Rocky Simpson

Rocky Simpson
Hay River South

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 67)

Thank you, Madam Chair. I am not sure, but is this the section where I can ask about, I guess it is there, industry development. I see $50,000 there. What is that actually for? Is that for looking at harvesting and different development in that area? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 67)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister know if the RCMP members are required to move out of their current houses and into the new units, and what will happen with the units they move out of, if they are required to move out? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 67)

Thank you, Madam Chair. I will just move to that disaster compensation, as well, and the $15,000 there. With respect to what happened around the Fort Smith area and that with the trappers because of the high water, I am not sure if that is looked at as a natural disaster or what, but is the department looking at maybe defining what a disaster actually is with respect to trappers? There seemed to be something just in the news, whether it is true or not, that government first came out and said it was not our fault, so I am just not sure if we have any definitions or how we take responsibility...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 67)

I would also ask the Minister to confirm how the design and the square footage of these units, especially for Hay River, was determined.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 67)

Thank you, Madam Chair. That is good to know because I usually get people asking me where they can buy fur from. I just want to go to Take a Kid Trapping in case I want to take one of my kids.

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Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 67)

Thank you, Madam Chair. I'm not sure what else to ask, then, if we don't really have a hell of a lot of responsibility. That will be it. Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 67)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize the K'atlodeeche First Nation and the volunteers of this year's K'amba Carnival event, which took place this past weekend on the reserve. We have to appreciate the fact that this event has taken place during a period of uncertainty when it comes to celebrations, requiring social distancing and the many rules set out by our Chief Public Health Officer. I am certain that, to pull this event off, it required ingenuity, dedication, and countless hours by the committee, community, and group of volunteers. It required adapting a long-standing and...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Madam Chair. With respect to victims assistance support projects, what percentage of that stays in Yellowknife and what percentage goes out to communities? Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Madam Chair. On page 276, community justice committees and projects. What percentage of that money stays in Yellowknife, and what percentage goes to the communities? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is a property in Hay River referred to as "Disneyland." It's a fairly big area. The houses have been removed, and my understanding is that was to be for senior housing. I would ask the Minister if she would look at talking to some of the private developers in town and see if they are interested in building something and using that piece of land. Otherwise, I don't see anything happening, and I am very concerned because the Housing Corporation is important. It's a big budget. If nothing happened, I am hoping that, at some point, the Premier will take a look at the...