Debates of November 30, 2007 (day 6)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister of Transportation if he is able to commit to me today on giving the Hamlet of Paulatuk the capability of issuing driver’s licences and general identification?

Thank you, Mr. Jacobson. The honourable Minister of Transportation, Mr. Yakeleya.

Return To Question 88-16(1): Motor Vehicles Licensing Office In Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this issue has come up in my discussions with the Member from Nunakput. Certainly, our department is making arrangements to see how best we can serve the community of Paulatuk in terms of this specific issue on the issuing of driver’s licences.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Supplementary, Mr. Jacobson.

Supplementary To Question 88-16(1): Motor Vehicles Licensing Office In Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, that would be easy. It is just entering into a contract with the Hamlet of Paulatuk to provide that service. The people of Paulatuk are taxpayers to the territorial government. It costs $1,100 to go and just to get your driver’s licence renewed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Jacobson. I am not sure I heard a question there. Mr. Yakeleya.

Further Return To Question 88-16(1): Motor Vehicles Licensing Office In Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Member from Nunakput is also…I come from a region that faces challenges like this. I will be happy to look at that specific issue and work with the Member in terms of how we can serve the people of Paulatuk on this issue.