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Statements in Debates

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Yes, Mr. Chair. I understand that they are reviewed on an annual basis. Generally there are increases because we have to at least keep up with the cost of living. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, there is, of course, the domestic violence treatment court, DVTO, which has been up and operating for several years in Yellowknife and, more lately, in Hay River. There are other programs to assist men in these situations. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, a lot of this information can be obtained online, or alternatively, often these subscriptions relate to fairly obscure areas of law, and perhaps the practitioners in those areas can pay for their own books as lawyers who are outside of Yellowknife must.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Perhaps Ms. Haener could assist. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, perhaps Ms. Haener could assist in the response. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, we are always looking at the possibility of raising additional revenue. In fact, in the category or the line item, court fees and fines, you can see that is up slightly. In the land title and legal registries fees, there’s a considerable increase. That’s driven by increasing the cost of prospectuses which are filed across the country and also in our jurisdiction. We are always looking at ways to increase revenue. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, perhaps I could have Ms. Haener expand on my responses. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Yes, Mr. Chair, it is mostly related to the subscriptions, which are incredibly expensive, and probably have gone up in price over the years. In fact, I’m sure they’ve gone up in price over the years.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, I understand that they would be covered under the workers’ compensation legislation as all workers are and I also understand that there’s a bit of an overlap of coverage with the Corrections Act.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, although the building is fairly old it’s in excellent condition. I had the opportunity of doing a tour of the facility a couple of months ago. Obviously, there will be a continuing need to have that facility. We’re not envisioning any change; there will always be a need for some facility such as that for youth. That facility seems to be in excellent shape and we’re not contemplating any major changes. Thank you, Mr. Chair.