This is page numbers 13 - 23 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 1st Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was public.

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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha

Mr. Speaker:

I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik, that Ministers' Statement 2-12(1), Living Within Our Means, be moved into committee of the whole. Thank you.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Thank you. That motion is always in order. The seconder was Mr. Koe. To the motion. It is a non-debatable motion. All those in favour? Opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Motions. Mr. Arvaluk.

James Arvaluk Aivilik

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to proceed with my motion today, concerning the terms of reference for the standing committee on public accounts.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Unanimous consent has been requested. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed.

James Arvaluk Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker:

WHEREAS it is required by Rule 95(2) that the terms of reference for all standing committees shall be approved by the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the standing committee on public accounts has considered the matters of their own terms of reference;

AND WHEREAS the standing committee is now prepared to present their terms of reference to the Legislative Assembly;

NOW THEREFORE, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for North Slave, that the following terms of reference for the standing committee on public accounts be approved:

The standing committee on public accounts may, on its own authority:

a) inquire into such matters as may be referred to by the Legislative Assembly;

b) review and recommend on the territorial accounts submitted to the Legislative Assembly annually by the Minister of Finance;

c) review and recommend on the Auditor General of Canada's reports to the Legislative Assembly;

d) the Public Accounts of the NWT and the Auditor General's Annual Report and his Report on Any Other Matters will be referred to the standing committee on public accounts after tabling in the Legislative Assembly. Not withstanding this formal process, the Commissioner, the Speaker or the Minister of Finance are authorized to provide these documents to the standing committee in advance of tabling to expedite the review by the committee. For further certainty, this review in advance of tabling may include public hearings and all other authorized activities of the standing committee.

e) investigate and inquire into those matters of a public accounts nature that, in the opinion of the committee, require investigation, and provide advice and recommendations to the Legislative Assembly;

f) shall establish its own quorum to be five Members, including the Chair. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Your motion is in order. To the motion.

An Hon. Member

Question.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

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

---Carried

Motions. Mr. Todd.

John Todd Keewatin Central

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to proceed to my motion today concerning the terms of reference of the standing committee on finance.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed, Mr. Todd.

John Todd Keewatin Central

Mr. Speaker:

WHEREAS it is required by Rule 95(2) that the terms of reference for all standing committees shall be approved by the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the standing committee on finance has considered the matter of the terms of reference;

AND WHEREAS the standing committee is now prepared to present their terms of reference to the Legislative Assembly;

NOW THEREFORE, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kitikmeot, Mr. Bernhardt, that the following terms of reference for the standing committee on finance be approved:

The standing committee on finance may, on its own authority:

a) inquire into such matters as may be referred to it by the Legislative Assembly;

b) review and recommend on the preparation of estimates, expenditures and appropriations required to defray the charges and expenses of the public service in the Northwest Territories in each fiscal year; c) review and recommend on capital projects and capital planning;

d) examine and recommend the terms and conditions of any agreement relating to financial arrangements with the Government of Canada;

e) examine and recommend the terms and conditions of borrowing, lending and investing funds;

f) review, evaluate and recommend on any revenue sources that may be available to the Territories;

g) review financial implications of existing and proposed territorial programs and the financing there of, as well as any other programs which may in future become a charge against the territorial budget, and further, be able to recommend funding changes if required;

h) investigate and inquire into those financial matters that, in the opinion of the committee, require investigation; and

i) establish its quorum to be five Members, including the Chair.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Your motion is in order. To the motion.

An Hon. Member

Question.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Question has been called. All in favour? Opposed, if any? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Motions. Mr. Kakfwi.

Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to proceed with my motion today concerning the establishment of a special committee on constitutional reform.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Unanimous consent has been requested. Are there any nays? No nays. Proceed, Mr. Kakfwi.

Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Mr. Speaker:

WHEREAS the Government of Canada tabled proposals in Parliament on September 24, 1991 for a reform of the Constitution of Canada and certain federal institutions;

AND WHEREAS this Legislative Assembly has to ensure that the desires and aspirations of the Northwest Territories are considered and reflected in any process of reform of the Constitution of Canada or any federal institutions;

NOW THEREFORE, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that this Assembly establish a special committee to be named the special committee on constitutional reform;

AND FURTHER, that the terms of reference for the special committee on constitutional reform be prepared in consultation with all Members of the House and presented to the Assembly for approval in accordance with Rule 95(2).

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Your motion is in order. To the motion.

An Hon. Member

Question.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Question has been called. All those in favour? Opposed, if any? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Koe.

Fred Koe Inuvik

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to proceed with my motion today concerning the terms of reference for the standing committee on agencies, boards and commissions.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Unanimous consent has been requested. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed, Mr. Koe.

Motion 14-12(1), Terms Of Reference For The Standing Committee On Agencies, Boards And Commissions, Carried

Fred Koe Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker:

WHEREAS it is required by Rule 95(2) that the terms of reference for all standing committees shall be approved by the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the standing committee on agencies, boards and commissions has considered the matters of their terms of reference;

AND WHEREAS the standing committee is now prepared to present their terms of reference to the Legislative Assembly;

NOW THEREFORE, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Lewis, that the following terms of reference for the standing committee on agencies, boards and commissions be approved:

The standing committee on agencies, boards and commissions shall:

a) have the authority to review and comment on the annual reports of agencies, boards, public committees, councils and commissions to which the Legislative Assembly, the Executive Council, a Minister or the Commissioner make some or all of the appointments;

b) inquire into such matters as may be referred to it by the Legislative Assembly;

c) establish its quorum to be five Members, including the Chair;

The standing committee on agencies, boards and commissions may on its own authority:

a) examine and report on the methods by which it believes appointments, terms and memberships and remuneration of members should be made to agencies, boards, public committees, councils and commissions;

b) review the operation of all such agencies, boards, public committees, councils and commissions, with a view to improving operations, including reducing possible redundancy and overlapping;

c) make recommendations on the continuance or reorganization of individual agencies, boards, public committees, councils and commissions.

The Speaker Michael Ballantyne

Your motion is in order. To the motion. All those in favour? Opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried Motions. Mr. Gargan.

Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Mr. Speaker, I would like consent to go back to Item 12, notices of motions.