Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just have a couple of questions for the Minister. In his opening remarks, he talks about the significant efforts in 2005-2006 on the Expert Panel on Equalization and Territorial Formula Financing. My question to the Minister is how far are you with this panel? When can we find out exactly how the negotiations are going with regard to the formula financing? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Minister.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At this time I would like to request unanimous consent to go back to item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery.

Surgery, yes. Apparently he went home shortly afterwards; he was discharged the second day. Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen. Who determines the outcome of the patients travelling shortly after or a day after their surgery? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I guess the question that I have for the Minister, Mr. Speaker, is I’m really unsure that his department makes sure the patients, when they travel back and forth from their home communities, are taken care of with regard to their travels. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would just like to wish my wife, Mrs. Pokiak, back home all the best for Valentine’s Day, along with my family. It’s really tough being away from home, but we are down here working for the people and representing people of the NWT and our constituents.

I got a call this morning, Mr. Speaker, with regard to a long-time resident of Holman, requesting that I recognize Mr. Gary Bristow, the former mayor of Holman. They will be recognizing him with a supper tonight. On behalf of the people in Holman, Gary Bristow, we wish you the best of luck in the future.

Also, as...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Does your department work along with the drafted terms of reference right now or is that taken care of by the government? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. General comments, Ms. Lee.