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 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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows the registration of orders involving property in the appropriate registries.

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

Thank you. Clause 74. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 75 of Bill 4. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause indicates that the rules of the Supreme Court will apply to matters under this Act, except where this Act provides for a different procedure.

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

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Clause 75. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 76. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause is another procedural provision on starting an application and on the parties to a court application.

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

Thank you. Clause 76. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 77. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause deals with the service of court documents when the father is not known.

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 77. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 78. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause deals with the generalities of court applications.

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

Thank you. Clause 78. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 79. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause prevents court applications to more than one court in respect of the same matter and it provides exceptions to this.

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

Thank you. Clause 79. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 80 of Bill 4. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause coordinates matters heard under our territorial legislation with matters heard under the Federal Divorce Act.

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

Thank you. Clause 80. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 80.1. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause deals with consent orders and allows orders to be made when both parties agree, even when all the conditions set out in the act are not met.

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

Thank you. Clause 80.1. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 81. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause allows the court to make interim orders where it considers it appropriate.

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 81. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 82 of Bill 4. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause requires that when a person applies to court to vary an order it should be done in the same court that made the original order.

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

Thank you. Clause 82. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 83. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause sets out a child's entitlement to be heard by the judge, who is making a decision when that decision involves custody, access, or guardian arrangements which will affect the child.

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

Thank you. Clause 83. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 84. Mr. Ng.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause is a regulation making power in respect of forms and other matters under this bill.

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

Thank you. Clause 84. Agreed? Thank you. Clause 85. Mr. Minister.

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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause would allow the making of territorial child support guidelines or the amendment of the federal guidelines if they are used under this bill.