This is page numbers 1 - 14 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 6th 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 assembly.

Supplementary To Question 3-13(7): Potential For Privatization Of Nwtpc
Question 3-13(7): Potential For Privatization Of Nwtpc
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Dent.

Further Return To Question 3-13(7): Potential For Privatization Of Nwtpc
Question 3-13(7): Potential For Privatization Of Nwtpc
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My understanding of the term would mean for the life of the 13th Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Further Return To Question 3-13(7): Potential For Privatization Of Nwtpc
Question 3-13(7): Potential For Privatization Of Nwtpc
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Mr. Henry.

Seamus Henry Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Premier-elect, Mr. Antoine. I think we are all aware of a policy that was initiated by this government three years ago as a cost cutting measure, commonly referred to as Donny Days. That has been extremely well received by the bureaucracy, and I believe that it does help to create festive atmospheres in our communities and I am very much supportive of it, and I also know the employees that have spoken to me are very much in favour of it also. I just wondered if the Premier-elect could assure the members of the public service that, indeed, Jimmy Days, will still continue. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The question should be directed to the Acting Premier. I would have to ask the Acting Premier first. Mr. Arlooktoo.

Return To Question 4-13(7): Continuation Of Mandatory Leave
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Item 6: Oral Questions

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have been approached on this matter a number of times in the last few weeks as to whether they would be called Gooy Days. I have to tell you that I am tired of that and that you can call them Jimmy Days but for this year, 1998, they will continue and for future years it will be up to the Cabinet whether or not they will. The government does appreciate and understand that they are very popular with the civil service and that it is an effective measure in terms of contributing to the efficiency of this government in dollar terms. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

--Applause

Return To Question 4-13(7): Continuation Of Mandatory Leave
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Just to remind the Members that the Premier-elect and the other Member elected to Cabinet have not been sworn in yet. It is really unfair to them to try to get an answer from them as they have not been motioned into their positions. We will still continue on as Mr. Antoine is the Minister of Transportation. Oral questions. Mr. Krutko.

David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng. It is in regard to my statement about formulating some sort of a child's advocacy group to oversee issues of children, youth, and have an avenue for them to be able to have an agency that oversees the interest of children. I would like to ask the Minister, has his department done or are they now working on the possibility of establishing such an organization?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.

Return To Question 5-13(7): Forming A Child Advocacy Group
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, not to my knowledge have we looked at anything along those lines. I know that it has been brought up by the honourable Member in

the past, but quite frankly, we have been working with trying to implement the new child welfare acts that have been passed by this Assembly, child and family services legislation and the workshops to train health care and social service care professionals in the field; and trying to meet the needs of that new legislation in preparing for communities to become more involved in the whole aspect of child welfare matters within their communities, through plan and care committees and direct involvement at the community level, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

Return To Question 5-13(7): Forming A Child Advocacy Group
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.

Supplementary To Question 5-13(7): Forming A Child Advocacy Group
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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We do have a lot of acts and bills on the books dealing with children, but I think it is essential that we do have a group in place to consider looking at these different acts and regulations but ensuring that the child's well-being is being taken care of. I would like to ask the Minister, has his department or himself met with other jurisdictions in southern Canada, Saskatchewan, Toronto or British Columbia to see how their child advocacy group is in place and how it is working so we might be able to adopt it up here?

Supplementary To Question 5-13(7): Forming A Child Advocacy Group
Question 5-13(7): Forming A Child Advocacy Group
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng.

Further Return To Question 5-13(7): Forming A Child Advocacy Group
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December 10th, 1998

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it has not come to the agenda of any Health Ministers or Social Services Ministers at our annual meetings or at meetings outside of those. I can say that, it is something we can take a look at without the other jurisdictions doing it. If there is a way to improve things to make it more efficient or effective, we would have no problems with trying to support anything along those lines, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.

Supplementary To Question 5-13(7): Forming A Child Advocacy Group
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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister tell me if there is a possibility of a private Member's bill coming forward, will his department support such an initiative or work along with that individual to establish a child advocacy committee in the Northwest Territories.

Supplementary To Question 5-13(7): Forming A Child Advocacy Group
Question 5-13(7): Forming A Child Advocacy Group
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Ng.

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I cannot speak to that now, not knowing what bill is maybe contemplated. It is not before this House. We would be willing to look at, as I have indicated, ways to improve the system if that means bringing in legislation or making legislative changes, we would take a look at that. One must recognize the time frames that we are dealing with here and possible looking at something post April 1, 1999, for both new territories. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 5-13(7): Forming A Child Advocacy Group
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Oral questions. Item 7, written questions. Item 8, petitions. Item 9, reports of standing and special committees. Item 10, tabling of documents. Item 11, notices of motion. Mr. Arlooktoo.

Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, December 14, 1998, I will move the following motion:

Now therefore I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Thebacha, that the Legislative Assembly confirms that the Member for Nahendeh the Honourable Jim Antoine, has been chosen to be Premier of the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will seek unanimous consent to deal with this motion today. Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Notices of motion. Mr. Todd.

Motion 2-13(7): Extended Adjournment
Item 11: Notices Of Motion

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, December 14, 1998, that I will move the following motion:

I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, that notwithstanding Rule 4, that when this House adjourns on Friday, December 11, 1998, it shall be adjourned until Tuesday, March 16, 1999.

And further, that any time prior to March 16, 1999, if the Speaker is satisfied, after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly, that the public interest requires that the House should meet at an earlier time during the adjournment, the Speaker may give notice and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice and shall transact its business as it has been duly adjourned to that time.

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today. Thank you.

Motion 2-13(7): Extended Adjournment
Item 11: Notices Of Motion

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Notices of motion. Mr. Rabesca.

James Rabesca North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, December 14, 1998, that I will move the following motion:

Now therefore I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Natilikmiot, that the Legislative Assembly recommends to the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories that the Honourable Member for Inuvik, Mr. Floyd K. Roland, be appointed to the Executive Council/Cabinet of the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with my motion today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Notices of motion. Item 12, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 13, motions. Mr. Todd.