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Debates of , 16th Assembly, 6th Session (day 10)

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Just as a final question I’d like to know how much revenue is the government making from all of our seniors in the long-term care facilities, if the Minister can provide that to me, as well. Mahsi.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 6th Session (day 10)

Thank you. Last year the Department of Human Resources hired 16 students. To date how many have they hired this year?

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 6th Session (day 10)

Thank you very much. I’m confused. Health is in the treaties. So I would just like to ask the Minister once again, has he had dealings with Ottawa that lead him to say that statement, or what’s his approach or strategy towards Aboriginal elders in long-term care facilities? Mahsi.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 6th Session (day 10)

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories provide a comprehensive response to this report within 90 days.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 6th Session (day 10)

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to return to item number 7 on the Order Paper.

---Unanimous consent granted

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 6th Session (day 10)

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Today I want to draw attention to Aboriginal elders who are in long-term care. We have an excellent facility in Fort Simpson and I have praised it before in this House. Our elders are very well cared for. That care comes at a price to them. Every elder, including elders with treaty rights, pay $712 per month for accommodations and meals. That payment eats up the lion’s share of his or her old age security money. To make matters worse, this government is increasing that fee to $729 a month on June 1st. It is truly shameful.

On one hand we love and respect our elders and...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 6th Session (day 10)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories review the fee schedule to the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act to ensure that it is clearly worded and does not place an undue cost on persons requesting access to information. Thank you.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 6th Session (day 10)

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Just as a final question I’d like to know how much revenue is the government making from all of our seniors in the long-term care facilities, if the Minister can provide that to me, as well. Mahsi.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 6th Session (day 9)

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the GNWT finalize a public/private partnership policy; and further, that this policy includes provisions to ensure that the GNWT undertakes an analysis of its full financial exposure, the roles and responsibilities of the GNWT and its partners are clearly defined, due diligence is carried out on the partner’s capacity to fulfill its roles and obligations, risk and opportunities are proportionately shared, and the GNWT establishes a clear understanding of a community’s objectives and abilities when entering a partnership...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 6th Session (day 9)

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, May 19, 2011, I will move the following motion: now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends the Government of the Northwest Territories undertake a comprehensive review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, including an examination of access to information and privacy legislation in other Canadian jurisdictions and all past recommendations of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, and bring forward a bill during the first two years of the 17th...