Debates of March 26th, 1992

This is page numbers 464 - 491 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 2nd 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Ministers' Statement 46-12(2): Regulation Of NWT Power Corporation
Ministers' Statement 47-12(2): First Ministers' Conference On The Economy
Formation Of Kiguti Dental Services, Keewatin
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Question O382-12(2): Clarification Of The Process The Minister Stands Behind Re Abortions
Further Return Question O382-12(2): Clarification Of The Process The Minister Stands Behind Re Abortions
Question O383-12(2): Abortion Issues Brought To Attention Of Minister
Question O384-12(2):lack Of Departmental Communication To Minister Of Health
Further Return To Supplementary 0384-12(2): Lack Of Departmental Communication To Minister Of Health
Question O385-12(2): Minister's Awareness Of Absence Of Resident Doctor, Inuvik
Question O386-12(2): Patients Not Wanting Pain Relief During Abortions
Question O387-12(2): Minister Of Health Being Informed Of Specific Complaint
Question O388-12(2): Availability Of Doctors In Inuvik
Question O389-12(2): Use Of Anesthetics In Performing Abortions
Question O390-12(2): Limiting Review Of Surgical Procedures
Question O391-12(2): Minister Being Made Aware Of Complaints
Question O392-12(2): Endurance Of Pain And Reviewing The Issue Of Abortion
Question O393-12(2): Invitation To Have Dr. Andre Lalonde Appear As Witness
Question O394-12(2): Private Sector Participation In NWT Power Corporation
Question O395-12(2): Regional Superintendent, Baffin Region
Question O396-12(2): Extension Of Quiuaq School, Clyde River
Question O397-12(2): Departmental Directive To Eliminate Unnecessary Pain During Abortions
Question O398-12(2): Resignation Of Deputy Minister Of Social Services, Bernie Doyle
Question O399-12(2): Ontario Court Of Appeal Decision On Right Of Prisoners To Vote
Question O400-12(2): Clarification Of Mr. Bernie Doyle's Place Of Employment
Question O401-12(2): Minister's Awareness Of Abortion Patient's Concerns
Question O402-12(2): Procedure For Accepting Patient Complaints
Report Of The Standing Committee On Finance On The Review Of Bills 5, 12, 22 And 23
Item 12: Tabling Of Documents
Notice Of Motion 10-12(2): Canada's Participation On The International Whaling Commission
Second Reading Of Bill 26: Liquor Act
Second Reading Of Bill 27: Wildlife Conservation Act
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 21: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

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

--- Carried

Mr. Todd.

Motion For Cabinet's Response To Report On 1992 Capital Review And Development Of Action Plan, Carried

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Last, but not least, I move that this committee recommends to cabinet that they provide their response to the Report on the Review of the 1992/93 Capital Estimates within 120 days; and that they develop an action plan with specific tasks and deadlines in order to address the committee's recommendations.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion, Mr. Todd.

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John Todd Keewatin Central

This is in keeping with previous standing committees. It is important that we get a plan. One of the concerns we had, with all due respect, was that when the departments were coming forward, a number of them did not have any long-term plan. We want to ensure that our recommendations, if cabinet concurs, and a plan is put in place with specific tasks; in particular, a schedule of deadlines as to when we can accomplish certain things. We simply have to get a blueprint, if you want, Mr. Chairman, or an action plan that we can all follow so that we can all hold ourselves accountable along with cabinet. Thank you.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. To the motion.

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An Hon. Member

Question.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

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

--- Carried

I believe this concludes the committee report. Does the committee agree that Committee Report 3-12(2) is concluded?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. What is the wish of the committee? Ms. Cournoyea.

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Chairman, I believe next on the agenda is Bill 21, Supplementary Appropriation, Act No. 3, 1990-91.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you.

Is it the wish of the committee that we deal with Bill 21-12(2), Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1990-91?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

Bill 21, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1990-91

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. We are dealing with Bill 21-12(2), Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1990-91. For all Members, I just want to indicate to you that the document is in our legislation book. We also have a document that was provided to all Members as well; in particular, the standing committee on finance. The document is in our legislation binder. Opening remarks, Madam Government Leader.

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Chairman, I would like to move to the witness table and have the witness brought in before I begin the opening remarks.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Is it the wish of the committee that we invite the witnesses?

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March 25th, 1992

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Sergeant-at-Arms, could you invite the witness, please? Madam Government Leader, please introduce your witness and proceed with your opening remarks.

Minister's Opening Remarks

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, the witness is Mr Lew Voytilla, Secretary to the Financial Management Board.

Mr. Chairman, in 1990-91, two departments exceeded their appropriations in total; these are the Legislative Assembly and the Department of Personnel. Section 36 of the Financial Administration Act requires that a supplementary appropriation bill be submitted to the Legislative Assembly. The 1990-91 supplementary appropriation No. 3 is submitted as required by legislation. Mr. Speaker, we are prepared to answer any questions on the supplementary appropriation; namely, Legislative Assembly, $436,900, and Personnel, $3,768,000. Thank you.

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Thank you. Mr. Chairman of the standing committee on finance, do you have any opening remarks?

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Are there any general comments? Is it the wish of the committee that we go into the detail?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

Legislative Assembly, Total O And M,

Agreed

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Detail of Legislative Assembly, operations and maintenance, Legislative Assembly, not previously authorized, $436,900. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

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The Chair Richard Nerysoo

Total department, $436,900. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

--- Agreed

Department Of Personnel, Total O And M, Agreed