Thank you. The Member for Hay River is seeking unanimous consent to deal with motions 1-13(6).
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
You have unanimous consent, Mrs. Groenewegen. Proceed with your motion.
Motion 1-13(6): Establishment Of A Special Committee On Western Identity
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Jane Groenewegen Hay River
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker,
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
- Honourable Stephen Kakfwi
- Mr. David Krutko
- Mr. James Rabesca
- Mr. Vince Steen
AND FURTHERMORE, that 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:
a) Coat of Arms
b) Seal of the Territory
c) Flag
d) Flower
e) Bird
f) Tree
g) Metal
h) Tartan
2. Consider and made recommendations on events and activities that would celebrate 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 opportunities for all western Northwest Territories residents to provide input to, 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 respecting western identity and the celebration of the new Western Territory.
AND FURTHERMORE, that the Special Committee shall:
a) conduct its business in a manner approved by the committee and in accordance with the Rules of the Legislative Assembly;
b) be provided with the necessary and administrative and professional support by the Legislative Assembly and the Government of the Northwest Territories;
c) be empowered to retain the services of such professional staff and advisors as deemed advisable by the committee;
d) be provided with the necessary funds to carry out its responsibilities from the appropriations of the Legislative Assembly; and
e) if deemed necessary by the Special Committee in carrying out its work, establish sub-committees that may require the appointment of ex-officio members.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 1-13(6): Establishment Of A Special Committee On Western Identity
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mrs. Groenewegen, do you wish to speak to your motion? Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Motions. Mr. Ningark.
Motion 1-13(6): Establishment Of A Special Committee On Western Identity
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I am seeking unanimous consent to deal with my motion now.
Motion 1-13(6): Establishment Of A Special Committee On Western Identity
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Member for Natilikmiot is seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion. Do we have any nays? Mr. Ningark, you have unanimous consent.
Motion 2-13(6): Extended Adjournment
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues.
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, that 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 interest requires 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. Thank you.
Motion 2-13(6): Extended Adjournment
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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? Motion is carried. Motions. Mr. Dent.
Motion 2-13(6): Extended Adjournment
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today.
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Member for Yellowknife Frame Lake is seeking unanimous consent to deal with Motion 3-13(6). Do we have any nays? Mr. Dent, you have unanimous consent.
Motion 3-13(6): Development Of A Western Political Accord
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WHEREAS, the Constitution Act, 1982 recognizes and affirms the existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada has fiduciary responsibility for aboriginal peoples and constitutional responsibility for the Northwest Territories;
AND WHEREAS representative public government is and will continue to be embodied in the Government of the Northwest Territories;
AND WHEREAS the western Members of the 13th Legislative Assembly are accountable and mandated to achieve ongoing political stability in the Western Northwest Territories prior to and after division of the Northwest Territories on April 1st, 1999;
AND WHEREAS political stability depends upon meaningful commitment of all parties to achieve a common purpose for the future western Northwest Territories.
NOW, THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Member for Thebacha, that the Government of the Northwest Territories begin 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;
AND FURTHERMORE that the parties, with the best intentions, make every effort to reach agreement on a Western Political Accord by October 30, 1998. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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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. Motions. Mr. Henry.
Motion 3-13(6): Development Of A Western Political Accord
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today. Thank you.
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Member for Yellowknife South is seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion 4-13(6). Do we have any nays? Mr. Henry, you have unanimous consent.
Motion 4-13(6): Appointments To The Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WHEREAS the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act has been passed by this Legislative Assembly;
AND WHEREAS part 1 of the act provides for a commission to be called the Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly has affirmed the establishment of a commission;
AND WHEREAS subsection 2(2) of the act requires that there be a commission composed of a chairperson and two persons appointed by the Commissioner on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly;
AND WHEREAS it is desirable to appoint the members of the Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission so the necessary work can be undertaken.
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, that 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;
AND 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.
AND 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 electoral districts. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 4-13(6): Appointments To The Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission
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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. Motions. Item 14, first reading of bills. Mr. Arlooktoo.
Item 14: First Reading Of Bills
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to proceed with the first reading of Bill 1, Family Law Reform, Statute Amendment Act.
Item 14: First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Member for Baffin South is seeking unanimous consent to deal with Bill 1. Do we have any nays? Mr. Arlooktoo, you have unanimous consent.
Bill 1: Family Law Reform - Statutes Amendment Act
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Members. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Keewatin Central 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
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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? Motion is carried. Bill 1 has had first reading. First reading of bills. Mr. Ng.
Bill 1: Family Law Reform - Statutes Amendment Act
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to proceed with the first reading of Bill 2, Intercountry (Hague Convention) Adoption Act. Thank you.
Bill 1: Family Law Reform - Statutes Amendment Act
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. The Member for Yellowknife Frame Lake is seeking unanimous consent to deal with Bill 2. Do we have any nays? Mr. Dent, you have unanimous consent.
Bill 2: Intercountry Adoption (hague Convention) Act
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Aivilik that Bill 2, Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) Act be read for the first time. Thank you.
Bill 2: Intercountry Adoption (hague Convention) Act
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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? Motion is carried. Bill 2 has had first reading. First reading of bills. Mr. Todd.