Debates of Oct. 9th, 1997

This is page numbers 1491 - 1527 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 child.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Point Of Privilege
Resignation Of Premier Frank Mckenna
Fire Prevention Week - October 5-11, 1997
Update On Activities Of The Council Of Ministers Of Education, Canada
Community Elections
Compassionate Treatment Of Civil Servants
Highway 3 Paving Schedule
Appreciation To Colleagues
Washington Education Seminar
Transfer Of Renewable Resource Officer Position To Broughton Island
Keewatin Regional Empowerment Pilot Project
High Cost Of Living
Repulse Bay Church Re-opening
Measures To Curb Violence In Downtown Yellowknife
Tax Credit Investment Program
Return To Oral Question 585-13(4): Marketing The Aurora Fund
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Employee Records Of Employment
Keewatin Regional Empowerment Pilot Project
Supplementary Question 636-13(4): Keewatin Regional Empowerment Pilot Project
Further Return To 636-13(4): Keewatin Regional Empowerment Pilot Project
Tax Credit Investment Program
Improvements To Highway 3
Pangnirtung School Construction
Activities Of The Council Of Ministers Of Education
Pay Equity Dispute
Aurora Fund Marketing
Keewatin Regional Empowerment Pilot Project
Liquor Inspections
Civil Servant Workloads
Civil Servant Christmas Holidays
Aurora Fund Marketing
Keewatin Medical Services
Keewatin Regional Empowerment Pilot Project
Written Question 36-13(4): Renewable Resource Office Position Transfer To Broughton Island
Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
Bill 24: An Act To Amend The Financial Administration Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Motion To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 4
Motion To Amend Clause 18 Of Bill 4
Motion To Amend Clause 29 Of Bill 4
Motion To Amend Clause 30 Of Bill 4
Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Motion To Amend Clause 59.2 Of Bill 4
Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
Motion To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 4
Motion To Add A Preamble To Bill 4
Motion To Defer Consideration Of Bill 5
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 6: Child And Family Services Act
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, it is just a recognition that some children who are 16 years of age or older may not want to stay and have the right to leave the home. Thank you.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Clause 56? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 56.1. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This transitional clause deals with orders for custody, access and guardianship that are made under previous legislation.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Clause 56.1? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 57. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause contains the definition to be used for the purpose of this part on child support.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Clause 57? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 58. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause sets out a parent's obligation to support his or her children.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Clause 58? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 59. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This is a clause under which an application may be made for child support.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Clause 59? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 59.1. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause contains an exception to the rule that orders for child support must be made in accordance with the guidelines.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Clause 59.1? Mr. Picco.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Edward Picco Iqaluit

Why would there by an exemption from the guidelines?

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Special provisions have been made between the parents for the benefit of the child, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Clause 59.1? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 59.2. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause sets out circumstances where a court may set aside a provision in a domestic contract that deals with child support.

Committee Motion 90-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 33 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Clause 59.2. Mr. Enuaraq.

Committee Motion 91-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 59.2 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Clause 59.2 of Bill 4 be amended by:

(a) striking out an application under this section in that portion preceding paragraph

(a) and by substituting an application under section 59 and

(b) striking out 6 month end paragraph

(c) and by substituting three month. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 91-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 59.2 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Clause 59.2. Your motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Picco.

Committee Motion 91-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 59.2 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Edward Picco Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, why are we reducing or striking out six months or adding six months? I do not understand the motion.

Committee Motion 91-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 59.2 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Enuaraq.

Committee Motion 91-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 59.2 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Tommy Enuaraq Baffin Central

Mr. Chairman, there was a good reason for reducing from six month to three month in case a person was not paying properly on time. Thank you.

Committee Motion 91-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 59.2 Of Bill 4
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Does that explain the amendment, Mr. Picco?