Debates of March 27th, 1995

This is page numbers 609 - 642 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 program.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Counselling Of Tenants On The New Rent Scale
National Biathlon Championships
Zero Tolerance For Violence
Summer Employment For Post-secondary Students
Community Wellness Conference In Rae-edzo
Member's Statement Paying Tribute To Susan Aglukark
Implementation Of New Rent Scale
Introduction Of Recall Legislation
Arctic College Environmental Programs Evaluation Report
Congratulating 1995 Apprenticeship Class Graduates
Funding For Pelly Bay School Gymnasium
Rural And Remote Program
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Status Of Recommendations For Fire Management Review
Inclusion Of Glos In Workforce Adjustment Program
Funding For Pelly Bay School Gymnasium
Status Of Official Languages Directive
Status Of Consultant Hired After Forest Fire Management Review
Concerns Re GNWT's Handling Of Glo Positions
Status Of Nwthc As Of April 1, 1995
Selection Of Consultants Used By Ece
Cooperation Between GNWT And Federal Summer Student Programs
Cooperation Between GNWT And Federal Summer Student Programs
Transfer Of Sir John Franklin And Akaitcho Hall
Plan Of Action Re Mackenzie Regional Health Board
Tabling Of Fire Suppression Review
New Names For College East And College West
Return To Written Question 7-12(7): Firefighting Aircraft Project Offered To Fort Smith Dene-metis Holdings
Return To Written Question 11-12(7): Participation Of Dene-metis Holdings In The Request For Proposal Of Airtanker Services
Return To Written Question 12-12(7): Ministerial Travel
Return To Written Question 13-12(7): Employment Status Of Government Liaison Officers In The Baffin Region
Return To Written Question 17-12(7): Status Of Reform Of The Medical Profession Act
Return To Written Question 18-12(7): Future Of Federal Fishing Vessel Insurance Program
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Bill 29: Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 - June 30, 1995
Bill 28: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
Bill 30: Deficit Elimination Act
Bill 29: Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 - June 30, 1995
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Bill 29: Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 - June 30, 1995
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Continue.

Bill 28: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, March 29, 1995, I shall move that Bill 28, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, be read for the first time.

I have a third one, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 28: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Continue.

Bill 30: Deficit Elimination Act
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, March 29, 1995, I shall move that Bill 30, Deficit Elimination Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 30: Deficit Elimination Act
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 15, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. Item 17, first reading of bills. Mr. Pollard.

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John Pollard Hay River

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with first reading of Bill 29, Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 - June 30, 1995. Thank you.

Bill 30: Deficit Elimination Act
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March 26th, 1995

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Member is seeking unanimous consent. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Proceed, Mr. Pollard.

Bill 29: Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 - June 30, 1995
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Members of the House. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 29, Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 -June 30, 1995, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 29: Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 - June 30, 1995
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Your motion is in order. To the motion.

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Item 17: First Reading Of Bills

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An Hon. Member

Question.

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Item 17: First Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

---Carried

Bill 29 has had first reading.

Item 17, first reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills. Mr. Pollard.

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Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that Bill 29, Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 - June 30, 1995, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill authorizes the Government of the Northwest Territories to make interim appropriations for operations and maintenance for the period of April 1st to June 30, 1995. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 29: Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 - June 30, 1995
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Your motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

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Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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An Hon. Member

Question.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

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

---Carried

Bill 29 has had second reading and accordingly the bill stands referred to committee of the whole.

Item 18, second reading of bills. Item 19, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters: Bill 1, Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96; Bill 21, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95; Committee Report 2-12(7), Report on the Legislative Action Paper on the Office of Ombudsman for the Northwest Territories; Committee Report 3-12(7), Report on the Review of the Legislative Action Paper Proposing New Heritage Legislation for the Northwest Territories; Committee Report 4-12(7), Report on the Review of the 1995-96 Main Estimates; and, Bill 29, Interim Appropriation Act, April 1 - June 30, 1995, with Mr. Whitford in the Chair.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Good afternoon, Members. The committee will now come to order. What is the wish of the committee? The chair recognizes the Member for Yellowknife Frame Lake, Mr. Dent.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Charles Dent

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I would like to recommend the committee continue consideration of Bill 1 and Committee Report 4-12(7), specifically to continue consideration of the budget of the Department of Education, Culture and Employment.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Dent. Does the committee agree?

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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Some Hon. Members

Department Of Education, Culture And Employment

Thank you. When we left off we were dealing with Education, Culture and Employment on page 15-11. Would the Minister like to take the witness chair and will you be requesting witnesses?

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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you. Yes, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Let the record indicate that the Minister would like to bring in witnesses.

Good afternoon, Mr. Minister. Would you introduce your witnesses to the committee, please.

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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Mr. Chairman, on my left is Mr. Hal Gerein, deputy minister; on my right, Mr. Paul Devitt who is director of finance and administration.

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Good afternoon, gentlemen, and I thank you for coming to assist us. When we left off prior to the break, I believe there were some questions being asked to the Minister. I think Mr. Dent had the floor at the time and the clock struck 6:00. General comments. Mr. Dent.

General Comments

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the Minister had just offered to make a report called "Improving Children and Youth Services in Your Community" in draft form available to all Members as we concluded the day that we were last considering his department. I don't believe that that has been distributed yet to Members so I would like to ask the Minister if we could be assured that that will be distributed to Members as soon as possible.

I had also asked him if either of the Yellowknife school boards were involved in the project. Unfortunately, the chair, at that moment, closed off debate so I wasn't able to get an answer. I was wondering if the Minister could respond to the question now.