Norman Yakeleya
Statements in Debates
Debates of
, (day 53)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I’ve seen some e-mails from members of the community of Fort Good Hope and they’re indicating that the water flow is above the bridge or close to the bridge and they’re afraid that because of the next couple of days the weather is going to be warming up and they’re afraid there might be an overflow and the bridge will be unusable. Is there any indication from the Minister in terms of an emergency response plan in terms of the communities having access to the airport outside access to the winter road that goes out of town? Thank you.
Debates of
, (day 53)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there’s a saying that London Bridge is falling down, London Bridge is falling down, but in the Sahtu, our Jackfish Creek Bridge is falling down. So I want to ask the Minister of Transportation, last spring in 2004 the Jackfish Creek Bridge was damaged and was unsafe to use. That closed the airport down for several days and caused an emergency in Fort Good Hope. Almost one year and the bridge still has not been worked on. I want to ask the Minister if he could advise me and the people in the Sahtu, especially those in Fort Good Hope, when this bridge is...
Debates of
, (day 53)
Just for clarification, when you say for participation for youths in schools, is this also for Aurora College and other institutions or just specifically for schools?
Debates of
, (day 53)
Mr. Speaker, if I had a billion dollars, we’d all be rich. Mahsi.
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Debates of
, (day 53)
That is our vision; that is our leadership. I believe that the Minister was showing some good leadership in that area, in terms of re-looking at the WCB with the Auditor General, with us, with our people. These people work because they love to work and when they get hurt, surely, Mr. Speaker, they need to be taken care of by us as a government. That is our job, so I think this motion is timely and I fully support this motion. Thank you.
Debates of
, (day 53)
If I had a billion dollars, I’d give Nahanni a real gym.
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Debates of
, (day 53)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the winter road does come into the community of Tulita and I would like to ask the Minister of Transportation if he’s considering paving the ice winter road. Thank you.
Debates of
, (day 53)
If I had a billion dollars, I’d host the International Dene Gathering in the Sahtu. I’d invite all my friends, and the Premier can come too.
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Debates of
, (day 53)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m concerned that the roads in my communities are not chipsealed soon. I have a schedule here in front of me. The roadbeds may become damaged. Traffic and trucks are increasing in the small communities and the roads are taking more punishment than they’re built for. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to ask the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs if it doesn’t make more sense to chipseal now or use that alternative solution on our roads than to avoid more expensive repairs later on in the year. Can the Minister of MACA please tell me if the department has considered this...
Debates of
, (day 53)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a band called the Bare Naked Ladies sings a song called If I Had a Million Dollars. I’ve always liked the song, Mr. Speaker, so today I have my own version to share with this House.
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Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, the rules of this House do not allow guitars or keyboards or even after hearing these backup singers…
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…you’ll have to bear with me.
Mr. Speaker, if I had a billion dollars, I would ask the elders’ council what’s best to do. I’ll fund them for their wisdom and their view. I’ll keep the elders in the Sahtu. I wouldn...