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 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 identifies where the parent's consent is not necessary. Thank you.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 43? Agreed. Clause 44. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 determines how consent is given.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 44? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 45. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 deals with revoking from outside the Northwest Territories when a child is placed here. Thank you.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 45? Agreed. Clause 46. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 determines the first steps when a child is placed in care. Thank you.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 46? Agreed. Clause 47. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 deals with temporary custody, including the limits on the director's rights, maximum time in temporary care and delegating of authority.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 47? Agreed. Clause 48. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 outlines the rights and responsibilities of the department for permanent custody. Thank you.

Committee Motion 68-13(4): Motion To Delete Subclause 28(3) 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 48. Mr. Enuaraq.

Committee Motion 69-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 48 Of Bill 6, Child & Family Services Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that clause 48 of Bill 6 be amended by;

(a) adding the following after subclause (1):

(1.1.) The Director shall provide information regarding a child who is the permanent custody of the Director, including information respecting their placement, education or health of the child to a person who had lawful custody of the child immediately before the child was placed in the permanent custody of the director, unless the director considers it is not in the best interest of the child to do so.

(b) striking out "affidavit" in subclause (3) and by substituting "affidavit".

Thank you.

Committee Motion 69-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 48 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. Enuaraq. Motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour of the motion? All those opposed? Thank you. The motion is carried. Clause 48 as amended? Agreed. Clause 49. Minister Ng.

Committee Motion 69-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 48 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 deals with ending permanent custody. Thank you.

Committee Motion 69-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 48 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 49? Agreed. Clause 50. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 69-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 48 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 outlines the powers of the Minister. Thank you.

Committee Motion 69-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 48 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 50? Agreed. Clause 51. Mr. Ng.

Committee Motion 69-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 48 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 outlines the powers and duties of the director.

Committee Motion 69-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 48 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 51? Agreed. Clause 52. Mr. Erasmus.

Committee Motion 70-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 52 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 we defer consideration of Clause 52.

Committee Motion 70-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 52 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. This is not debatable. All those in favour of the motion? All those opposed? The motion to defer consideration of Clause 52 is carried. Clause 53. Minister Ng.

Committee Motion 70-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 52 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 allows for the appointment and delegation to assistant directors.

Committee Motion 70-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 52 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 53. Agreed. Clause 54. Minister Ng.

Committee Motion 70-13(4): Motion To Defer Clause 52 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 allows for the appointment of workers and clarifies their powers and duties.