Mr. Erasmus, Mr. Henry, Mr. Ng, Ms. Thompson, Mr. Antoine, Mr. Kakfwi, Mr. Morin, Mr. Todd, Mr. Arlooktoo, Mr. Dent, Mr. Steen, Mr. Ningark, Mr. Evaloarjuk, Mr. Barnabas, Mr. Enuaraq, Mr. Picco, Mr. Rabesca, Mr. Roland, Mr. Miltenberger.
Debates of June 1st, 1998
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Motion 20-13(5): Request For Premier To Relinquish His Responsibilities
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Motion 20-13(5): Request For Premier To Relinquish His Responsibilities
Item 16: Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
All those abstaining, please stand.
Motion 20-13(5): Request For Premier To Relinquish His Responsibilities
Item 16: Motions
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Mrs. Groenewegen.
Motion 20-13(5): Request For Premier To Relinquish His Responsibilities
Item 16: Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The results are three for, nineteen against, and one abstention. This motion is defeated. Item 17, first reading of bills, Mr. Todd.
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
BILL 5, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act, No. 2
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act, No. 2, be read for the first time. Thank you.
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
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 5 has had first reading. First reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills. Mr. Todd.
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with the second reading of Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act, No. 2.
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Member for Keewatin Central is seeking consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 5. Do we have any nays? Mr. Todd, you have consent.
BILL 5, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act, No. 2
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
May 31st, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act, No. 2, be read for the second time. Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Financial Administration Act to permit the Minister of Finance to make an indemnity on the recommendation of the Financial Management Board and on behalf of the government. This bill also allows, without a separate enactment, the Minister of Finance and other Ministers to make an indemnity that exceeds $500,000 or that is not quantified when made, but only in respect to the following:
a) a non-public servant who serves as a member of a board, agency, committee or council at the request of the government;
b) a board, agency, committee or council that performs functions on behalf of the government; and
c) a municipal corporation, settlement corporation or other community government body in respect of environmental liabilities associated with a transfer of assets or infrastructure by the government to the municipal corporation, settlement corporation or other community government body.
The bill also requires the Financial Management Board to review every request for an indemnity in respect of the categories described above to determine if insurance is available and if insurance should be purchased instead of making the indemnity. It also provides that where such an indemnity is proposed, the Minister of Finance will provide notice to Members of the Legislative Assembly before the indemnity is approved by the Financial Management Board.
Finally, this bill amends the definition of indemnity and specifies that both indemnities and guarantees on behalf of the government or a public agency must be in writing.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
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 5 has had second reading and accordingly the bill stands referred to a committee. Item 19, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters, Bill 15, Adoption Act and Bill 19, An Act to Amend the Dental Profession Act, with Mr. Steen in the Chair.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Vince Steen
I call the committee to order. For consideration today, we have Bill 15, Adoption Act and Bill 19, An Act to Amend the Dental Profession Act. I would like some guidance as to what the committee would like to do. Mr. Ootes.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would recommend that we proceed with Bill 15, Adoption Act, followed by Bill 19, An Act to Amend the Dental Profession Act.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Vince Steen
Does the committee agree that they will ask the Minister, Mr. Ng, responsible for the Adoption Act, the Minister of Health and Social Services if he would like to take the witness chair?
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Mr. Chairman, I invite witnesses at the indulgence of the committee. Thank you.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Mr. Chairman, yes. Thank you.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Vince Steen
Thank you. Sergeant-at-Arms, would you bring in the witnesses, please. For the record, Mr. Ng, would you please introduce your witnesses?
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Mr. Chairman, to my right, David Ramsden, Deputy Minister and to my left, Shawn Flynn, Legislative Council, Department of Justice. Thank you.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Vince Steen
Thank you, Mr. Ng. Welcome to the committee. We left off on Friday with general comments by the Members on Bill 15. Are there any further general comments on the bill? Mr. Miltenberger.