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Mr. Chairman, the capital carry overs are the same projects that have been approved last that the portions of it might not have been completed for whatever reasons is being brought forward to the current year to finalized.
Chairperson (interpretation): Anything else on page 5?
Total Department. $150 thousand.
Not previously authorized. $177 thousand. Community Justice and Court Services, $177 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Community Justice and Corrections, I am sorry, they are not written down properly.
Community Justice and Corrections, $142 thousand.
Total Justice and Corrections, $142 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): There are some errors, I do not think I will be able to read them properly in the Inuktitut version. $319 thousand dollars.
Public Works and Services, Capital, not previously authorized, Technical Services, $614 thousand dollars, questions?
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Technical Services, $614 thousand, are you in agreement?
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Petroleum Products Division, $3 million, 870 thousand, questions?
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Department with Petroleum Products, $3 million, 870 thousand dollars.
Chairperson (interpretation):Total, Department, $4 million, 484 thousand, are you in agreement?
I am just looking over them.
Department of Community Government and Transportation, Capital, not previously authorized, Community Government, $11 million, 795 thousand, are you in agreement?
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Community Government, $11 million, 795 thousand dollars, are you in agreement?
Chairperson (interpretation): Department of Community Government and Transportation, not previously authorized, I am sorry, Transportation, I thought it was Housing. $3 million, 43 thousand dollars.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Transportation, $3 million, 43 thousand dollars.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Department, $14 million, 838 dollars, agreed?
Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth, not previously authorized, Directorate, $143 thousand, questions?
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Directorate. is not written out properly. $136 thousand dollars.
Mr. Arvaluk (interpretation): I think that $143 thousand dollars, they were going to make renovations to the Trigram building, and staff would move in.
Why weren’t the improvements done, Mr. Ng, to the Trigram Building?
Mr. Chairman, in fact they have moved in but in there is some residual work that hasn’t been completed yet and that’s the reason for the need for the carry-over Mr. Chairman.
I’d like to go back to $136 thousand dollars for heritage; it doesn’t specify which community it’s going to.
What community is it going to?
Mr. Chairman, I don’t have this specific information.
It’s a specific community heritage project, program under Culture, Language, Elders and Youth.
I don’t know if the Minister has more detailed information.
Without understanding it, I don’t want to approve it.
Because if it’s going to be distributed to different communities, then I would approve it, but without understanding it properly, I wouldn’t want to approve it.
Mr. Chairman, I’m not sure if it’s specific to heritage centre programs where they, based on applications, disperse the funding or not.
I think from the reading on it, that’s what the case may be.
It’s not specific to a project per se.
It’s not targeted money, not to a specific community but to communities throughout Nunavut.
So if we don’t approve it, obviously there would be less available to communities.
To my understanding, are you saying that this money will be distributed to all the communities.
I can’t say it’s going to all the communities or to one community.
What I’m saying is that it’s in the pool, in the program based on accessibility and based on the evaluation of proposals that come forth, that Culture, Language, Elders and Youth would disperse this funding.
Without properly understanding it, although it’s supposed to be for heritage, for a museum, can we delete this before we approve it and we can get back to it with the proper understanding of where the money is going with heritage?
Hon. Peter Kilabuk (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I’d like to make a clarification.
I’m glad that they’re back here because they didn’t go ahead because of the different projects.
It will be for different projects.
Mr. Iqaqrialu (interpretation): Which areas?
Hon. Peter Kilabuk (interpretation): I’m sorry.
I cannot specify where it’s going to because I don’t have the papers in front of me because this had already been pre-approved.
I’m sorry I cannot elaborate on it, I just wanted to, that $136 thousand dollars was for different projects.
I’m reluctant to approve what we’re talking about and what this money is going to be specifically used for because it doesn’t specify what they’re going to be used for, what kind of project it’s going to be used for.
It’s kind of scary.
I’m reluctant to approve it.
When are we going to find out exactly where this money is going to?
When is it going to be specified where it’s going to?
Chairperson (interpretation): Do you want to respond, Minister Kilabuk.
No. Minister Ng.
I can make a commitment that once Culture, Language, Elders and Youth has the money identified of where it’s going to go, I can advise members prior to dispersal of those funds.
I would think if they’ve had the application process under review, it wouldn’t be that far away now given that we are almost into ordering season.
Let’s remember here, we’re talking smaller projects; I mean $136 thousand dollars.
