Thank you. Item 8, returns to written questions. Item 9, replies to opening address. Item 10, petitions. Mr. Ningark.
Debates of May 1st, 1996
Topics
Return To Question 3-13(3): Regional Director And Community Transfer
Return To Written Question 2-13(3): Elimination Of Regional Director's Position
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Item 10: Petitions
Item 10: Petitions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to present a petition dealing with the matter of a new health centre in Gjoa Haven. Mr. Speaker, Petition No. 9-13(3) contains 334 signatures and, Mr. Speaker, the petitioners request the Government of the Northwest Territories to fulfil its commitment to the community of Gjoa Haven to build a new health centre and to improve their health standards to an acceptable level. Thank you.
Item 10: Petitions
Item 10: Petitions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 10, petitions. Mr. Ootes.
Item 10: Petitions
Item 10: Petitions
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table two petitions. I would like to present a petition dealing with the matter of the transfer of occupational health and safety to the Workers' Compensation Board. Mr. Speaker, Petition No. 10-13(3) contains seven signatures and, Mr. Speaker, the petitioners request an immediate halt should be put on the process, an in-depth public review involving both business and labour should be initiated and an actuarial review should be undertaken.
Petition No. 11-13(3) deals with the matter of the transfer of occupational health and safety to the Workers' Compensation Board. Mr. Speaker, the petition contains seven signatures and, Mr. Speaker, the petitioners request that the Legislative Assembly stop the transfer immediately and direct the Minister responsible for WCB to conduct a bipartite public review of the outdated 1977 Workers' Compensation Act, current administration and the proposed transfer of safety functions.
Item 10: Petitions
Item 10: Petitions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 10, petitions. Mrs. Groenewegen.
Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My petition reads: "We, the undersigned business people of Hay River, wish to bring to your attention some of our concerns regarding the new business incentive policy. The proposed reduction of the base incentive from 15 per cent to 5.8 per cent is not acceptable. The low percentage will not provide the protection needed for northern companies to operate on a level playing field with the South. The 5.8 per cent incentive will allow southern companies to bid competitively with the following direct advantages over northern companies: no investment in the NWT; no northern employment costs; no contributions to the northern or
municipal tax base; and, no local northern economic contributions to the North or northern people. I believe that the NWT government is paying a 15 per cent premium for goods and services is simply false. The present and every growing competition between northern companies ensures the NWT government a fair marketplace. In closing, we recognize the fact that it is not the desire of the GNWT to finance the success of northern companies by means of the business incentive policy, however, we strongly feel that it should not be made the mandate of the GNWT to introduce a policy that unfairly handicaps the ability of northern companies to bid competitively against the South." Petition No. 12-13(3) is signed by 40 prominent business people in Hay River. Thank you.
Item 10: Petitions
Item 10: Petitions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 10, petitions. Item 11, reports of standing and special committees. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. Morin.
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document: Tabled Document 22-13(3), Building a Foundation for the Future: The Northwest Territories Agenda for Change. Thank you.
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. Clerk.
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Rule 42(10), I wish to table Tabled Document 23-13(3), response to Petition 3-13(3), presented by Mr. Ootes and responded to by the chairman of the Financial Management Board; and, Tabled Document 24-13(3), response to Petition 6-13(3) presented by Mr. O'Brien and responded to by the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment.
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. Picco.
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the report of the deliberations of the Iqaluit Focus Group held in my constituency on April 23, 1996. Mr. Speaker, Tabled Document 25-13(3) details the reasons for the meeting which was to get solutions and alternatives to the current deficit elimination strategies of the Government of the Northwest Territories. This document, Mr. Speaker, will, I hope, be of assistance to the Minister of Finance, my good friend and compatriot, Mr. Todd.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Iqaluit who are helping Mr. Todd in this difficult time and the Government of the Northwest Territories...
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
... with the fiscal situation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. Ootes.
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table Tabled Document 26-13(3), a number of letters I've received from the Northwest Territories business community regarding their opposition to the proposed transfer of occupational health and safety programs to the Workers' Compensation Board. Letters in the package are from individuals representing the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local Union No. 8, Braden Burry Expediting Ltd, the Alberta and NWT District of Mackenzie Building and Construction Trades Council, the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 424, Hay River Mechanical Limited and ADCO North Limited. There are seven letters in total included in this package. Thank you.
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Mr. Ootes. Item 13, tabling of documents. Item 14, notices of motion. Item 15, notices of motions for first reading of bills.
Bill 10: Budget Measures Implementation Act, 1996-97
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If I may, I have several notices of motions for first reading of bills. I give notice that on Friday, May 3, 1996, I will move that Bill 10, Budget Measures Implementation Act, 1996-97, be read for the first time.
Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
I give notice that on Friday, May 3, 1996, I will move that Bill 11, Appropriation Act, 1996-97, be read for the first time.
Bill 12: Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, May 3, 1996, I will move that Bill 12, Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 2, be read for the first time.
Bill 13: Loan Authorization Act, 1996-97
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
And, Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, May 3, 1996, I will move that Bill 13, Loan Authorization Act, 1996-97, be read for the first time. Thank you.
Bill 13: Loan Authorization Act, 1996-97
Item 15: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 15, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. Item 17, first reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills. Item 19, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters. Item 20, report of Committee of the Whole. Item 21, third reading of bills. Item 22, orders of the day, Mr. Clerk.
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Mr. Speaker, there will be a meeting of the Standing Committee on Government Operations at 4:00 this afternoon. Meetings for tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. of the Standing Committee on Social Programs; at 10:30 of the Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Standing Committee on Resource Management and Development; at 11:30 of the Standing Committee on Government Operations; and, at 12:00 noon of the full Caucus.
Orders of the day for Thursday, May 2, 1996:
1. Prayer
2. Budget Address
3. Ministers' Statements
4. Members' Statements
5. Returns to Oral Questions
6. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
7. Oral Questions
8. Written Questions
9. Returns to Written Questions
10. Replies to Opening Address
11. Replies to Budget Address
12. Petitions
13. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
14. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
15. Tabling of Documents
16. Notices of Motion
17. Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills
18. Motions
19. First Reading of Bills
20. Second Reading of Bills
21. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
22. Report of Committee of the Whole
23. Third Reading of Bills
24. Orders of the Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Mr. Clerk. This House stands adjourned until May 2, 1996, at 1:30 p.m.
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