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Bill 48, Post-Secondary Education Act

Government Bill

18th Assembly, 3rd Session

Introduced on March 13, 2019

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed March 13, 2019 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed March 14, 2019 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Aug. 15, 2019 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Aug. 21, 2019 (Debate)
  • Status

    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    Aug. 15, 2019 Passed Third Reading of Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    Aug. 15, 2019 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 48, Post-Secondary Education Act, be read for the third time; and, Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.
    March 14, 2019 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Leg, that Bill 48, Post-Secondary Education Act, be read for the second time. This bill creates a structure for the recognition of post-secondary institutions within the Northwest Territories. The bill: • prohibits the establishment or operation of a university without the consent of the Minister and an Act of the Legislative Assembly; • prohibits the granting of a degree or the offering of any degree program without the authorization of the Minister; and • allows a college to be recognized under the Act if its establishment or operation has the consent of the Minister and is authorized by an Act of the Legislative Assembly. The bill provides, with exceptions, that before consent or authorization can be given for any of these things the Minister must have received a recommendation from a quality assurance body. The bill also provides for the recognition and regulation of private training institutions and private vocational training, including the issuance of certificates of registration for either and allowing for the appointment of a Director of Private Vocational Training. The bill requires reporting by public post-secondary institutions that receive regular and ongoing funding from the government as well as by other institutions, including those that receive grants or contributions. Public institutions are also required to seek Ministerial approval of tuition fees, regularly evaluate programs, prepare a mandate statement as well as strategic and corporate plans, and prepare and submit annual operating and capital budgets. Finally, the bill contains provisions with respect to information sharing, enforcement, and offences and penalties. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    March 13, 2019 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, who started this initiative, that Bill 48, Post-Secondary Education Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent to Bills
    Prayer

    August 21st, 2019

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    Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. Margaret Thom

    Please be seated. Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon. As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following Bills:

    • Bill 25: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
    • Bill 36: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Resources Act
    • Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Operations Act
    • Bill 39: Environmental Rights Act
    • Bill 40: Smoking Control and Reduction Act
    • Bill 41: Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act
    • Bill 42: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products Tax Act
    • Bill 43: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act
    • Bill 46: Public Land Act
    • Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    • Bill 54: Standard Interest Rate Statutes Amendment Act
    • Bill 56: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 2
    • Bill 57: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act
    • Bill 58: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act.

    Mahsi cho, thank you, quyanainni, merci beaucoup, koana.

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 15th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Masi. All those opposed, please stand. All those abstaining, please stand. The results of the recorded vote: 17 in favour, zero opposed, zero abstentions.

    ---Carried

    Bill 48 has had its third reading. Third reading of bills. Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 15th, 2019

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    Clerk Of The House

    The Member for Range Lake, the Member for Yellowknife South, the Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, the Member for Hay River South, the Member for Thebacha, the Member for Hay River North, the Member for Mackenzie Delta, the Member for Sahtu, the Member for Yellowknife North, the Member for Kam Lake, the Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, the Member for Nahendeh, the Member for Frame Lake, the Member for Yellowknife Centre, the Member for Deh Cho, the Member for Nunakput, the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake.

    Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 15th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Question has been called. All those in favour, please stand.

    Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 15th, 2019

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    Some Hon. Members

    Question.

    Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 15th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Masi. The Member has requested a recorded vote. The motion is in order. To the motion.

    Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 15th, 2019

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    Caroline Cochrane

    Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 48, Post-Secondary Education Act, be read for the third time; and, Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    March 14th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

    ---Carried

    Bill 48 has had a second reading and is referred to standing committee. Second reading of bills. Minister of Finance.

    Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    March 14th, 2019

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    Some Hon. Members

    Question.

    Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    March 14th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Masi. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

    Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    March 14th, 2019

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    Caroline Cochrane

    Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Leg, that Bill 48, Post-Secondary Education Act, be read for the second time.

    This bill creates a structure for the recognition of post-secondary institutions within the Northwest Territories. The bill:

    • prohibits the establishment or operation of a university without the consent of the Minister and an Act of the Legislative Assembly;

    • prohibits the granting of a degree or the offering of any degree program without the authorization of the Minister; and

    • allows a college to be recognized under the Act if its establishment or operation has the consent of the Minister and is authorized by an Act of the Legislative Assembly.

    The bill provides, with exceptions, that before consent or authorization can be given for any of these things the Minister must have received a recommendation from a quality assurance body. The bill also provides for the recognition and regulation of private training institutions and private vocational training, including the issuance of certificates of registration for either and allowing for the appointment of a Director of Private Vocational Training.

    The bill requires reporting by public post-secondary institutions that receive regular and ongoing funding from the government as well as by other institutions, including those that receive grants or contributions. Public institutions are also required to seek Ministerial approval of tuition fees, regularly evaluate programs, prepare a mandate statement as well as strategic and corporate plans, and prepare and submit annual operating and capital budgets. Finally, the bill contains provisions with respect to information sharing, enforcement, and offences and penalties. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    First Reading Of Bills

    March 13th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Masi. The motion is in order. The motion is non-debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed?

    ---Carried

    Bill 48 has had its first reading. First reading of bills. Member for Hay River North.

    Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    First Reading Of Bills

    March 13th, 2019

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    Caroline Cochrane

    Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, who started this initiative, that Bill 48, Post-Secondary Education Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.