Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. During oral question period yesterday I made a request of the Minister of RWED to consider reallocating the $15,000 towards the community freezer of Paulatuk for the 2004-05 season. Once again, I may sound like a running record, Mr. Speaker. With the warm weather fast approaching and the concern the residents of Paulatuk have for the storage of their subsistence food and because of my persistence to continue this important issue for the residents of Paulatuk, my question is for the Honourable Brendan Bell, Minister of RWED. Will he consult with his department and...

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Thank you very much to the Minister for providing funds for 2004-2005. However, I will consult with my constituents in Paulatuk with regard to upcoming years. I will do that once I get back to Paulatuk during our tour. I would just like to say again thank you to the Minister for providing funds for the 2004-2005 season. Again, we will work with the community. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the time of year when nearly everyone in the community of Tuktoyaktuk goes out on the land for their annual subsistence harvest of game, fish and geese. During my travels to Husky Lake, I became aware on Sunday, May 23, 2004, of a local resident who was considered lost. This individual did not report or return home and after he was reported missing, the family was concerned and contacted the local volunteer search and rescue team. The RCMP, the Canadian Rangers and local volunteers put their plan in place and conducted a vast search. On Monday, May 24, 2004, I...

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Roland.

Refer back to page 1 again, Bill 6, An Act to Amend the Payroll Tax Act, 1993 and the Income Tax Act, clause 1.

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. Roland, would you like to respond?

Clause 2.

Page 2, amendments to the Payroll Tax Act, 1993.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. General comments. What is the wish of the committee?

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Yakeleya.