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

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 Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Mr. Ningark. Are you ready to proceed? Bill 6, Child and Family Services Act, clause 1. Yes, Mr. Miltenberger.

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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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

I move that we defer consideration of clause 1.

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. The motion is in order. It is not debatable. All those in favour of the motion? Opposed? The motion is carried. Clause 2. I am sorry. Mr. Steen.

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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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Madam Chair, I would like a very short explanation from the department on clause 2.

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, Mr. Steen. Mr. 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

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, clause 2 provides the guiding principles for the bill. Thank you.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Ng. Clause 2. Agreed? Mr. Steen.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

Madam Chair, are we going to go to the procedure of having me call for an explanation or are we agreed that the Minister will put forward an explanation?

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Steen. Actually, you do not have to call for an explanation on each clause. When I call the clause, I will then refer it to the Minister for a brief explanation on each one. Is that okay?

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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Vince Steen

Vince Steen Nunakput

I understand, the Chair will be calling for a brief explanation of these clauses?

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

That is correct, Mr. Steen. Clause 2. Agreed? Clause 3. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Chair. This clause provides a criteria for determining the best interest of the child and it specifically stresses the cultural values and practices, Madam Chair. Thank you.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Clause 3? Agreed. Clause 3. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Madam Chair, we just did three. Clause 4?

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

I was confused. Clause 4.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Chair. This provides the definitions just for this section of the Act, 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. Clause 4? Agreed. Clause 5. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Chair. This allows workers to proactively help parents deal with issues affecting their ability to parent. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clause 5? Agreed. Clause 6. Mr. Ng.

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Chair. This provides support for youth aged 16 to 18. Thank you.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Clause 6? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 7? Minister Ng.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you. This identifies the criteria for when a child needs protection and it reinforces the recognition of cultural values and practices, Madam Chair. Thank you.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clause 7? Agreed.

Thank you. Clause 8. Minister Ng.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Madam Chair. This section says that when a person thinks a child needs protection, it should be reported. Thank you.

Committee Motion 57-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 1 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clause 8? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 9. Minister Ng.