Their total capital even after this carry over, $400 thousand dollars.
I mean it’s not like we’re building one cultural centre in one community.
They’re small pots that are going to go to different organizations to help out heritage organizations, elders, etcetera.
Maybe Mr. Iqaqrialu and I and the government are probably misunderstanding each other.
What Mr. Iqaqrialu is trying to say is that he doesn’t really understand, the response would be that this is just a carry over from last year.
That’s all it is.
Maybe he just misunderstood it.
Yes, I understand now, from James’s explanation.
But $136 thousand dollars is still a lot of money when you come from a small community.
In the smaller communities, we receive about $40-50 thousand dollars and $136 thousand dollars is a lot of money.
Will we get more information as to which communities it is going to be distributed to?
Chairperson (interpretation): Any more questions on this page.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total heritage. $136 thousand dollars.
Chairperson (interpretation): Community programs, $89 thousand dollars.
Mr. Iqaqrialu (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Chairman. $89 thousand dollars, carried over of the community elders’ center project.
What stage are they at, at this time with the elders center.
I believe this would probably into the same category as the one we just discussed and that it’s a contribution program.
The money wasn’t spent.
They’re bringing it into this current year to allow them to spend it and yes once we have the information similar to the other one I will provide that to all members.
I know that there is not going to be any projects or programs for the smaller communities but it’ll probably go directly to places where they have elders centres.
Would you be able to give us information on which communities or the centres that this pot of money goes to?
Total community programs. $89 thousand. Agree?
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Department or total Community Programs. $89 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Department. $368 thousand agree?
Chairperson (interpretation): Turning to page 11.
Corporate Services. $3 million, 239 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Corporate Services. $3 million, 239 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Department $3 million, 239 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Turning to page 12.
Capital Not previous authorized.
Directorate. $7 million, 212 thousand. Questions.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Directorate. $7 million, 212 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Department. $7 million, 212 thousand.
Program development and delivery. $993 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Program Development and Delivery. $993 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total Department. $993 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Turning the page to page 3.
Going back to page 3.
Total, $31 million, 680 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Bill 38.
Supplementary Appropriations in your binder,  Supplementary Appropriations Act No. 1, 2003, 2004.
Turning to page 1, bill 38, Supplementary Appropriations Act No. 1, 2003, 2004.
Page 1, clause 1, agreed?
Chairperson (interpretation): Clause 3. Agreed?
Chairperson (interpretation): Clause 4. there is a schedule.
Vote 2, capital on Page 2. Capital, Total Supplementary Appropriation, $31 million, 680 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Total. $31 million, 680 thousand.
Chairperson (interpretation): Going back to Page 1, Clause 4.
Chairperson (interpretation): Does the Committee agree to the Bill as a whole. Agreed?
Chairperson (interpretation): Do you agree that Bill 38 has been concluded with and is ready for Third Reading, agree?
Chairperson (interpretation): Thank you. What is the wish of the Committee?
Mr. Nutarak (interpretation): We would like to continue with Bill 39.
Chairperson (interpretation): Bill 39.
Does the Speaker have Opening Comments for Bill 39?
I’d also like the Clerk to join me.
Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to have the opportunity today to appear before the Committee of the Whole to introduce Bill 39, an Act to Amend the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act.
Mr. Chairman, as all Members are aware, this House passed the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act during the early part of 2002.
At that time, many Members took the opportunity to speak out on the issue of how best to ensure that our system of Members’ Remuneration attracts good people to public office.
Mr. Chairman, I would like to take the opportunity to reiterate a point made during our deliberations at that time.
There are many independent commissions and bodies have pointed out over the years, the position as an elected Legislator is unique in our country.
It is a unique job with unique responsibilities, demands and burdens.
I am confident that Members will agree with me today when I say that it is vital that the people who choose to make the sacrifice adherent to serving in public office should not be unduly penalized for their commitment to the well being and success of their communities.
Mr. Chairman, I wanted to make it clear that the changes to the Legislation today will not result in any increases to the amounts to which Members may be eligible.
Rather, it provides enhanced flexibility for Members to choose the options that best fit their circumstances and those of their families.
Mr. Chairman, we all know that making the transition back to private life is never easy.
I believe that this is a fair initiative that provides a measure of security for former members and their families and it is an appropriate reflection of our commitment to ensuring that the best of our communities continues to view public office as a worthy and viable goal.
