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Debates of June 13th, 2003
This is page numbers 1057 - 1078 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 communities.
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Bill 16: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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Some Hon. Members
Bill 16: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 16 has had third reading. Bill 21, third reading of bills.
I understand that Her Honour the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories is prepared to enter the Chamber to give assent to bills. Mr. Clerk, would you attend to and escort the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories into the Chamber?
Assent To Bills
Bill 16: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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Commissioner Hansen
Mr. Speaker, Premier and Members of the Legislative Assembly.
I would like to commend you for your time, commitment and the amount of work you have been able to complete in this short session. Your legislative schedule has been intense. I'm sure each of you is looking forward to an opportunity to return to your constituencies across the Northwest Territories.
As you do, I wish you Godspeed and safe travels. I hope that a good part of your summer will be spent in the surroundings of your families, friends, homes and communities.
I urge you to take the time to stop and appreciate the beauty, the warmth, the uniqueness and the potential of this territory you collectively represent.
At this time of year, many of our territory's young people are celebrating their graduation from high school - a sure sign of spring. Congratulations to all graduates.
It was my pleasure to travel recently with the Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew up to Paulatuk to attend graduation ceremonies for three ladies: Mary Green, Irene Ruben, Molly Ruben -- all of whom graduated from the early childhood education program at Aurora College in Inuvik.
For them, and for all graduates, the ceremony represents the realization of a dream, a time of transition, a time of change and a time to move forward. It was a big day.
This month also marks the beginning of our summer assembly season. I hope that these occasions will be an opportunity for us to come together as people of the Northwest Territories and be a source of renewal and inspiration.
On June 21st we will celebrate, with all Canadians, National Aboriginal Day. It is both fitting and a source of personal pride that in the Northwest Territories, we choose to acknowledge this day with a statutory holiday.
The June 21st celebrations will provide a special opportunity for families to celebrate the values, traditions, languages and cultures of the Inuvialuit, Dene, Metis, and people who help define us as a territory.
The NWT is a place that values healthy people and communities, a place where the system of governance reflects the rightful role of aboriginal governments, and a place where economic partnerships are flourishing among southern, northern and especially aboriginal companies.
I encourage you all to join in the many cultural events and celebrations that are scheduled to take place across the NWT.
As Commissioner I look forward to traveling this weekend to Inuvik to join in the celebrations for opening the new Inuvik Regional Hospital. Next week in Yellowknife, I am looking forward to attending the gala ball and musical ride celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the Northwest Territories.
I trust and hope that I will encounter many of you during these and my other travels.
And now, as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following Bills: Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act; Bill 10, An Act to Amend the Hospital Insurance and Health and Social Services Administration Act; Bill 12, Nursing Profession Act; Bill 13, Deh Cho Bridge Act; Bill 14, An Act to Amend the Public Service Act; Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act; Bill 16, Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act, 2003; Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Labour Standards Act; and, Bill 18, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004. Thank you.
Bill 16: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Before I go into the last item, you will all be leaving here over the next couple of days for a bit of rest and relaxation. I just want to wish you well in your travels and enjoy the summer with your families and we will see you back here when the House next resumes. Item 22, Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
Mr. Speaker, Orders of the Day for Tuesday, September 30, 2003:
- Prayer
- Ministers' Statements
- Members' Statements
- Returns to Oral Questions
- Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
- Oral Questions
- Written Questions
- Returns to Written Questions
- Replies to Opening Address
- Petitions
- Reports of Standing and Special Committees
- Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
- Tabling of Documents
- Notices of Motion
- Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills
- Motions
- First Reading of Bills
- Bill 29, NWT Business Development and Investment Corporation Act
- Bill 30, An Act to Amend the Official Languages Act, No. 2
- Second Reading of Bills
- Bill 28, An Act to Amend the Official Languages Act
- Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
- Committee Report 14-14(6), Report on Potential Committee Structures and Role for the 15th Assembly
- Committee Report 15-14(6), Report on the Review of Rule 70 of the Rules of the Legislative Assembly
- Report of Committee of the Whole
- Third Reading of Bills
- Orders of the Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day
June 12th, 2003
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The Speaker Tony Whitford
Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned to Tuesday, September 30th, at 1:30 p.m.
---ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned at 12:50 p.m.