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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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

This clause indicates that a guardianship for a child ends when the child turns 19.

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 47? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 48. Mr. Ng.

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 requires the guardian to transfer all of the child's property to the child when he or she turns 19.

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 48? Agreed. 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

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, in most jurisdictions, the legal age, I understand, is 18, and that is taken from usually the electoral roles which gives 18 the age of consent. I wonder if the age of 19 is used because that is what other jurisdictions are using or is that a law of standard that has been issued by the territorial government in the past?

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

The honourable Minister of Justice, Mr. Ng.

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, in our jurisdiction 19 is the age of majority. 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

Clause 48? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 49. Mr. Ng.

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 provides for the removal and resignation of guardians.

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 49? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 50. 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 allows a limited amount of money or property to be paid or delivered to a parent of a child even without a guardianship order.

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 50? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 51 on page 29 of Bill 4. Mr. Ng.

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 deals with the disposition of a child's property.

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 51? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 52. 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

When a child has suffered a personal injury in an accident, action can be brought to court in respect of that injury. Then this clause requires the court to approve any settlement.

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 52? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 53. 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 allows the court to make orders in respect of a child's leased land.

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 53? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 54. Mr. Ng.

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 deals with how to interpret references to custody and guardianship of the child in other documents.

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 54? Agreed. Thank you. Clause 55. Mr. Ng.

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 deals with the validity of a minor's consent under this part of the bill.

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 55? Mr. Miltenberger. Agreed. Thank you. Clause 56. 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 acknowledges that minors who are 16 years or over may remove themselves from a parent's charge.

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? Agreed. 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

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Is that a contradiction if the child is over the age of 16, can remove themselves from the parental charge, but cannot under the age of majority, which is 19. Is that a contradiction, why the difference is there?