We don’t know the person who is sitting next to you.
Could you please introduce him for the record please, Mr. Speaker.
For those that don’t know Mr. Quirke, this is John Quirke, Clerk of the assembly to my right and to your left.
Welcome speaker and clerk.
If there are no general comments, questions from the members.
If there are no more questions, do you want to go clause by clause.
Bill 39. An Act to amend the Supplementary Retiring Allowance Act.
Page, 1.
Bill 39, as a whole. Agreed?
Do you agree that Bill 39 is ready for third reading.
I would like to thank the Speaker and the Clerk for appearing before us.
Speaker: Item 20: Report of Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Speaker, the committee has been considering Minister’s Statement 126 – 1(6) and would like to report that Minister’s Statement 126 – 1(6) is concluded, Bill 34, 38 and 39 are ready for third reading.
Mr. Picco seconds that motion.
Item 21: Third Reading of Bills.
Bill 34 – An Act to Amend the International Sales of Goods Act – Third Reading
Hon. Paul Okalik: Mut’na, Mr. Speaker.
Seconded by the honourable member for Hudson Bay, that Bill 24, and Act to Amend the International Sale of Goods Act be read for the third time.
Just for the record, that is Bill 34, not 24.
Al those in favour.
The motion is carried and Bill 34 has had third reading.
Bill 38 – Supplementary Appropriation Act (Capital) No 1. 2003/2004 – Third Reading
Bill 39 – An Act to Amend the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act – Third Reading
I move seconded by the honourable member for Rankin South/Whale Cove that Bill 38, Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 1, 2003/2004 and Bill 39, An act to Amend the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act be read for the third time.
The motion is carried and Bill 38 and Bill 39 has had third reading.
Item 22: Orders of the Day.
A reminder to members that there is a Canadian North square dance and feast at the community centre starting tonight at 7:00.
Orders of the day for Friday, June 6:
Motion 26-1(6)
Minister’s Statement 164-1(6)
In accordance to the authority provided to me by Motion 002-1(6), this House stands adjourned until Friday June 6th at 9:00 a.m.
>>House Recessed at 18:55 p.m.  Nunavut Canada
DAY 57
Friday June 6, 2003
Pages 3792 – 3846
Opening Prayer 3792
Assent to Bills 3792
Ministers’ Statements 3792
Members’ Statements 3794
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 3805
Oral Questions 3808
Written Questions 3826
Reports of Standing and Special Committees 3827
Tabling of Documents 3828
Motions 3828
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 3829
Report of Committee of the Whole 3844
Orders of the Day 3844
Friday June 6, 2003 3792
177 – 1(6): Gasoline Compensation Program (Ng) 3792
178 – 1(6): NNI Contracting Appeals Board Update (Kattuk) 3793
579 – 1(6): Celebration of Nunavut Day in Cambridge Bay (Havioyak) 3794
580 – 1(6): Polar Bear Ban to be Lifted at the M’Clintock Channel (Puqiqnak) 3794
581 – 1(6): Igloolik to Arctic Bay Dog Team Race (Irqittuq) 3795
582 – 1(6): Appreciate and Thank the People of Baker Lake (Okalik) 3795
583 – 1(6): Resolute Bay Meeting in September (Williams) 3796
584 – 1(6): Thank the People of Baker Lake (Ng) 3796
585 – 1(6): Congratulate the Graduates (Anawak) 3796
586 – 1(6): Seven New Co-op Members Elected (Tootoo) 3797
587 – 1(6): Appreciate the Support of Construction in Nanulik Riding (Arvaluk) 3798
588 – 1(6): Kugaaruk Celebrations (Alakannuark) 3798
589 – 1(6): Thank the People of Baker Lake - Nunavut Quest, Travelling by Dog Team (Irqittuq) 3799
590 – 1(6): Thank Everyone for a Smooth Sitting in Baker Lake (Kilabuk) 3799
591 – 1(6): First RCMP Detachment in Whale Cove (Thompson) 3800
592 – 1(6): Thank and Appreciate the People of Baker Lake (Nutarak) 3801
593 – 1(6): Thank the People of Baker Lake (Kattuk) 3801
594 – 1(6): Successes of Government of Nunavut Services and Projects (Picco) 3802
