Debates of April 28th, 1999

This is page numbers 397 - 430 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
National Day Of Mourning
Minister's Forum On Health And Social Services
Joint Nwtam/maca Municipal Finance Review
Annual Fire Loss Report - 1998
Bellanca Development's Initiative To Provide Exercise Equipment
Youth Employer Award Presented To Javaroma
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Minister's Forum On Health And Social Services
Value-added Resource Sector
Support Provided To Down Payment Assistance Plan Applicants
Minister's Forum On Health And Social Services
Thelon Game Sanctuary Management Plan
Meeting With Great Slave Lake Forest Products
Material For Consideration By Minister's Forum On Health And Social Services
Government Position On Giant Mine
Cost Of Strategic Review Initiatives
Support For New Home Owners
Reconstruction Of Highway 3
Pupil/teacher Ratio
Absence From The House
Dynamics Of A Small Sized Legislature
Tabled Document 34-13(7): Government Of The Northwest Territories, Office Of The Fire Marshal, 1998 Annual Report
Tabled Document 35-13(7): Terms Of Reference - Minister's Forum On Health And Social Services
Tabled Document 31-13(7) To Committee Of The Whole
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Coordination Of Efforts Between The Department Of Ece And The Languages Commissioner (la)
Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
Support For The Bc Lawsuit Against Tobacco Companies (h&ss)
Committee Motion: 21-13(7): Assistance For The Cost Of Smoking Cessation Products (h&ss)
Committee Motion: 22-13(7): Departmental Coordination To Develop Common Computer Systems And Platforms (h&ss)
Committee Motion: 23-13(7): Cooperation Between Social Envelope Department (h&ss)
Labour Market Supplement For Nurses
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Extended Adjournment
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 18-13(7): Coordination Of Efforts Between The Department Of Ece And The Languages Commissioner (la)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

April 27th, 1999

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the Languages Commissioner and the Language Services Unit of the Department of Education, Culture and Employment meet to collaborate and coordinate efforts in the development of an aboriginal languages advisory council and a conference to prepare for the review of the Northwest Territories Official Languages Act.

And further, that the meeting should occur without delay and a progress report should be presented to the Standing Committee on Government Operations. Thank you.

Committee Motion 18-13(7): Coordination Of Efforts Between The Department Of Ece And The Languages Commissioner (la)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Mr. Erasmus.

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the role and mandate of the Languages Commissioner be examined and that the relationships between the Languages Commissioner and various government departments be clarified as part of the review of the Northwest Territories Official Languages Act which is required to occur at the next session after December 31, 2000.

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. There is a motion. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Thank you, Mr. Erasmus. I would like to call on Mr. Krutko, the Deputy Speaker on behalf of the Speaker, if he would like to bring in witnesses.

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Yes, I would.

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Thank you. Does the committee agree?

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

I will ask the Sergeant-at-Arms then to bring in the witnesses. Mr. Krutko, could I ask you to introduce the witnesses please?

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker David Krutko

Mr. Chairman, to my left I have Mr. Hamilton, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly. To my right is Myles Moreside, director of corporate services.

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Thank you. Are there general comments or questions by the Members on the Legislative Assembly? Do you wish to proceed to the detail of the estimates?

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Page 1-9, Office of the Clerk, operations and maintenance, $6.564 million.

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Office of the Clerk, details of capital, land and buildings. Total headquarters region, $450,000. Agreed?

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Total land and buildings, $450,000. Agreed?

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Total capital $450,000. Agreed?

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Page 1-13, Office of the Speaker, operations and maintenance, $150,000. Agreed?

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Page 1-15, Expenditures on behalf of Members, operations and maintenance, $3.453 million. Agreed?

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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The Chair

The Chair Jake Ootes

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, operations and maintenance, $1.106 million. Agreed?

Committee Motion 19-13(7): Clarification Of The Languages Commissioner's Mandate (la)
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.