Debates of March 29, 2004 (day 10)

March

29

2004

Day

10

Speaker

Word

Members Present

ITEM 1: PRAYER

Assembly Members

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Mackenzie Delta

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Inuvik Twin Lakes

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Yellowknife South

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Hay River North

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Jane Groenewegen

Hay River South

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Yellowknife Centre

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Kevin A. Menicoche

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Michael Miltenberger

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Inuvik Boot Lake

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Robert Villeneuve

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Norman Yakeleya

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Topics

Bill 5: Tlicho Community Government Act

Committee Motion 11-15(3): Recommendation That The Government Formally Respond To The Auditor General’s Report On Land Claims Implementation, Carried

Committee Motion 12-15(3): Recommendation That The Aboriginal Affairs Budget Be Separated Into Multiple Activities, Carried

Committee Motion 13-15(3): Recommendation Regarding Self-Government Implementation And Incremental Costs, Carried

Committee Motion 14-15(3): Recommendation To Establish Regular Reporting Of All Southern And International Travel, Carried

Member’s Statement On A Representative Public Service

Member’s Statement On Assisting Oil And Gas Development In The Sahtu

Member’s Statement On Condolences To Family Of Former Chief Edwin Fabien

Member’s Statement On Issue Of A New Name For The Northwest Territories

Member’s Statement On NWT Council Of Sport And Recreation Partners

Member’s Statement On Practical Solutions For Homelessness

Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Army Recruit Arthur Lafferty

Member’s Statement On Tribute To Inuvik Speed Skating Coach Karen Polkoff

Minister’s Statement 20-15(3): Homelessness

Minister’s Statement 21-15(3): Language Leader Awards 2003

Motion 3-15(3): Extended Adjournment Of The House To May 26, 2004

Motion 4-15(3): Appointment Of The Human Rights Commission Members

Motion 5-14(3): Appointment Of The Director Of Human Rights

Question 100-15(3): Issue Of Name Change For The Northwest Territories

Question 101-15(3): Supporting The Manufacturing Industry In The Northwest Territories

Question 102-15(3): Community Franchise Recommendations Of The Robertson Report

Question 103-15(3): Waiving Of The Business Incentive Policy

Question 104-15(3): Waiving The Business Incentive Policy

Question 105-15(3): Taltson And Bear River Hydro Projects

Question 106-15(3): Power Rates In Colville Lake

Question 107-15(3): Formal Consultation Standards For GNWT

Question 108-15(3): Waiving The Business Incentive Policy

Question 98-15(3): Assisting Oil And Gas Development In The Sahtu

Question 99-15(3): Rationale For NWT Council Of Sport And Recreation Partners

Tabled Document 18-15(3): Deline Self-Government Agreement-In-Principle

Tabled Document 21-15(3): Expression Of Interest For Corporate Training For GNWT Employees

Written Question 12-15(3): Northern Oil And Gas Development

Written Question 13-15(3): Bad Debt Collections For Corporations, Boards And Agencies

Written Question 14-15(3): Government Investment Into The Northern Manufacturing Industry Over The Last 10 Years

Statements

Question 104-15(3): Waiving The Business Incentive Policy

Member Default

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will continue where my colleague, Ms. Lee, left off. I have some more questions for the Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation. The Minister states that if we delay the tender, that the units will not get into the communities, and I must say I don't disagree. This has to happen and it's the timing of the whole thing. But, Mr. Speaker, what evidence is there that the Housing Corporation has consulted and communicated with northern manufacturers? Will the Minister provide this House with that information? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation, Mr. McLeod.

Return To Question 104-15(3): Waiving The Business Incentive Policy

Member Default

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I already made the commitment that I would go back to my officials and get that information. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Supplementary, Mr. Ramsay.

Supplementary To Question 104-15(3): Waiving The Business Incentive Policy

Member Default

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will remind the Minister that the tender closes on Friday, which would in effect cut the northerner manufacturers out of the equation on this tender. When the Minister speaks of it being less expensive by waiving the BIP, where is the proof of this, Mr. Speaker? Can the Minister show us the proof? Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation, Mr. McLeod.

Further Return To Question 104-15(3): Waiving The Business Incentive Policy

Member Default

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, what was done in this instance was a general average of what it would have cost for mobile homes to be utilized. In terms of proving it would be more expensive, that's a very difficult task as the Member knows. All we can provide and use as estimates is a best-case scenario, which is a general average, and a worst-case scenario, and anything in between. There is potential for up to a 15 percent increased cost. We will provide that information to the Members. Thank you.