Julie Green

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Could the Minister explain why the government continues to contribute to this organization when the project to build the pipeline is on the back burner indefinitely? Thank you.

Masi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if the Minister answered my question I would stop asking it. But at this point, I have no detail on what kind of oversight is provided on sole-source contracts so that we know they meet the needs of urgency and unique source of supply. Masi, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Could the Minister please provide some detail about the total amount of contribution and what exactly it pays for? Thank you.

Mr. Speaker, my question again for the Minister of Finance is: what kind of oversight is provided in this area to ensure that these sole-sourced contracts meet the requirements of urgency and unique source of supply before they’re awarded?

That’s good, thanks.

Thank you, colleagues. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. These elevated amounts increase the possibility of kickbacks and preferment. I’ll be looking for a much more rigorous oversight in this process, and I’ll have questions for the Minister. Thank you.

No more questions.

Mr. Speaker, solesource contracting is the buying of goods or services without competitive bidding. In February, the Finance Minister announced changes in the limits for granting of solesource contracts. The solesource contract limit for goods and non-professional services was increased from $5,000 to $25,000, for professional services from $25,000 to under $50,000, and for architectural and engineering professional services, to under $100,000. Solesource purchasing is governed by the procurement guidelines of the GNWT contract regulations. The procurement guidelines list a series of criteria...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. In the event that the Salvation Army is not prepared to serve men, how will they be part of this program? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thanks to the Minister for his answer.