David Ramsay

David Ramsay
Kam Lake

Statements in Debates

Debates of , (day 7)

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Over the course of this short session much of our time has been spent reviewing the fate of the Territorial Treatment Centre. I have to tell you, Madam Speaker, that I am not very impressed with the process used by this government to get us where we are at today.

The Minister of Health and Social Services is presenting the transfer of the Territorial Treatment Centre to Hay River as a fait accompli. Bosco Homes, the contractor, seems to be onside. The only problem are those pesky Yellowknife MLAs who are concerned about whether the children will have access to the...

Debates of , (day 7)

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister how an income support officer makes the determination whether somebody is going to be on a payroll basis or not. The individual I am talking about here walks into the office and has been employed for years and has a certain skill set. How can they pigeonhole people into being payrolled, is what I am trying to say, and who makes that determination? How is that determination made on whether an income support client is payrolled or if they have to submit these monthly report cards?

In this instance, Madam Speaker, if I could, the...

Debates of , (day 6)

Page 7, Executive continued, operations expenditures, Financial Management Board Secretariat, directorate, not previously authorized, $903,000.

Debates of , (day 6)

Total department, negative $561,000.

Debates of , (day 6)

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Minister.

Debates of , (day 6)

Mahsi, Mr. Yakeleya. Mr. Minister.

Debates of , (day 6)

Wildlife management, special warrants, $751,000.

Debates of , (day 6)

Sport recreation and youth, not previously authorized, $249,000.

Debates of , (day 6)

Environment, not previously authorized, $933,000.

Debates of , (day 6)

Not previously authorized, regional operations, $8.392 million.