Debates of Nov. 3rd, 1994

This is page numbers 715 - 743 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 6th 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
Trade Mission
Minister Absent From The House
Fur Pricing Program
National Addictions Awareness Week
Export Of Bear Gallbladders To China
Allocation Of Housing Based On Needs Survey
Need For Expediency In Devolution Of Programs
Organ Donor Cards On Drivers' Licences
Canadian Regional Parliamentary Seminar
Development Of New Education Strategy And Legislation
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Contribution Agreements With Family Violence Shelters
Implementation Of GNWT Staff Housing Policy
Provision Of Medical Travel Policy
Implementation Of The National Infrastructure Program
Renewable Resources Communication With Fisheries And Oceans
Decline In Barrenland Grizzly Bear Population
Supreme Court Decision Re Drunkenness As A Defence
Consultation On Transfer Of Arctic A Airports
Barrenland Grizzly Bear Sightings Near Cambridge Bay
Communication Of Education Strategy To NWT Residents
Responses To "voices" - Direction For Improving The Education Act
Rationale For Rewrite Of The Education Act
Legality Of "premier" In Official Languages Act
Return To Written Question 14-12(6): Policies, Statutes And Regulations As They Apply To By-law Officers
Return To Written Question 23-12(6): Community Public Health Nurses
Return To Written Question 26-12(6): Responsibility For Medium Size Vessels In Ocean Waters Of The Nwt
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 2: Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2
To Amend Clause 8 Of Bill 2
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Committee Report 13-12(6): Report On The Elimination Of The Alcohol And Drug Board Of Management
That Health And Social Services Complete Comprehensive Alcohol And Drug Strategy
To Adopt Recommendations Of Tabled Document 23-12(6)
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 3: Guardianship And Trusteeship Act
Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Bill 2: Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 1.

Bill 2: Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Bill 2: Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 2.

Bill 2: Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Bill 2: Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 3. Madam Premier.

Bill 2: Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Chairman, in recognition of the concerns that were raised, the first amendment or change is in clause 3(4)(b).

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

I move that clause 3(4)(b) of Bill 2 be amended by striking out "adoption took place" and by substituting "child was adopted in accordance with aboriginal customary law."

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Madam Premier. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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An Hon. Member

Question.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

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

---Carried

Clause 3, as amended.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 4. The honourable Member for Deh Cho, Mr. Gargan.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Clause 4 and 5, isn't that the way it is done now? Custom adoption? The process, itself, is in writing here, right? That's the way it is happening now, even without this legislation, right?

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you. Madam Premier.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Chairman, that is correct.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you. Clause 4.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 5.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 6. Mr. Gargan.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

With regard to this, Mr. Chairman, I wanted to ask the Minister how they are going to determine who is knowledgeable in this area and still be able to carry on the proceedings? In most cases, both with the Dene and the Inuit, the people who are most knowledgeable in this area don't know how to read or write.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Gargan. Madam Premier.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Mr. Chairman, the intent is to look to the community to have them identify who they feel is knowledgeable and understanding of aboriginal customary law. It is not a requirement that they be bilingual. Thank you.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Madam Premier. Clause 6.

Committee Motion 60-12(6): To Amend Clause 3 Of Bill 2, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed