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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 26)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, under the section, court services, it was my understanding that the integrated case management program is going to sunset in this fiscal year. If that is in fact the case, I’m wondering why such a big investment is being made in renovating office space, if I understand this line correctly. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 26)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. These two items are connected, are they? The core samples are held in the geological collection storage? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 26)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I wonder if the Minister could just give a very brief explanation of what the mineral information tenure system is. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 26)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I have an additional question about the funding for extra classroom spaces for JK. Is this in communities where JK has already been introduced? If so, which ones? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 26)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That gives rise to a question about when the GNWT will stop being responsible for maintenance at the existing hospital. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 26)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that notwithstanding Rule 4, when this House adjourns on June 29, 2016, it shall be adjourned until Thursday, October 13, 2016; And further that at any time prior to October 13, 2016, if the Speaker is satisfied after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly that the public interest requires that the House should meet during an earlier time during the adjournment the Speaker may give...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just a question of clarification. We’ve heard some discussion about the new NWT Child Benefit, but looking at this page, it doesn’t look like it’s new, or else it isn’t added in here. I’m not sure which it is. This is the one that’s going to be coordinated with the Canada Child Benefit. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My next questions have to do with community governance. I understand that there were some financial operational reviews conducted in the last fiscal year. I am wondering what the findings are of those reviews and whether there are any other reviews planned for this year. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My question is: does the federal government pay for all the associated costs, office, travel, staff, et cetera? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I appreciate that response. Is this an issue that is likely to be addressed in the life of this Assembly? Thank you.