The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
Debates of March 5th, 1993
Topics
Bill 19: An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
Page 761
The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Bill 19: An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
Page 761
An Hon. Member
Question.
Bill 19: An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
Page 761
The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 19 has had second reading. Item 17, second reading of bills. Mr. Pollard.
Bill 20: Loan Authorization Act, 1993-94
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
Page 761
John Pollard Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Baffin central, that Bill 20, Loan Authorization Act, 1993-94 be read for the second time. Mr. Speaker, this bill would authorize the Commissioner, or the Minister acting on behalf of the Commissioner, to make loans to municipalities for municipal purposes for the fiscal year 1993-94. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 20: Loan Authorization Act, 1993-94
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
Page 761
The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The motion is in order, Mr. Pollard. To the principle of the bill.
Bill 20: Loan Authorization Act, 1993-94
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
Page 761
An Hon. Member
Question.
Bill 20: Loan Authorization Act, 1993-94
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
Page 761
The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 20 has had second reading. Item 17, second reading of bills. Mr. Kakfwi.
Bill 18: An Act To Amend The Public Printing Act
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
March 4th, 1993
Page 761
Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Public Printing Act, be read for the second time. Mr. Speaker, this bill would amend the Public Printing Act to allow the Minister of Justice to appoint an editor and deputy editor of the Northwest Territories Gazette to expand their regulation-making powers to provide for regulations governing the contents of, and frequency of, publication of the Northwest Territories Gazette, and to allow the territorial printer to charge for publications.
Bill 18: An Act To Amend The Public Printing Act
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
Page 761
The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
The motion is in order, Mr. Kakfwi. To the principle of the bill.
Bill 18: An Act To Amend The Public Printing Act
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
Page 761
An Hon. Member
Question.
Bill 18: An Act To Amend The Public Printing Act
Item 17: Second Reading Of Bills
Page 761
The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 18 has had second reading. Bill 18, 19 and 20 have had second reading. Accordingly, the three bills stand referred to a committee. Item 18, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters. Tabled Document 2-12(3), The Justice House - Report of the Special Advisor on Gender Equality; Tabled Document 3-12(3), Report of the Commission for Constitutional Development; Tabled Document 49-12(3), Long-Term Staff Housing Strategy; Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Act; Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Mental Health Act; Bill 17, Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94; Minister's Statement 34-12(3), Long-Term Staff Housing Strategy; Committee Report 10-12(3), Report on the Review of the 1993-94 Main Estimates; Committee Report 11-12(3), Report on the Review of the 1993-94 Main Estimates; and, appearance by members of commission for constitutional development, with Mr. Pudluk in the chair.
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
The Chair Ludy Pudluk
Will this committee now come to order? What does the committee wish to deal with this morning? Member for Thebacha.
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Chairman, we are willing to attempt to conclude the Department of Justice. Once that is concluded, we will go to the Department of Education's budget. Thank you.
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
The Chair Ludy Pudluk
Thank you. Does this committee agree?
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
The Chair Ludy Pudluk
Thank you. Would the Minister like to invite his officials at this time? Does this committee agree?
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
The Chair Ludy Pudluk
Thank you. Sergeant-at-Arms. I believe the Minister of Justice and his officials are not in the House at the moment. Therefore, let us take a 15 minute break.
---SHORT RECESS
Department Of Justice
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
The Chair Tony Whitford
We are on page 6-17, details of grants and contributions, $2.057 million. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Minister, would you bring your witnesses in to assist you? Sergeant-at-Arms, please assist the Minister.
For the record, please introduce your witnesses.
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On my left is the deputy minister of Justice, Mr. Geoff Bickert, and on my right is Mr. Mike Rudolph, the director of finance and administration for the Department of Justice.
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
The Chair Tony Whitford
Thank you. We are on page 6-17, details of grants and contributions, $2.057 million. Agreed?
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 762