Debates of March 4th, 1994

This is page numbers 533 - 559 of the Hansard for the 12th Assembly, 5th 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 housing.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Assistance For Preparing Income Tax Returns
International Women's Day
Minister Absent From The House
Housing Ministers' Meeting
Meeting Of Labour Market Ministers
Family Law Reform
Prospectors' Conference In Toronto
Congratulating Arctic Winter Games Participants From Baffin South
Birthday Wishes To The Premier
Countering Anti-fur Lobby
Congratulating Arctic Winter Games Participants
Mining Initiatives In North Slave Region
Annual Senior Recreational Hockey Tournament In Fort Simpson
Testing Cruise Missiles And Snowmobiles In The North
Annual Hockey Game Of Legislative Assembly And Media
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Minister's Actions Re Devolution Of Minerals, Oil And Gas
Difference Of Diamond Mining From Base Metal Mining
Assessment Of Expertise In Diamond Mining
Training NWT Residents For Jobs In Diamond Mines
GNWT's Legal Authority Re Air Quality
Monitor Potential Impact Of Diamond Mining On Wildlife
Minister's Commitment To Finalize Oil And Gas Accord
Impact Of Diamond Mine Drilling On Wildlife
Safety Training For Staff
Circumstances Re Awarding Of Contract To Non-inuit Company
Minister's Statement Re National Meetings
Minister's Knowledge Of Contents Of Contract
Written Question 17-12(5): Award Of Clean-up Contract For Core Campsites - North Warning System
Return To Written Question 6-12(5): Construction Costs Per Square Foot
Return To Written Question 13-12(5): List Of Courses Offered In NWT Schools
Return To Written Question 16-12(5): Public Service Positions Vacant In The Baffin Region
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 3: An Act To Amend The Cities, Towns And Villages Act
Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Hamlets Act
Item 21: Orders Of The Day

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

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Antoine.

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

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Mr. Chairman, I would like to move that we report progress for the day. 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

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The Chair John Ningark

The motion is in order. The motion to report progress is not debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

I will rise and report progress. Thank you. Qujannamiik.

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

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

Item 19, report of committee of the whole. Mr. Ningark.

Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee has been considering Bill 1 and Committee Report 2-12(5) and would like to report progress and, Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the committee of the whole be concurred with.

Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

That was a motion. Is there a seconder for the motion? Mr. Dent. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 19: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

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

.

---Carried

Item 20, third reading of bills. Mr. Pollard.

Bill 3: An Act To Amend The Cities, Towns And Villages Act
Item 20: Third Reading Of Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member from Nunakput, that Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Cities, Towns and Villages Act be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr Speaker.

Bill 3: An Act To Amend The Cities, Towns And Villages Act
Item 20: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Bill 3: An Act To Amend The Cities, Towns And Villages Act
Item 20: Third Reading Of Bills

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Bill 3: An Act To Amend The Cities, Towns And Villages Act
Item 20: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The bill has had third reading and is now ready for assent.

---Carried

---Applause

Mr. Pollard.

Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Hamlets Act
Item 20: Third Reading Of Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that Bill 4, An Act to Amend the Hamlets Act be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Hamlets Act
Item 20: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Hamlets Act
Item 20: Third Reading Of Bills

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Hamlets Act
Item 20: Third 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

---Applause

Bill 4 has now had third reading and is ready for assent. I'm assuming there are no more bills for third reading? Thank you. Item 21, Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.

Item 21: Orders Of The Day
Item 21: Orders Of The Day

March 3rd, 1994

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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton

Mr. Speaker, there will be a meeting of the Nunavut Caucus at 1:30 pm this afternoon and a meeting of the Ordinary Members' Caucus at 10:30 am on Monday, March 14, 1994. Orders of the day for Monday, March 14, 1994.

1. Prayer

2. Ministers' Statements

3. Members' Statements

4. Returns to Oral Questions

5. Oral Questions

6. Written Questions

7. Returns to Written Questions

8. Replies to Opening Address

9. Petitions

10. Reports of Standing and Special Committees

11. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills

12. Tabling of Documents

13. Notices of Motion

14. Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills

15. Motions

16. First Reading of Bills

17. Second Reading of Bills

18. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

- Bill 1, Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95

- Bill 8, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and

Executive Council Act

- Committee Report 2-12(5), Review of the 1994-95 Main

Estimates

- Minister's Statement 5-12(5), Session Business

- Tabled Document 1-12(5), Towards an NWT Mineral

Strategy

- Tabled Document 2-12(5), Building and Learning

Strategy

- Tabled Document 11-12(5), First Annual Report of the

Languages Commissioner of the NWT for the Year

1992-93

19. Report of Committee of the Whole

20. Third Reading of Bills

21. Orders of the Day

Item 21: Orders Of The Day
Item 21: Orders Of The Day

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The Deputy Speaker Brian Lewis

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. This House stands adjourned until March 14, 1994, at 1:30 pm.

---ADJOURNMENT