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

---Carried

Mr. Lafferty.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

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

---Carried

Mr. Lafferty.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

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

---Carried

Mr. Braden.

Mr. Chairman, finally we have also suggested some fine tuning for the approach being taken by the GNWT toplan and prepare for implementation. As suggested earlier, we think that a more coordinated and systemic approach is required if the GNWT and community and regional bodies are to be ready for the changes, in some cases fundamental changes, which appear to be coming.

The numerous implications of programs and services and operations both require ongoing reorganization for the GNWT. Innovative approaches may be required and new management strategies will need to be developed, particularly in the environment where as many as eight governments will need to be consulted.

Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that an existing GNWT department, ministry or agency with designated responsibility for taking a coordinated approach to implementation should develop an action plan for preparing communities, regions and individuals for the implementation of self-government, including appropriate mechanisms for effective communications and consultations with these stakeholders;

Further, Mr. Chairman, such an action plan should address the need for interdepartmental and intergovernmental coordination; and

Furthermore, consideration should be given to establishing a dedicated policy unit within this department, ministry or agency to deal with transition issues and over-arching implementation issues that might affect the structures and operations of the GNWT and Legislative Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

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

---Carried

Mr. Braden.

Mr. Chairman, the committee is aware that each self-government agreement with likely have its own committee or body overseeing implementation. However, the task of territory-wide coordination will need to be addressed. We think this issue should be addressed sooner, rather than later.

Therefore, Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that an existing GNWT department, ministry or agency with designated responsibility for taking a coordinated approach to implementation should seek to establish forums for ongoing regular dialogue with the federal government, aboriginal governments and NWT community governments on territory-wide coordination of practical implementation matters. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

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

---Carried

Ms. Lee.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the NWT has embarked on the development of challenging, leading-edge governance systems. To make these systems work we believe special attention will need to be given to developing the human resources to understand and operate all of these governments at the community, regional and territorial levels; leadership skills we believe will be particularly important. It is not too early to start thinking about our emerging new realities. For this reason we think resources should be invested in the process of developing the existing and future generations of northern leaders.

Therefore, Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that an existing GNWT department, ministry or agency with designated responsibility for taking a coordinated approach to implementation coordinate with aboriginal, federal and community government to establish a leadership institute or program dedicated to developing skills suited for the governance systems emerging in the NWT. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

The motion is in order. To the motion.