Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was trying my best to respond to the question in the quickest way possible, but also, like I was saying, I was quite honoured by the presentation in Tuktoyaktuk, where they have come up with new ideas. Previously, this government had said that it would cost approximately, for example, $160 million to develop that infrastructure from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk. But, from Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk people working with transportation people they have saved $120 million already because they say it is only going to cost $40 million. But what we have to do is work together with them, work together with the private sector. Hopefully, Mr. Todd will be able to pull a vehicle together along with Mr. Antoine from Transportation to find some private sector money to invest in our economy in the Northwest Territories. That is desperately needed and that is what is going to be new, Mr. Speaker, is the partnership arrangements. The partnership arrangements between northerners, southerners, all people, so that we can move ahead to the next century with new highways. Thank you.
Debates of Oct. 21st, 1997
Topics
Further Return To Question 13-13(5): Nwt Employment Vision
Question 13-13(5): NWT Employment Vision
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 19
Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Further Return To Question 13-13(5): Nwt Employment Vision
Question 13-13(5): NWT Employment Vision
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 19
Some Hon. Members
Good answer.
Further Return To Question 13-13(5): Nwt Employment Vision
Question 13-13(5): NWT Employment Vision
Item 6: Oral Questions
Page 19
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Question period is over. Item 7, written questions. Item 8, petitions. Item 9, reports of standing and special committees. Item 10, tabling of documents. Mr. Ningark.
Tabled Document 1-13(5): Mid-term Review Documents
Item 10: Tabling Of Documents
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the package entitled Mid-Term Review Documents which consists of Building a Foundation for the Future, the Northwest Territories Agenda for Change, the Principal for Division and a Chronological Summary of Hansard Excerpts dealing with the development of the government's agenda. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Tabled Document 1-13(5): Mid-term Review Documents
Item 10: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Tabling of documents. Item 11, notices of motion. Mr. Morin.
Motion 1-13(5): Mid-term Review Process To Committee Of The Whole
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Thursday, October 23, 1997, I will move the following motion.
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that the highlights of Mid-Term Review be moved into committee of the whole for consideration of the first item of business on Wednesday, October 22, 1997. Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today. Thank you.
Motion 1-13(5): Mid-term Review Process To Committee Of The Whole
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
Page 19
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motion. Mr. Ningark.
Motion 2-13(5): Referral Of Td 1-13(5) To Committee Of The Whole
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
Page 19
John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, October 23, 1997, I will move the following motion.
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Keewatin Central that Tabled Document 1-13(3) entitled Mid-Term Review be moved to committee of the whole for consideration when the topic Mid-Term Review is discussed. Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today.
Motion 2-13(5): Referral Of Td 1-13(5) To Committee Of The Whole
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Notices of motion. Mr. Ningark.
Motion 3-13(5): Setting Of Sitting Hours By Speaker
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
Page 19
John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Thursday, October 23, 1997, I will be moving the following motion.
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that the Speaker be authorized to set such sitting hours as the Speaker, after consultation, deems fit to assist with decisions before the House. Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today. Thank you.
Motion 3-13(5): Setting Of Sitting Hours By Speaker
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
Page 19
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 12, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Mr. Dent.
Bill 1: Power Corporation Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
Page 19
Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker I give notice that on Thursday, October 23, 1997, I will move that Bill 1, Power Corporation Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 1: Power Corporation Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motion for first reading of bills. Mr. Todd.
Bill 2: An Act To Amend The Public Utilities Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
Page 19
John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have four notices of motion if I may. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, October 22, 1997, I will move that Bill 2, An Act to Amend the Public Utilities Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 3: An Act To Amend The Financial Administration Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
October 20th, 1997
Page 19
John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, October 22, 1997, I will move that Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Financial Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Financial Administration Act, No. 2
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
Page 19
John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, October 22, 1997, I will move that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Finance Administration Act, No. 2, be read for the first time.
Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
Page 19
John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Thursday, October 22, 1997, I will move that Bill 6, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motion for first reading of bills. Mr. Ng.
Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
Page 20
Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have two notices of motion. I give notice that on Thursday, October 23, 1997, I will move that Bill 4, An Act to Amend the Elections Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 7: An Act To Amend The Territories Court Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
Page 20
Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, October 23, 1997, I will move that Bill 7, An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act, be read for the first time. Thank you.
Bill 7: An Act To Amend The Territories Court Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
Page 20
The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 13, motions. Mr. Morin.
Item 13: Motions
Item 13: Motions
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today.
Item 13: Motions
Item 13: Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Member for Tu Nedhe is seeking unanimous consent to deal with Motion 1-13(5). Do we have any nays? There are no nays. Mr. Morin, you have unanimous consent.
Motion 1-13(5): Mid-term Review Process To Committee Of The Whole
Item 13: Motions
Page 20
Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WHEREAS Members of the 13th Assembly agreed that after two years have lapsed in the current term, that there should be a review where the Premier and Members of Cabinet shall report to and be accountable to Members on progress to date;
AND WHEREAS a review will permit Members of the Legislature to consider plans for the remainder of the term of the 13th Legislative Assembly;
AND WHEREAS the mid-term review should now be undertaken to permit Members opportunity to openly discuss progress to date and shape direction to the end of the term of the 13th Assembly;
NOW THEREFORE, I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that the item, Mid-Term Review, be moved into committee of the whole for consideration as the first item of business on Wednesday, October 22, 1997.
Motion 1-13(5): Mid-term Review Process To Committee Of The Whole
Item 13: Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried. Motions. Mr. Ningark.