Debates of Oct. 8th, 1997

This is page numbers 1455 - 1489 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 clause.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Transition Action Plan
NWT Literacy Week
GNWT Division Transition Action Plan
GNWT Division Transition Action Plan
Broughton Island School Extension
Tribute To The Gonzales Family
Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment Facilities
Ywca Transitional Housing Program
Iqaluit Regional Hospital Funding/construction
Passing Of Mrs. Meg Kuksuk
Balance Of Efforts Required To Create Two New Territories
Returns To Oral Questions 586-13(4): Status Of Personnel Secretariat
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Baffin Regional Hospital Funding
Broughton Island School Extension
Proposed Kitikmeot Regional Hospital
Rcmp Investigation Into GNWT
Division Transition Planning
Re-zoning Yellowknife Airport Land
Cancer Detection Programs
Speech Pathologist In North Slave
Med-emerg Report
Minister's Statement On Transition Planning
Decentralized Nunavut Government
Housing Corporation Agreement With Ywca
Changes To Hunting Regulations
Role As Minister For Nunavut Transition Planning
Tabled Document 108-13(4): Creation Of Two New Territories: Transition Action Plan
Notice Of Motion 22-13(4): Referral Of Td 108-13(4) Transition Action Plan To Committee Of The Whole
Item 16: Motions
Referral Of Td 108-13(4) Transition Action Plan To Committee Of The Whole
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 15 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 19 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 20 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 23(1)(b) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 24(d) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 25 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 48 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Defer Clause 52 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 54 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 55 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 56 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 57 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Add Clause 58.1 To Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Add Clause 58.2 To Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Add Clause 59.1 To Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 71(2) Of Bill 6, Child And Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Subclause 88(3) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 91 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 94 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 52 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Amend Clause 56 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Motion To Add Preamble To Bill 6, Child And Family Services Act
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 19-13(4) Municipal Statutes Amending Act, No. 2
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This section allows for investigation or closure after the initial report . Thank you.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Is the committee okay with this brief explanation of each clause? Is this what you are looking for? Good. Clause 9? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 10. Minister Ng.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause addresses apprehension where there was a formal report, Madam Chair. Thank you.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Minister Ng. Mr. Erasmus.

Committee Motion 58-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that paragraph 10(1)(c) of Bill 6 be amended by

(a) striking out "sections 17 and 18" and by substituting "section 18"; and

(b) striking out "five days" and by substituting "eight days".

Thank you.

Committee Motion 58-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you Mr. Erasmus. Your motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Steen.

Committee Motion 58-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Madam Chairperson, could I ask the mover to give a short explanation for reason for the amendment?

Committee Motion 58-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Steen. Mr. Erasmus.

Committee Motion 58-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Madam Chair. The subclause in the question refers to five days and we wanted to make it clear that the person actually had five working days to respond, by making it eight days. This would include a weekend and a long weekend, if there is a long weekend. Thank you.

Committee Motion 58-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. To the motion. Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Clause 10, as amended. Thank you. Clause 11. Miltenberger.

Committee Motion 58-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

I am sorry, Madam Chair, did you want to have the Minister to do his summary first? Sorry.

Committee Motion 58-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Sorry. It is a new process for us. Clause 11. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 58-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Chair. This section deals with apprehending where there is no initiating report. Thank you.

Committee Motion 58-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 10(1)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Minister Ng. Mr. Miltenberger.

Committee Motion 59-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that paragraph 11(3)(c) of Bill 6 be amended by;

(a) striking out "sections 17 and 18" and by substituting "section 18"; and

(b) striking out "five days" and by substituting "eight days".

Committee Motion 59-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Your motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Clause 11, as amended? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 12. Minister Ng.

Committee Motion 59-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This section allows an apprehended child to be returned. Thank you.

Committee Motion 59-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clause 12? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 13. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 59-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Chair. This clause describes the process for an investigation report and a potential return of the child or termination of a Plan of Care Committee. Thank you.

Committee Motion 59-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clause 13? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 14. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 59-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you. This section requires the worker to advise a person with lawful custody and a child of both plan of care and court options.

Committee Motion 59-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Ng. Clause 14? Agreed. Clause 15. The motion to amend clause 15 has been revised, and the one which is in your package should be replaced with one that has been passed out already. Is everybody aware of that? Clause 15. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 59-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Chair. This section establishes the Plan of Care Committees with the membership, the replacements, the chair and the responsibilities. Thank you.

Committee Motion 59-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 11(3)(c) Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Ng. Mr. Roland.

Committee Motion 60-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 15 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

October 7th, 1997

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that clause 15 of Bill 6 be amended by;

(a) deleting paragraphs (2)(c) to (e) and by substituting the following:

(c) a member of the Child and Family Services Committee, where there is a Child and Family Services Committee in the child's community; and

(d) a Child Protection Worker.

(b) deleting subclause 15(3) and by substituting the following:

(3) Where a member listed in paragraph (2)(a), (c) or (d) is unable or unwilling to continue to sit as a member, the Child and Family Services Committee or the Child Protection Worker, as the case may be, shall invite another person of the same category as that member to sit as a member.

(3.1) A majority of the members of a Plan of Care committee listed in subsection (2);

(a) shall, if there is a member of the child's extended family who lives in the child's community and who the majority considers suitable, invite a member of the child's extended family to become a member of the committee; and

(b) may agree to invite one or more additional persons to become members of the committee where they believe such persons may be of assistance in developing and entering into a plan of care agreement; (c) deleting paragraph (7)(a) and by substituting the following:

(a) where the Child and Family Services Committee or a Child Protection Worker, as the case may, is unable to substitute another person for a member listed in paragraph (2)(a), (c) or (d) who has become unable or unwilling to sit as a member.