Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document, Tabled Document No. 35-13(4), the Public Accounts 1995-96 for the Government of the Northwest Territories for the year ended March 31, 1996. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of Feb. 4th, 1997
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Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Tabling of documents. Mrs. Groenewegen.
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Groenewegen
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to table a letter, Tabled Document No. 36-13(4), signed by Doreen Kelly, secretary of the Hay River Seniors Society, dated January 21, 1997, regarding increased price of wood for seniors. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Tabling of documents. Ms. Thompson.
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document, Tabled Document No. 37-13(4), the Annual Report on the Implementation of the Nunavut Lands Claims Agreement for 1996-97. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Evaloarjuk.
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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq
(Translation) Mr. Speaker, I wish to table a package of two letters, Tabled Document No. 38-13(4), that I received in support of Nunavut libraries, outlining concerns with proposed reduction to Nunavut library services. The letters are from Philippa Ootoowak, the local librarian in Pond Inlet, and Mireille Mathieu of Igloolik. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
Item 14: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you, Mr. Evaloarjuk. Tabling of documents. Item 15, notices of motion. Item 16, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Todd.
Bill 9: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 1996-97
Item 16: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have three notices of motions for first reading of bills, Mr. Speaker. If I may, Mr. Speaker, I give notice on Thursday, February 6, I will move that Bill 9, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 1996-97, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 10: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1996-97
Item 16: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker, I also give notice that on Thursday, February 6, I will move that Bill 10, Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 3, 1996 be read for the first time.
Bill 11: Loan Authorization Act 1997-98
Item 16: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker, I give notice on Thursday, February 6, I will move that Bill 11, Loan Authorization Act, 1997-98 be read for the first time. Thank you.
Bill 11: Loan Authorization Act 1997-98
Item 16: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 17, motions. Motion 9-13(4). Mr. Ningark.
Motion 9-13(4): Referral Of Td 20-13(4) To Committee Of The Whole
Item 17: Motions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Tabled Document 20-13(4) entitled, Report of the Joint Working Group on the Business Incentive Policy, be moved into the committee of the whole for discussion. Thank you.
Motion 9-13(4): Referral Of Td 20-13(4) To Committee Of The Whole
Item 17: Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Your motion is in order. To the motion.
Motion 9-13(4): Referral Of Td 20-13(4) To Committee Of The Whole
Item 17: Motions
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An Hon. Member
Question.
Motion 9-13(4): Referral Of Td 20-13(4) To Committee Of The Whole
Item 17: Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Question is being called. All those in favour. All those opposed. All those abstaining. Motion is carried. Motion 10-13(4). Mr. Roland.
Motion 10-13(4): Appointment Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner
Item 17: Motions
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Floyd Roland Inuvik
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act contains provisions defining what are conflicts of interest, placing a number of obligations on members with respect to arranging their personal affairs in such a manner so as to resolve conflicts in the public interest and requiring members to make public disclosure of their assets and liabilities; AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides for the appointment of a Conflict of Interest Commissioner to advise members on their obligations under the Act, to investigate complaints alleging a breach of the Act, to conduct inquiries and make recommendations to the Legislature, and to report to the Legislature on an annual basis on the activities of the Commissioner during the preceding year;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act authorizes the Management and Services Board to appoint an Acting Conflict of Interest Commissioner when the office is vacant and the Assembly is not sitting;
AND WHEREAS the Management and Services Board, pursuant to their authority to make acting appointments, appointed Anne Crawford to the position of Acting Conflict of Interest Commissioner on August 1, 1996;
AND WHEREAS it is desirable that a permanent appointment be recommended by the Legislative Assembly.
NOW THEREFORE, I MOVE, Seconded by the Honourable Member for Nunakput that pursuant to section 79.(1) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, that this Legislative Assembly recommends to the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories that Ms. Anne Crawford be appointed as Conflict of Interest Commissioner.
Motion 10-13(4): Appointment Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner
Item 17: Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Your motion is in order. To the motion.
Motion 10-13(4): Appointment Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner
Item 17: Motions
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Some Hon. Members
Question.
Motion 10-13(4): Appointment Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner
Item 17: Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Question is being called. All those in favour. All those opposed. The motion is carried. Motions. Item 18, first reading of bills. Item 19, second reading of bills. Item 20, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters. Bill 8, Committee Report 2-13(4), Committee Report 3-13(4) with Mrs. Groenewegen in the chair.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 3rd, 1997
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
I would like to call the committee of the whole to order. We are dealing with Bill 8, Appropriation Act, 1997-98. We are on the Department of the Executive, page 2-16, and I would like to ask the Minister if he would like to have his witnesses join him.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Don Morin
Thank you, Madam Chairman. Possibly later on when they arrive, but I am ready now. Thank you.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you. Mr. Premier. Referring to page 2-17 of your main estimates, total grants and contributions. Total contributions $439,000. Mr. Krutko.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Madam Chair, I would like to move a motion in regards to the Metis Nation community resource director position, ....(inaudible) the government reconsider its direction, implement funding for the Metis Nation for the community resource director, and further that the government reconsider amending Bill 8, Appropriation Act 1997-98 by reinstating $60,000 contribution to the Metis Nation for community resource director.
Committee Motion 8-13(4): Reconsider Elimination Of Funding For Metis Nation Community Resource Director
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The motion will be distributed to the Members. We will just wait until everyone has received a copy of the motion with the translation, and once everyone has it, we will recognize Mr. Krutko. The Premier is requesting to have his witnesses come in. Is the committee agreed?