Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The ministerial travel, I did not realize there was a three-month requirement to table them, but if the Member indicates it is three months then I’m sure that’s correct. I will just find out where it’s at in the process. I don’t expect there is any reason for the delay, and I’m sure we’ll make sure it’s posted as soon as possible after the three months.
The ministerial benefits, that responsibility has been taken over by the Board of Management, so I will have to check with the board to see why that hasn’t been filed yet if there’s a requirement for it to be filed.
I appreciate the quick response from the Premier and his willingness to address this. I would certainly hope that I’d get a response back and that he’d have this tabled within we’ll say 10 days. That seems reasonable, because I’ve had people inquire about this at my office.
My last question would be is that under the report respecting benefits paid to Ministers under the Ministerial Benefits Policy, reviewing old tablings, which goes up to March 31, 2011, not all information is there. For some reason there’s information highlighted out, and what I may point out are things like hospitality where Ministers, I believe, are paid $1,000 cash in order to, well, whatever hospitality equals.
I would ask the Premier to ensure that all things are fully accounted for in the tabling, and even if it is a Board of Management issue, I would ask him to show the leadership on this particular issue and table it anyway to demonstrate the transparency and accountability we all strive for.
I think it’s on the public record how much hospitality is provided to the Members and there is no requirement for accountability in that regard. I will take your request and I will discuss it with the Board of Management.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister of Finance. In relation to Tabled Document 110-17(3), GNWT Contracts over $5,000 Report for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2013, please provide the following information reported in aggregate for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013:
the percentage and dollar amount of those contracts that were negotiated versus total government contracts;
the percentage and dollar amount of those contracts that were sole-sourced versus total government contracts;
the percentage and dollar amount of those contracts that were awarded by request for proposal versus total government contracts; and
in relation to each of the above inquiries, please indicate the percentage and dollar amount of change orders.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am in receipt of the following returns to written questions: Written Question 1-17(5), Written Question 2-17(5), Written Question 3-17(5), and Written Question 4-17(5).
Thank you Ms. Langlois. Item 10, replies to opening address. Item 11, petitions. Item 12, reports of standing and special committees. Item 13, reports of committees on the review of bills. Mr. Moses.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to report to the Assembly that the Standing Committee on Social Programs has reviewed Bill 6, An Act to Amend the Medical Care Act, and wishes to report to the Assembly that Bill 6 is ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Further to my Return to Written Question 1-17(5), I wish to table the following two documents, entitled “Standard Income Assistance Benefits by Household Composition” and “Income Assistance Distinct Cases and Payments in 2012-2013.” Mahsi.
Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Mr. Hawkins.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to table a letter I wrote on January 27, 2014, to the chair of the Board of Governors, Ms. Sydney O’Sullivan. It is regarding some of the concerns about accessibility and accountability that I see with the governors in relating to their students. Of course, part of the letter is to encourage them to hold a public meeting. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. McLeod.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Further to my Return to Written Question 2-17(5), I wish to table the following document, entitled “Detailed Information Package on Calculating Eligibility for Public Housing Rental Subsidies.” Thank you.
Can I call the committee to order. We have one item on the agenda today. What is the wish of the committee? Ms. Bisaro.
Thank you, Madam Chair. I am sure that I move that we report progress.
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Can I have the report from Committee of the Whole, Mrs. Groenewegen.
Mr. Speaker, your committee would like to report progress. Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you. Do I have a seconder? Mr. Miltenberger.
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Mr. Speaker, orders of the day for Thursday, February 6, 2014, at 1:30 p.m.:
Prayer
Budget Address
Ministers’ Statements
Members’ Statements
Reports of Standing and Special Committees
Returns to Oral Questions
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Acknowledgements
Oral Questions
Written Questions
Returns to Written Questions
Replies to Opening Address
Replies to Budget Address
Petitions
Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
Tabling of Documents
Notices of Motion
Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills
Motions
First Reading of Bills
Second Reading of Bills
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Tabled Document 4-17(5), Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission 2013 Final Report
Report of Committee of the Whole
Third Reading of Bills
Orders of the day
Thank you, Madam Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Thursday, February 6th, at 1:30 p.m.
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The House adjourned at 3:26 p.m.
