Debates of Oct. 14th, 1997

This is page numbers 1557 - 1585 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 4th 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Action Plan For Transition To A New Western Territory
Transition To A New Western Territory
Cape Dorset State Of Emergency
High Cost Of Healthy Foods
GNWT Division Transition Action Plan
Jean Marie River Highway Access Road
Legislation To Govern The Architecture Profession
Positive Messages
Misuse Of Yellowknife Crime Rates Statistics
Resolution Island Abandoned Dew Line Site
Jean Marie River Highway Access Road
Return To Oral Question 608-13(4): Environmental Liability Inventory
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
High Cost Of Healthy Foods
Diamond Development Revenues
Premier's Panel On The Economy
All-season Roads To Isolated Communities
Support For Architects Act Proposal
Aurora Fund Marketing Strategy
Disclosure Of Employee Renumeration
Status Of Northern Accord Negotiations
GNWT Role In Economic Development
Dew Line Site Cleanups
Diamond Mining Regulations
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Tabled Document 110-13(4): Action Plan For Transition To A New Western Territory
Tabled Document 111-13(4): Government Of The NWT Interim Financial Report, Year Ended March 31, 1997
Tabled Document 112-13(4): Letters Regarding The Proposed Architects Act For The Nwt
Tabled Document 113-13(4): Government Of The NWT Interim Financial Report, Year Ended March 31, 1997
Referral Of Td 110-13(4) Action Plan For Transition To A New Western Territory To Committee Of The Whole.
Item 16: Motions
Referral Of Td 110-13(4) Action Plan For Transition To A New Western Territory To Committee Of The Whole
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
Bill 23: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Motion To Amend Clause 19 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 23 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 27 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 37 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 38 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 40 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 48 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 49 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 50 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 53 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 55 Of Bill 3
Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Motion To Add A Preamble Bill 3
Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Supplementary To Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Mr. Speaker, I heard some criticism and a short speech. But I did not hear the question. Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. I did hear the question. I will allow the Member to ask his question again.

Supplementary To Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am glad somebody heard the question. My question to the Minister is, when will our written plan be ready to protect interests of people in the north, so that DIAND can have those regulations prepared accordingly? When, Mr. Speaker? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Kakfwi.

Further Return To Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Mr. Speaker, it is our plan to articulate as clearly as we can to the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs later this month what it is that we think should be requirements to the diamond industry as will be drafted by the federal government in the Canada Mining Regulations. That is our plan. The federal government is responsible for drafting and legislating the regulations. It is our duty on behalf of all northerners and this legislature.

Further Return To Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Question period is over. Mr. Enuaraq.

Further Return To Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am seeking unanimous consent to go back to item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Question 676-13(4): Diamond Mining Regulations
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. The Member for Baffin Central is seeking unanimous consent to go back to item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Do we have any nays? There are no nays. Mr. Enuaraq, you have the unanimous consent.

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, it is my pleasure to introduce members of the Youth Committee of Broughton Island. I will try to read their names as fast as I can. First of all, Lootie Toomasie, is the Mayor of Broughton Island. Then we have members of the youth committee, Daniel Audlakiak, Rosie J. Audlakiak, Monica Audlakiak, Marlvin Newqigak, Solomanie Poasie, Amie Nowyaquik and Titau Audlakiak. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Erasmus.

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize the Adult Basic Education class from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and they include Adeline Crapeau, Celine Charlo, Roseanna Charlo, Stella Johnson, Mary Adele Crapeau, Julia Lynn, Darcy Sangris and Nora Drygeese. Thank you.

--Applause

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Picco.

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Edward Picco Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to welcome Sarah Brown. Sarah is the senior administrative officer for the town of Iqaluit, in town for meetings. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Welcome to the Assembly. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Mr. Ootes.

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Jake Ootes

Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre

Mr. Speaker, I would also like to recognize another member of the Adult Basic Education class, David Drygeese. Thank you.

--Applause

Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Revert To Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Item 7, written questions. Item 8, returns to written questions. Item 9, replies to opening address. 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. Dent.

Tabled Document 110-13(4): Action Plan For Transition To A New Western Territory
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

October 13th, 1997

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document entitled, Action Plan for Transition to a New Western Territory. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Tabled Document 110-13(4): Action Plan For Transition To A New Western Territory
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Arlooktoo.

Tabled Document 111-13(4): Government Of The NWT Interim Financial Report, Year Ended March 31, 1997
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Pursuant to Section 51.4 of the Financial Administration Act, I wish to table the following document, A Government of the Northwest Territories Interim Financial Report for Year Ended March 31, 1997. Thank you.

Tabled Document 111-13(4): Government Of The NWT Interim Financial Report, Year Ended March 31, 1997
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Ootes.

Tabled Document 112-13(4): Letters Regarding The Proposed Architects Act For The Nwt
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

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Jake Ootes

Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to table a letter from Mr. Wayne Guy, President of the Northwest Territories Architectural Society in request to support the development of an architectural act and a letter from Mr. David Simpson, President of the Committee of Canadian Architectural Councils in regard to the same matter. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Tabled Document 113-13(4): Government Of The NWT Interim Financial Report, Year Ended March 31, 1997
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Tabling of documents. In accordance with Section 4(2) of the Deficit Elimination Act, I wish to table the Government of the Northwest Territories Interim Financial Report for the Year Ended March 31, 1997. Tabling of documents. Item 14, notices of motion. Mr. Miltenberger.

Motion 23-13(4): Referral Of Td 110-13(4) Action Plan For Transition To A New Western Territory To Committee Of The Whole.
Item 14: Notices Of Motion

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Thursday, October 16, 1997 I will move the following motion. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for the Yellowknife Frame Lake, that Tabled Document 110-13(4), Action Plan for Transition to a New Western Territory, be moved into committee of the whole for discussion. Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion.

Motion 23-13(4): Referral Of Td 110-13(4) Action Plan For Transition To A New Western Territory To Committee Of The Whole.
Item 14: Notices Of Motion

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Notices of Motion. Item 15, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. Mr. Miltenberger.

Item 16: Motions
Item 16: Motions

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to proceed with the motion to move Tabled Document 110-13(4) to committee of the whole for discussion.