Thank you, Mr. Enuaraq. Item 11, petitions. Mr. Picco.
Debates of May 14th, 1996
This is page numbers 331 - 362 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 3rd 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 communities.
Topics
Item 11: Petitions
Item 11: Petitions
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to present 10 petitions: Petition No. 31-13(3) deals with the matter of the MLA compensation report. Mr. Speaker, the petitions contain 131 signatures from residents of Iqaluit and, Mr. Speaker, the petitioners request that the MLA compensation package be publicly debated and resolved. I have no problem with that, Mr. Speaker.
Item 11: Petitions
Item 11: Petitions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 11, petitions. Mr. Rabesca.
Item 11: Petitions
Item 11: Petitions
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James Rabesca North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to present two petitions: Petition No. 32-13(3) is from Rae-Edzo Chief Jimmy Bruneau School with 78 signatures; and, Petition No. 33-13(3), is from Jean Wetrade School in Rae Lakes with four signatures, totalling 82 names. They both read: "We, the undersigned, request that the MLA compensation package be publicly debated and resolved." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Item 11: Petitions
Item 11: Petitions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you, Mr. Rabesca. Item 11, Mr. Ng.
Item 11: Petitions
Item 11: Petitions
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have four petitions. The first one, Petition No. 34-13(3), is from staff of the Jimmy Hikok Ilihakvik School: We, the undersigned, request that the MLA compensation package be publicly debated and resolved." It is signed by 21 individuals.
The second one, Petition No. 35-13(3), is from other residents of Kugluktuk, stating: "We, the undersigned, request that the MLA compensation package be publicly debated and resolved." It is signed by 25 individuals.
The third one, Petition No. 46-13(3), is from staff of the Kullik llihakvik School regarding salary and benefit cuts to teachers: "We, the undersigned, are concerned about the apparent refusal by the MLAs in the NWT to take the same cuts in salaries and benefits as they are demanding from their employees. We are also concerned about the attitude from the MLAs towards the recommendations contained in the MLA compensation review report. Because of our concerns, we request that the MLA compensation package be publicly debated and resolved." It is signed by 22 individuals.
Finally, Mr. Speaker, Petition No. 37-13(3) is from 18 other individuals in Cambridge Bay: "We, the undersigned, request
that the MLA compensation package be publicly debated and resolved." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Item 11: Petitions
Item 11: Petitions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 11, petitions. Mr. Henry.
Item 11: Petitions
Item 11: Petitions
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to present Petition No. 38-13(3), signed by 26 teachers at St. Patrick High School in Yellowknife. They state: "We; the undersigned, request the MLA compensation package be publicly debated and resolved." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Item 11: Petitions
Item 11: Petitions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 11, petitions. Mr. Kakfwi.
Item 11: Petitions
Item 11: Petitions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions as well: Petition No. 39-13(3) is from the Mackenzie Mountain School in Norman Wells signed by 13 staff members. I also have Petition 40-13(3) from Fort Good Hope signed by 34 staff members and constituents. Both petitions suggest that: 'We, the undersigned, request the MLA compensation package be publicly debated and resolved." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Item 11: Petitions
Item 11: Petitions
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 11, petitions. Item 12, reports of standing and special committees. Item 13, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 14, tabling of documents. Mr. Erasmus.
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table Tabled Document 44-13(3), which requests public debate and resolution of the MLA compensation package which is signed by two teachers from Kaw Tay Whee School.
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Item 14, tabling of documents. Item 15, notices of motion. Mrs. Groenewegen.
Motion 8-13(6): Recision Of March 28, 1996 Committee Of The Whole Decision
Item 15: Notices Of Motion
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, May 16, 1996, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, that the motion adopting the report of the chairman of Committee of the Whole on Thursday, March 28, 1996, in respect to the position taken by this House that the discussion on the report of the Commission on MLA Compensation had been concluded, be rescinded; and further, that Tabled Document 1-13(3), be referred back to Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
Motion 8-13(6): Recision Of March 28, 1996 Committee Of The Whole Decision
Item 15: Notices Of Motion
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen. Item 16, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 17, motions. Item 18, first reading of bills. Mr. Todd.
Bill 13: Loan Authorization Act, 1996-97
Item 18: First Reading Of Bills
May 13th, 1996
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 13, Loan Authorization Act, 1996-97, be read for the first time.
Bill 13: Loan Authorization Act, 1996-97
Item 18: First Reading Of Bills
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Thank you. Your motion is in order. To the motion.
Bill 13: Loan Authorization Act, 1996-97
Item 18: First Reading Of Bills
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Some Hon. Members
Question.
Bill 13: Loan Authorization Act, 1996-97
Item 18: First Reading Of Bills
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The Deputy Speaker John Ningark
Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
--- Carried
Bill 13 has had first reading. Item 18, first reading of bills. Item 19, second reading of bills. Item 20, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Bill 8, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act; Bill 11, Appropriation Act, 1996-97; Committee Report 1-13(3), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 1996-97 Main Estimates; Committee Report 2-13(3), Standing Committee on Infrastructure Report on the Review of the 1996-97 Main Estimates; Committee Report 3-13(3), Standing Committee on Resource Management and Development Report on the Review of the 1996-97 Main Estimates; Committee Report 4-13(3), Standing Committee on Social Programs Report on the Review of the 1996-97 Main Estimates, with Mrs. Groenewegen in the chair.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
I will call Committee of the Whole to order. There are a number of matters before Committee of the Whole today. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Erasmus.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to suggest that we resume deliberation of Bill 11 and I believe we had just concluded Economic Development and Tourism and were ready to start with Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
--- Agreed
Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Department Of Energy, Mines And Petroleum Resources
Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
We will have Mr. Kakfwi provide us with the opening remarks on the department. Mr. Kakfwi.
Minister's Introductory Remarks