Debates of March 23rd, 1999
This is page numbers 63 - 90 of the Hansard for the 13th Assembly, 7th 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 social.
Topics
- Members Present
- Item 1: Prayer
- Point Of Privilege
- Minister's Statement 14-13(7): Honouring Commissioner Helen Maksagak
- Minister's Statement 15-13(7): Social Union Framework Agreement
- Minister's Statement 16-13(7): New Business Start-ups In The Northwest Territories
- Member's Statement 39-13(7): Passing Of Rachel Robert And Annie Vaneltsi
- Member's Statement 40-13(7): Aboriginal Summit Requests Regarding Electoral Boundaries Issues
- Member's Statement 41-13(7): Enhanced Role Of Youth In The New Western Territory
- Member's Statement 42-13(7): Lack Of Rcmp Highway Patrols Along Highway 3
- Member's Statement 43-13(7): Regards And Best Wishes To John Arnalukjuak
- Member's Statement 44-13(7): Government Contracting Policies
- Member's Statement 45-13(7): Rankin Inlet Atom Hockey Tournament
- Member's Statement 46-13(7): GNWT Hiring Process
- Return To Oral Question 18-13(7): Update On Down Payment Assistance Program
- Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
- Question 19-13(7): Negotiated Contract Policy
- Question 20-13(7): Gasoline Quality In Gjoa Haven
- Question 21-13(7): Western Health And Social Services Review
- Question 22-13(7): GNWT Hiring Process
- Question 23-13(7): Negotiated Contract Policy Review
- Question 24-13(7): Firearms Regulations Implementation
- Question 25-13(7): Nwtpc Fuel Supply Contract
- Question 26-13(7): Status Of Baffin Regional Hospital
- Question 27-13(7): New Venture Capital Program
- Question 28-13(7): Health And Social Services Strategic Planning
- Question 29-13(7): Free Vote On Motion To Appeal: 5-13(7)
- Question 30-13(7): Seniors' Tax Forms
- Question 31-13(7): Statements Made By Cabinet Members
- Question 32-13(7): Classification Of Registered Nurses
- Question 33-13(7): Compensation For Non-union Employees
- Question 34-13(7): GNWT Pay Equity Obligation
- Petition 2-13(7): Liquor Licensing In Resolute Bay
- Item 12: Reports Of Committees On The Review Of Bills
- Tabled Document 10-13(7): Northwest Territories Liquor Commission 44th Annual Report
- Tabled Document 11-13(7): Northwest Territories Public Utilities Board Annual Report 1998
- Tabled Document 12-13(7): Letters Regarding Liquor License Granted In Resolute Bay
- Tabled Document 13-13(7): Western NWT Aboriginal Summit Letter To Minister Jane Stewart Regarding NWT Electoral Boundaries
- Tabled Document 14-13(7): Letter To Ministry Of Justice From Brian Wallace Regarding Application To Vary The Electoral Boundaries Decision
- Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 5, 1998-99
- Bill 13: An Act To Amend The Financial Administration Act
- Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
- Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act
- Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 5, 1998-99
- Bill 13: An Act To Amend The Financial Administration Act
- Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Bill 1: Division Measures Act, 1999
- Bill 2: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, 1999
- Bill 3: Legal Registries Division Measures Act, 1999
- Bill 4: Northwest Territories Power Corporation Division Measures Act
- Bill 5: Nunavut Power Utilities Statutes Amendment Act
- Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Pubic Utilities Act
- Bill 8: Interim Appropriation Act, 1999-00
- Item 22: Orders Of The Day
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 John Ningark
Thank you. Does the committee agree that Bill 9 is ready for third reading? Agreed?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Bill 9 is ready for third reading. I would like to thank, on behalf of the committee, Mr. Todd and Mr. Voytilla for appearing before the committee. The next item, as we agreed to, is Bill 7, Miscellaneous Statues Amendment Act, 1999. I believe Mr. Arlooktoo has the opening remarks on this bill. Mr. Arlooktoo.
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
March 23rd, 1999
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Bill 7, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1999, amends various statues of the NWT. It corrects errors or inconsistencies that have been identified in the ongoing statute revision project or that have been brought to the attention of the Department of Justice by members of the public or by the staff of the Department of Justice or other departments. In this respect, some changes proposed in Bill 7 consist of grammatical or spelling corrections to either the English or French version of the statute. Other amendments contained in Bill 7 relate to statutes or provisions of statutes that have not been proclaimed in force. The bill repeals sections 5, 6 and 8 of an Act to Amend the Jury Act. The matters dealt with in those sections, in addition to other matters, are addressed in the amendments to the Jury Act contained in this bill.
Most of the proposed changes to the Jury Act clarify the regulation-making powers so that procedural matters may be dealt with effectively in regulations. Bill 7 also repeals an unproclaimed 1992 act amending the Real Estate Agents Licensing Act. Departments responsible for the administration of the various statutes being amended by the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1999, have each reviewed and approved the changes to the statutes under their authority.
The amendments are of such a nature that the preparation and legislative consideration of the individual bills to correct each statute would be time- consuming for the government and the Legislative Assembly. In order for an amendment to be included in the bill, you have to meet the following criteria:
a. It must not be controversial;
b. It must not involve the spending the public funds;
c. It must not prejudicially affect the rights of persons; and,
d.It must not create a new offence or subject a new class of person to an existing offence.
Mr. Chairman, in our view the amendments proposed in Bill 7 meet those criteria. My officials will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you, Mr. Arlooktoo. I would like to ask the Chairman or the representative of the Standing Committee on Government Operations to give opening remarks on the review of the bill. Which one is it? Mr. Erasmus.
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the Standing Committee on Government Operations reviewed Bill 7, Miscellaneous Statutes Amending Act, 1999, at its meeting on March 23, 1999. The committee would like to thank the Minister of Justice and his legislative counsel for presenting the bill and responding to the committee's questions. The purpose of this bill is to correct non-controversial errors and inconsistencies in various NWT statutes. These include corrections to typographical errors, incorrect section references, errors in grammar and structure and errors in the French translation. The standing committee has no difficulty with this bill. This concludes the standing committee's comments on Bill 7, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1999. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you for the nice report. Before we get into general comments, I would like to ask Mr. Arlooktoo if he wishes to bring any witnesses?
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Yes, I do, Mr. Chairman.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Do we have the blessing of the Members?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you. Proceed. Thank you. Mr. Minister, would you introduce your witnesses. This is for the record.
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With me are Legal Counsel, Rebecca Veinott, and our Legal Interpreter, Mr. Philip Melas.
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The Chair John Ningark
Thank you, Mr. Minister. Welcome to the committee. We announce the floor is now open for general comments. Details. Agreed?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair John Ningark
Bill 7, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1999, clause 1. Agreed?
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