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Debates of , 17th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. That is the very reason why we’re doing the overall review of the Student Financial Assistance. We want to hear from the students and community members, such as Hay River North and the general public. If there are issues or concerns or ideas or suggestions that can be brought forward, and this particular area of concern that has been brought by the Member will be highlighted as part of our discussion as we review the overall SFA.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

We are requesting a minimum two years and up to five years so we can start planning for upcoming capital projects. Mahsi.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

My understanding is that the space area needs to be in consultation with the ECE department, so those are discussions that can generally happen. Mahsi.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. This area of COR competence, the safety factor has been discussed for numerous occasions now. It has been recognized through the Northwest Territories, as well, through various companies. These are discussions that we continue to have within Public Works and Services along within the GNWT as a whole. There are various partners involved, as well, whether it be WSCC and Public Works and Services and other companies as well. The safety factor plays a key role in all company businesses, so we will continue to have the dialogue with the organization.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

We’re in December now, so we’re talking about potentially starting up in 2012 with the planning study and completion by fall of 2013. Mahsi.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Mahsi, Madam Chair. The Yellowknife schools, it’s my understanding, are funded differently. I’ll get Mr. Guy to elaborate a little bit more on that, but when it comes to deferred maintenance they are funded differently than other projects.

The office building, when we talk about arts, the new building that’s going up is not really suitable for arts but there are other private sector spaces that are more suitable and available in that respect and would also cut huge savings over the long run. I’ll get Mr. Guy to elaborate a bit more since he’s been involved with more detailed discussion.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Madam Chair, these two particular schools the Member is referring to have been in discussion during the capital planning projects. As I stated before, there are other pressing issues and matters that are before this department and other departments, as well, throughout the Northwest Territories. We are dealing with 49 different schools as well. I can assure the Member that from within our internal funding we have identified some funds to cover, or also the costs of internal planning on Ecole J.H. Sissons School. There is planning that is going to be undertaken for that particular school...

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Mahsi, Madam Chair. To my left is Paul Guy, deputy minister of PWS; and also John Vandenberg, director of petroleum products division.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Mahsi, Mr. Chairman. I have with me Mr. Dan Daniels, deputy minister, Education, Culture and Employment. Mahsi.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

With any review that’s been undertaken by the GNWT, it’s always been brought to the standing committee for their review as well. Once the report is finalized we really can’t speak to specifics until the committee is under review, and then we can open it up for a general discussion to the general public. Mahsi.