Debates of Dec. 6th, 1993

This is page numbers 431 - 469 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 4th 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
Premier's Absence From The House
Member's Statement Re Condolences To Families Of Those Killed In Plane Crash Near Tuktoyaktuk
Member's Statement Re Condolences To Family Of Person Killed In Fire In Rankin Inlet
Member's Statement Re Condolences To Families And Friends Of Those Killed In Plane Crash Near Tuktoyaktuk
Recognition Of Pages From Fort Providence
Report Of Official Languages Commissioner
Project Surname
GNWT's Handling Of Canada/nwt Languages Agreement
Elders' Birth Certificates
Attendance At Geo-science Forum
Further Return To Oral Question 120-12(4): GNWT Involvement In Keeping The Circle Strong In Northern Communities Conference
Further Return To Oral Question 102-12(4): Quality Of Water On The Mackenzie River System
Maintenance Positions, Sanikiluaq
Change Of Name Procedures
Tabling Of Guardianship And Trusteeship Act
Review Of Languages Commissioner's Report
Review Of South Slave Divisional Board's Terms Of Reference
Status Of Alcohol And Drug Consultant's Report
Examine Guardianship Act In Detail
Status Of Payment Of Payroll Tax By Federal Government
Payroll Tax Retroactive To July 1, 1993
Locations Of Units Sold Under Staff Housing Strategy
Handling And Transportation Of Firearms
Success Of Payroll Tax
Report On Western Constitutional Steering Committee Proceedings
Fire And Liability Insurance Carried On Government Units
GNWT Contribution Towards Road, Fort Chipewyan
Requirement For Payment By Hunters And Trappers For Facs
Availability Of Tep Students' Incentive Loans To Others
Non-payment Of Payroll Tax By Union
Actions To Alleviate Fraud In GNWT
Written Question 24-12(4): Language Commissioner's Travel List
Written Question 25-12(4): Bosco Homes Contracts And/or Contributions
Written Question 26-12(4): Government Buildings Written Off After Fires
Item 9: Petitions
Item 12: Tabling Of Documents
Independent Review Of Triple Designation Of River Ridge Facility
Adopting Members' Conduct Guidelines
Legislatures Recommendation To The Electoral District Boundaries Commission
Appearances Of Witnesses Before Committee Of The Whole When Dealing With Family Violence In The Nwt
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
To Adopt Recommendation 5
To Adopt Recommendation 6
To Adopt Recommendation 7
To Adopt Recommendation 8
Committee Report 8-12(4): Standing Committee On Agencies, Boards And Commissions Final Report On The Elimination Of The Highway Transport Board
To Adopt Recommendation 1
To Adopt Recommendation 2
To Adopt Recommendation 3
To Adopt Recommendation 4
To Adopt Recommendation 1
To Adopt Recommendation 2
To Adopt Recommendation 3
To Adopt Recommendation 4
To Adopt Recommendation 5
Committee Report 5-12(4): Report On Tabled Document 145-12(3): Legislative Action Paper On The Workers' Compensation Act
To Adopt Recommendation 1
To Adopt Recommendation 2
To Adopt Recommendation 3
To Adopt Recommendation 4
To Adopt Recommendation 5
To Adopt Recommendation 6
To Adopt Recommendation 7
To Adopt Recommendation 1
To Adopt Recommendation 2
To Adopt Recommendation 3
Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 21: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 66-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 1, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Lewis. Mr. Arngna'naaq. If you would proceed with your motions.

Committee Motion 66-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 1, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 67-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

That the annual report of the Workers' Compensation Board include more operational details and statistics as listed in this report.

Committee Motion 67-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you. We have a motion. We need a quorum before we can deal with this motion. I should have sounded the bell. We need two, I think.

Committee Motion 67-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you. The committee will come back to order. We have a motion on the floor and we also have a quorum. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 67-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Committee Motion 67-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

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

---Carried

Committee Motion 67-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Committee Motion 67-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 2, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Mr. Chairman, our third motion.

Committee Motion 68-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 3, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

That the merit rebate/super assessments program be implemented, however, the act should be amended to increase the fines used as penalties for failure to report accidents.

Committee Motion 68-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 3, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Arngna'naaq. We have a motion. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 68-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 3, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Committee Motion 68-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 3, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

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

---Carried

Committee Motion 68-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 3, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Committee Motion 69-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 4, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Mr. Chairman, that the board membership be increased to include at least one member of aboriginal descent and to ensure that the diversity of occupations is represented.

Committee Motion 69-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 4, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Arngna'naaq. We have a motion. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 69-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 4, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Committee Motion 69-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 4, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

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

---Carried

Committee Motion 69-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 4, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Committee Motion 70-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 5, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

December 6th, 1993

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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Mr. Chairman, that the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board further investigate other programs of guaranteed income that may provide coverage for traditional harvesters, artists, carvers and other occupations which may not clearly fit into the Workers' Compensation scheme.

Committee Motion 70-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 5, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Arngna'naaq. There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Yes, Mr. Arvaluk.

Committee Motion 70-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 5, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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James Arvaluk Aivilik

Mr. Chairman, my question is on the definition of artists, carvers and other occupations. Are you talking about homemakers who make traditional clothing for the purpose of helping the family with income, those who make parkas for tourists and stuff like this? Are you including those in the area of carvers' incomes>

Committee Motion 70-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 5, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Arvaluk. Mr. Arngna'naaq.

Committee Motion 70-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 5, Carried
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The committee did not have a clear definition of others. I believe the committee meant the statement "other occupations" to be at the discretion of the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board.

Committee Motion 70-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 5, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Arngna'naaq. Mr. Arvaluk.