Jane Groenewegen
Statements in Debates
Okay. If the committee agrees there's no further general comments, then are you ready to proceed to the clause by clause? Ms. Lee.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am aware of those programs. I am talking about a new program. You know, kudos on all that and thank you for that, but that's not what I'm talking about. I'm asking for a set aside amount of money in a revolving fund that can be loaned out to homeowners to do energy saving upgrades to their home. Is there any capital, or does the Minister know of any source of capital, which could be the start of something like this that could be implemented in the near future? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Territorial Court Act, clause 4.
Thank you, Mr. Braden. Minister Bell.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we have been talking a lot about the cost of living in the North. However, I would like to challenge this government for the somewhat unobvious and intangible things that they are doing to address the cost of living.
We, as Regular Members, went around to communities in late summer and talked to residents of the North about the cost of living. Now, fortunately for us, the weather is holding very nice. The long-range forecast is still good. It’s October 23rd and it’s still warm and summer out. I can say in my own house in Hay River, we have not turned the...
Exemptions Act, clause 2.
Thank you, Ms. Lee. Any response, Mr. Bell?
Any further general comments on Bill 12?
Agreed, thank you. Sergeant-at-Arms, would you please escort the witnesses to the witness table.
Mr. Bell, for the record, could you please introduce your witnesses. Mr. Bell.
Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. Mr. Bell.