Mr. Chairman, I move that Bill 25 by amended by adding the following after proposed section 4.1:
4.2.Nothing in this act shall be interpreted so as to affect aboriginal rights.
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In the Legislative Assembly on June 16th, 1995. See this topic in context.
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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The Chair Brian Lewis
I want to make sure everyone has a copy of the motion. Your motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Koe.
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Fred Koe Inuvik
Can I ask legal counsel if aboriginal rights include treaty rights?
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The Chair Brian Lewis
Thank you, Mr. Koe. Ms. MacPherson.
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Law Clerk Ms. Macpherson
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, they do.
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The Chair Brian Lewis
Thank you. To the motion.
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Some Hon. Members
Question.
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The Chair Brian Lewis
Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Are we agreed that we are finished with clause 4.2?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
---Agreed
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The Chair Brian Lewis
We can now go on to clause 5. Mr. Ballantyne.
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Michael Ballantyne Yellowknife North
What am I doing?
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Some Hon. Members
(Microphones turned off)
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Michael Ballantyne Yellowknife North
Mr. Chairman, I just have a question of clarification for the Minister. This was brought up to me by some of my constituents. I want to make sure that there is no problem between the definition of "the resident" as being someone here for 12 months and the definition of "the resident" as someone who is a landed immigrant. In clause 5.1, would the person have to qualify under all three clauses? If you qualify as a landed immigrant, you could theoretically be here for a shorter period of time than is required as a territorial resident.
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The Chair Brian Lewis
Thank you, Mr. Ballantyne. Mr. Nerysoo.
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
I would like to ask legal counsel to explain that matter to Mr. Ballantyne.
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The Chair Brian Lewis
Ms. Whitehouse.
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Whitehouse
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The way that subsection 5.1 is drafted is in order for a person to be entitled to have access to the education program. They would have to comply with (a), (b) and (c).
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The Chair Brian Lewis
Thank you. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With respect to clause 5, I believe there was some concern with regard to the academic year for grade 5. I would like to ask the Minister, does this just apply -- how can I state this -- to the date of December 31st, uniformly, for kindergarten classes for the age of that particular grade? Thank you.
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The Chair Brian Lewis
Thank you, Mrs. Marie-Jewell. Mr. Nerysoo.
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
Mr. Chairman, I had a proposal for an amendment and for some of these clauses, I would like to ask the chair to recognize me first before other Members, because a number of motions are coming in and I want to respond positively to the honourable Members.
Mr. Chairman, could I ask Mr. Koe to explain the concern he has raised?
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The Chair Brian Lewis
The issue was raised by Mrs. Marie-Jewell regarding clause 5, pertaining to the academic year as it relates to kindergarten. I believe that's the response we're trying to get, Mr. Nerysoo. I will recognize Mr. Koe and Mr. Antoine when we're done. Mrs. Marie-Jewell, maybe you could restate your concern.
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Mr. Chairman, I asked a question and I'm not too sure if Mr. Nerysoo is trying to answer Mr. Koe's question, but my question is on the record. I would like to ask if this is uniform for kindergarten and for five-year-old students. How is this applicable? It was my recollection that consideration was going to be given for some kind of amendment. As it hasn't been brought forth, I would like to get clarification. I know the Minister said to recognize him first because he has amendments, but in any proceedings, it's the prerogative of the chair to recognize whoever they should. So, I would appreciate an answer, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
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The Chair Brian Lewis
I think it is quite clear that I had recognized the Member and I will seek a response to the concern raised
by the Member. Mr. Minister, if you could.
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
Mr. Chairman, I just wanted to clarify this because we have a number of amendments that are responding to the concerns that Members have raised, and I can't make the introduction of these amendments if I'm not being recognized. My amendment would have provided a response to my colleague. It was one of the issues discussed in the Standing Committee on Legislation and we had agreed that we would introduce an amendment, accordingly. We need to be able to change the clause to respond to the concern.