Bob Bromley

Thanks to the Minister for that commitment. Now, Madam Chair, thanks for your forbearance there returning to this section. Could the Minister tell me just for my own edification here, the allied health recruitment unit mentioned here, how does that fit into the picture and how does it relate to what we’ve been discussing?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let’s see, my first one on this page is, I believe this is where the energy standards are set for our buildings and some of our energy management work. My understanding is that currently we subscribe to the 25 percent better than the National Model Energy Code for buildings. As I was saying, though, really the times are moving on and we need to continue to ratchet that up and increase our efficiency. I’m wondering if the Minister would commit to investigating the possibility for moving to a 40 percent better than the National Model Energy Building Code for buildings.

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Thank you, Madam Chair. Again a little bit of uncertainty on whose mandate. I know that during the middle part of the 16th Assembly there was a website and other resources established specifically to enhance recruitment and retention of health professionals. I’m wondering, if this is a Human Resources responsibility, what is the success of those programs that were put in place specifically for this purpose and what’s the result of the evaluation. If it’s not this Minister’s responsibility, I’ll direct that later.

I think that was a good, brief discussion. As for your last statement that you’re not a supplier, I will hold my comments until we get to petroleum products division. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I take that criticism. Excuse was probably not the best word. Perhaps “reason” was a better word for that.

I again appreciate the Minister’s positive response here. I would say that we’re very fortunate to have a resident community of world-class experts in building standards and so on. They’re very active in national organizations and government-level inputting to national standards and so on. Would the Minister agree to meet with those representatives of those associations and professionals as one of the steps towards developing this legislation?

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Very quickly, I would ask the Minister what would constitute certainty around the supply of wood pellets in the Sahtu. Is it a contract with a supplier or is it a transportation issue? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions today are for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs following up on my Member’s statement and actually the Minister’s statement as well where he notes that the department has a role as a coach, advisor and supporter in terms of infrastructure. I think it’s much more than that. I think there’s also a responsibility for inspections on the safety and efficiency front.

I’ve noticed that all provinces and Yukon, our sister, have building acts to ensure these sorts of safeties are in place. In contrast, lack of comparable law here leaves us out of step...

I think that’s it for now. Thanks for that information. I’ll look forward to updates.

Thanks for that information. I know there is a sort of bifurcation. There are some responsibilities of this department and then there are responsibilities that accrue to each and every other department as well. So maybe I could get some clarity on what exactly Human Resources is responsible for, and if I could just save time a little bit by also asking if we know what the status is, have we received a fine, how much in the past year and are we anticipating further fines this year. Any crystal ball estimates there? Thank you.

I appreciate the Member’s comments again. I appreciate his understanding of this issue and support as an important issue. I guess I haven’t quite seen the use of two-sided paper yet from departments. I see it pretty good in the Legislative Assembly, though not necessary amongst Ministers’ statements this morning, but I think we are on track in the Legislative Assembly at 50 percent or greater reductions and certainly the electronics are happening, but I’m still not getting the feeling that it’s happening routinely within departments, unless maybe it’s going over at the Ledge. Occasionally...