Rocky Simpson

Hay River South

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 18)

Thank you, Madam Chair. With respect to plan review, what aspects of the plans does the Office of the Fire Marshall look at? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 18)

Thank you, Madam Chair. There is always a concern about timing, that from the time you file the plans to receiving a response doesn't fit in with some of the projects. It takes a little too long. Is there any appetite to increase the number of staff there? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 18)

Thank you, Madam Chair. If there is a husband and wife, and one is 65 and the other is not, can they still access that program? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 18)

Thank you, Madam Chair. With respect to the Office of the Fire Marshal, how many staff is there that actually does plan review? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 18)

Thank you, Madam Chair. I'm just going to go to the -- and hopefully, this is the right section -- senior citizens and disabled persons property tax relief. I see we have an increase from $847,000 up to $1,005,000. Can you just elaborate on that increase? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 18)

Thank you, Madam Chair. Is there any consideration to add any positions in Hay River? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 18)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the Minister of Finance for that. I'd just like a commitment from her that she will keep this side of the House updated on the economic side of COVID-19, as well. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 18)

Thank you, Madam Chair. Just going over to recreation and the sports programming. I see we spend a few dollars in that. I'm just wondering if the money we're spending is actually providing any benefit or some benefit to supporting youth, and helping them keep in shape, and whatever else they have to do? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 18)

I didn't really want to put the Deputy Premier on the spot, there. I didn't give her these questions up front, but will the Deputy Premier relay to the rest of the Cabinet the importance of addressing any potential impact to business and determine how we can lessen any impact?