Katrina Nokleby

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I didn't ask about the mobile zone but I did want to I think that my point being is that it sounds like to hunters that they're actually saying this is this kind of caribou rather than explaining it's based on geographical location and that's likely the type of caribou that they're killing, not that it is. So that's just more of a comment, Mr. Speaker.

My next question is what happens to the seized meat? What measures are in place to ensure that it's not wasted and that it's being distributed to people that need it? Because it's not going to the hunters' families so I'd...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Minister of ENR. In doing research for my Member's statement today, I was unable to determine the date of the closure of the commercial caribou hunt. What was the actual date of the closure and what was the value of caribou meat at that time? For example, the Wild Cat Cafe and other restaurants used to sell caribou burgers. How much were they paying price per pound for that meat? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm just going to come quickly back to the Minister's comment around the GPS. I do just want to state that there has been some concerns that wrong GPS units have been entered into machines for hunters therefore forcing them into the mobile zone versus out. So I just wanted to make a comment on that. The Minister does not need to respond but perhaps being aware.

My last question is that in 1986, the Bathurst herd caribou numbers were recorded at 450,000. By 2021, the Bathurst herd numbers declined to 6,240. The BluenoseEast herd and the Ahiak herd numbers have grown in...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That was a very long answer for my question. So I appreciate that you explained what RWED is because that has to do with my next question. And the reason for my statement, Mr. Speaker, was that I've had a lot of conversation with Indigenous hunters that have had meat seizures and they've raised concerns with me. So those same hunters have mentioned to me that when they've had their meat seized, the RWED officer was telling them which herd that the meat was from. So my next question is how does the RWED officer distinguish that in the field? Is there a field test or an...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the GNWT's 2011 Caribou Management Strategy for 2011 to 2015 reports that in 2006, caribou tags for resident hunters in the North Slave region were reduced from five of any sex to two males only. In the following year, 2007, tags for outfitters to hunt in the North Slave region were reduced from approximately 1600 to 750. And by January of 2010, all hunting closed on the winter range of the Bathurst herd. A limited Indigenous harvest of 300, plus or minus 10 percent caribou, was established in December of 2010.

As a result, there is currently no commercial...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to the Minister for committing to bring back my comments, as well as I'm glad to hear that there is ongoing conversation around Lynn's Place as I know that the Y does lots of great work.

My last question, which may be a surprise to the Minister, is can the Minister speak about how she personally sees the transition of housing happening to more of a social department versus a technical or an infrastructurebased department? Can she give us some examples of how she sees that improving? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to the Minister for that answer. I do have some constituents that are saying they have not seen security around the building so I will follow up with the Minister on that.

My next question is when will the recently purchased Nordic Arms be available for NWT Housing clients and how will the department determine which clients will be moved there. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I've said numerous times, one of the main things we hear about from residents is housing, and, in my constituency, I hear mainly about Norseman Manor and Simpson House. Both properties are privately owned by Northview REIT however several Housing Corporation clients have been placed in these buildings rather than in ones owned by the GNWT. As such, this government, as a landlord, has the responsibility to ensure these homes are safe and suitable for habitation. However, this is not always the case.

I receive numerous calls, emails, and texts with photos, video, and...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am glad to hear that, but I would also like to encourage the Minister to think about perhaps prioritizing vulnerable families over just going through the formal process list as before.

My third question is will the Minister commit to providing funding to the YWCA for the expansion of Lynn's Place as somewhat of a replacement to the transitional housing that was lost when Rockhill burned down. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Minister of Housing. First, I'd like to know when there will be a solution to address the security issues with the apartments on 52nd Avenue like Norseman Manor and Simpson House? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.