Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am seconding this motion. I think that it is about time that, according to the last review, it says it will be five years to have a review to look at the compensation and the pension of the MLAs. I think it is time to do it and I think the people whom we have named are able and willing to do this kind of work. I am looking forward to the report once it is concluded. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of June 14th, 2001
This is page numbers 229 - 260 of the Hansard for the 14th Assembly, 4th 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 program.
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Motion 8-14(4): Establishment Of Independent Commission On Members' Compensation (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Motion 8-14(4): Establishment Of Independent Commission On Members' Compensation (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Antoine. To the motion. The honourable Member for Great Slave, Mr. Braden.
Motion 8-14(4): Establishment Of Independent Commission On Members' Compensation (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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Bill Braden Great Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to move an amendment. The amendment is supportive of the motion.
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Motion 8-14(4) be amended by adding, after Mr. Robert Clark, the words, "and Mr. Red Pederson". Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 8-14(4): Establishment Of Independent Commission On Members' Compensation (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Braden. The motion is in order. We are just circulating the document here. Give the Chair a minute or two here before it gets to all Members. Thank you. The amendment is in order. To the amendment. The honourable Member for Great Slave, Mr. Braden.
Motion 8-14(4): Establishment Of Independent Commission On Members' Compensation (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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Bill Braden Great Slave
Mr. Speaker, there are a couple of points that I would like to make to this amendment. I believe the work of this commission will be greatly enhanced by the addition of a third member to the panel, for a balance and for quality and calibre of input and review.
The name put forward, that of Mr. Red Pederson, is a very familiar one to the people of the Northwest Territories and, of course, for Nunavut, for the community that he represented, Kugluktuk, and the riding that he represented, Kitikmeot West.
He served in this Assembly, Mr. Speaker, from November of 1983 to October of 1991. He served as a Minister from 1985 to 1987 of a number of portfolios, including Culture and Communications, Renewable Resources, the Status of Women, Equal Employment Directorate and the Minister responsible for Personnel.
He was the Speaker of this Assembly from November 1987 to October 1989. I believe that he would be a very competent and welcome addition to the panel and I would endorse, along with the seconder for the motion, the Member for Thebacha, that we do include Mr. Pederson as the third member of this commission. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 8-14(4): Establishment Of Independent Commission On Members' Compensation (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Braden. To the motion on the amendment. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion to amend is carried.
To the motion as amended. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried as amended. Item 16, motions. The honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, Mr. Nitah.
Motion 8-14(4): Establishment Of Independent Commission On Members' Compensation (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with Motion 6-14(4), Appointments to Board of Management, today. Thank you.
Motion 8-14(4): Establishment Of Independent Commission On Members' Compensation (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Nitah. The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion. Are there any nays? There being no nays, Mr. Nitah, you may proceed.
Motion 6-14(4): Appointments To The Board Of Management (carried)
Item 16: Motions
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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker, colleagues,
WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly and the Executive Council Act passed being amended to require the appointment of alternate members to the Board of Management;
AND WHEREAS the Board of Management made an interim appointment to the board, due to the resignation of the Member for Hay River South;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly is of the opinion that new appointments should be made;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, that the Legislative Assembly hereby appoint as follows:
- • The Honourable Joseph L. Handley, Member for Weledeh;
As a member of the Board of Management; and
- • The Honourable Jim Antoine, Member for Nahendeh;
- • Mr. Leon Lafferty, Member for North Slave;
- • Mr. Michael McLeod, Member for Deh Cho;
As alternate members to the board. Mahsi Cho, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 6-14(4): Appointments To The Board Of Management (carried)
Item 16: Motions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Mahsi, Mr. Nitah. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour, please signify. Thank you. All those opposed? The motion is carried. Item 16, motions. The honourable Member for Great Slave, Mr. Braden.
