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Bill 32, An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act

Government Bill

19th Assembly, 2nd Session

Introduced on June 1, 2021

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed June 1, 2021 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed June 2, 2021 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Dec. 1, 2021 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Dec. 9, 2021 (Debate)
  • Status

    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    Dec. 1, 2021 Passed Third Reading of Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act, Carried
    June 2, 2021 Passed Second Reading of Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act
    June 1, 2021 Passed First Reading of Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act

    Discussion & Mentions

    Report On Committee Of The Whole
    Report On Committee Of The Whole

    December 9th, 2021

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    The Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. Margaret M. Thom

    Mahsi, please be seated.

    Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon.

    [Translation] Thank you, it is good to be here and see all of you. It seems so long that I was to thank you for your hard work and your patience during these challenging times. I want to say thank you. [Translation Ends].

    It seems such a long time to see each and every one of you again. It seems so long ago that I was here addressing you, and I want to thank each and every one of you for your hard work and your patience during these challenging times.

    As we enter the festive season and what is our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to face many challenges.

    The challenges will continue and I believe that is what gives us courage, gives us strength, and it gives us the opportunity for personal growth. In spite of the challenges, we must keep moving forward with the best of our abilities and always remember the accomplishments that we have each made - both personally and professionally.

    The last two years during this pandemic has been very difficult, particularly to those of us who have lost loved ones due to the pandemic or other reasons. We mourn the loss of loved ones, we celebrate and cherish the ones present, and we must have faith and hope for the future and excitement for the ones yet to come.

    As you journey home for this well-deserved break with your families, friends, and your constituents, know that you are going to make cherished memories. Memories are precious.

    I wish you sincere blessings of the season and Happy Holidays. Mahsi.

    Now as the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:

    • Bill 24: An Act to Amend the Revolving Funds Act
    • Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Aurora College Act
    • Bill 31: An Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act
    • Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act
    • Bill 33: The National Indigenous Peoples Day Act
    • Bill 36: An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act
    • Bill 42: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2021-2022
    • Bill 43: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2021-2022
    • Bill 44: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures and Borrowing Authorization), No. 4, 2020-2021
    • Bill 45: Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2022-2023

    Mahsi Cho, Thank You, Quyanainni, Merci Beaucoup, Koana.

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

    All those opposed, please rise. All those abstaining, please rise.

    The results of the recorded vote, 17 in favour, zero opposed, zero abstentions. The motion is carried. Bill 32 has had second -- or third reading. Sorry.

    ---Carried

    Third reading of bills. Honourable Premier.

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

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    Deputy Clerk Of The House Mr. Glen Rutland

    The Member for Yellowknife South. The Member for Range Lake. The Member for Yellowknife Centre. The Member for Thebacha. The Member for Frame Lake. The Member for Nunakput. The Member for Kam Lake. The Member for Nahendeh. The Member for Sahtu. The Member for Inuvik Boot Lake. The Member for Hay River North. The Member for Great Slave. The Member for Hay River South. The Member for Monfwi. The Member for Yellowknife North. The Member for Deh Cho. The Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes.

    Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act, Carried
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

    Question has been called. The Minister has requested a recorded vote. All those in favour, please rise.

    Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act, Carried
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

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    Some Hon. Members

    Question.

    Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act, Carried
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

    Page 3263


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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

    Thank you, Minister. Motion is in order. To the motion.

    Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act, Carried
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

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    Caroline Wawzonek

    Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Range Lake,that Bill 32, an Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act, be read for the third time. And, Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote.

    Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 2nd, 2021

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

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

    --Carried

    Bill 32 has received second reading and is referred to a Standing Committee. Second reading of bills. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters. Bill 25; Member's Statement 161-19(2); Tabled Document 411-19(2); Tabled Document 412-19(2); Tabled Document 413-19(2); Committee Report 16-19(2) with Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes in the chair.

    Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 2nd, 2021

    Page 2787


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    Some Hon. Members

    Question.

    Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 2nd, 2021

    Page 2787


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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

    Thank you, Minister. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill?

    Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 2nd, 2021

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    Caroline Wawzonek

    Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 32, An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act be read for the second time.

    This bill amends the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act to ensure continued effective regulation and oversight of the NEBF pension plan. This bill redefines the names the pension committee required under the act; changes the requirements for the composition of the pension committee; clarifies the ability of the pension committee to make rules, policies, and procedures addressing matters, including those prescribed by regulation; and allows the Commissioner and Executive Council to make regulations creating temporary exemptions from the act or temporary variations and provisions of the act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act
    First Reading Of Bills

    June 1st, 2021

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

    Thank you, Minister. Motion is in order and non-debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? Any abstentions? The motion is carried.

    ---Carried

    Bill 32 has had first reading. First Reading of Bills. Second Reading of Bills. Member for Frame Lake.

    Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act
    First Reading Of Bills

    June 1st, 2021

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    Caroline Wawzonek

    Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 32, an Act to amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.