Bob Bromley

Thanks for that information. Fire marshal’s office. That’s what I was looking for. Senior’s moment. With respect to the other aspects of buildings that are built, I know in general we, I think, require all buildings in the Northwest Territories to adhere to the National Building Code. Does that include the Model National Energy Code for buildings?

Madam Chair, the first part was recognizing that this is a new deal. How are we going to assure the public and make the public aware from the very start that we are serious, that we’re going to adhere to the regulations? It is not you’re just getting after new people, but there is a lot… I don’t know. It’s a mess out there, as the Minister knows, in terms of whatever regulations you are coming up with, in terms of our history now, but that is the situation to me that has to be dealt with. Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I want to ask a few questions about public safety with respect to the safety of our buildings. I’d like to start by just asking, with regard to the Fire Prevention Act, a review of plans and inspections that are done, those are strictly, as I understand it, related to Fire Safety Regulations. Am I correct in that assertion?

Madam Chair, I appreciate the Minister’s comments. I’m glad we’re at work on those things. I still, though, am hearing a lot of uncertainty about the regulations and the deadline of March 31st. We don’t want a situation where, obviously, when things come open we’re not ready for it. Is the Minister prepared to extend the moratorium on leasing for another month or two, if need be, to get things wrapped up properly before moving forward? Thank you.

Mr. Speaker, thanks to the Minister. I look forward to that again. What has been happening is all of those components have been here for the work done by non-government organizations. It has not been done by the workers in the government. That’s where we need the tune-up. I would like to see the Minister working with his staff to ensure that those goals are met.

Community markets are also developing in some communities. I believe there is already one in Hay River, and the Yellowknife Commons Cooperative is beginning one in Yellowknife this summer. Is the Minister aware of these value-added...

Thank you, Madam Chair. I know the Minister’s ready for me here. I’m just wondering where we’re at with the Recreational Leasing Policy. I think we’re hoping that it’s going to be done by the end of the month, but I know the public’s keenly interested, and we’ve been through one iteration, and I think there’s some hope that there will be another chance to look at it before being finalized, but maybe I can get the Minister to start me off on that.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to follow up on my Member’s statement earlier today with questions for the Minister of ITI. I do note, in the gallery today, Ms. Lone Sorensen. She has played a real leadership role in delivering some of these NGO agricultural programs.

Could the Minister give us an update on the status of completing and launching a new Growing Forward 2 Agreement and explain how the Territorial Farmers’ Association and other stakeholders have been involved in finalizing the second draft as he has committed? Mahsi.

Thank you and that’s great. I like to hear that. So what jurisdictions have found these courts to be not very good and tossed them out? Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Chair. The School of Community Government is obviously a busy place. They provide training in areas that include a long list such as governance, management, lands, infrastructure, bylaw enforcement, fire protection, water and wastewater, emergency management, works, asset management and finances. For a number of years I’ve been asking if they would consider giving energy management courses, because, of course, that’s a primary area for savings and so on. Is that included? Are they doing that now?

Thank you, Madam Chair. I just want to follow-up with the Minister a little bit on the wellness court, the mental health court. Obviously, the Minister remembers passing a motion in the House for a mental health court in the 16th Assembly and we were led, by the Minister of Justice at that time, to understand work was underway. Now again we’ve passed a similar motion in the House and work is underway again here. My understanding is that a feasibility study will be completed this 31st, March. I’d like to know is this done in concert with Health and Social Services and will it provide direction...