595 – 1(6): Thank the Community, the School and Individuals of Baker Lake for Hospitality (McLean) 3803
572 – 1(6): Update on the New Baffin General Hospital (Tootoo) 3808
573 – 1(6): Update on the Issue of Translation of Health Benefit Consent Forms (Williams) 3811
574 – 1(6): Update on the New Air Terminal (Puqiqnak) 3813
575 - 1(6): Shortage of Naphtha Fuel (Havioyak) 3815
576 - 1(6): Options or Plans to Maintain Caribou Hunt in Rankin Inlet (Anawak) 3816
577 – 1(6): Jet A-1 Fuel Additive (Nutarak) 3818
578 – 1(6): Contracts Office (Irqittuq) 3819
579 – 1(6): Improvements or Promotion of Private Sectors (McLean) 3820
580 – 1(6): Assistance for Businesses in Smaller Communities (Iqaqrialu) 3822
581 – 1(6): Review of Musk-ox Quota in Kugaaruk (Alakannuark) 3824
582 – 1(6): Plan for Suicide Task Force (Williams) 3825
017 – 1(6): Power Subsidy Program (Tootoo) 3826
018 – 1(6): Income Support Policies (Tootoo) 3826
019 – 1(6): Status of the Government of Nunavut's Medical Travel for the Kivalliq Region (Arvaluk) 3826
006 – 1(6): Review of the 2001-2002 Annual Report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Nunavut to Legislative Assembly (Tootoo) 3827
125 – 1(6): Arctic Bay, Nunavut Midnight Sun Marathon and Road Races and Challenge, June 30 to July 1, 2003 (Williams) 3828
027 – 1(6): Extensions – Bill 36 an Act to Amend the Workers’ Compensation Act and Bill 37, an Act to Amend the Liquor Act (Tootoo) 3828
Bill 34 – An Act to Amend the International Sales of Goods Act – Assent 3792
Bill 38 – Supplementary Appropriation Act (Capital) No 1. 2003/2004 – Assent 3792
Bill 39 – An Act to Amend the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act – Assent 3792
Honourable Olayuk Akesuk, Mr. Ovide Alakannuark, Mr. Jack Anawak, Mr. James Arvaluk, Mr. Donald Havioyak, Mr. David Iqaqrialu, Mr. Enoki, Irqittuq, Honourable Peter Kattuk, Honourable Peter Kilabuk, Mr. Glenn McLean, Honourable Kelvin Ng, Mr. Jobie Nutarak, Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Honourable Paul Okalik, Honourable Ed Picco, Mr. Uriash Puqiqnak, Honourable Manitok Thompson, Mr. Hunter Tootoo, Ms. Rebekah Williams.
Bill 34 – An Act to Amend the International Sales of Goods Act – Assent
Bill 38 – Supplementary Appropriation Act (Capital) No 1. 2003/2004 – Assent
Bill 39 – An Act to Amend the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act – Assent
Speaker: Good morning, Members, Mr. Premier, staff, and people in the Gallery. Before we proceed with the Orders of the Day, I wish to read the following communication from the Commissioner of Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, as Commissioner of Nunavut, I am pleased to give assent to the following Bills: Bill 34, an Act to Amend the International Sale of Goods Act, Bill 38, Supplementary Appropriations (Capital) Act #1, 2003 – 2004, Bill 39, an Act to Amend the Supplementary Retirement Allowances Act
In closing I would like to take this opportunity to extend the very best wishes for a safe and rewarding summer in your communities.
Sincerely, Peter Irniq, Commissioner.
Item 2. Minister’s Statement. Minister’s Statements.
Minister’s Statement 177 – 1(6): Gasoline Compensation Program
Hon. Kelvin Ng: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I want to update Members of the Assembly on the Government of Nunavut Compensation Program for Gasoline.
Mr. Speaker, we have received 2,279 claims from individuals who may have been impacted by the gasoline supply from 2001.
Of these claims, 83% have been for snowmobiles, 11% have been for outboard motors, and 5% have been for ATVs. The remainder have been for other engines, such as automobile engines.
All snowmobile claims are finalized, Mr. Speaker. We currently are working on approximately 240 claims for two-stroke outboards and adjustors are inspecting these engines in an ongoing basis.
This is to ensure that two-stroke outboard engine owners, who have submitted claims, receive their compensation before the boating season begins.
