Louis Sebert

Thebacha

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Yes. I certainly could consider such a visit. As I mentioned, we are rolling out a new proposal to reduce the rents from 10 per cent to 5 per cent of appraised value. Now, that's the appraised value of the land itself, so, even if a very nice house is built on that land, that doesn't affect the 5 or 10 per cent that we have been charging on the land itself. I think we are going to try to be in touch with people who are in a situation and make them realize or give them the information that we are reducing the lease fees from 10 to 5 per cent. After that, I would certainly consider such a visit...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Yes. Certainly, Mr. Chair. I think that family violence is a concern of virtually all of the communities, and the communities that do not have detachments often have concerns about access to RCMP. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

I can confirm there is a reduction of $478,000, as was mentioned, in the court reporter program.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Thank you. Yes. That seems sensible.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I don't think we have the exact figure, but we can get it for you. I think it is broken up between different locations. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. There is no current plan to do that. It is important to remember that judges' salaries are set by a committee. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

As I mentioned earlier, we're contemplating lowering the rate we charge from 10 per cent to 5 per cent. In addition, seniors do receive a 50 per cent discount. We have made efforts to make life easier for our senior citizens.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Thank you. Frankly, I'm not aware of this research. However, if research is being conducted on this issue, I think we'd be prepared to share the results of that research with committee. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Yes. Certainly, we have identified that as an issue, which, of course, led to, apart from possible employee burnout, a bit of a jump up in our overtime amounts. We are trying to address that. We are hoping that is in process right now. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 20)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I understand there has been a reduction in their use of contractors as they build their own capacity. I don't think the Member really would want us to cut down the funds we're supplying to OROGO. Thank you.