Debates of November 28, 2007 (day 4)

November
28
2007
Day
4
Speaker
Paul Delorey
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Member's Statement On Hay River Residents' Concerns Regarding Public Safety
Member’s Statement On Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement
Member’s Statement On Infrastructure Improvements For Tu Nedhe Communities
Member’s Statement On Office Space For Non-Government Organizations In Fort Simpson
Member’s Statement On Public Housing Rental Assessment
Member’s Statement On Renewable Energy In The NWT
Member’s Statement On Renewable Wind Energy Conference In Tuktoyaktuk
Member’s Statement On Rural Community Capacity Development
Member’s Statement On Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act
Member’s Statement On Space Limitations At Stanton Territorial Hospital
Member’s Statement On United Way Of Yellowknife
Minister’s Statement 2-16(1): Hamlet Of Enterprise
Minister’s Statement 3-16(1): Human Resources Efforts
Minister’s Statement 4-16(1): Homelessness Initiatives
Minister’s Statement 5-16(1): Minister Absent From The House
Question 29-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement
Question 30-16(1): Expansion Of Seniors’ Facility In Fort Resolution
Question 31-16(1): Rural Community Capacity Development
Question 32-16(1): United Way Of Yellowknife
Question 33-16(1): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act
Question 34-16(1): Assistance For NGO Transition In Fort Simpson
Question 35-16(1): Policing Resources In Communities
Question 36-16(1): Space Issues At Stanton Territorial Hospital
Question 37-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Sachs Harbour
Question 38-16(1): Transfer Of Rental Assessment To NWTHC
Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement
Question 40-16(1): Emergency Health Services Response For Rural Communities
Question 41-16(1): Taser Gun Use By RCMP In The NWT
Question 42-16(1): Public Service Morale
Question 43-16(1): Addictions Treatment Program
Question 44-16(1): H.H. Williams Memorial Hospital Renovation
Question 45-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project
Question 46-16(1): Dialysis Machine For Deh Cho Region
Question 47-16(1): RCMP Detachment In Mackenzie Delta
Question 48-16(1): Emergency Response Services Study
Question 49-16(1): Trade Mission To China
Question 50-16(1): Invitation To Minister To Visit Nunakput Communities
Question 51-16(1): Renewable Energy Development Initiatives
Question 52-16(1): Status Of Fort Providence Ferry Crossing
Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities
Question 54-16(1): 2008 Arctic Winter Games
Question 55-16(1): Core Funding For Northern Arts And Cultural Centre
Question 56-16(1): Office Space For ENR And ITI In Constituency
Question 57-16(1): 2008 Arctic Winter Games
Question 58-16(1): Dementia Facility In Yellowknife
Question 59-16(1): NWT Transportation Infrastructure
Tabled Document 10-16(1): Interactivity Transfers Exceeding $250,000 For The Period April 1, 2007 To September 30, 2007
Written Question 1-16(1): Homeownership Programs In Inuvik
Statements

Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have some more questions for the Minister of Transportation in regard to the Deh Cho Bridge process and project. I’m wondering if the Minister could provide for the House what currently -- and I’m speaking today -- is the government’s liability in the Deh Cho Bridge project? That includes the legal fees paid to date to the Deh Cho Bridge Corporation and any additional liability under the concession agreement that was signed September 28th. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. The honourable Minister responsible for Transportation, Mr. Yakeleya.

Return To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the current liabilities of the GNWT are $9 million.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Supplementary, Mr. Ramsay.

Supplementary To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister provide for the House what the current value is on the cost of the legal fees to the Deh Cho Bridge Corporation? Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Mr. Yakeleya.

Further Return To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have to request the parties of the Deh Cho Bridge Corporation in terms of that specific information. I will be happy to share it with the Member when I do have that information.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Supplementary, Mr. Ramsay.

Supplementary To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, did the GNWT’s liability change after the agreement was signed on September the 28th to enter into a concession agreement with the Deh Cho Bridge Corporation? Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Mr. Yakeleya.

Further Return To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Mr. Speaker, the position of the GNWT is that the concession agreement in terms of our liability will depend on the conditions that would apply and we’ll have more information up to date as we proceed with this project.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Final supplementary, Mr. Ramsay.

Supplementary To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm wondering if the Minister could provide the House exactly today what the GNWT is liable for. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Mr. Yakeleya.

Further Return To Question 39-16(1): Deh Cho Bridge Project Concession Agreement

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the loan guarantee is $9 million.