Julie Green

Mr. Speaker, my question again for the Minister of Finance is: what kind of oversight is provided in this area to ensure that these sole-sourced contracts meet the requirements of urgency and unique source of supply before they’re awarded?

That’s good, thanks.

Thank you, colleagues. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. These elevated amounts increase the possibility of kickbacks and preferment. I’ll be looking for a much more rigorous oversight in this process, and I’ll have questions for the Minister. Thank you.

No more questions.

Mr. Speaker, solesource contracting is the buying of goods or services without competitive bidding. In February, the Finance Minister announced changes in the limits for granting of solesource contracts. The solesource contract limit for goods and non-professional services was increased from $5,000 to $25,000, for professional services from $25,000 to under $50,000, and for architectural and engineering professional services, to under $100,000. Solesource purchasing is governed by the procurement guidelines of the GNWT contract regulations. The procurement guidelines list a series of criteria...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. In the event that the Salvation Army is not prepared to serve men, how will they be part of this program? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thanks to the Minister for his answer.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I would like the Minister to provide an explanation of how the transitional supportive housing is going to be distributed to support both male and female clients? Thank you.

Question was asked. Thank you.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, June the 20th, 2016, I will move the following motion. I move, seconded by the Honourable for Great Slave that notwithstanding Rule 4 when this House adjourns on June 17, 2016, it shall be adjourned until Thursday, June 23, 2016. Further, that at any time prior to June 23, 2016, if the Speaker is satisfied after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly that the public interest requires that the House should meet at an earlier time during the adjournment, the Speaker may give notice and...