Debates of June 21st, 1995

This is page numbers 1471 - 1524 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 ---agreed.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
1950s North Baffin Bombing Incident Investigations
National Aboriginal Solidarity Day
4th Annual Pokiak River Music Festival
Failures Of Affirmative Action Policy
Ndilo Education Concerns
Appreciation For Support During Tenure As Mla
Importance Of Small Business
Appointment Of Mr. Dan Marion, Deputy Commissioner
Lack Of Dall Sheep Quota In Mackenzie Mountains
Public Consensus On Bill C-68
Appreciation For Support During Tenure As MLA And Minister
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Date Employees Hired To Replace Dismissed Bird Dog Officers
Criteria For Acquiring NWT Birth Certificate
Dall Sheep Survey In Nahendeh
Status Of Mine Safety Regulations
Reasons For Laying Off Air Operations Manager
Allocation Of Community Freezer For Arctic Bay
Decision To Eliminate Air Operations Manager
Maca Tracking System For Concerns Raised By Public
Commitment To Assist Laid-off Bird Dog Officers Find Employment
Conclusion Of Safety Investigation Of Bird Dog Officers
Return To Written Question 35-12(7): Revenue Raised By The Government Of The Northwest Territories Fire Management Program Through The Mars Agreement
Item 9: Replies To Opening Address
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 34: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1995-96
To Amend Schedule Of Bill 34
Committee Report 11-12(7): Report On The Review Of Bill 25 -the Education ActBill 25: Education Act
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 68 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 69 Of Bill 25
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 71 Of Bill 25
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 77 Of Bill 25
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 79 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 84 Of Bill 25
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 100 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 103 Of Bill 25
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 117 Of Bill 25
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 118 Of Bill 25
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 126 Of Bill 25
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 136 Of Bill 25
To Defer Consideration Of Clause 151 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 154 Of Bill, 25
To Amend Clause 155 Of Bill 25
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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. Minister. The chair now recognizes the Member for Aivilik, Mrs. Thompson.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It makes more sense to say education assistants because when you interpret classroom assistants into Inuktitut, it means someone who is assisting the building, not a teacher. It makes more sense this way.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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 for those comments, Mrs. Thompson. Clause 62.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, 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 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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. Clause 63. The chair recognizes Mr. Koe.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Fred Koe Inuvik

I had a comment on clause 63.(1), but I see it's clarified in 63.(8); that principals are allowed to be hired for more than five years. I picked that up, and just wanted to make that comment.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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 for those comments, Mr. Koe. Clause 63. Mr. Antoine.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On clause 63.(1), with regard to the length of term for a principal, the term is not to exceed five years. I would like to ask the Minister what the intent of this particular clause is. Thank you.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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. Antoine. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It's very clear that the intent is to restrict the term of the tenure of a principal. If the district is happy with the terms and the professional support given by the principal, 63.(8) can allow them to make an adjustment to renew their contract. We've not always heard good things, we've heard bad things. In that case, it must be left up to the district education authority to make those determinations. But there are lots of good principals out there, too. Thank you.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. I'm sure there are. Does that answer your question, Mr. Antoine?

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

(Microphone turned oft)

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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. Clause 63.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, 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 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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. Clause 64. Mr. Antoine.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Clause 64 is the certification of the eligibility of a principal. This could be issued to a teacher who has the prescribed qualifications, who successfully completes a program for teachers to become principals. I would like to ask the Minister, through you, Mr. Chairman, is there a prescribed program for training teachers to become a principal at the present time? If not, is there going to be a program in place to train teachers to be principals? Thank you.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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. Antoine. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you. Yes, Mr. Chairman, there now exists a two-session certification program for those who wish to become eligible as principals, and it's an NWT certification program. We do have the regulations. What I'll do is provide a copy of the regulations regarding the certification program to the honourable Member for his information. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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. Minister. Clause 64.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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. Clause 65.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, 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 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Clause 66.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, 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 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
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. Clause 67.

Committee Motion 81-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 61 Of Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed