Mr. Chairman, before we conclude this bill, I would like to ask if we could consider another motion, which would meet with the concerns raised by Mr. Patterson yesterday, about whether this act would impede or limit the functions of Members of the Legislative Assembly in carrying out their duties? If he feels strongly about it, we could propose a motion to make an amendment.
Debates of Oct. 14th, 1994
Topics
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 294
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 294
The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Mr. Patterson.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the Minister's offer on this. I would just like to explain that I raised the question and some other questions while this bill was on the floor of this House, because I think sometimes when problems arise in the future -- which I hope won't be the case -- courts or other people look to the records of the Legislature when the bill was being considered to find out what was in the minds of legislators at the time.
I'm quite satisfied with the assurances that were put on record yesterday by the Minister that this bill is not intended to interfere with the rights and privileges of a Member and that, in fact, the particular clause -- I think it was 3(2)(a) -- contemplates the whole range of practices and privileges that are now in place. I'm very happy that that clear statement was on the record. It satisfied me, and I would respectfully say that I don't need any further reassurance.
The bill is long enough as is. I don't think we need to add to it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
---Laughter
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 294
The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Clause 70.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair John Ningark
Clause 71.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 295
The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Clause 72.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 295
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair John Ningark
Clause 73.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. We're getting there. Clause 74.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 295
The Chair John Ningark
Mr. Arvaluk.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
One last gasp.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
Do you want me to stand up?
---Laughter
Mr. Chairman, I need your direction before I proceed with this. I am planning to make a motion, Mr. Chairman, but can this motion be debated at this time?
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 295
The Chair John Ningark
Thank you, Mr. Arvaluk. It depends what the content of the motion is, whether it is debatable or non-debatable. We won't know what the motion is. Mr. Arvaluk.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 14th, 1994
Page 295
James Arvaluk Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My motion will be to amend the bill by deleting clause 74 and replacing it, Mr. Chairman.
Committee Motion 20-12(6): To Amend Clause 7, Carried
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 295
The Chair John Ningark
Mr. Arvaluk, if you wish to make a motion now to amend clause 74, this is the appropriate time. Mr. Arvaluk.
Committee Motion 21-12(6): To Delete Clause 74 Of Bill 6, Defeated
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill 6 be amended by deleting clause 74 and substituting the following: "This act comes into force except subsection 4(2) on December 31, 1999."
Committee Motion 21-12(6): To Delete Clause 74 Of Bill 6, Defeated
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you, Mr. Arvaluk. Do you have a copy of your motion to be distributed to the Members of the committee?
Committee Motion 21-12(6): To Delete Clause 74 Of Bill 6, Defeated
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 295
James Arvaluk Aivilik
Mr. Chairman, I have my copy, but I don't have other copies, nor is it translated.
Committee Motion 21-12(6): To Delete Clause 74 Of Bill 6, Defeated
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Page 295
Some Hon. Members
Shame.
---Laughter
Committee Motion 21-12(6): To Delete Clause 74 Of Bill 6, Defeated
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. I believe we need a translation of the motion. We will take a five minute break while the translation is being done. Okay? Thank you.
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