BILL 8 Appropriation Act, 1998-99

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have several third readings of bills this afternoon.

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe that Bill 8, Appropriation Act, 1998-99, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 8, has had third reading. Third reading of bills.

BILL 9 Loan Authorization Act, 1998-99

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, Mr. Speaker, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe that Bill 9, Loan Authorization Act, 1998-99, be read for the third time.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 9, has had third reading. Third reading of bills. Mr. Todd.

Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with third reading of Bill 11, Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 3, 1997-1998.

Thank you. The Member for Keewatin Central is seeking consent to deal with Bill 11. Do we have any nays? There are no nays. Mr. Todd, you have consent.

BILL 11 Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1997-98

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe that Bill 11, Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 3, 1997-1998, be read for the third time. Thank you.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried. Bill 11, has had third reading. Third reading of bills. Mr. Todd.

BILL 12 Write-Off of Debts Act, 1997-98

Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member of Tu Nedhe that Bill 12, Write-Off of Debts Act, 1997-98, be read for the third time.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 12, has had third reading. Third reading of bills. Mr. Todd.

BILL 13 Forgiveness of Debts Act, 1997-98

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member from Sahtu, that Bill 13, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 1997-1998, be read for the third time.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 13, has had third reading. Third reading of bills. Mr. Clerk, would you ascertain if Her Honour, the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories is prepared to enter the Chamber and assent to bills?

As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to ascent to the following bills: Bill 6, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act; Bill 8, Appropriation Act, 1998-99; Bill 9, Loan Authorization Act, 1998-99; Bill 10, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1998; Bill 11, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1997-98; Bill 12, Write-Off of Debts Act, 1997-98; Bill 13, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 1997-98; Bill 14, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly, Retiring Allowances Act and the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act. Thank you.

--Applause

The House will come back to order. Item 22, orders of the day. Mr. Clerk.

Orders of the day for Wednesday, May 20, 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

- Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act. No. 2

18. Second Reading of Bills

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

20. Report of Committee of the Whole

21. Third Reading of Bills

22. Orders of the Day

Thank you. Before adjourning, I would like to thank Her Honour, the Commissioner, for attending today, especially when her dear husband, John, is not in the best of health. Our prayers are with John and Helen today and may God look after John. As always, our appreciation goes to the staff of the Legislative Assembly and the Executive Council, the interpreters, translators and the Pages who have served us so well again during this session.

--Applause

May I wish each and every one of the Members a safe journey home and enjoy the spring season, when it comes to your part of this wonderful territory we live in and represent in this Assembly. The House stands adjourned until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 1998.

-ADJOURNMENT