Debates of June 22nd, 1995

This is page numbers 1525 - 1578 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 language.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Gun Control Lobby
1994 Annual Report - Workers' Compensation Board
Bowhead Whales
Development Of The Cooperative Movement
Manufacturing Of Northern Products
25th Anniversary Of Buffalo Airways
Evolution Of Government System
Appreciation Of Constituents, Colleagues And Staff
Environmental Concerns
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Review Of Non-insured Health Benefits
High Cost Of Infant Formulas In Eastern Arctic
Maca Minister's Commitment To Visit North Slave Constituency
Employee Layoffs From Legal Interpreting Program
Infrastructure And Communication Concerns In Sanikiluaq
Medical Travel Costs For Seniors
Delay In Response From Labour Standards Division
Update On Bird Dog Officer's Safety Concerns
Translation Of Education Act Into Dene Languages
Status Of Dc-4s Used In Fighting Forest Fires
Sale Of Staff Housing To GNWT Employees
Criteria For Acquiring NWT Birth Certificate
Duties Of Legal Interpreting Program
Improvements To Banking Services In Nwt
Funding For Medical Interpreting Services
Return To Written Question 33-12(7): Resolutions Of The Nunavut Leaders' Summit On Education And Training
Return To Written Question 34-12(7): Person Years To Combat Forest Fires
Item 9: Replies To Opening Address
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Committee Report 11-12(7): Report On The Review Of Bill 25 - The Education ActBill 25: Education Act
To Add A New Clause 4.1 To Bill 25, Withdrawn
To Amend Clause 4 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 10 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 21 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 61 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 77 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 73 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 79 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 118 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 118 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 126 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 136 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 151 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 151 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 151 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 151 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 151 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 151 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 117 Of Bill 25
To Amend Clause 117 Of Bill 25
To Amend Preamble Of Bill 25
To Amend Preamble To Bill 25
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Appreciation To Family And Constituents
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
Bill 25: Education Act
Bill 34: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1995-96
Assent To Bills

Committee Motion 118-12(7): To Amend Preamble To 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 118-12(7): To Amend Preamble To Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair Brian Lewis

Thank you, Members. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Dent.

Committee Motion 118-12(7): To Amend Preamble To Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

I hear people saying that they would like to go back to question period, but we'll decide that afterwards, Mr. Chairman. I move that we report progress.

Committee Motion 118-12(7): To Amend Preamble To Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair Brian Lewis

The Member has moved that we report progress. It's not debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

I shall rise and report progress.

Committee Motion 118-12(7): To Amend Preamble To Bill 25, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The House will come back to order. We're on item 20, report of committee of the whole. Mr. Lewis.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Chair Brian Lewis

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee has been considering Bill 25 and Committee Report 11-12(7), and would like to report progress with 21 motions being adopted, that Committee Report 11-12(7) is concluded, and that Bill 25 is ready for third reading, as amended. Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of committee of the whole be concurred with.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. It is seconded by Mr. Pudluk.

---Applause

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Zoe.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to return to item 3, Members' statements.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Member for North Slave is seeking unanimous consent to return to item 3, Members' statements. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You have unanimous consent, Mr. Zoe. Go ahead.

Appreciation To Family And Constituents
Revert To Item 3: Members' Statements

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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when I gave my reply to the opening address this afternoon, I commented and gave thanks to many people and organizations. Some of you may have noticed that I didn't mention my family. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take this opportunity to send a special message of thanks to my wife, Dolly, and my children, Andrea and Murray.

Mr. Speaker, the work of a Member of the Legislative Assembly takes over your life. There are great demands on your time, you're away from home a lot and work can be very stressful. You can only be successful in representing your constituents if you are free to focus fully on their issues and concerns. Without the tremendous support of my wife Dolly and my children, I would be unable to work as hard as I do for the people of my region.

I thank my family for their patience and understanding through these last four years. As I, again, go to the people of North Slave to ask for their support this fall, I will do so knowing that my family will be there for me, encouraging me every step of the way. To my family and all the people in my region who have supported me during the 12th Assembly and will continue to support me, my sincere thanks. Mahsi.

---Applause

Appreciation To Family And Constituents
Revert To Item 3: Members' Statements

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 3, Members' statements. We'll go back to item 21, third reading of bills. Mr. Nerysoo.

Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to seek unanimous consent to proceed with third reading of Bill 25.

Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Member for Mackenzie Delta is seeking unanimous consent to proceed with third reading of Bill 25. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Please proceed, Mr. Nerysoo.

Bill 25: Education Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that Bill 25, Education Act, be read for the third time.

Bill 25: Education Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Nerysoo. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Bill 25: Education Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Bill 25: Education Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Question has been called. All those in favour? A recorded vote is requested. All those in favour, please stand. Mr. Clerk.

Recorded Vote

Bill 25: Education Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton

Mr. Nerysoo, Mr. Whitford, Mr. Ningark, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Dent, Mr. Ballantyne, Mr. Zoe, Mr. Koe, Mr. Antoine, Ms. Mike, Mr. Pudluk, Mr. Allooloo, Mr. Arngna'naaq, Mr. Ng, Mr. Pollard, Ms. Cournoyea, Mr. Kakfwi, Mr. Morin, Mr. Todd.

Bill 25: Education Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. The motion is 20 yes, zero nays, no abstentions. This motion is carried unanimously.

---Carried

---Applause

Bill 25 has had third reading. Item 21, third reading of bills. Mr. Pollard

Bill 34: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1995-96
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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John Pollard Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nunakput, that Bill 34, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1995-96, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 34: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1995-96
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Bill 34: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1995-96
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Bill 34: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1995-96
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

June 22nd, 1995

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 34 has had third reading. Item 21, third reading of bills.

Speaker's Closing Remarks

Prior to Her Honour, the Commissioner, attending this House, I would like to make a few comments which, in all likelihood, will be the last during the 12th Legislative Assembly.

It was with great honour that I took the Speaker's chair over five months ago. I appreciate your consideration to me as I have endeavoured to serve as your Speaker. I can say that the view from the chair is a little different than from the previous chair in the Assembly and my cowboy boots felt quite at home under the desk.

I would like to offer my thanks to the people of the Northwest Territories and to those of you, my colleagues of the 12th Assembly, who have decided not to offer yourselves for re-election. In particular, my dear friend, Mr. Pudluk, who has served the people of his constituency for over 20 years. I wish Mr. Pudluk, his wife Dora and their family all the very best.

---Applause

To all Members who will make the decision to seek re-election in October, I hope that the envelope you receive, like me, on October 16th, is not one with a layoff notice; only time will tell. I wish you all good luck.

I would like to acknowledge the support and love of my spouse and family who have suffered through the hardships of my continuous absence from home. Without their support, I am sure many of us would not have been able to continue to serve.

As Speaker and coach of the Legislative Assembly as a team, I would like to announce the first term awards for the first term Members. Rookie of the year goes to Mr. Dent.

---Applause

Most sportsman-like person, Mr. Antoine.

---Applause

The Commissioner's cup, Mr. Koe.

---Applause

Most improved, Mr. Pudlat.

---Applause

Best defence, Ms. Mike.

---Applause

The best forward, Mr. Arngna'naaq.

---Applause

And, the most valuable player, Mr. Todd.

---Applause

---Laughter

I am still considering drafting Mrs. Thompson and Mr. Ng.

---Laughter

Let's hope the 13th Assembly team has a lot of oldtimers and old faces on it. However, we all know there are a lot of farm players out there waiting to be drafted into the major leagues.

I would also like to compliment and express the feeling of all Members of the House, our gratitude and appreciation for the endless commitment and support given by all Legislative Assembly staff under the direction of Mr. Clerk.

---Applause

We are well served by those individuals, although I know we sometimes don't seem to show it and we take them for granted. I have found our staff are like an emergency service, they are always available, morning, noon and night. Our thanks.

We also appreciate the professional service provided by the interpreter/translators, the Hansard staff, all the Pages for the past four years, the various Sergeants-at-Arm and, lastly, the kitchen staff for their excellent food they have been providing.

---Applause

I would also like to thank the technicians and the camera people who provide this service to our communities.

---Applause

Members, as we leave here today, may the spirit of love and the well-being of our fellow human beings be in our minds and our hearts.

Mr. Clerk, it is my understanding that Her Honour, the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories is prepared to assent to bills. Mr. Clerk, would you ascertain if Her Honour, the Commissioner is prepared to enter the Chamber to assent to bills and prorogue this session?