Motion 6-14(4): Appointments To The Board Of Management (carried)
Item 16: Motions
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Bill Braden Great Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to deal with Motion 5-14(4), Extended Adjournment of the House to July 23, 2001, today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 6-14(4): Appointments To The Board Of Management (carried)
Item 16: Motions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you. The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion today. Are there any nays? There are no nays, Mr. Braden, you may proceed.
Motion 5-14(4): Extended Adjournment Of The House To July 23, 2001 (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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Bill Braden Great Slave
Mr. Speaker,
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Weledeh, that not withstanding Rule 4, that when this House adjourns on Friday, June 15, 2001, it shall be adjourned until Monday, July 23, 2001;
AND FURTHER, that at any time prior to July 23, 2001, if the Speaker is satisfied after consultation with the Executive Council and the 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 there upon 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, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 5-14(4): Extended Adjournment Of The House To July 23, 2001 (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Braden. The motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. The Chair recognizes the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, Mr. Nitah.
Motion 5-14(4): Extended Adjournment Of The House To July 23, 2001 (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker,
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Motion 5-14(4), be amended by striking out "Friday, June 15, 2001" and substituting "June 14, 2001, immediately following adjournment of the House." Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 5-14(4): Extended Adjournment Of The House To July 23, 2001 (carried As Amended)
Item 16: Motions
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Nitah. The motion is being circulated among the Members. All Members have their copies. The motion to amend is in order. To the motion to amend. Question has been called. All those in favour, please signify. Thank you. All those opposed? Thank you. The motion to amend is carried.
To the motion as amended. Question has been called. All those in favour, please signify. Thank you. All those opposed? The motion is carried as amended.
Item 16, motions. Item 17, first reading of bills. The honourable Member for Nunakput, Mr. Steen.
Bill 11: Architects Act
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker,
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Weledeh, that Bill 11, Architects Act, be read for the first time.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 11: Architects Act
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you. We have 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. Bill 11 has had first reading. Item 17, first reading of bills. The honourable Member for Frame Lake, Mr. Dent.
Bill 12: An Act To Amend The Wildlife Act
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
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Charles Dent Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker,
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Wildlife Act, be read for the first time.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 12: An Act To Amend The Wildlife Act
Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
Page 252
The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Dent. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? Thank you. All those opposed? Thank you. The motion is carried. Bill 12 has had first reading. Item 17, first reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.
Bill 6: National Aboriginal Day Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker,
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 6, National Aboriginal Day Act, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill would designate National Aboriginal Day on June 21 as a public holiday. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 6: National Aboriginal Day Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Antoine. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 6 has had second reading. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to a committee. Item 18, second reading of bills. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.
Bill 7: Powers Of Attorney Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker.
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, that Bill 7, Powers of Attorney Act, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill extends the legal scope of powers of attorney to provide a person with greater ability to plan for the management of his or her financial affairs in the event of certain contingencies, such as his or her mental incapacity, and to avoid the possibility of legal proceedings relating to trusteeship orders.
Some of the key provisions of this bill are concerned with:
- • Permitting a power of attorney to come into force or to continue in force on the mental incapacity of the person who made it;
- • Determining whether the specified contingency on which a power of attorney is to come into force has occurred;
- • Clarifying the powers and duties of an attorney;
- • Setting out the formal requirements for making a power of attorney; and
- • Providing the person who wished to make a power of attorney with information about the implications of doing so.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 7: Powers Of Attorney Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Antoine. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill. Question has been called. All those in favour, please signify. Thank you. All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 7 has had second reading. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to a committee.
Item 18, second reading of bills. The honourable Member for Nunakput, Mr. Steen.
Bill 8: An Act To Amend The Motor Vehicles Act
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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Vince Steen Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker,
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 8, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Motor Vehicles Act to clarify the provisions relating to seat belts and child restraint systems. The bill also limits the number of persons who may ride in a motor vehicle and specifies that they must be in designated seating positions unless they are riding in certain specified vehicles. The bill also removes the exemption that allows persons to ride in the box of a truck in certain circumstances. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.