Question has been called. We don't have a quorum, I shall sound the bells.
Thank you. We have a quorum now. To the motion.
Debates of April 11th, 1995
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Committee Motion 37-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 10, Carried
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Committee Motion 37-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 10, Carried
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An Hon. Member
Question.
Committee Motion 37-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 10, Carried
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Committee Motion 37-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 10, Carried
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An Hon. Member
Question.
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The Chair Tony Whitford
Yes, I heard that, but the light went on over there so I couldn't address it. I thought he wanted to speak. We all thought he wanted to speak. Now, question has been called. All those in favour of the motion, please signify. All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
The chair continues to recognize Mr. Antoine.
Committee Motion 37-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 10, Carried
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Intergovernmental Affairs
During the life of this government, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs has been the responsibility of one Minister. This made sense in the context of the Charlottetown Accord negotiations. However, now there are pressing aboriginal issues in the NWT such as self-government, division and constitutional development which must have a designated Minister responsible for aboriginal affairs who can give them the attention and focus they deserve.
The Premier should deal with the Prime Minister and the provincial Premiers on national and international issues and have responsibility for the intergovernmental affairs portfolio. This change should be incorporated into the transition plan being prepared by the government.
Committee Motion 38-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 11, Carried
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
There, I move that the committee recommends that in the next government, the duties of the Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs Ministry be divided; and further, that the next Premier assume responsibility for the intergovernmental affairs responsibilities.
Committee Motion 38-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 11, Carried
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The Chair Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Antoine. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Committee Motion 38-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 11, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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An Hon. Member
Question.
Committee Motion 38-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 11, Carried
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The Chair Tony Whitford
Question has been called. We do not have a quorum. I will ring the bells.
The chair recognizes a quorum. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.
---Carried
Continue, Mr. Antoine.
Committee Motion 38-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 11, Carried
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Ministerial Accountability
The Premier, on behalf of all Members of the Assembly, needs the authority to discipline and dismiss Ministers. For the remainder of this government, the Premier must have undated resignation letters for all Ministers. For the next government, the committee believes there needs to be some mechanism, possibly through amendments to the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, which would give the Premier the authority to discipline and dismiss Ministers.
The 12th Assembly attempted to address this issue through a motion arising from the Territorial Leadership Committee. This motion dealt with the discipline and monitoring of Ministers. However, on closer review, the problems still exist. Members of the committee note that the Government House Leader has already made a commitment to amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act to address another issue. When these amendments are made, the committee would like to see additional amendments to deal with the discipline and dismissal of Ministers.
Committee Motion 39-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 12, Carried
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
There, I move that this committee recommends that amendments to the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, that would give the Premier the authority to discipline and dismiss Ministers be prepared and introduced at the current session.
Thank you.
Committee Motion 39-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 12, Carried
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The Chair Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Antoine. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Committee Motion 39-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 12, Carried
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An Hon. Member
Question.
Committee Motion 39-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 12, Carried
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The Chair Tony Whitford
Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.
---Carried
Thank you. Mr. Antoine.
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Mr. Chairman, that concludes the statement of the Standing Committee on Finance.
Committee Motion 39-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 12, Carried
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Committee Motion 39-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 12, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
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The Chair Tony Whitford
Does the Premier wish to take the witness chair and bring in witnesses? Does the committee agree?
Committee Motion 39-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 12, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
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The Chair Tony Whitford
Thank you. Good afternoon, Madam Premier. Would you be so kind as to introduce your witnesses to the committee?
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Chairman, I'd like to introduce the secretary to Cabinet, Mr. Pierre Alvarez, and the director of finance and administration, Terryl Allen.
Committee Motion 39-12(7): To Adopt Recommendation 12, Carried
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The Chair Tony Whitford
Good afternoon and welcome to the committee. General comments. Detail.
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Commissioner's Office
Commissioner's office, page 02-12, Commissioner's office, total O and M, $269,000.
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Ministers' Offices
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