Robert Hawkins

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 86)

If we had more time I wouldn’t mind knowing a little more about what are they doing and when do they actually start realizing it’s a product worth using or not using. I’m just curious. I mean, they’ve been saying they’ve been testing it for a number of years. This is the first time I’ve heard it’s two years. I thought it’s been out there for four or longer than four.

The deputy minister also talked about other design tests. Can he explain and elaborate? Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 86)

Under this particular circumstance – and now I am going to take a leap in a different direction – what seniors housing does the Department of Housing support in Yellowknife? Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 86)

Well, Mr. Chairman, I mean, if he’s saying they need this vehicle, this luxury vehicle to sit in the fleet at the courthouse or can go to Behchoko, I am curious how often it’s used. But keep in mind, it’s not just one vehicle, it’s two that they have in their fleet. We’re going to get to the second one in a second that sits on standby so they can travel in great comfort. So, how many times did the court party go to Behchoko last year? It’s a good question.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 86)

Has that test been successful and when do we call it an end of the test? Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 86)

Other than the Niven Lake… No, sorry. Niven Lake unit, that will put 19 new doors on the market in the Yellowknife area. There are no other new doors being added to this community?

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 86)

Mr. Chairman, it sounds like we should buy them a moving van, not a luxury leather Denali Suburban, who knows? I mean, let’s be honest. Maybe the Minister can explain why a Ford Escape that holds four or five people in there, or even a four-door pickup couldn’t do this. It would certainly come at half the price for the occasion of driving to Behchoko. We’re not even getting into this yet about the fancy $65,000 vehicle sitting at the courthouse probably doing nothing during the day while one is on its adventure on its way to Behchoko. I’m curious what the Minister has to say about that....

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 86)

It was such a good question I’m surprised they weren’t hanging on my every word. I was asking, under the warranty program how many kilometres where actually actioned. In other words, did we actually use the warranty or were we able to access the warranty? Did we access any warranty whatsoever? Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 86)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am just wondering what the net positive impact will be in the Yellowknife community for public housing in this budget. Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 86)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to report to the Assembly that the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Infrastructure has reviewed Bill 54, An Act to Amend the Forest Management Act. The standing committee wishes to report that Bill 54 is not ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole and that the bill not be further proceeded with. Thank you.

Debates of , 17th Assembly, 5th Session (day 86)

Since the construction of that road a few years ago, when we received all that money to redo it, I am just wondering if there was any part of that actual road that was under warranty, and if so, what sections. Thank you.