This is page numbers 1075 - 1108 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 chairman.

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Committee Motion 49-12(7): That Government Prepare Human Rights Legislation, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Does the committee agree that Bill 13 is concluded and ready for third reading?

Committee Motion 49-12(7): That Government Prepare Human Rights Legislation, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 49-12(7): That Government Prepare Human Rights Legislation, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Bill 13 is now ready for third reading. I take this opportunity to thank the Minister and the witnesses for assisting the committee.

Committee Report 7-12(7): Report On The Second Annual Report, 1993-94, Of The Languages Commissioner Of The Nwt
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Standing Committee On Agencies, Boards And Commissions Comments

Committee Report 7-12(7): Report On The Second Annual Report, 1993-94, Of The Languages Commissioner Of The Nwt
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Mr. Chairman, on April 5th the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions tabled its report on the review of the Second Annual Report of the Commissioner of Official Languages. The report was read in its entirety to the House at that time. In her report, the Languages Commissioner made five recommendations and these recommendations were responded to by the Standing Committee on Agencies, Boards and Commissions.

The standing committee did not make any formal recommendations of its own in their report, so I would like to submit this report...or it has been submitted and it's available now for discussion if any Members wish to address components of the report. Mahsi.

Committee Report 7-12(7): Report On The Second Annual Report, 1993-94, Of The Languages Commissioner Of The Nwt
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Are there any comments from Members of the committee? Do we agree then that Committee Report 7-12(7) is concluded?

Committee Report 7-12(7): Report On The Second Annual Report, 1993-94, Of The Languages Commissioner Of The Nwt
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Report 6-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Legislative Discussion Paper On The Draft Of The New Education Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

April 27th, 1995

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you very much. The next item in consideration of committee of the whole of bills and other matters is Committee Report 6-12(7), Report on the Review of the Legislative Discussion Paper on the Draft of the New Education Act. Mr. Whitford.

Committee Report 6-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Legislative Discussion Paper On The Draft Of The New Education Act
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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, with the committee's concurrence, I would like to ask if we could proceed with some of the committee reports.

Committee Report 6-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Legislative Discussion Paper On The Draft Of The New Education Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Do we have the concurrence of the committee that we proceed with the report?

Committee Report 6-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Legislative Discussion Paper On The Draft Of The New Education Act
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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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Proceed, Mr. Whitford.

Standing Committee On Legislation Comments

Committee Report 6-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Legislative Discussion Paper On The Draft Of The New Education Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, colleagues. On March 30, 1995 the Standing Committee on Legislation tabled Committee Report 6-12(7), Report on the Review of the Legislative Discussion Paper on the Draft of the New Education Act. The report has been read into the record. The standing committee was generally very pleased with the direction proposed in the draft legislation. Although some minor revisions and adjustments were anticipated, the committee felt that the foundation for improving education in the north was presented. The committee was especially supportive of the move to vest communities with the additional responsibilities and authorities for education. This will allow community and regional priorities and differences to be reflected in education programming, while maintaining the quality and standards of a core curriculum.

As Members are aware, Bill 25, the proposed new Education Act, has been introduced and the Standing Committee on Legislation is about to embark on its public review of this important bill. This is a responsibility and a challenge that we welcome, Mr. Chairman, and we look forward to a constructive and rewarding review process that will ultimately benefit all residents of the Northwest Territories.

Committee Report 6-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Legislative Discussion Paper On The Draft Of The New Education Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Hear! Hear!

Committee Report 6-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Legislative Discussion Paper On The Draft Of The New Education Act
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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That's the report.

Committee Report 6-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Legislative Discussion Paper On The Draft Of The New Education Act
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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Do we have any general comments on Committee Report 6-12(7)? Do we agree, then that the report of the Standing Committee on Legislation, Committee Report 6-12(7), Report on the Review of the Legislative Discussion Paper on the Draft of the New Education Act, is concluded?

Committee Report 6-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Legislative Discussion Paper On The Draft Of The New Education Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Report 6-12(7): Report On The Review Of The Legislative Discussion Paper On The Draft Of The New Education Act
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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you very much. Now we shall proceed to Committee Report 3-12(7), Report on the Review of the Legislative Action Paper Proposing New Heritage Legislation for the Northwest Territories. Mr. Whitford.

Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I have the Standing Committee on Legislation's Report on the Review of the Legislative Action Paper Proposing New Heritage Legislation for the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Chairman, it's a bit difficult to read this with the conversations taking place.

The Chair John Ningark

Can we have order here, please, to allow Mr. Whitford to read the report to the committee. I would like to remind Members to show a little respect for the chair of the Standing Committee on Legislation. Mr. Whitford.

Standing Committee On Legislation Comments

Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, colleagues. As Members will recall, Committee Report 3-12(7), Report on the Review of the Legislative Action Paper Proposing New Heritage Legislation for the Northwest Territories, has been read into the record in its entirety. Therefore, I would like to briefly say that during the standing committee's review of the paper, a number of issues were identified and were presented in the report.

Generally, the committee felt that further consultation between the government and land settlement groups is warranted, with respect to the opinions for the designation of heritage resources on settlement lands. In addition, questions of jurisdictions, ownership and display of heritage objects and the preservation of oral histories and traditional knowledge need to be addressed through meaningful consultation as this legislation is developed.

Mr. Chairman, the committee felt that the government has made a strong beginning towards addressing the urgent need for new heritage legislation. While there's a need for further consultation in the drafting of this legislation, the committee is satisfied that the basis for the protection and preservation of our heritage resources has been presented. This is the report, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

The Chair John Ningark

Are there any general comments on Committee Report 3-12(7), or do we agree that this report is concluded?

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

The Chair John Ningark

Thank you very much. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Dent.

Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

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