Debates of June 4th, 2003

This is page numbers 781 - 810 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 ---agreed.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Sessional Statement
Seniors' Week
Specialist Negotiations
Air Quality In The Northwest Territories
Minister Absent From The House
Motion To Move Minister's Statement 44-14(6) To Committee Of The Whole
Gwich'in Memorandum Of Understanding On Government Contracts
Action On Elder Abuse
National Seniors' Week
Increases To Power And Gas Rates
National Seniors' Week
NWT Track And Field Championships
Community Consultations On The GNWT Capital Planning Process
Canadian Forces Day
Settlement Of Physician Specialist Negotiations
National Seniors' Week
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Benefits Of Negotiated Contracts
Elder Abuse
Contingency Plan For Specialty Physician Services
Supplementary Health Benefits Consent Form
Protecting Seniors From Family Violence
Community Consultations On The GNWT Capital Planning Process
Medical Travel Co-payments
Proposed NWT Sport And Recreation Board
Contingency Plan For Physician Specialist Services
Shortages Of Alcohol And Drug Workers
Capital Planning Process Ratings Criteria
Negotiation For Physician Specialist Services
Contingency Plans For Ophthalmologist Services
Return To Written Question 2-14(6): GNWT Harmonization Initiative
Return To Written Question 3-14(6): Public Housing Data
Return To Written Question 4-14(6): Cost Of Wildlife Act And Species At Risk Act Consultations
Return To Written Question 5-14(6): Child Protection Protocol
Return To Written Question 6-16(4): Ndilo Community Status
Report On Review Of Bill 5, An Act To Amend The Motor Vehicles Act
Report On Review Of Bill 10, Hospital Insurance And Health And Social Services Administration Act, And Bill 12, Nursing Profession Act
Tabled Document 48-14(6): Financial Statement For The Retiring Allowance Fund, Year Ending March 31, 2003
Tabled Document 49-14(6): Seniors Action Plan Status Report, June 2003
Tabled Document 50-14(6): Profile Of NWT Seniors, May 2003
Tabled Document 51-14(6): Responses To Petitions 2-14(6), 3-14(6), And 4-14(6)
Bill 16: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
Bill 17: An Act To Amend The Labour Standards Act
Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
Bill 19: Write-off Of Debts Act
Bill 20: Forgiveness Of Debts Act
Bill 16: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
Bill 17: An Act To Amend The Labour Standards Act
Bill 19: Write-off Of Debts Act, 2003-2004
Bill 20: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 2003-2004
Bill 16: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
Bill 17: An Act To Amend The Labour Standards Act
Bill 19: Write-off Of Debts Act, 2003-2004
Bill 20: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Bill 10, Hospital Insurance And Health And Social Services Administration Act
Bill 12: Nursing Professions Act
Committee Motion 87-14(6) To Amend Clause 36(7) Of Bill 12
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

General comments. Mr. Dent.

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would just like to echo Mr. Roland's comments. It's been a long time coming. I know that for a number of years, I have been hoping to see legislation that would allow nurse practitioners to practice their profession in the Northwest Territories. So I am happy to see this here. I know I have had a number of constituents who have worked very closely with the department at getting the legislation through to the point we are looking at today. I know they are going to be extremely happy that we are moving forward with this bill as well. It's good and it's time we were getting it done. So I just wanted to say that I congratulate the Minister. I know the nurses association has told us they were quite pleased with the cooperation they received from the department and how this bill has been moved forward in full consultation with the people who will be impacted by it. I think it sets a good model for us to follow as we develop legislation in the North. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

General comments. Mr. Braden.

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Bill Braden

Bill Braden Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I, too, am going to lend my support for this bill and congratulations to the department, the Minister and the nurses association for the collaborative tone that they've set in getting the bill to this stage. I would also reflect that the efforts that we are undertaking through Aurora College to grow our own generation of nurses is one that seems to be having some success. I had a great meeting with a constituent, a young woman, who is a graduate of this year's course; very proud and very grateful to have this opportunity. In fact, our challenge now seems to be capacity within the course of the medical system to bring these nurses into a stream where they're actually on the job and learning that way. So we're showing really good success in that avenue. I think it's the best thing we can do is to grow our own nurse and other professions. We seem to have some success in that, and this bill is a natural companion to it. So thank you, my compliments to everybody involved.

Detail

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

General comments to Bill 12, Nursing Profession Act. Detail? Clause 1.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 2.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 3.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 4.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 5.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 6.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 7.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 8.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 9.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 10.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 11.