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

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Clause 4 allows persons who intend to cohabit or are cohabiting to enter into a cohabitation agreement dealing with properties, support obligations and other issues. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Vince Steen

Thank you. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 5. Mr. Ng.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows persons who are no longer cohabiting to enter into separation agreements, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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. Ng. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 6 of Bill 3. Mr. Ng.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows persons who are not spouses but who have a child together to enter into parental agreements, Mr. Chairman.

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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. Ng. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 7. Mr. Ng.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause requires that a domestic contract be in writing, signed and witnessed and allows a minor to enter into a domestic contract with the approval of the court.

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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. Ng. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 8. Mr. Ng.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause sets out the circumstances where a court may disregard the provisions of a domestic contract, Mr. Chairman.

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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. Ng. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 9 on page 5. Mr. Ng.

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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 order to incorporate provisions of a domestic contract, Mr. Chairman.

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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 10. Mr. Ng.

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause provides that a provision of a domestic contract will prevail over provisions of the Act that deals with the same matter unless the Act states otherwise, Mr. Chairman.

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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. Ng. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 11. Mr. Ng.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause provides that a donor of a gift is deemed to be party to a domestic contract if the domestic contract says the gift may not be disposed of or encumbered, Mr. Chairman.

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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. Ng. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 12 of Bill 3. Mr. Ng.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause provides that the validity and form of a domestic contract is governed by the proper law of contract.

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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. Ng. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 13. Mr. Ng.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause sets out how the Act applies to agreements made before this Act comes into force.

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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. Ng. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 14 on page 6. Mr. Ng.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause sets out the different definitions used through part 2, Mr. Chairman.

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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 15. Mr. Ng.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause imposes an obligation on each spouse to support him or herself and his or her spouse.

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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 16 on page 7, Mr. Ng.

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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause sets up who may apply for an order of support.