Statements in Debates
Thank you, Mr. Minister. I am wondering overall, budget wise, I am new to this process and I am wondering if you could shed a little bit of light on why the budget was at $960 million when we came to the 15th Assembly, and why there wasn’t a lead up to kind of striving to balance our budget, instead of the predicament that we find ourselves in, which is fine, because I believe it is manageable because I like to look on the bright side too. If the Minister can give me a little bit of history of why the budget was at $960 million without the forced growth issues. It seems that we had planned...
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe this question will be directed to the Premier. I have before me the 14th Legislative Assembly final report of the Special Joint Committee on Non-Tax-Based Community Affairs. What strikes me in this report is that it recommended the establishment of a standing committee on non-taxed based communities. I am wondering if the government has looked at that and are willing to proceed with that in the 15th Assembly.
Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Health and Social Services with regard to cross-cultural training. I am aware that years ago it used to be the practice that we gave our new employees cross-cultural training. In this particular instance, I am referencing Fort Simpson and the health and social services workers. I'm just wondering if there is a requirement or do we have a program that allows them to have cross-cultural training as they get hired into our government to work in the smaller communities.
Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Today there are a lot of things that have to be addressed through government. (Translation ends)
…cross-cultural training especially in the areas of health, social services, education, culture and employment. My constituents of Nahendeh have addressed this topic to me on numerous occasions, and each has a story to tell as to why they have concluded that a program such as this should be implemented. They have asked me to question the GNWT as to why there are no such programs currently in place, and enquire whether the GNWT will implement the cross...
Thank you very much. Just to follow up on that, I believe it should almost be standard these days, because we are experiencing quite a few difficulties, particularly with our health centre in Fort Simpson which affects all the outlying communities. I would just like to ask the Minister if he's willing to consider beefing up the cross-cultural training that I do believe the health care and frontline workers need to serve in the smaller communities. Thank you.
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. It is always a pleasure to see somebody from my riding up in the gallery, and I would just like to recognize Mr. John McKee; as well, Liza McPherson, Ron Hardisty, and Bernice Swanson. Thank you very much.
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just like to recognize my CA that came down from Fort Simpson, Eliza Jane Lafferty. Thank you very much.
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Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Today I’d like to send a message to the elders and youth of my riding. I’d also like to mention… (Translation ends)
Today, I would like to take time to reflect on time and change. Sometimes you wonder where time has gone, it can pass by so quickly. With time comes change. When people come and go, things change along the way and these changes can either be joyful or sad.
Since the Second Session of the Legislative Assembly, there have been a few changes within my riding of Nahendeh. Not only were there a few new constituents born, but also a few who passed...
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. My questions will be directed to the Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation. I am well aware that the needs survey is going to be tabled with us here today. However, I was getting some feedback from residents in Fort Liard that there was going to be no new allocations, there will be no new mortgage clients this year for 2004. I am wondering how these needs are assessed and want to know if the Minister can comment on that for me.
Mahsi Cho, Mr. Speaker. Dene ke ku'e deh koe gehdi. It means set the house on fire.
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Just a special recognition to Albertine Rodh for receiving the Wise Woman Award from the Deh Cho and also a constituent from the Nahendeh riding. As well as to Taylor Speed and David Shaw of Fort Simpson who are recipients of the Apprenticeship and Occupation Awards. As well as the participants from Nahendeh who attended the Arctic Winter Games: Jeff Cressman, Alexa Tsetso, Paul Stepdonk, Val Gendron, Leon Hardisty, Morgan LeBlanc, Kerry Ann Loutit, Jessie Loutit, Sarah Simons, Krista Tong...