Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Page 6-7, activity summary, courts, infrastructure investment summary, total net book value and work in progress, $2.306 million.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. When I left off asking questions last time, the Minister indicated that there are 49 vacant positions within Justice system-wide right at this present time. The concern is about not having the $267,000 or the $400,000 on an ongoing basis to operate the remand facility in Hay River. Approximately what’s the dollar value of those 49 vacant positions right now? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

So, Mr. Chair, if I could ask then, the casual employees at SMCC are not going to be let go or reduced in number. They might just get called in fewer times. Is that correct? Thank you.

Thank you. On page 6-5, infrastructure acquisition plan, services to government, tangible capital assets, total tangible capital assets, $55,000. Total activity, $55,000.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to speak to the Yellowknife courthouse for just a minute too, since most of the Members have touched on that. I think there is a business case and an argument to be made for the fact that Yellowknife may need a new courthouse and that we've been in leased space and there are issues of security and there are issues of access and interview rooms and accommodating people. I haven't read the report in-depth. I think there's an argument to be made for owing a standalone court services building in Yellowknife, as opposed to leasing something and spending a...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Standing Committee on Governance and Economic Development met with the Minister of Public Works and Services, PWS, and his staff on January 17, 2005, to review the department’s draft main estimates for 2005-2006.

The mandate of PWS is to design, construct, acquire, operate and maintain, buildings, works and equipment. Its mandate also includes implementing energy-efficient projects in Government of the Northwest Territories’ buildings and works required for the Government of the Northwest Territories to deliver its programs and services. PWS also provides a...

Agreed. Then we will do that after a short break.

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to speak in favour of the motion.

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Mr. Chairman, I would like to take a moment to thank all the Members who have taken an interest in this subject and who have spoken to this. I really appreciate it. I know there are a lot of issues on everybody’s agenda. This remand unit at the South Slave Correctional Centre, Mr. Chairman, is something that has been there for awhile. It has provided a good and sound service. I just hope that the government will hear our voice on this motion and will respect the will of the House on this and that the Minister...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, what would it take to get the remand services in Hay River reinstated? Thank you.