Mr. Speaker, all four-stroke engine claims, including claims for automobiles, ATVs, and outboards have been forwarded to our Insurance Company for consideration. The process for these types of engines is different than that of two-strokes as extensive testing have found no indication that the problems found with two-stroke engines were evident for four-stroke engines.
The Department of Finance has also received 13 claims for loss of income associated with the gasoline supply.
To date, we have finalized two of these claims and four more are ready to be settled, pending the acceptance of offers that have been made to the claimants.
Mr. Speaker, so far the compensation program has cost the Government of Nunavut approximately $4 million dollars. There are also costs associated with completely removing the gasoline from the affected communities, as well as losses connected with selling the gasoline totalling approximately $2 million dollars.
We have recovered approximately $1.5 million dollars from our Insurance Company, and hope that we will achieve a satisfactory settlement with the supplier of the gasoline.
Mr. Speaker, the compensation program is now closed. Any further requests for compensation will be handled directly by the Government of Nunavut’s Insurance Company.
In closing, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank owners for their patience in this matter.
Speaker: Item 2. Ministers’ Statements. Minister Kattuk.
Minister’s Statement 178 – 1(6): NNI Contracting Appeals Board Update
Hon. Peter Kattuk: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to update Members on the status of NNI Contracting and Appeals Board. Section 18.0 of the NNI Policy provides for the creation of an Appeals Board comprised of appointees of the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and the Nunavut Chamber of Commerce, to resolve issues surrounding the terms of reference for the Board.
The Government of Nunavut and NTI have agreed to appoint a party of advisors on the mandate, scope, and procedures of the contracting of Appeals Board.
Ten people have applied for this position. A selection of a panel from the Government of Nunavut and NTI representatives will review the applications. This just a part of the major review of the NNI Policy.
I will look forward to providing future updates when the Board wants for this position to be filled. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Minister’s Statements. Are there any further Minister’s Statements?
Member’s Statement 579 – 1(6): Celebration of Nunavut Day in Cambridge Bay
I just want to remind all the Members and all of Nunavut, we will be celebrating Nunavut Day in July 9 in Kugluktuk.
There are going to be some people coming in from the NWT, and also from Alaska.
So there is going to be a big celebration going on in July. I encourage each and every one of you to come over and participate and enjoy the celebration in July 9.
Member’s Statement 580 – 1(6): Polar Bear Ban to be Lifted at the M’Clintock Channel
Mr. Speaker, first of all this is our last Session in Baker Lake, and I thank the people of Baker Lake.
My cousin, the MLA for Baker Lake has made us feel very welcome while we were here and had some activities for us.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to say how pleased I am of the recent news that the McClintock Polar Bear hunting ban may be lifted.
Mr. Speaker, it has been almost two years since the people of Gjoa Haven and Cambridge Bay have been banned from hunting bears in the McClintock Channel.
In the past, Mr. Speaker, the people of Gjoa Haven, used Polar Bear Sports Hunting largely for income, and I am sure that they will be pleased that this ban will be lifted, even though the quota of three Polar Bears will most likely not be for the purpose of Sport Hunting.
Mr. Speaker, it is also important for the hunters to share their knowledge of hunting and tracking bears as well as how to use and prepare Polar Bear meat and skins.
At the appropriate time, Mr. Speaker, I will be asking questions on this topic. On behalf of my constituents, I thank you.
Member’s Statement 581 – 1(6): Igloolik to Arctic Bay Dog Team Race
I would like to say thank you to the people of Baker Lake for welcoming us and treating us very well.
In regards to the Nunavut Quest, that recently happened in the Baffin region.
They went from Igloolik to Arctic Bay. I would like to congratulate the dog team that raced from Igloolik to Arctic Bay.
Sampson Kango was the winner of that Quest. There was also a person from Repulse Bay who came in the second place, David Turturjuq.
And Tieman Avingaq, from Igloolik, came in third, and also Peter Siakuluk from Hall Beach came in fourth.
These are the first four winners that won during the Nunavut Quest. I am happy to say that NTI was able to support them financially.
I would like to inform the Members that the Nunavut Quest will happen again next year, and they try to use the traditional Inuit dogs. If you want to enter and they want to promote the growth of the Inuit Traditional Dogs. I am sorry to say though that one of them had a mishap.
Member’s Statement 582 – 1(6): Appreciate and Thank the People of Baker Lake
Yes, today is our last day of our Session in Baker Lake, and I would also like to show my appreciation to the people of Baker Lake for welcoming us.