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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 60)

I want to thank the Premier for that quick reply. Presumably, the Premier, as the chair of the Executive Council, exercises some oversight on ministerial performance and actions, including appointments. Can the Premier confirm whether he does exercise oversight on ministerial appointments and explain how he carries out that responsibility?

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 60)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Given my colleague's last line of questioning, is this where planning studies would fall for the visitor centre, or would it be found in tourism and parks as we work our way through the ITI budget? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 60)

Merci, Monsieur le President. Last week, concerns were raised in this House, and have been raised in the media and by the general public, regarding the process used to appoint the workers' advisor. The authority of the Minister responsible for the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission to make such an appointment is not in doubt. What is in question is the process used and the judgment exercised in making that appointment. The previous appointment was made following a public call for expressions of interest. The previous individual who served in that office has said publicly that he...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 60)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Can someone tell me how much we are spending on the visitor centre in Dawson, Yukon? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 60)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Here is my usual statement: if I wasn't confused before, now I am. There is some other imaginary surplus that is not shown on this page. Can the Minister provide this to us? I am looking at what we are supposed to be reviewing, but some other figures are being presented. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 60)

I know that I am all that stands between us and dinner, I guess. The only line item I can see in here with regard to support for Yellowknife tourism, per se, is on 220 under grants and contributions, Yellowknife visitor services, $161,000. Is there any other funding in the 2019-2020 budget to support the design or planning around a Yellowknife visitor centre or, indeed, a territorial visitor centre? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 60)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. That is helpful. I can see that. Why is there $40 million in 2018-2019 and then only predicted to be $12.35 million for 2019-2020? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 60)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Yes, I guess I remain to be convinced that the GNWT contributing $400,000 in one year is going to lead to $3.28 million in exploration funding, but I guess at some point I am going to have to meet with the Minister and his staff to get a better explanation because I don't really quite understand or accept some of the figures that are presented here. I am happy to meet with the staff and the Minister if he will make that commitment. Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 60)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. That is kind of a creative way. Look, I don't run these things, but when an expense is incurred because of one operation and it gets charged to another, is that the way we handle this stuff? Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 60)

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Yes, well, whatever the figures the Minister has certainly don't square with what is in the business plan where, you know, the number of claims in good standing declined in 2014-2015: 2,256 down to 1,123 in 2017-2018. That is less than half. The number of leases hasn't declined quite that rapidly, but I just don't see an increase in workload here. I don't know what figures the Minister has that I can't see. That is not what I am seeing here, so, if the Minister could commit to share that information with me, that would be great.