Debates of March 12th, 2003

This is page numbers 701 - 746 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 community.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Amendments To Workers' Compensation Act
Minister Absent From The House
Sittichinli Recreation Complex In Aklavik
Amendments To The Wildlife Act
Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program
All Weather Road To The Slave Geologic Province
Public Awareness Of New Drinking And Driving Legislation
High Cost Of Rent And Cost Of Living In Yellowknife
Recruitment And Retention Of Health Professionals At Stanton Territorial Hospital
Fiscal Legacy Of The 14th Legislative Assembly
Visit To K'alemi Dene School In Ndilo
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Repairs Required To The Aklavik Recreation Complex
Delay In Amendments To The Wildlife Act
Environmental Review Of Bathurst Road And Port
Update On Federal Health Funding
Benefits Generated From Government Activity
Improving Collection Of Mortgage Payments
Seniors' Home Heating Subsidy Program
Delay In Amendments To The Wildlife Act
Recognition Of Ndilo As A Separate Community
Gwich'in Amendments To The Wildlife Act
Written Question 4-14(6): Cost Of Wildlife Act And Species At Risk Act Consultations
Petition 4-14(6): Rental Rates And Affordable Housing In The Nwt
Tabled Document 47-14(6): List Of Interactivity Transfers Exceeding $250,000 - April 1, 2002 To January 31, 2003
Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act
Bill 14: An Act To Amend The Public Service Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Committee Report 9-14(6): "one Land, Many Voices": The Final Report Of The Special Committee On The Review Of The Official Languages Act
Committee Motion 13-14(6) To Accept Recommendation No. 1 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
Committee Motion 14-14(6) To Accept Recommendation No. 2 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 3 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 4 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 5 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 6 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 7 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 8 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 9 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 10 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 11 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 12 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 13 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 14 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 15 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 16 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 17 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 18 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 19 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 20 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 21 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 22 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 23 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 24 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 25 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 26 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 27 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 28 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 29 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 30 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 31 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 31 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 33 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 33 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 35 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 36 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 37 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 38 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 39 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 40 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 41 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 42 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 43 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 44 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 45 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 46 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation 47 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 48 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 49 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 50 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 51 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 52 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 53 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 54 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 55 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 56 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 57 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 58 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 59 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 60 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 61 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 62 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 63 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 64 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
To Accept Recommendation No. 65 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report
Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Consumer Protection Act
Bill 9: Youth Justice Statutes Amendment Act
Bill 11: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2002-2003
To Delete $378,000 From Bill 11: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2003-2003, Under Maca, Operations Expenditures, Regional Operations
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 52-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 40 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Madam Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Minister responsible for official languages work closely with the aboriginal language communities and cultural institutes to establish a coordinated cataloguing and distribution process for aboriginal language resource materials.

Committee Motion 52-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 40 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 52-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 40 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 52-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 40 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

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

---Carried

The Chair recognizes Mr. Krutko.

Committee Motion 53-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 41 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

March 11th, 2003

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Madam Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the cultural projects and geographic place names programs be evaluated and considered for increased funding.

Committee Motion 53-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 41 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 53-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 41 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 53-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 41 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

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

---Carried

The Chair recognizes Mr. Krutko.

Committee Motion 54-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 42 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Madam Chair, to increase and improve aboriginal language education, we recommend the following: Madam Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment issue a ministerial directive requiring education authorities to use aboriginal language funding for the purposes intended so as to assist with improving aboriginal language programming in the schools.

Committee Motion 54-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 42 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 54-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 42 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 54-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 42 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

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

---Carried

The Chair recognizes Mr. Krutko.

Committee Motion 55-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 43 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Madam Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment clarify interpretation and strengthen implementation of Section 73.3 of the Education Act, which directs education authorities to provide aboriginal language instruction.

Committee Motion 55-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 43 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 55-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 43 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 55-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 43 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

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

---Carried

The Chair recognizes Mr. Krutko.

Committee Motion 56-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 44 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Madam Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment issue a ministerial directive regarding the minimum number of instructional hours for aboriginal language to strengthen Section 73.3 of the Education Act; and

Further that the minimum number of hours of instruction subsequently be addressed through regulations, to be consistent with other subject areas.

Committee Motion 56-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 44 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 56-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 44 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 56-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 44 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

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

---Carried

The Chair recognizes Mr. Krutko.

Committee Motion 57-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 45 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Madam Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment amend the Education Act to rebalance the authority of the Minister and education authorities with respect to aboriginal language programming to improve accountability.

Committee Motion 57-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 45 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 57-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 45 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 57-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 45 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

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

---Carried

The Chair recognizes Mr. Krutko.

Committee Motion 58-14(6): To Accept Recommendation No. 46 Of Committee Report 9-14(6), Scol Final Report, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Madam Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment oversee the development of a comprehensive aboriginal language arts curriculum in consultation and cooperation with the language communities and education authorities.