Debates of Feb. 20th, 1995

This is page numbers 177 - 203 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 federal.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Item 2: Budget Address
Heritage Day
Presentation Of National Fair Play Award To 1994 Junior Men's Curling Team
Timing Of Next Election
15th Canada Winter Games
Rebecca Mike's Appointment As Nunavut Caucus Chairperson
Ultimate Removal Package In Collective Agreement
Proposed Firearms Legislation
Minister's Interpretation Of Criticism Of Bill 5
Proposed Firearms Legislation
National Aboriginal Achievement Awards
Proposed Firearms Legislation
Item 5: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Assistance To Northern Presenters Re Proposed Firearms Legislation
Status Of Community Transfer Initiative
Reason For Increasing Ed&t Service Charges
Tabling Of Special Needs School Survey
Confiscation Of Polar Bear Meat
Use Of Funds From Cutting Back Glo Positions
Amount Of Post-secondary Incentive Loans For Tep Students
Collecting Arrears Owed To The Housing Corporation
Amount Of Student Post-secondary Loans Issued
Assistance With Income Tax Forms In Regions
Establishment Of Heritage Day In Nwt
Consultation Process Re Proposed Hangar Facilities In Fort Smith
Reason For Increase In Housing Rental Rates
Power Rebate For Senior Citizens
Written Question 7-12(7): Firefighting Aircraft Project Offered To Fort Smith Dene/metis Holdings
Item 15: Tabling Of Documents
Appointments To Standing Committees
Permanent Display Of A Y Jackson Collection
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96
Item 21: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15
To Renumber Clauses 38 To 41 Of Bill 15 To Clauses 39 To 42
Item 22: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 2: An Act To Amend The Apprenticeship And Trade Certification Act
Bill 3: An Act To Amend The Judicature Act
Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Maintenance Act
Bill 7: An Act To Amend The Co-operative Associations Act
Item 24: Orders Of The Day

Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
Item 21: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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An Hon. Member

We don't have a quorum.

Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
Item 21: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

We have enough to start with. Come on in, Becky, we need you. Mr. Minister, for the record, would you please introduce your witnesses to the committee?

Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
Item 21: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I have with me Mr. Mark Aitken, legislative counsel; and Mr. David Hamilton the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Minister Pollard. Welcome, gentlemen, to committee of the whole. Before we proceed, I have reviewed the unedited Hansard, and it appears that we have a motion on the floor. The motion was made by the honourable Member for Iqaluit, Mr. Patterson, and was ruled in order.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

The motion before the committee was, and I quote, "that we defer clause 3 at this time." The motion is still on the floor for debate. Therefore, to the motion.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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An Hon. Member

Question.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Question has been called. Mr. Koe. Question has been called. All those in favour of the motion, please signify. Thank you. All those opposed to the motion? Thank you. The motion has been defeated.

---Defeated

Clause 3.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 4.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 5.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 6.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 7.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 8.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 9.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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February 19th, 1995

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 10.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 11.

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 21-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 3, Bill 15, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 12.