Debates of June 9th, 2003

This is page numbers 863 - 898 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
Deline Self-government Agreement-in-principle
Hay River Flood Responses
Update From Cmec Meetings
Diamond Roundtable
Safe Drinking Water
Challenges Of Education In The Nwt
Tribute To The Late Mike Zubko
Alarming Impacts Of Breast Cancer
Seniors' "walk For Memories" In Yellowknife
Commercial Fishing Authority On Great Slave Lake
Frustrations With The GNWT Capital Planning Process
Recognition Of The Contributions Of The Mining Industry
Need For An Efficient Regulatory Regime
Impact Of Mad Cow Disease On NWT Outfitting Industry
NWT Recreation And Sport Board Report Recommendations
Achievements Of Nunakput Students
Aurora Open Charity Golf Tournament In Fort Smith
Thomas Simpson School Graduates In Fort Simpson
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Management Of Commercial Fishery On Great Slave
Streamlining The Regulatory Process
Impact Of Bovine Disease On NWT Outfitting Industry
Mammography Capacity In The Nwt
Proposals To Human Resources Development Canada
Capital Project Decision Making
Reduction Of Ferry Services In The Mackenzie Delta
Status Of New Wildlife Act
Yaccs Proposal For Care Of Seniors
NWT Sport Board Report Recommendations
mr. Ootes's Reply
Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act
Tabled Document 54-14(6): Aboriginal Sports Circle Press Release
Bill 29: Northwest Territories Business Development And Investment Corporation Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Specialist Negotiations
Committee Report 12-14(6): Final Report Of The Special Committee On The Implementation Of Self-government And The Sunset Clause
That The Rules And Procedures Committee Monitor And Report On The Implementing Of The Implementation Of Self-government Agreements On The Powers, Structures And Procedures Of The Legislative Assembly
That The GNWT Designate A Sole Point Of Accountability For Developing A Comprehensive Action Plan For Implementation Of Self-government Agreements
That A Cooperative Arm's-length Research Body Be Created To Study Governance Systems And Operational Issues Of Self-government Agreements
Comprehensive Study Of The Legislative Powers Of The Assembly Be Conducted To Address Self-government Agreement Overlaps, Amendments And Harmonization
Examination Of Structures And Procedures For Coordinating And Harmonizing Self-government Agreement Legislation, Policies And Practices
Review Of Current Legislative Procedures And Processes Respecting Consultation And Consent Processes
Identification Of Current Legislation And Assembly Rules Likely To Require Amendment As A Result Of Self-government Agreements
Consideration Of An Appropriate Role For The Legislative Assembly In Building Capacity For Legislators At Local Or Regional Levels
Action Plan For The Development Of The Legislative Assembly's Internal Capacity To Monitor And Plan For Potential Changes Arising From Self-government Agreements
Regular And Systematic Approach For Reviewing Issues Associated With Implementation Of Self-government
Action Plan For Preparing Communities, Regions And Individuals For The Implementation Of Self-government
Establishment Of Forums For Ongoing Regular Dialogue With The Federal Government, Aboriginal Governments And NWT Community Governments
Coordinate With Aboriginal, Federal And Community Governments To Establish Leadership Institute Or Program To Develop Skills For New Governance Systems
GNWT Take The Lead To Establish Arm's-length Think Tank In Collaboration With Aboriginal, Federal And Community Governments
Committee Report 13-14(6): Strengthening GNWT Support To Smaller Communities: Final Report Of The Special Joint Committee On Non-tax-based Community Affairs
Provide Better Capital Planning Support To Small Communities
Improve Capital Planning Consultation Processes
Include Community Government Facilities In Capital Planning
Document Capital Planning Roles And Responsibilities In Clear Language
Increase The Capital Budget
Consolidate Prevention And Development Funding
Simplify The Administration Of Prevention And Development Funding
Establish Service Delivery Standards In Smaller Communities
Increase And Strengthen Access To Policing Services
Increase Access To Homeownership Programs
Emphasize The Importance Of Prevention Programs For Alcohol And Drug Abuse In Small Communities
Implement Changes To GNWT Structure And Organization To Respond To Small Communities' Needs
Publish Plain Language Capital Expenditure Reports
15th Assembly To Establish A Standing Committee On Small Communities
Bill 15, An Act To Amend The Workers' Compensation Act
Committee Motion 116-14(6) To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 15
Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 38.

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 39.

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 40.

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 41.

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Clause 42.

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Bill as a whole, as amended.

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Does the committee agree that Bill 15 is now ready for third reading, as amended?

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Bill 15 is now ready for third reading, as amended. I would like to thank the Minister and the witnesses. Sergeant-at-Arms, escort the witnesses out. We have concluded the business in Committee of the Whole. With that I'll rise and report progress. Agreed?

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

The House will now come back to order. May I have the report of Committee of the Whole? The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, Mr. Krutko.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Minister's Statement 44-14(6), Committee Report 12-14(6), Committee Report 13-14(6) and Bill 15, and would like to report progress with 30 motions being adopted, and Minister's Statement 44-14(6), Committee Report 12-14(6) and Committee Report 13-14(6) are concluded, and that Bill 15 is ready for third reading, as amended. Mr. Speaker, I move that the committee's report be concurred with.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Do I have a seconder for the motion? The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre seconds the motion. We have a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Speaker

The Speaker Tony Whitford

Question has been called. All those in favour, please signify. Thank you. All those opposed? Thank you. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Item 21, third reading of bills. Item 22, orders of the day, Mr. Clerk.

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, a meeting of the Standing Committee on Governance and Economic Development at adjournment this evening, and at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning of the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight, at 10:30 of Caucus, and again at 12:00 noon of the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight.

Orders of the day for Tuesday, June 10, 2003:

  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 Motions for First Reading of Bills
  16. Motions
  17. First Reading of Bills

- Bill 18, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004

- Bill 21, Family Violence Prevention Act

- Bill 22, Waste Recovery and Reduction Act

- Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Safety Act

- Bill 24, Midwifery Profession Act

- Bill 25, Municipal Statutes Replacement Act

- Bill 26, Youth Justice Act

- Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act

- Bill 28, An Act to Amend the Official Languages Act

  1. Second Reading of Bills
  2. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

- Bill 14, An Act to Amend the Public Service Act

  1. Report of Committee of the Whole
  2. Third Reading of Bills

- Bill 15, An Act to Amend The Workers' Compensation Act

  1. Orders of the Day

Item 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 to Tuesday, June 10th at 1:30 p.m.

---ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned at 5:35 p.m.