Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table four letters from constituents regarding pay equity and collective bargaining issues. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of June 4th, 1998
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Tabled Document 6-13(6): Package Of Letters From Constituents Regarding Pay Equity/collective Bargaining
Item 10: Tabling Of Documents
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Tabled Document 6-13(6): Package Of Letters From Constituents Regarding Pay Equity/collective Bargaining
Item 10: Tabling Of Documents
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Tabling of documents. Mr. Erasmus.
Tabled Document 7-13(6): Letter Regarding Pay Equity And Collective BargainingTabled Document 8-13(6): Package Of Letters Regarding Support For Education Funding
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table one letter, regarding the pay equity issues, the fact that it should be taken off the bargaining table. Also, 16 letters to support for more funding for education.
Tabled Document 7-13(6): Letter Regarding Pay Equity And Collective BargainingTabled Document 8-13(6): Package Of Letters Regarding Support For Education Funding
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Tabling of documents. In accordance with section 79.3 of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Assembly and Executive Council Act, I wish to table two annual reports filed by the Conflict of Interest Commissioner.
Tabled Document 9-13(6): Annual Report Of The NWT Conflict Of Interest Commission, 1996-97Tabled Document 10-13(6): Annual Report Of The NWT Conflict Of Interest Commission, 1997-98
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The first is the Annual Report for the period April 16, 1996 to April 31, 1997. The second is the Annual Report of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner for the period April 1, 1997 to March 31, 1998.
Item 11, notices of motion. Mrs. Groenewegen.
Motion 1-13(6): Establishment Of A Special Committee On Western Identity
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, June 8, 1998, I will move the following motion:
I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that this Legislative Assembly establish a special committee to be named the Special Committee on Western Identity and further, that the following Members are appointed to the Special Committee: Mr. Seamus Henry, the Honourable Stephen Kakfwi, Mr. David Krutko, Mr. James Rabesca, Mr. Vince Steen.
Furthermore, the terms of reference for the Special Committee on Western Identity be established as follows:
The Special Committee on Western Identity shall:
1. Consider and make recommendations on the official symbols and heraldry for the western Northwest Territories including, but not limited to Coat of Arms, Seal of the Territory, Flag, Flower, Bird, Tree, Metal and Tartan;
2. Consider and make recommendation on events and activities that would celebrate the new identity for the western Northwest Territories;
3. Develop a celebration, plan of events and activities to mark the creation of the western Northwest Territories;
4. Provide all opportunities for all western Northwest Territories residents to provide input into and be partners in the work of the Special Committee;
5. Oversee the implementation of the elements of the approved celebration plan, and
6. Consider and recommend on any other matter that in the opinion of the Special Committee is within its responsibilities with respecting western identity and the celebration of the new Western Territory.
And furthermore, that the Special Committee shall conduct its business in a manner approved by the committee in accordance with the rules of the Legislative Assembly; be provided with the necessary administrative and professional support by the Legislative Assembly and the Government of the Northwest Territories; be empowered to retain the services of such professional staff and advisors as deemed advisable by the committee; be provided with the necessary funds to carry out its responsibilities from the appropriations of the Legislative Assembly, and if deemed necessary by the Special Committee in carrying out its work, establish subcommittees that may require the appointment of ex-officio members.
Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today.
Motion 1-13(6): Establishment Of A Special Committee On Western Identity
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motion. Mr. Ningark.
Motion 2-13(6): Extended Adjournment
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, June 8, 1998, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Keewatin Central, that notwithstanding rule 4 that when this House adjourns on Thursday, June 4, 1998, it shall be adjourned until Wednesday, September 16, 1998.
And further, at anytime, prior to September 16, 1998, if the Speaker is satisfied, after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly, that the public interests require 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 be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today. Thank you.
Motion 2-13(6): Extended Adjournment
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motion. Mr. Dent.
Motion 3-13(6): Development Of A Western Political Accord
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, June 8, 1998, I will move the following motion:
Now therefore, I move, seconded by the Member for Thebacha, that the Government of the Northwest Territories begins discussions with the Government of Canada, and elected leaders representing all the western Northwest Territories regional aboriginal governments as may be represented by the western NWT Aboriginal Summit to negotiate a political accord, which would set out the ongoing relationship between the parties.
Furthermore, that the parties, with the best intentions, make every effort to reach agreement on a Western Political Accord by October 30, 1998.
Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today.
Motion 3-13(6): Development Of A Western Political Accord
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motion. Mr. Henry.
Motion 4-13(6): Appointments To The Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, June 8, 1998, I will move the following motion:
Now therefore, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik, that the Legislative Assembly recommends to the Commissioner, that the Honourable Madam Justice Virginia A. Schuler, be appointed Chairperson, and Mrs. Lucy Kuptana and Mr. Nick Sibbeston, be appointed Members of the Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission.
And further, pursuant to subsection 12(1) of the act, the Legislative Assembly requests that the Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission complete its report on or before October 23, 1998.
Furthermore, that the Legislative Assembly requests that the commission give consideration, when planning its public hearings, to the consultation schedule of the Constitutional Working Group.
Furthermore, that the Legislative Assembly requests that in planning and conducting its public hearings, the commission make every conceivable effort to conduct, at a minimum, hearings in at least one community or location in each of the existing western electoral districts.
Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 4-13(6): Appointments To The Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission
Item 11: Notices Of Motions
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motion. Item 12, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Arlooktoo.
Bill 1: Family Law Reform, Statutes Amendment Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, June 8, 1998, I will move that Bill 1, Family Law Reform, Statutes Amendments Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 1: Family Law Reform, Statutes Amendment Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Ng.
Bill 2: Intercountry Adoption (hague Convention) Act
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, June 8, 1998, I will move that Bill 2, Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 2: Intercountry Adoption (hague Convention) Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Todd.
Bill 3: Risk Capital Investment Tax Credits Act
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have two notices of motion. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, June 8, 1998, I will move that Bill 3, Risk Capital Investment Tax Credit Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Mr. Speaker, if I may, I will give notice that on Monday, June 8, 1998, I will move that Bill 4, An Act To Amend the Income Tax Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Kakfwi.
Bill 5: Regulatory Reform Measures Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, June 8, 1998, I will move that Bill 5, Regulatory Reform Measures Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 5: Regulatory Reform Measures Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Mr. Erasmus.
Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, June 8, 1998, I will move that Bill 6, An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act
Item 12: Notices Of Motions For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 13, motions. Mrs. Groenewegen.
Item 13: Motions
Item 13: Motions
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to proceed today with my motion.