13: Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 2, 2001/2002 – Notice (Ng) 1744  Bill 13: Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 2, 2001/2002 - First Reading (Ng) 1745
Bill 13: Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 2, 2001/2002 - Second Reading (Ng) 1745  Monday November 19, 2001
Speaker (Mr. O'Brien): I would like to call on Mr. Havioyak for the opening prayer.
Speaker: Members before we proceed today I would like to read a statement from the Commissioner of Nunavut. Commissioner Irniq.
"I wish to advise that I recommend to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut the passage of the following bills during the Fifth Session of the First Legislative Assembly:
- Appropriation Act 1, 2002/2003
- Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 2, 2001/2002"
Signed by the Commissioner of Nunavut.
Ministers' Statements. Hon. Peter Kilabuk.
Minister's Statement 096 - 1(5): Ulaajuk School - The First of Many to Come
Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I make this special announcement.
Ulaajuk School in Pond Inlet is the first school in Nunavut to have an all Inuit teaching staff.
This is a direct result of a decision over the past several years to support teacher education programs in communities.
I would like to praise the community of Pond Inlet and other communities for encouraging those individuals that have made a decisions to work as teachers in our schools.
I want the thank the individuals that enrolled in the Teacher Education Program so that they could become teachers.
Mr. Speaker, Ulaajuk School has a staff of thirteen teachers, two language specialists, and two classroom support assistants.
These dedicated individuals are fine examples of how Inuit can deliver all aspects of educational programs to our children.
Mr. Speaker, the fact that all of the teaching personnel are Inuit is a real example of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in our schools.
Because of it I believe the school will better reflect the cultural and linguistic realities of Nunavut.
The children of Pond Inlet are the ones who will benefit.
Mr. Speaker, for the past several years the Department of Education has invested money in the delivery of teacher education programs at the community level.
Ulaajuk School is an example of what can be done.
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Education is providing funding for Teacher Education Programs in three communities this year through Nunavut Arctic College in co-operation with McGill University.
We will continue to invest in communities and we believe that the future is bright.
I look forward to the day when Inuit staff more schools so our children can benefit from having Inuit as teachers.
Motion 12 - 1(5): Minister's Statement 96 - 1(5) to Committee of the Whole
Mr. McLean: Mr. Speaker, I would like to make a motion to put this Minister's Statement in Committee of the Whole.
The statement is referred to the committee of the whole.
Ministers' Statement.
Minister's Statement 097 - 1(5): Ikuma II Working Group
Good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, I am excited to announce a new initiative that will be of interest to all of Nunavummiut.
With the support of my colleagues, I have launched the Ikuma II Working Group to study energy alternatives for Nunavut, including hydro, wind, solar and other renewable resources.
Mr. Speaker, our goal is to develop a comprehensive energy strategy for Nunavut.
As members may recall, in our session held in Rankin Inlet, I tabled the Ikuma Report: Options for Nunavut's Energy Needs.
The first Ikuma Working Group focused on the electrical generation and distribution needs of Nunavut.
This led to the development of the Nunavut Power Corporation Implementation Secretariat, Mr. Speaker, and the formation of Nunavut's own Power Corporation.
Several of the original Ikuma Working Group members provided their expertise on that Secretariat.
The original Ikuma Working Group was tasked with examining the options for power generation in Nunavut.
The Ikuma Report along with subsequent reports such as the Kivalliq Transmission Pre-feasibility Study and the Secretariat's review of that study, raised a number of issues that have concerned Nunavummiut for a long time.
Mr. Speaker, Nunavummiut are concerned about our almost total, Mr. Speaker, total dependence on imported oil and how vulnerable that makes us to the fluctuating world oil prices.
Mr. Speaker, we are concerned about the levels of pollution caused by burning oil for energy and the environmental damage that can cause our fragile environment.
We are also concerned Mr. Speaker, that Nunavut holds untapped renewable and non-renewable energy reserves and little it being done to draw on new technologies or to develop our resources.
Mr. Speaker, the launching of the Ikuma Working Group is the first major step towards developing a long term energy strategy for Nunavut.
It is the first step in identifying and implementing alternative energy options for our communities, such as the Kivalliq Transmission line proposal from Manitoba Hydro.
Mr. Speaker, we are moving quickly on this initiative.
I expect to have an initial report from Ikuma II available to share with this Assembly by the spring of 2002.
Mr. Speaker, also the requests for proposals for Ikuma II, recently closed and I hope to be able to announce to the Members of the Assembly, the Ikuma II Working Group before the end of November.
Minister's Statement 098 - 1(5): Nunavut Liquor Licensing Board Membership & Report
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased today to inform the Legislative Assembly on progress the Nunavut Liquor Licensing Board has made over the past three years, and to thank the Board Members for their contributions.
Mr. Speaker, just over two years ago I appointed Nunavut's first Liquor Licensing Board.
Under the Chairmanship of Goo Arlooktoo, Board members Pat Angnakak, Raymond Kamookak, Thomas Kudloo, Albert Ehaloak, Darryl Ohakannoak and Thomasie Alikatuktuk, the Board has done a great deal of work in establishing itself and working towards improving the Nunavut Liquor Act over the length of their appointments.
Last fall, I asked the Board to undertake a review of the current Liquor Act, including access and distribution of alcohol across Nunavut.
This was a difficult task and one that the Board completed well.
Later today at the appropriate time I will be tabling the report containing their recommendations.
Mr. Speaker, under the current Nunavut Liquor Act, Board members can only be appointed for a period of two years.
This summer I asked all MLAs and people across Nunavut, through ads in northern newspapers, to nominate potential candidates for a new Nunavut Liquor Licensing Board.
This call for nominations resulted in an excellent pool of individuals to select from and the task of putting together a Board representing all regions of Nunavut was started.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have appointed the following members to form the Nunavut Liquor Licensing Board.
Raymond Kamookak of Gjoa Haven, who will serve one year as Chair of the Board and Darryl Ohokannoak of Cambridge Bay have been reappointed.
New to the Board are the following individuals.
Rosie Ellsworth of Iqaluit, Louis Taparti of Rankin Inlet, Mary Ikuktaluk of Sanikiluaq and Frank Ipakohak of Kugluktuk.
Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me along with Members of the Assembly, in welcoming the new Board as they assume their responsibilities with their first meeting planned for December fourth and fifth in Iqaluit.
Minister's Statement 099 - 1(5): 2001 Canada Summer Games Wrap-up
Hon. Jack Anawak (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, on August 11, 2001, in London, Ontario, Nunavummiut and the rest of Canada witnessed Team Nunavut march in the opening ceremonies for the very first time at the Canada Games.
I was very proud to be able to walk out with the athletes and share in their enthusiasm.
Nunavut was skilfully represented by athletes and coaches in wrestling, who worked hard to achieve very respectable results.
The multi-year preparation and training program conducted by the Nunavut Wrestling Association and Sport Nunavut made possible their excellent showing during these Games.