Debates of March 10, 2009 (day 26)

March
10
2009
Session
16th Assembly, 3rd Session
Day
26
Speaker
Paul Delorey
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Members Present
2944
Assembly Members
Topics
BILL 12: SECURITIES TRANSFER ACT
BILL 13: AN ACT TO AMEND THE COMMISSIONER’S LAND ACT
BILL 14: AN ACT TO AMEND THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT
BILL 15: MISCELLANEOUS STATUTE LAW AMENDMENT ACT, 2009
BILL 16: SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION ACT (INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURES), NO. 1, 2009-2010
BILL 4: PUBLIC LIBRARY ACT
BILL 7: AN ACT TO AMEND THE STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT
COMMITTEE MOTION 15-16(3): CONCURRENCE OF TD 25(16(3), SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION NO. 1 (INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURES) 2009-2010 CARRIED
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON AFFORDABLE RENT PROTECTION MEASURES
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON CONCERNS OF LUTSELK’E CONSTITUENTS
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON CORRELATION BETWEEN HEALTHY CHOICES AND HEALTH CARE EXPENDITURES
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON DISCLOSURE OF OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES BY GNWT EMPLOYEES
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON FUNDING FOR NORMAN WELLS BREAKWATER PROJECT
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY LOGGING AND SAWMILL PROGRAMS
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON INCOME SUPPORT CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION PROCESS
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON SNOWMOBILE TRIP TO PEEL RIVER HEADWATERS
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON SUPPORTS FOR THE BUSINESS SECTOR IN UNCERTAIN ECONOMIC TIMES
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 62-16(3): COUNSEIL DE DEVELOPPEMENT ECONOMIQUE DES TERRITORIES DU NORD-OUEST AWARDS CEREMONY STATEMENT
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 63-16(3): COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING FUND
MOTION 17-16(3): EXTENDED ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE TO MAY 27, 2009
MOTION 18-16(3): REMOVAL OF GST FOR CERTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES NORTH OF 60
MOTION 19-16(3): PRESENTATION OF FINAL REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGES ACT
MOTION 20-16(3): APPOINTMENT OF LANGUAGES COMMISSIONER
QUESTION 292-16(3): FUNDING FOR NORMAN WELLS BREAKWATER PROJECT
QUESTION 293-16(3): DISCLOSURE OF OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES BY GNWT EMPLOYEES
QUESTION 294-16(3): INCOME SUPPORT CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION PROCESS
QUESTION 295-16(3): AFFORDABLE RENT PROTECTION MEASURES
QUESTION 296-16(3): IMPROVEMENTS TO FAMILY LAW SERVICES
QUESTION 297-16(3): STABLE FUNDING FOR DAYCARE OPERATIONS
QUESTION 298-16(3): FUNDING ALTERNATIVES FOR LARGE-SCALE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
QUESTION 299-16(3): HEALTH CHOICES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EFFORTS
QUESTION 300-16(3): COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS ON SAHTU HOUSING CONCERNS
QUESTION 301-16(3): STABLE FUNDING FOR DAYCARE OPERATIONS
QUESTION 302-16(3): GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY LOGGING AND SAWMILL OPERATIONS
QUESTION 303-16(3): STABLE FUNDING FOR DAYCARE OPERATIONS
QUESTION 304-16(3): PUBLIC TENDER AND MARKET DISRUPTIONS PROCEDURES
QUESTION 305-16(3): ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE BUSINESS INCENTIVE POLICY
QUESTION 306-16(3): CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE WORKERS’ SAFETY AND COMPENSATION COMMISSION
TABLED DOCUMENT 28-16(3): YELLOWKNIVES DENE COUNCIL RESOLUTION REGARDING GNWT RENT SUBSIDY PROGRAMME - REVERTING INCOME ASSESSMENTS TO YELLOWKNIves DENE FIRST NATION HOUSING DIVISION
WRITTEN QUESTION 5-16(3): MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AT NORTH SLAVE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE
Statements

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON CONCERNS OF LUTSELK’E CONSTITUENTS

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I wish to update the Lutselk’e constituents of various items that I have been working on as MLA. I will do Fort Resolution tomorrow.

Mr. Speaker, home initiative programs of Lutselk’e has been a major issue in Lutselk’e especially for the senior homeowners. However, the NWT Housing Corporation has received an additional $50 million to put into infrastructure and housing across the Northwest Territories. I am confident that Lutselk’e will see a positive impact from that.

Mr. Speaker, dust continues to be one of my top priorities and I will continue to come up with ideas on how this government can work with the local government on dust suppression. However, Mr. Speaker, in order to effectively deal with the dust problems, the community must first be properly drained. That is something that I will continue to work on.

Mr. Speaker, I have had some discussions with the chief and the Minister on the youth and how we may be able to work together to be able to provide a youth centre in Lutselk’e and also working on some of the on-the-land programs for youth.

Mr. Speaker, I am watching the progress made by the local DEA on grade extension for Lutselk’e and I am ready to support the DEA where necessary to make this a reality for Lutselk’e. In addition, Mr. Speaker, the Lutselk’e school will need some renovations for grade extension and to provide a proper place for students to take industrial arts and home economics.

I have had many discussions with the Minister of ITI on support towards small businesses in Lutselk’e and support for local trappers. I am happy to say that some of the local trappers have recently been able to take a course through ITI.

Mr. Speaker, the cost of living issue is also a huge item for the community and the people of Lutselk’e. The cost of power, heat, transportation and food are all items that I, as MLA, have worked on with the government in an attempt to bring these costs down.

Mr. Speaker, these are not all of the items but are the key items that I have been working for the community of Lutselk’e and thought it would be important to update them. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Hawkins.