Debates of August 22, 2007 (day 15)

August
22
2007
Day
15
Speaker
Paul Delorey
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 15: Liquor Act
Bill 6: Workers’ Compensation Act
Committee Motion 22-15(6): Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 7, Superceded
Committee Motion 23-15(6): Refer Bill 7 To The Standing Committee On Social Programs, Carried
Committee Report 6-15(6): Report On The Review Of The Information And Privacy Commissioner's 2005-2006 Annual Report
Member’s Statement On Aurora College Completion Ceremony
Member’s Statement On Deh Cho Bridge Project
Member’s Statement On Improvements To Hay River’s Water Quality And Supply
Member’s Statement On Need For A Northern Hydro Energy Strategy
Member’s Statement On Operation And Management Of The Department Of Human Resources
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Deninu High School Graduates
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Tlicho Soccer Players
Member’s Statement On Renovations To The Ulukhaktok Arts And Craft Shop
Member’s Statement On Social Housing Rental Assessments
Member’s Statement On United Nations Association "A Sense Of Belonging" Diversity Project
Member’s Statement On ‘Water Is Life’ Conference In Fort Smith
Minister’s Statement 36-15(6): Helping Northerners To Achieve Self-Reliance Through Income Security
Minister’s Statement 37-15(6): Nursing In The NWT
Minister’s Statement 38-15(6): Energy Efficiency Incentive Program
Minister’s Statement 39-15(6): Supporting The Production Of Traditionally-Tanned Moosehide
Motion 10-15(6):  Socio-economic Impacts And Benefits Of The Deh Cho Bridge, Carried
Motion 11-15(6): Extension Of Appointment Of Mr. Denny Rodgers As Chair Of The Workers' Compensation Board Governance Council, Carried
Motion To Deem Committee Report 6-15(6) Read And Printed In Hansard In Its Entirety, Carried
Motion To Receive Committee Report 6-15(6) And Move Into Committee Of The Whole, Carried
Mr. Bell’s Reply
Mr. Hawkin's Reply
Mr. Yakeleya's Reply
Mrs. Groenewegen’s Reply
Ms. Lee's Reply
Question 172-15(6): Traditionally-Tanned Moosehide Program
Question 173-15(6): Social Housing Rent Assessments
Question 174-15(6): Renovations To Ulukhaktok Arts And Crafts Shop
Question 175-15(6): Behchoko Sportsplex Renovations
Question 176-15(6): GNWT Human Resources Information System
Question 177-15(6): Status Of Longstanding WCB Claims
Question 178-15(6): Hay River Water Quality And Supply
Question 179-15(6): Cost Of Living Component To Student Financial Assistance Program
Question 180-15(6): Rockhill Apartment Lease Renewal
Question 181-15(6): Traditionally-Tanned Moosehide Program
Question 182-15(6): Development Of New Hydro Strategy
Question 183-15(6): Social Housing Rent Assessment
Question 184-15(6): GNWT Human Resources Information System
Question 185-15(6): Tuktoyaktuk Telehealth Equipment
Speaker’s Ruling
Tabled Document 59-15(6): Workers’ Compensation Board Of The Northwest Territories And Nunavut 2006 Annual Report
Tabled Document 60-15(6): List Of Interactivity Transfers Exceeding $250,000 For The Period April 1, 2007 To June 30, 2007
Written Question 13-15(6): Benefits Provided To Income Support Clients And Persons With Disabilities
Statements

Question 185-15(6): Tuktoyaktuk Telehealth Equipment

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if I recall, Tuktoyaktuk was supposed to receive telehealth equipment for the Tuk Health Centre this past year. I would like to ask the Minister of Health and Social Services if he can give an update in terms of when the installation of that equipment will be located in the Tuk Health Centre. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. The honourable Minister responsible for Health and Social Services, Mr. Roland.

Return To Question 185-15(6): Tuktoyaktuk Telehealth Equipment

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I believe the equipment, along with a lot of other health centres as we’ve engaged in implementing our Telehealth Program throughout the Territories, is in the community, but it’s a matter of getting some work done on the facility to have the proper hook-ups in place. That should be happening fairly soon, but I don’t have the specific date. I can get that to the Member. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Supplementary, Mr. Pokiak.

Supplementary To Question 185-15(6): Tuktoyaktuk Telehealth Equipment

Thank you for that information, Mr. Minister. I’m just wondering…I would appreciate it if you can provide that information and maybe within the next month or so that it can be in place. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. Mr. Roland.

Further Return To Question 185-15(6): Tuktoyaktuk Telehealth Equipment

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do believe we are aiming for near the end of September, but I’ll have to verify that information. Yes, I will get that to the Member. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Roland. The time for question period has expired; however, I will allow the Member a supplementary question. Mr. Pokiak.

Supplementary To Question 185-15(6): Tuktoyaktuk Telehealth Equipment

Thank you. Does the Minister guarantee that by maybe October 1st it will be up and running? Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. Mr. Roland.

Further Return To Question 185-15(6): Tuktoyaktuk Telehealth Equipment

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in my role as the Finance Minister I’ve had to sign different guarantees, but on this one specifically, because we will have to go out for a contract and get some renovations done, I can’t guarantee it. However, our goal is to have it in place for the fall time. Thank you.