Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Lewis.
Debates of March 19th, 1993
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Return To Question 551-12(3): Inspection Of Importation Of Christmas Trees Into The Nwt
Question 551-12(3): Inspection Of Importation Of Christmas Trees Into The Nwt
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 18th, 1993
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
I told the Minister of Renewable Resources some time ago that there was firewood being sold at a local service station which came from British Columbia. This is wood which comes from trees which have died because of bugs. I was given one of these logs last summer with the bugs still inside. Has the Minister checked this out to make sure that this wood, which is outlawed in the provinces, is not getting into the Northwest Territories?
Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I have checked it out. My department has informed me that whatever bugs were found in this particular wood were dead. They are trying to make an assessment with respect to what type of bug it is, whether it has a chance to live in the dry wood after the wood has been cut and dried in southern places. The department is still looking into it to see whether there is a chance the bug could live after it has been transported, frozen, and whatever else it goes through. Thank you.
Return To Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Lewis.
Supplementary To Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
Mr. Speaker, did he not check with the province of Alberta because I told him that they have outlawed it there. They will have already done the work and you could save this government a great deal of money if you would simply ask the province of Alberta what kind of bug it is, and then you would not have to go through all of this work.
Supplementary To Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
Further Return To Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Mr. Speaker, we checked with the province of Alberta to see if it is the same bug. At this moment, my department and the province of Alberta do not have the same information. We do not know if it is the same bug. Thank you
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Further Return To Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Lewis.
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
I would like to ask the Minister if he has thought about putting one of these bugs in an envelope, sending it to Alberta, and asking them if this is the same bug as the one they found in the wood which they got from B.C.?
Supplementary To Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Allooloo.
Further Return To Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The biologists inform me that there are many bugs that are living in the trees.
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Many of them look alike. I will take the Member's advice and do that. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
Question 552-12(3): Concerns Re Bugs Found In Fireplace Wood
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The bug has been taken as notice. Mr. Ningark.
Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Education. Mr. Speaker, I have been informed there were 131 Kitikmeot students in Yellowknife at the beginning of this semester, and of those 131 students, 18 have returned home. According to my calculation, that is approximately 23 per cent who have returned home for various reasons. The Department of Education provides education, makes sure the students stay in school and likes to produce graduates. Mr. Speaker, I am a one of those people who believe education should be given in the home community for those who want to take their education at home. If there was a chance for these 23.58 students to continue their secondary education in their home community, I believe they would still be in school today. Does the Minister have any plans to extend grades in my three communities of Pelly Bay, Taloyoak and Gjoa Haven?
Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Nerysoo.
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
No, Mr. Speaker. I can indicate to the honourable Member that the board has not received, at least to my knowledge, a request for an extension of grades in the communities. Once the board has received a request for extension of grades, a number of factors have to be considered. One, the financial resources for the school board and for the local community education council. Secondly, classroom space or accommodation for the students. The matter of home boarding is important in ensuring that students who have parents who want to go on the land have appropriate accommodation, either at student residences or home boarding, depending on what is agreed to. The other aspect is to ensure that we have the appropriate teaching staff in place to ensure the programs are properly delivered. Thirdly, that the regional education boards are on side in conjunction with the community education councils.
Mr. Speaker, to add further to the information for my honourable colleague, the communities which were broken down were; Gjoa Haven had two students return home, Coppermine had two, Cambridge Bay had five, Taloyoak had three, Holman had two and Pelly Bay had four.
Return To Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.
Supplementary To Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe 23.58 is a significant factor indicating there is a need to facilitate students who wish to continue their secondary education in their home community. Does the Minister believe there is indeed a need to have a secondary education facility at the community level? Thank you.
Supplementary To Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Nerysoo.
Further Return To Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
Mr. Speaker, I would indicate to the honourable Member that this government has taken the position of moving toward community secondary schooling. That is the policy which was initiated by Mr. Kakfwi, followed up by Mr. Allooloo and Mr. Arvaluk, and now myself. It is our belief that a school program delivered at the community level, where the student feels most comfortable, is probably the best schooling available. In that context, I am going to continue with the initiatives which have been undertaken by previous Ministers and what is presently the policy of this government. The honourable Member can be assured that when there are requests made by the school board, we will deal positively with them to accommodate those students and the community's request.
Further Return To Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Item 6, written questions. We will take a short recess.
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Further Return To Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
I would like to call the Assembly back to order. Item 7, returns to written questions. Item 8, replies to opening address. Item 9, petitions. Point of order, Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Point Of Order
Further Return To Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, there are only four Members in the House, but there was no government when we called returns to written questions. I would like to ask that you ring the bell until we can at least get a quorum in the House. Thank you.
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The honourable Member has a point of order. Mr. Clerk, would you ring the bell, please.
The chair recognizes a quorum. Item 9, petitions. Item 10, reports of standing and special committees. Mr. Zoe.
Committee Report 17-12(3): Standing Committee On Rules, Procedures And Privileges Report On Television Guidelines
Item 10: Reports Of Standing And Special Committees
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Henry Zoe North Slave
Mr. Speaker, I would like to present the report of the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and Privileges on the television guidelines.
Mr. Speaker, the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and Privileges has the responsibility to review the rules of the Assembly and matters brought to its attention by Members.
On November 25, 1992, the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and Privileges received a referral from Caucus, advising that Caucus had approved the televising of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly for implementation with the move to the new Legislative Assembly building in 1993. Caucus requested that the standing committee develop television guidelines for review and adoption by the House.
