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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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 105-14(6): Document Capital Planning Roles And Responsibilities In Clear Language, 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

Committee Motion 105-14(6): Document Capital Planning Roles And Responsibilities In Clear Language, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Nitah.

Committee Motion 106-14(6): Increase The Capital Budget, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe

Mahsi, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories increase the capital budget to realistically manage the replacement of the GNWT's aging inventory, respond to growth, and make up for previous years of shortfalls. Mahsi cho, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 106-14(6): Increase The Capital Budget, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 106-14(6): Increase The Capital Budget, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Committee Motion 106-14(6): Increase The Capital Budget, 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. Nitah.

Committee Motion 107-14(6): Consolidate Prevention And Development Funding, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

June 8th, 2003

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Steven Nitah Tu Nedhe

Mahsi cho, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories consolidate prevention and development contribution funding into one fund located in one department, and increase the available funding. Mahsi cho, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 107-14(6): Consolidate Prevention And Development Funding, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 107-14(6): Consolidate Prevention And Development Funding, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 107-14(6): Consolidate Prevention And Development Funding, 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 108-14(6): Simplify The Administration Of Prevention And Development Funding, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Leon Lafferty North Slave

Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories simplify the administration of prevention and development contribution funding, and ensure the communities are supported in the development and implementation of a sustained community-based effort to create lasting changes in the lives of community residents, and improve the wellbeing of the community. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 108-14(6): Simplify The Administration Of Prevention And Development Funding, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 108-14(6): Simplify The Administration Of Prevention And Development Funding, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 108-14(6): Simplify The Administration Of Prevention And Development Funding, 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 109-14(6): Establish Service Delivery Standards In Smaller Communities, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Leon Lafferty North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories establish service delivery standards in smaller communities and be accountable for meeting the standards. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 109-14(6): Establish Service Delivery Standards In Smaller Communities, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 109-14(6): Establish Service Delivery Standards In Smaller Communities, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 109-14(6): Establish Service Delivery Standards In Smaller Communities, 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 110-14(6): Increase And Strengthen Access To Policing Services, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Leon Lafferty North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories increase and strengthen access to policing services by expanding support for the community constable program and the First Nations policing program. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 110-14(6): Increase And Strengthen Access To Policing Services, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 110-14(6): Increase And Strengthen Access To Policing Services, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 110-14(6): Increase And Strengthen Access To Policing Services, 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. McLeod.

Committee Motion 111-14(6): Increase Access To Homeownership Programs, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Michael McLeod Deh Cho

I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories increase access to home ownership programs by developing block funding approaches with local governments and increasing the flexibility of housing program eligibility requirements. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 111-14(6): Increase Access To Homeownership Programs, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 111-14(6): Increase Access To Homeownership Programs, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Debates of June 9th, 2003

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