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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.
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Committee Motion 95-14(6): Consideration Of An Appropriate Role For The Legislative Assembly In Building Capacity For Legislators At Local Or Regional Levels, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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An Hon. Member
Committee Motion 95-14(6): Consideration Of An Appropriate Role For The Legislative Assembly In Building Capacity For Legislators At Local Or Regional Levels, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Mr. Lafferty.
Committee Motion 95-14(6): Consideration Of An Appropriate Role For The Legislative Assembly In Building Capacity For Legislators At Local Or Regional Levels, Carried
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Leon Lafferty North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In keeping with our view that a more coordinated and systematic approach could be taken to planning for the implementation of self-government, we suggesting the following:
Committee Motion 96-14(6): Action Plan For The Development Of The Legislative Assembly's Internal Capacity To Monitor And Plan For Potential Changes Arising From Self-government Agreements, Carried
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Leon Lafferty North Slave
Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures prepare an action plan for the development of the Legislative Assembly's internal capacity to monitor and plan for the potential changes arising from implementation of self-government agreements. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee Motion 96-14(6): Action Plan For The Development Of The Legislative Assembly's Internal Capacity To Monitor And Plan For Potential Changes Arising From Self-government Agreements, Carried
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Committee Motion 96-14(6): Action Plan For The Development Of The Legislative Assembly's Internal Capacity To Monitor And Plan For Potential Changes Arising From Self-government Agreements, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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An Hon. Member
Question.
Committee Motion 96-14(6): Action Plan For The Development Of The Legislative Assembly's Internal Capacity To Monitor And Plan For Potential Changes Arising From Self-government Agreements, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Mr. Lafferty.
Committee Motion 97-14(6): Regular And Systematic Approach For Reviewing Issues Associated With Implementation Of Self-government, Carried
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Leon Lafferty North Slave
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures institute a regular and systematic approach for reviewing issues associated with implementation of self-government agreements, similar to the review of GNWT structures and functions which is undertaken as a transition measure prior to each general election. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee Motion 97-14(6): Regular And Systematic Approach For Reviewing Issues Associated With Implementation Of Self-government, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 97-14(6): Regular And Systematic Approach For Reviewing Issues Associated With Implementation Of Self-government, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Question.
Committee Motion 97-14(6): Regular And Systematic Approach For Reviewing Issues Associated With Implementation Of Self-government, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Mr. Braden.
Committee Motion 97-14(6): Regular And Systematic Approach For Reviewing Issues Associated With Implementation Of Self-government, Carried
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Bill Braden Great Slave
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.
Committee Motion 98-14(6): Action Plan For Preparing Communities, Regions And Individuals For The Implementation Of Self-government, Carried
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Bill Braden Great Slave
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.
Committee Motion 98-14(6): Action Plan For Preparing Communities, Regions And Individuals For The Implementation Of Self-government, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 98-14(6): Action Plan For Preparing Communities, Regions And Individuals For The Implementation Of Self-government, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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An Hon. Member
Question.
Committee Motion 98-14(6): Action Plan For Preparing Communities, Regions And Individuals For The Implementation Of Self-government, Carried
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The Chair David Krutko
Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Mr. Braden.
Committee Motion 98-14(6): Action Plan For Preparing Communities, Regions And Individuals For The Implementation Of Self-government, Carried
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Bill Braden Great Slave
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.
Committee Motion 99-14(6): Establishment Of Forums For Ongoing Regular Dialogue With The Federal Government, Aboriginal Governments And NWT Community Governments, Carried
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Bill Braden Great Slave
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.
Committee Motion 99-14(6): Establishment Of Forums For Ongoing Regular Dialogue With The Federal Government, Aboriginal Governments And NWT Community Governments, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 99-14(6): Establishment Of Forums For Ongoing Regular Dialogue With The Federal Government, Aboriginal Governments And NWT Community Governments, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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An Hon. Member
Question.
Committee Motion 99-14(6): Establishment Of Forums For Ongoing Regular Dialogue With The Federal Government, Aboriginal Governments And NWT Community Governments, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Ms. Lee.
Committee Motion 99-14(6): Establishment Of Forums For Ongoing Regular Dialogue With The Federal Government, Aboriginal Governments And NWT Community Governments, Carried
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Sandy Lee Range Lake
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.
Committee Motion 100-14(6): Coordinate With Aboriginal, Federal And Community Governments To Establish Leadership Institute Or Program To Develop Skills For New Governance Systems, Carried
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Sandy Lee Range Lake
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.
Committee Motion 100-14(6): Coordinate With Aboriginal, Federal And Community Governments To Establish Leadership Institute Or Program To Develop Skills For New Governance Systems, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 100-14(6): Coordinate With Aboriginal, Federal And Community Governments To Establish Leadership Institute Or Program To Develop Skills For New Governance Systems, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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An Hon. Member
Question.