Debates of Oct. 8th, 2003

This is page numbers 1299 - 1354 of the Hansard for the 14th Assembly, 6th 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
Update On The NWT Hydro Development Initiative
south Slave
sahtu
GNWT Response To Miramar Con Mine
Better Services To Communities And To Government
NWT Housing Corporation Ministerial Achievements
Supporting Communities
Rcmp Actions To Combat Crime In Downtown Yellowknife
Realizing Benefits From Economic Development Initiatives
Deh Cho Bridge Concession Agreement
Homeownership And Maintenance Programs For Single Parents
Downturn In NWT High School Graduation Rates
Community Consultations On GNWT Capital Planning Process
Laid-off Con Mine Workers
Addressing Special Needs In NWT Classrooms
Need For A Dementia Facility
Medical Travel Costs
Deh Cho Bridge Project
Significant Events In The Nunakput Constituency
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Community Infrastructure Needs In Rae
Giant Mine Remediation Funding
Housing Programs For Single Parents
NWT Graduation Rates
Addressing Special Needs In NWT Classrooms
Dismissal Of Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board Member
Public Communication Of Medical Travel Policy
Consultation On Proposed Deh Cho Bridge Toll
Maximizing The Benefits Of Resource Development
Temporary Retention Of Miramar Con Mine Employees
Approval For Giant Mine Remediation Project
Written Question 14-14(6): Student Appeal Process At Aurora College
Tabled Document 103-14(6): Northwest Territories Search And Rescue Prevention Strategic Plan
Bill 31: Act To Amend The Official Languages Act, No. 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Revert To Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 32, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 2002-2003
Bill 22: Waste Recovery And Reduction ActCommittee Report 19-14(6): Report On The Review Of Bill 22, Waste Recovery And Reduction Act, And Bill 25, Municipal Statutes Replacement Act
Bill 24: Midwifery Profession ActCommittee Report 18-14(6): Report On The Review Of Bill 21 Protection Against Family Violence Act, Bill 24, Midwifery Profession Act, And Bill 26, Youth Justice Act
Bill 25: Municipal Statutes Replacement ActCommittee Report 19-14(6): Report On The Review Of Bill 22, Waste Recovery And Reduction Act, And Bill 25, Municipal Statutes Replacement Act
Committee Motion 136-14(6) To Consult And Bring Forward Amendments To The Settlements Act
To Amend Schedule B Of Bill 25
Bill 31: An Act To Amend The Official Languages Act. No. 3
To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4
To Amend Clause 8 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 12(2)
To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 25.1(1)
To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 25.1(2)
To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 25.5(1)
To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 25.3(1)
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 21: Protection Against Family Violence Act
Bill 33: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 4, 2002-2003
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Bill 31: An Act To Amend The Official Languages Act. No. 3
Revert To Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Bill 31: An Act To Amend The Official Languages Act. No. 3
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Clause 4.

Bill 31: An Act To Amend The Official Languages Act. No. 3
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Bill 31: An Act To Amend The Official Languages Act. No. 3
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Clause 5. Mr. Lafferty.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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October 8th, 2003

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Leon Lafferty North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that clause 5 of Bill 31 be amended by deleting proposed section 4 and by substituting the following:

  1. Chipewyan, Cree, English, French, Gwich'in, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, North Slavey, South Slavey and Tlicho are the official languages of the Northwest Territories.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

The motion has been circulated. There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Ootes.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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Jake Ootes

Jake Ootes Yellowknife Centre

Yes, I understand the Member has checked with his language community. I just wondered if he'd checked with anyone in the Dettah/Ndilo area on this, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Ootes. Mr. Lafferty.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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Leon Lafferty North Slave

Thank you. This was a request from the Dogrib leaders and upon speaking to their chief negotiator I was given advice to go ahead with the name change. I think at one time they may have written a letter to the committee suggesting that this name be changed in the future.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. To the motion.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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An Hon. Member

Question.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Clause 5, as amended.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Clause 6.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Clause 7.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 138-14(6): To Amend Clause 5 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Section 4, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Clause 8. Mr. Lafferty.

Committee Motion 139-14(6): To Amend Clause 8 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 12(2), Carried
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Leon Lafferty North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that clause 8 of Bill 31 be amended by deleting proposed subsection 12(2) and by substituting the following:

(2) Chipewyan, Cree, Gwich'in, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun, North Slavey, South Slavey and Tlicho may be used by any person in any court established by the legislature. Thank you.

Committee Motion 139-14(6): To Amend Clause 8 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 12(2), Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

The motion has been circulated. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 139-14(6): To Amend Clause 8 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 12(2), Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 139-14(6): To Amend Clause 8 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 12(2), Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Clause 8, as amended.

Committee Motion 139-14(6): To Amend Clause 8 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 12(2), Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 139-14(6): To Amend Clause 8 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 12(2), Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Paul Delorey

Clause 9.

Committee Motion 139-14(6): To Amend Clause 8 Of Bill 31 In Proposed Subsection 12(2), Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.