This is page numbers 481 - 509 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 nunavut.

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Bill 26: Nunavut Workers' Compensation Statutes Amendment Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Sahtu, that Bill 26, Nunavut Workers' Compensation Statutes Amendment Act, be read for the second time. Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Workers' Compensation Act duplicated for Nunavut by section 29 of the Nunavut Act (Canada) to permit the Workers' Compensation Board to continue under the Workers' Compensation Act (Northwest Territories) and the appeals tribunal established under that act to act, after the establishment of Nunavut, as the Workers' Compensation Board and appeals tribunal for both the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

This bill also makes consequential amendments to the Public Service Act and the Financial Administration Act as duplicated for Nunavut by section 29 of the Nunavut Act (Canada). Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 26: Nunavut Workers' Compensation Statutes Amendment Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 26 has had second reading and accordingly stands referred to a committee. Second reading of bills. Mr. Kakfwi.

Bill 26: Nunavut Workers' Compensation Statutes Amendment Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Wildlife Act.

Bill 26: Nunavut Workers' Compensation Statutes Amendment Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

The Member for Sahtu is seeking consent to deal with Bill 27. Do we have any nays? There are no nays. Mr. Kakfwi, you have unanimous consent.

Bill 27: An Act To Amend The Wildlife Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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Stephen Kakfwi

Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Aivilik, that Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Wildlife Act, be read for the second time. Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Wildlife Act to recognize and give effect to the wildlife harvesting and management provisions of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement and the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 27: An Act To Amend The Wildlife Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 27 has had second reading and accordingly stands referred to a committee. Second reading of bills.

I would like, at this time, I have a note here from the Member for Aivilik to recognize her best friend in the gallery, Ms. Celine Ningark. I think that is John's friend, too.

--Laughter

Also, Peter Kattuk of Sanikiluaq. He is the mayor of Sanikiluaq.

--Applause

Welcome to the Assembly. Item 19, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters. Item 20, reports of committee of the whole. Item 21, third reading of bills. Mr. Arlooktoo.

Bill 14: Nunavut Judicial System Implementation Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Keewatin Central, that Bill 14, Nunavut Judicial System Implementation Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 14: Nunavut Judicial System Implementation Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. The question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 14 has had third reading. Third reading of bills. Mr. Arlooktoo.

Bill 15: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kitikmeot, that Bill 15, Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 15: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. The question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 15 has had third reading. Third reading of bills. Mr. Arlooktoo.

Bill 16: Nunavut Statutes Replacement Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Aivilik, that Bill 16, Nunavut Statutes Replacement Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 16: Nunavut Statutes Replacement Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. The question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 16 has had third reading. Third reading of bills. Mr. Todd.

Bill 17: Division Measures Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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John Todd Keewatin Central

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Baffin South, that Bill 17, Division Measures Act, be read for the third time. Thank you.

Bill 17: Division Measures Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. The question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 17 has had third reading. Third reading of bills. Item 22, orders of the day. Mr. Clerk.

Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton

Mr. Speaker, the meeting of the Standing Committee on Social Programs and the Standing Committee on Resource Management is at 5:00 p.m. this evening. At 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning of the Ordinary Members' Caucus.

Orders of the day for Friday, December 4, 1998:

1. Prayer

2. Ministers' Statements

3. Members' Statements

4. Returns to Oral Questions

5. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

6. Oral Questions

7. Written Questions

8. Returns to Written Questions

9. Replies to Opening Address

10. Petitions

11. Reports of Standing and Special Committees

12. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills

13. Tabling of Documents

14. Notices of Motion 15. Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills

16. Motions

17. First Reading of Bills

18. Second Reading of Bills

19. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

- Tabled Document 37-13(6), Report of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner

20. Report of Committee of the Whole

21. Third Reading of Bills

22. Orders of the Day

Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Speaker

Thank you. Before we close the House for today, I would like to invite my colleagues and people in the gallery to the lighting of the Christmas lights at 4:30. This House stands adjourned to Friday, December, 4, 1998, at 10:00 a.m.

--ADJOURNMENT