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 116-14(6) To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 15, Carried
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June 9th, 2003

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The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 116-14(6) To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 15, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 116-14(6) To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 15, 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

Clause 16, as amended.

Committee Motion 116-14(6) To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 15, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Committee Motion 116-14(6) To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 15, Carried
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The Chair David Krutko

Clause 17. Mr. Handley.

Committee Motion 117-14(6) To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 15, Carried
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Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Chairman, I move that clause 17 of Bill 15 be amended by adding the following after proposed subsection 24(7).1:

Advice obtained from a physician or dentist under subsection 19.2(3) is evidence under paragraph (7)(a) and the review committee shall consider it in determining a review.

Thank you.

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

The motion is in order. To the motion.

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

Question.

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

Clause 17, as amended.

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

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair David Krutko

Clause 18.

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

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair David Krutko

Clause 19.

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 David Krutko

Clause 20.

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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 David Krutko

Clause 21.

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 David Krutko

Clause 22.

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 David Krutko

Clause 23.

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 David Krutko

Clause 24.

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 David Krutko

Clause 25.

Debates of June 9th, 2003

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