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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with third reading of Bill 10, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act. Thank you.

The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you. The honourable Member is seeking consent to deal with Bill 10. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Mr. Minister, you may proceed with your bill.

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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Speaker,

I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Bill 10, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 10: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Minister. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. Question has been called. All those in favour? Thank you. All those opposed? Thank you. The motion is carried. Bill 10 has had third reading. Item 21, third reading of bills. The Chair recognizes the Member for Great Slave, Mr. Braden.

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Bill Braden

Bill Braden Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to return to item 16, motions. Thank you.

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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you. The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to return to item 16, motions. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Mr. Braden.

Revert To Item 16: Motions
Revert To Item 16: Motions

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Bill Braden

Bill Braden Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to waive Rule 44 and deal with Motion 9-14(5) today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Revert To Item 16: Motions
Revert To Item 16: Motions

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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you. The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to waive Rule 44 and to to deal with Motion 9-14(5) today. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may proceed, Mr. Braden.

Bill Braden

Bill Braden Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Weledeh, that, notwithstanding Rule 4, when this House adjourns on Friday, March 15, 2002, it shall be adjourned until Tuesday, June 11, 2002.

AND FURTHER, that at any time prior to June 11, 2002, 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 at that time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Braden. We have a motion. The motion is in order. To the motion. The honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, Mr. Roland.

Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Motion 9-14(5) be amended by striking out "Friday, March 15, 2002" and substituting "Thursday, March 14, 2002". Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you. We have an amendment and it is in order. To the amendment. Question has been called. All those in favour? Thank you. All those opposed? Thank you. The motion is carried. To the motion, as amended. Question has been called. All those in favour? Thank you. All those opposed? Thank you. The motion, as amended, is carried.

-- Applause

Is there any other business before the House? Mr. Clerk, would you ascertain if Her Honour, the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, is prepared to enter the Chamber and assent to bills?

Assent To Bills
Assent To Bills

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Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. Glenna Hansen

Members of the Legislative Assembly, I would like to thank you for your recent work in this House on behalf of all the people of the Northwest Territories. In our system of government you are often called upon to put aside your differences and to work long days to achieve the consensus that will best serve our people.

Last week I was pleased to have the opportunity to travel to Alaska and take part in Canada Week celebrations marking the relationship between Canada and Alaska. While in Alaska, I was able to speak with the Alaska World Affairs Council about vital economic and cultural ties between the United States and our respective regions.

On International Women's Day I was given the opportunity to speak with students at the University of Alaska. It was my pleasure to share with them examples of the individual accomplishments and milestones that have been reached by our NWT women. I spoke with them about people such as Nellie Cournoyea, Mary Simon, Barb Bromley and the Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew -- each great ambassadors for the Northwest Territories and our people.

Unfortunately I was unable to join you here in the Legislative Assembly for the awarding of this year's Wise Women Awards. I would like to take the time now to recognize the work of the five extraordinary individuals who were chosen to receive the Wise Women award this year. Terry Villeneuve, Elizabeth Greenland, Laura Tobac, Jane Dragon and Suzette Montreuil have each, through their wisdom and experience, inspired others to achieve their dreams and in doing so have provided exceptional role models for our young female leaders of the future.

As a society we must continue to do whatever we can to encourage the young women in our society to take on greater leadership roles at all levels of society.

On Sunday, I will again have the pleasure to represent the people of the Northwest Territories as I join the athletes, officials and fans of all ages in Iqaluit for the opening of the Arctic Winter Games. My congratulations go to the athletes, coaches and tireless volunteers and workers who make these games possible.

Now, as the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills: Bill 2, Appropriation Act, 2002-2003; Bill 4, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act; Bill 7, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Act and the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act; Bill 9, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2001-2002; and Bill 10, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act. Thank you.

-- Applause

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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Please be seated. Colleagues, before we get to the last item on the list here, orders of the day, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the staff that have made these few weeks the success that it was, particularly to the pages who have come from out of town to assist us here, as well as from the schools here in Yellowknife, as well as our longest serving page, Vital Manuel. I would like to ask you to join me in saying...

-- Applause

... and of course to the staff at the front table as well who have assisted us, Mr. Schauerte, Mr. Inch and Mr. Hamilton, and to the staff in the back rooms who work so tirelessly to get the orders of the day in place and things that are required. I wish you all well in the next few weeks as you go into your spring events. There are a lot of events taking place that will take you out of the Territories to the Winter Games and across Canada for your various meetings. Have a safe and happy spring break. We look forward to seeing you again when we next meet in June. With that, Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.

Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

March 14th, 2002

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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton

Orders of the day for Tuesday, June 11, 2002:

  1. Prayer
  2. Ministers' Statements
  3. Members' Statements
  4. Returns to Oral Questions
  5. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
  6. Oral Questions
  7. Written Questions
  8. Returns to Written Questions
  9. Replies to Opening Address
  10. Petitions
  11. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
  12. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
  13. Tabling of Documents
  14. Notices of Motion
  15. Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills
  16. Motions
  17. First Reading of Bills
  18. Second Reading of Bills
  19. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
  20. Report of Committee of the Whole
  21. Third Reading of Bills
  22. Orders of the Day

Item 22: Orders Of The Day
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at 1:30 p.m.

-- ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned at 7:35 p.m.