Good afternoon. Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Before we proceed, I wish to inform the Legislative Assembly that I have received three communications dated November 5, 1998, which are in accordance with section 76.05 of the Nunavut Act from the Interim Commissioner of Nunavut.
I would like to read the following letters received:
Dear Speaker:
Re: Nunavut Judicial System Implementation Act
The formal creation of Nunavut is now less than five months away. As we continue our preparation for this historic event, we look forward to the establishment of a single-level trial court system for Nunavut. This is the first system of its kind in Canada, and we expect it to be more responsive to the needs of the people of Nunavut.
This bill, when adopted, will enact a new Justices of the Peace Act for Nunavut, make consequential amendments to other acts, and put in place a new Judicature Act for Nunavut. The latter deals with the composition, powers and officers of the Nunavut Court of Justice and Court of Appeal and establishes rules of law and procedural rules applicable to Nunavut.
As required by Section 76.05 of the Nunavut Act, it is with pleasure that I recommend to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories the bill entitled Nunavut Judicial System Implementation Act, for enactment during the Sixth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly.
Yours sincerely,
Jack Anawak
Interim Commissioner of Nunavut
The second letter;
Dear Speaker:
Re: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act
The formal creation of Nunavut is now less than five months away. As we continue our preparation for this historic event, the legislative authorities required for the new government to act in many areas must be put in place. The Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act contains amendments to a number of statutes that will be duplicated for Nunavut, in order to render them appropriate for Nunavut.
As required by Section 76.05 of the Nunavut Act, it is with pleasure that I recommend to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories the bill entitled Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, for enactment during the Sixth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly.
Yours sincerely,
Jack Anawak
Interim Commissioner of Nunavut
My final letter is;
Dear Speaker:
Re: Nunavut Statutes Replacement Act
The formal creation of Nunavut is now less than five months away. As we continue our preparations for this historic event, we must consider the effects that the creation of the new territory will have on professional associations in the north. The Nunavut Statutes Replacement Act adjusts the laws that currently establish professional associations and provides for the regulation of the members of those associations.
As required by Section 76.05 of the Nunavut Act, it is with pleasure that I recommend to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories the bill entitled Nunavut Statutes Replacement Act for enactment during the Sixth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly.
Yours sincerely,
Jack Anawak
Interim Commissioner of Nunavut
Orders of the day. Item 2, Ministers' Statements. Mr. Kakfwi.