The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and Privileges was advised that Caucus, in the interest of open, responsible and accountable government, had decided to televise certain proceedings of the Legislative Assembly on the TVNC network, to show a cross-section of the day's proceedings. The broadcasts will be distributed in all official languages of the Northwest Territories. Caucus had also decided to put the operation of the television system out for tender.
The standing committee has been examining the procedures used in other jurisdictions for the televising of House proceedings, and two committee Members recently travelled to the Legislative Assembly in Regina, Saskatchewan. Members reviewed their television system, which recently received an extensive upgrade, and studied the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly's current television guidelines, as well as guidelines which had been adopted by the Saskatchewan Assembly on a provisional basis in 1992.
The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and Privileges has developed guidelines for the televising of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. These guidelines would require the cameras to focus primarily on the Member speaking, while maintaining some flexibility for orientation shots of the Chamber.
As it is not practical to broadcast the entire proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, the guidelines would allow the Speaker to establish a broadcasting schedule to ensure that the public are able to gain a broad perspective of the daily proceedings. In addition, members of the public would be allowed access to the audio/video record of proceedings with permission from the
Speaker's office, and to obtain copies of the record from the Clerk.
The Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and Privileges is of the opinion that these guidelines would allow the public throughout the Northwest Territories to gain a greater understanding of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, while maintaining the decorum of the Chamber.
Therefore, this committee recommends that the following television guidelines be adopted as the television guidelines for the Legislative Assembly.
Television Guidelines
1. The philosophy of television coverage of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly should be an accurate, factual and coherent record of the legislative proceedings which will allow the viewing public to clearly understand how the legislative process works without dramatizing the proceedings.
2. The coverage of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly shall be recorded in the official languages of the Northwest Territories as identified in the Official Languages Act.
3. All proceedings in the Legislative Chamber, beginning with the Speaker's procession and prayers until the daily adjournment of the Assembly, shall be recorded, with the exception of recesses. Proceedings in committee of the whole shall also be recorded.
4. The Member who is on his or her feet and has been recognized by the Speaker shall be shown on camera and shall be identified periodically by his or her full name and constituency, or for a Minister, his or her full name and portfolio titles. When a Minister makes a Member's statement he or she shall be identified by name and constituency.
5. Information as to the status of the House and current business shall be displayed on the television screen periodically during proceedings.
6. The shot of the Member shall be of his or her head and shoulders, or a medium close up shot showing some of the Members who are seated on either side of the speaking Member. In addition, an occasional establishing shot may be taken to help orient viewers to the chamber. On special occasions, such as the opening address and the budget address, cutaway shots of individuals or groups of Members or guests to the House may be shown.
7. When the Speaker is speaking or is on his or her feet, the camera facing the Speaker that best reflects the activities of the House shall be used at the discretion of the television director.
8. When in committee of the whole, or in a standing or special committee, a variation of wide, medium and close shots may be used to best reflect the activities of the committee. Ministers may be shown consulting with their officials. Officials or witnesses may be shown on camera as introduced by Ministers or the chair of the committee, or when answering questions at the director of the chair of committee of the whole.
9. Head and shoulder close-up shots of the Speaker or the chair in committee may be taken when he or she is giving a ruling.
10. Applause shots and orientation cutaway shots may be taken provided that care is taken to ensure that the shots are in good taste and reflect the decorum of the chamber.
11. Split screen shots will not be permitted.
12. Medium close-up shots may be taken of distinguished visitors sitting in the gallery. These guests must be seated in a predesignated location and the Speaker or the chair of committee of the whole will instruct the television director when such introductions will be made.
13. Pursuant to the provisions of the Copyright Act (Canada), the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories has copyright in the audio/video record of the proceedings of the Legislative.
14. Access to and use of the audio/video record of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly may be made available to media organizations upon permission being obtained from the Speaker's office.
15. Members of the Legislative Assembly or members of the public may obtain an audio/video copy of the record of the proceedings from the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly. This service will be provided free of charge but it is the responsibility of the requester to provide the audio/video tape.
16. After the prorogation of each session of the Legislature, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly shall ensure that the master audio/video records of the proceedings made during that session are deposited in the Northwest Territories archives, following which access to this record shall be had in accordance with procedures established by the territorial archivist.
17. The following conditions apply to the use of the record of proceedings of the Legislative Assembly by any person or organization:
1)the person or organization shall have a bona fide public interest in the use of that record;
2)the person or organization shall not use that record with purposeful distortion; and,
3)the person or organization shall not use that record as part of any paid advertisement.
Any breach of these conditions or of the Copyright Act (Canada) is an offence and may be prosecuted accordingly, or may be otherwise enforced by the Speaker and the Assembly.
18. These guidelines shall be enforced by the Speaker. Specific complaints by Members regarding the televising of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly should be raised with the Speaker in the Speaker's office.
19. The Speaker will establish a broadcasting schedule that will afford the viewing public an opportunity to observe a board perspective of the daily proceedings of the Legislative Assembly.
And further, that these guidelines be reviewed by the Legislative Assembly after one year of operation to assess their effectiveness.
Mr. Speaker, that concludes the report of the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and Privileges.
Motion To Accept Committee Report 17-12(3) And Move To Committee Of The Whole
Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I move seconded by the honourable colleague for High Arctic, that the report of the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and Privileges on television guidelines be received by the Assembly and moved into committee of the whole for consideration. Thank you.