Debates of February 11, 2005 (day 34)

February
11
2005
Day
34
Speaker
Paul Delorey
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 21: An Act To Amend The Public Service Act
Bill 22: An Act To Amend The Education Act, No. 2
Committee Report 10-15(3): Standing Committee On Governance And Economic Development Report On The Review Of The Draft 2005-2006 Main Estimates
Committee Report 9-15(3): Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight Report On The Review Of The Draft 2005-2006 Main Estimates
Member's Statement On Gymnasium Needed In Nahanni Butte
Member's Statement On Medical Travel Policy On Escorts
Member’s Statement On Concerns With Market Housing Initiative
Member’s Statement On Congratulations To The Tlicho People
Member’s Statement On Congratulations To Tlicho People On Passage Of Federal Land Claim Act
Member’s Statement On Lack Of Support For The Secondary Diamond Industry
Member’s Statement On Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Issues And Concerns
Member’s Statement On Readiness For A Mackenzie Valley Pipeline
Member’s Statement On Support For The Dene K’onia Facility In Hay River
Minister's Statement 75-15(3): Royal Assent For Tlicho Land Claims And Self-Government Act
Minister's Statement 76-15(3): 2005 Aboriginal Achievement Award Recipients
Minister's Statement 77-15(3): Healthy Choices And Ski Program
Minister's Statement 78-15(3): Minister Absent From The House
Motion 25-15(3): Appointment Of Chief Electoral Officer, Carried
Motion To Receive Committee Report 10-15(3) And Moved Into Committee Of The Whole, Carried
Motion To Receive Committee Report 11-15(3) And Moved Into Committee Of The Whole, Carried
Motion To Receive Committee Report 9-15(3) And Move Into Committee Of The Whole, Carried
Question 362-15(3): Market Housing Initiative In Rae-Edzo
Question 363-15(3): Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Readiness
Question 364-15(3): Gymnasium Needed In Nahanni Butte
Question 365-15(3): Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Development
Question 366-15(3): Unsuccessful Purchase Of Diamond Plant
Question 367-15(3): Medical Services In Colville Lake
Question 368-15(3): Gymnasium Needed In Nahanni Butte
Question 369-15(3): Gymnasium Needed In Nahanni Butte
Question 370-15(3): Conditions For Pipeline Development
Question 371-15(3): Gymnasium Needed In Nahanni Butte
Tabled Document 98-15(3): Package Of Letters In Support Of A Gymnasium For Nahanni Butte
Tabled Document 99-15(3): Letter From Minister Of MACA To The Principal Of Charles Yohin School In Nahanni Butte Re Gymnasium
Written Question 69-15(3): Consumption Of Alcohol
Written Question 70-15(3): Teacher Education Program Graduates
Statements

Member’s Statement On Concerns With Market Housing Initiative

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, under the market housing initiative that we heard the Minister of Finance speak of yesterday, there’s supposed to be six housing units going to Rae-Edzo. We also know, Mr. Speaker, from the budget speech, that there will be a new three-person public health unit set up for the Tlicho region effective April 1, 2005. The problem is, Mr. Speaker, there are no places for any of these public health unit staff to stay, never mind any other new teachers, health care workers or government employees. I am not even sure the six units will be enough to meet this year’s demand, but at least it’s a start.

You can imagine my frustration, Mr. Speaker, when I find out that the NWT Housing Corporation has not even talked to Municipal and Community Affairs or even the Hamlet of Rae-Edzo on obtaining the necessary land to put these units on. As far as I am concerned, Mr. Speaker, the land acquisition issue should have been dealt with prior to now, so that a tender on a housing package could be issued for an April closing.

Mr. Speaker, I am getting questions from my constituents on the status of these units and will be asking them of the Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation at the appropriate time. Mahsi.

---Applause