This is page numbers 53 - 91 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 7th 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 nunavut.

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Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Petroleum Products Tax Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to proceed with Bill 11. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Please proceed, Mr. Pollard.

Bill 11: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Baffin Central, that Bill 11, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Income Tax Act to incorporate the following changes required by recent amendments to the Income Tax Act of Canada. The changes, Mr. Speaker, allow the calculation of compound interest payable under the act; allow reassessments to be made after the normal reassessment period where a taxpayer may be entitled to a refund; allow for the payments of refunds after the normal period; allow the imposition of a penalty to be imposed on corporations that fail to file a return; clarify certain penalty provisions; allow the taxpayer to apply for an extension of time to file a notice of objection; clarify that interest is payable from the beginning of the year in which an amendment becomes applicable; broaden and clarify certain provisions respecting enforcement; and, delete reference to the Comptroller General who no longer performs duties under the Income Tax Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 11: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

Thank you, Mr. Pollard. The motion is in order and you've outlined the principle of the bill. To the principle of the bill.

Bill 11: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Bill 11: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

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

---Carried

Bill 11 has received second reading. Mr. Pollard.

Bill 11: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, I seek consent to move to second reading of Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Elections Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 11: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to proceed with Bill 15. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Please proceed, Mr. Pollard.

Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Elections Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Elections Act to allow the chief electoral officer to set the period for enumeration. The bill also permits inmates serving sentences of less than two years to vote in an election and makes technical amendments relating to advanced polls, election officials, and the reporting of campaign financing. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

The motion is in order, Mr. Pollard, and you've outlined the principle of the bill. To the principle of the bill.

Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

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

---Carried

Bill 15 has received second reading. Madam Premier.

Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to move to second reading of Bill 8, An Act to Amend the Dental Mechanics Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to proceed with Bill 8. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Please proceed, Madam Premier.

Bill 8: An Act To Amend The Dental Mechanics Act
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November 15th, 1994

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Sahtu, that Bill 8, An Act to Amend the Dental Mechanics Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill provides for the registration of dental mechanics who are qualified to make partial dentures with a prescription from a dentist. The bill prohibits dental mechanics from taking and interpreting X-rays and from making diagnoses of oral health. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 8: An Act To Amend The Dental Mechanics Act
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

Your motion is in order and you've outlined the principle of the bill. To the principle of the bill.

Bill 8: An Act To Amend The Dental Mechanics Act
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An Hon. Member

Question.

Bill 8: An Act To Amend The Dental Mechanics Act
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

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

---Carried

Bill 8 has received second reading. Mr. Nerysoo.

Bill 8: An Act To Amend The Dental Mechanics Act
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to seek consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 2.

Bill 8: An Act To Amend The Dental Mechanics Act
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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to proceed with Bill 2. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Please proceed, Mr. Nerysoo.

Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the Assembly. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Keewatin Central, that Bill 2, An Act to Amend the Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Act to give administrative power to designate occupations for the purpose of certification. This amendment requires a corresponding change in the name of the act and the powers of the supervisor and board. This bill also amends the act to reduce the number of times the board must meet and allows the Minister to establish an appeal panel as needed.

The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

Thank you very much, Mr. Nerysoo. The motion is in order. The Minister has outlined the principle of the bill. To the principle of the bill.

An Hon. Member

Question.

The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

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

---Carried

Bill 2 has received second reading.

The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

Mr. Nerysoo.

Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to seek consent from Members to proceed with second reading of Bill 10.