Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote and I will be voting in favour.
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Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2 December 4th, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote and I will be voting in favour.
Committees of the House December 4th, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I am glad that was clarified. I agree to apply the vote, and I will be voting in favour.
Concurrence in Vote 1b--Department of Canadian Heritage December 4th, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote, and I will be voting in favour.
Concurrence in Vote 1b--Department of Canadian Heritage December 4th, 2017
Mr. Speaker,
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I agree to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
Concurrence in Vote 1b--Department of Canadian Heritage December 4th, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote, and I will be voting in favour.
Concurrence in Vote 1b--Department of Canadian Heritage December 4th, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and will be voting in favour.
Concurrence in Vote 1B--Department of Finance December 4th, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and will be voting yes.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2017-18 December 4th, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and I will be voting in favour.
Nunavut Elections November 29th, 2017
Qujannamiik Uqaqti, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take this time to congratulate Nunavut's newly elected MLAs, Speaker, executive council, and new Premier, Paul Quassa.
As I am sure all members in this House can agree, an incredible amount of work goes into an election. I would like to congratulate them again on their hard work and achievements thus far.
This is an important time for Nunavut. With our 20-year anniversary fast approaching, we reflect on how we have grown as a territory, the progress we have made, and the lessons we have learned. We use this knowledge to determine how to best move forward as we look to the future.
With the fastest growing population in Canada, many of the challenges we face, including education, housing, and health care, are only going to become more pressing. Addressing these issues is vital to securing a bright future for Nunavut. I look forward to working closely with the new territorial government and Premier Quassa to help ensure that Nunavut shines.
Indigenous Affairs November 27th, 2017
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance.
The current funding formula for Nunavut falls short, making it difficult for the territorial government to adequately provide basic services. I have raised this concern on numerous occasions, and for good reason. Just look at the stats: only 35% of students graduate high school, the suicide rate is ten times the national average, and the core housing need is three times the national rate, and there are many more.
Will the minister commit to working with the territorial government to adjust the formula to more of a needs-based approach?