Calvin Pokiak

Nunakput

Statements in Debates

Debates of , (day 23)

Thank you. With regard to the other units, my calculation costs are for about 85 units. Are those on order already now too for the summer shipping season to other communities if required? Thank you.

Debates of , (day 22)

Yes, just one last one. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regard to fuel swap transactions, can you give me an idea of when you say “when prudent"? I just need an explanation. Thank you.

Debates of , (day 22)

Clause 25.

Debates of , (day 22)

Clause 8.

Debates of , (day 22)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act, and Bill 14, Public Airports Act, and would like to report that bills 13 and 14 are ready for third reading and, Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with.

Debates of , (day 22)

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just a couple of quick comments. I agree with what Mr. Menicoche referred to earlier with regard to the price of fuel and gas. It is a problem in the small communities. In Sachs Harbour, they’re paying quite a high number, and in Holman, Paulatuk. Also, I might as well say Tuk, although Tuk is privatized, you know, and the cost is very high. I understand what the Minister indicated to me some time back. Once it’s privatized, it’s pretty hard to control the price. But again, it’s something that, you know, Tuktoyaktuk is concerned about. I just want to say that I...

Debates of , (day 22)

Clause 23.

Debates of , (day 22)

Clause 6.

Debates of , (day 22)

The motion is in order. Does committee agree?

Debates of , (day 22)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I don’t know if I am allowed to ask this question, but I will let you determine that. I noticed that, in the Finance Minister’s budget, he identified $11 million for the Mackenzie Valley winter road bridge program in his budget speech. I want to ask the Minister of Transportation, I guess, why there wasn’t any thought in putting any money into the budget for the source access road. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.