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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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 John Ningark
Thank you. Does the committee agree that Bill 12, Write-off of Debts Act, 1998-99, is now ready for third reading?
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 John Ningark
Thank you. Bill 12 is now ready for third reading. I would like to thank Mr. Todd, who has been busy, at this time, and Mr. Voytilla for appearing before the committee. That concludes the bill that we were to review as agreed to. I will rise and report progress to the Speaker. 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 Speaker Samuel Gargan
The House will come back to order. Item 20, report of committee of the whole. Mr. Ningark.
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the committee has been considering Bill 9, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 5, 1998-99; Bill 7, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1999; Bill 10, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 1998-99; Bill 11, Write-off of Assets Act, 1998-99; Bill 12, Write-off of Debts Act, 1998-99; and would like to report that Bills 9, 7, 10, 11 and 12 are ready for third reading. Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the committee of the whole be concurred with. Thank you.
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Seconded by Mr. Evaloarjuk. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried. Item 21, third reading of bills. Mr. Todd.
Bill 1: Division Measures Act, 1999
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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John Todd Keewatin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member from Baffin South, that Bill 1, Division Measures Act, 1999, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 1: Division Measures Act, 1999
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
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 third reading. Mr. Arlooktoo.
Bill 2: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, 1999
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
March 23rd, 1999
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Keewatin Central, that Bill 2, Nunavut Statutes Act, 1999, be read for the third time.
Bill 2: Nunavut Statutes Amendment Act, 1999
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
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 third reading. Mr. Arlooktoo.
Bill 3: Legal Registries Division Measures Act, 1999
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Aivilik, that Bill 3, Legal Registries Division Measures Act, 1999, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 3: Legal Registries Division Measures Act, 1999
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried. Bill 3 has had third reading. Mr. Dent.
Bill 4: Northwest Territories Power Corporation Division Measures Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Baffin South, that Bill 4, Northwest Territories Power Corporation Division Measures Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 4: Northwest Territories Power Corporation Division Measures Act
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried. Bill 4 has had third reading. Mr. Arlooktoo.
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