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 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 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 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 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. If I did not agree, I would be saying so, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 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. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? Opposed? Motion is carried. Clause 65, as amended. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 66. The Minister of Justice, Minister Ng.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 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 allows the court to issue a warrant to bring a person with a support obligation before the court.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 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 66. Agreed? Thank you. Page 39 of Bill 4. Clause 67. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows the court to make an order to prevent a person from depleting his or her property where that would impair a claim of child support.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Clause 67. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 68. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

A child support matter where the child support has been secured by property, this clause allows the court to order the sale of the property.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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The Chair John Ningark

Clause 68. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 69. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause deals with the person to whom a child owes money for necessities.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Clause 69. Agreed? Thank you. Mr. Picco.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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Edward Picco Iqaluit

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am just unsure of how the child would owe money for necessities if the court has ordered an appointment of a guardian. I would expect that in that type of an appointment that indeed a guardian would be responsible for any cost incurred to have that child. I wonder if there could be some clarification. Thank you.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Mr. Minister, would you clarify this particular section.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is in respect to a parent who would have the obligation to support the child, he or she would also be responsible to the person that provided the necessities to that child, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. Clause 69. Agreed? Thank you. Part 5, clause 70. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause deals with domestic contracts made by the parties regarding their rights and obligations to their children. Thank you.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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The Chair John Ningark

Clause 70. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 71. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows the court to appoint a mediator when a custody act says this support matter is before the court.

Committee Motion 92-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 4
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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you. To clause 71, Mr. Erasmus.

Committee Motion 93-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 4
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that clause 71 of Bill 4 be amended by adding the following after subclause 5.

(5.1)On the filing of a report, the clerk of the court shall put it in a sealed packet or shall otherwise ensure that it is not available or made available to anyone other than the parties or the court for inspection, review, or copying, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Thank you.

Committee Motion 93-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 4
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The Chair John Ningark

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. Your motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? Opposed? The motion is carried. Clause 71, as amended? Thank you. Clause 72, Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 93-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 4
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows the person with custody to apply to the court for a restraining order.

Committee Motion 93-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 4
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The Chair John Ningark

Clause 72. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 73 of Bill 4. Mr. Minister.

Committee Motion 93-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 71 Of Bill 4
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause increases the territorial courts power in respect of contempt of court orders.

Committee Motion 93-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 71 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 73. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 74. Mr. Minister.