Debates of February 1, 2006 (day 20)

February
1
2006
Day
20
Speaker
Paul Delorey
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 13: An Act To Amend The Financial Administration Act
Bill 14: Public Airports Act
Bill 18: Appropriation Act, 2006-2007
Further Return To Question 203-15(4): Food Mail Program Pilot Project
Further Return To Question 267-15(4): Rent Scale
Member’s Statement On 2006 Federal Election
Member’s Statement On Citizenship Judges
Member’s Statement On GNWT Pipeline Negotiations
Member’s Statement On Government Decentralization
Member’s Statement On Pre-Budget Consultations
Member’s Statement On Recipients Of Aboriginal Achievement Awards
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Vital Manuel
Member’s Statement On Reflection On 2005 In Nunakput
Member’s Statement On Traffic Safety On Highway No. 3
Minister’s Statement 61-15(4): Federal Election Results
Minister’s Statement 62-15(4): Notice Of Budget Address
Motion 12-15(4): Provisional Rule Changes To Implement Designated Budget Days
Question 307-15(4): Wilderness Camp Programs
Question 308-15(4): Canadian Citizenship
Question 309-15(4): Ferry Operations Information
Question 310-15(4): Traffic Lights At Behchoko Access Road Intersection
Question 311-15(4): GNWT Work With New Federal Government
Question 312-15(4): Access To Midwifery Services
Question 313-15(4): GNWT’s ‘Letter Of Comfort’ To Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Producers
Question 314-15(4): Respite Care Program
Question 315-15(4): Suicide Prevention
Question 316-15(4): Sahtu Memorandum Of Understanding
Question 317-15(4): GNWT’s ‘Letter Of Comfort’ To Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Producers
Tabled Document 79-15(4): Response To Petition 2-15(4)
Statements

Further Return To Question 203-15(4): Food Mail Program Pilot Project

Mr. Speaker, I have a return to oral question asked by Mr. Yakeleya on October 20, 2005, regarding the Food Mail Program pilot project.

In order to reduce the cost of nutritious food and promote healthy eating, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, INAC, with funding from Health Canada carried out a series of Food Mail Program pilot projects in three isolated northern communities: Fort Severn, Ontario; Kangiqsujuaq, Nunavik; and Kugaaruk, Nunavut. The GNWT did not participate.

The pilot projects will be reviewed in the near future to evaluate the impact of reducing the cost of priority perishable foods and introducing measures to improve their recognition, quality and variety. Any decision to participate in a future program of pilot projects will be up to the Minister of Health and Social Services. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.