Agreed.
Debates of Dec. 2nd, 1998
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Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you. Everyone is very agreeable. Does the committee agree that Bill 16 is ready for third reading? Agreed?
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you. Bill 16 is now ready for third reading. I will just ask the Minister and his witnesses to stay in place for the next bill, which will be Bill 15, Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act. I would like to call on Mr. O'Brien, who was a Member of the committee that reviewed the bill. Oh, I am sorry. Mr. Arlooktoo, I am sorry.
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Yes, thank you, Madam Chairperson. Perhaps I could start off with Bill 15. If you so wish and it is acceptable, I could also do the opening remarks for Bill 14. Would that be acceptable? Yes.
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the presence of Ms. Margot Engley in the Gallery, who has helped us tremendously. She is one of the legal counsel with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and I would like to acknowledge their support and thank you.
Bill 15, Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act
Madam Chairperson, I am pleased to be here today to introduce the Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act. I would like to state again my appreciation to the Interim Commissioner and NTI for their cooperative efforts with respect to this bill.
The Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act is a combination of a comprehensive review of NWT legislation that was begun in 1996 when GNWT departments were asked to examine the division-related consequences of the acts they administered when they are duplicated in Nunavut. The legislative issues identified in this initiative and the resulting drafted amendments were provided to officials of the Interim Commissioner and NTI for consideration. This bill is a result of these consultations. It includes the amendments that will ensure an orderly transition for the new government of Nunavut. It is important to stress the amendments contained in this bill are technical in nature and in essence this bill provides statutory solutions to the consequences of division.
Committee Motion 12-13(6): Motion To Amend Item 1 Of Schedule E Of Bill 17, Division Measures Act
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
I am sorry. We were informed, Mr. Arlooktoo, by the clerk that in fact, we have to do the introductory remarks separately for each bill. I am sorry. Although the committee was agreed, it is not proper procedure. Thank you. At this time on Bill 15, I would ask Mr. O'Brien to bring the committee's remarks on the overview of the bill. Mr. O'Brien.
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December 2nd, 1998
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Kevin O'Brien Kivallivik
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. The special committee on Nunavut Legislation reviewed Bill 15, Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, at its meeting on November 23 and 26, 1998. The committee would like to thank the Honourable Goo Arlooktoo and his officials for presenting the bill and responding to wishes raised by the committee.
Bill 15 amends the Nunavut revision of eight acts that will be duplicated for Nunavut. The amendments will come into force April 1, 1999. The NWT has the legislative authority to amend laws for Nunavut under section 76.05 of the Nunavut Act. However, as Members know, the NWT may only do this on recommendations of the Interim Commissioner of Nunavut. After consultation with NTI, the OIC has recommended this bill to the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly. NTI has confirmed that it was consulted with respect to the bill and the bill is appropriate for Nunavut.
The bill amends the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act to ensure the act complies with the Nunavut Act and orders made under the act. The amended act will provide that there are 19 electoral districts in Nunavut and will set out a new schedule for the Nunavut electoral boundaries. As well, a Nunavut Assembly may continue for up to five years. The bill also updates the references to the amounts of Members' indemnities, allowances, expenses and deductions and sets out a schedule of maximum permissible constituency expenses for Nunavut.
The Western Canada Lottery Act is amended to allow Nunavut to make agreements with the NWT and the Yukon, as well as the provinces, to carry out western Canada lotteries. It also allows Sport North to continue to manage the lotteries for Nunavut. Amendments are also made to several other acts to ensure that the provisions are appropriate for Nunavut.
Madam Chairperson, some technical amendments were made to the bill in the committee, otherwise the standing committee was generally satisfied with the amendments proposed in this bill and they are appropriately made in preparation for division. Madam Chairperson, Members of the committee may have additional comments on the bill as we proceed. This concludes the special committee's comments on Bill 15, Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act. Thank you.