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

Committee Motion 108-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 55 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows the spouse to retain possession of the family home for 60 days after the death of his or her spouse.

Committee Motion 108-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 55 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 58 of Bill 3, on page 36. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 108-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 55 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows a court to appoint a mediator when a matter dealt with in this Act is before the court.

Committee Motion 108-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 55 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Agreed? Mr. Roland.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

October 14th, 1997

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that clause 58 of Bill 3, be amended by adding the following after subclause 5:

(5.1) on the filing of a report, the clerk of the court shall put it in a sealed packet or shall otherwise ensure that it is not available or made available to anyone other than the parties or the court for inspection, review, or copying unless otherwise ordered by the court. Thank you.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Your motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? I do not recognize a quorum at this point. I will ring the bell. All those in favour of the motion? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Clause 58, as amended, agreed? Thank you. Clause 59 on page 37. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows a spouse or a person with custody of children to apply to the court for a restraining order.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 60 on page 37. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause increases the territorial courts powers in respect of contempt of court orders.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 61 on page 38. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows the registration of orders involving property in the appropriate registries.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 62. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause indicates that the rules of the Supreme Court will apply to matters under this Act.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 63. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause is another procedural provision on starting an application and then on the parties to a court application.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 64. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause deals with the germanes of court applications.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 65 on page 39. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause prevents court applications to more than one court in respect of the same matter.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Agreed? Thank you. Clause 66 of Bill 3. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows the court to extend time limits set out in the Act when three conditions are met.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Agreed? Thank you. Clause 67. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows a court to make interim orders where it considers it appropriate in applications to the court under this bill.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 68. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 109-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 58 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause requires that when a person applies to court to vary an order it should be done in the same court that made the original order.