Debates of March 30th, 2004

This is page numbers 455 - 502 of the Hansard for the 15th Assembly, 3rd 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 tax.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Meeting With Chairs Of Education Boards
Waste Reduction And Recovery Programs
North Slave Correctional Centre Opening
Mackenzie Valley Environmental Review Board Pipeline Consultation
Gameti Spiritual Healing Workshop
Waiving Of Business Incentive Policy
Waiving Of The Business Incentive Policy
Taxation To Facilitate Spending In The North
Comments On The Business Incentive Policy
Health Care Staffing Shortages In Nunakput
The Importance Of The Business Incentive Policy
Investing In The North To Develop Capacity And Affordable Housing
Supporting The Community Involvement Of Seniors
Consistent Application Of Government Policies
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Involvement Of Hay River In The Pipeline Consultation Process
Justification For Waiving The Business Incentive Policy
Consistent Application Of Government Policy
Consultation With Northern Manufacturers
Definition Of An Elite Athlete
Vacancies In The GNWT Audit Bureau
Costs Of Waiving The Business Incentive Policy
Reclassification Of Mental Health, Drug And Alcohol Workers
Quality Housing Versus Affordable Housing
Mobile Homes Versus Stick Built Homes
Status Of Turning Point Facilities In Inuvik
Written Question 15-15(3): Implementation Of The Sahtu And Dene Metis Aboriginal Land Claims
Written Question 16-15(3): Reclamation Standards For Con Mine Leases
Return To Written Question 9-15(3): Reclamation Of Miramar Con Mine
Tabled Document 22-15(3): Report And Recommendations Of The NWT Judicial Remuneration Commission, March 2, 2004
Tabled Document 23-15(3): Labour Standards Board Annual Report For The Years April 1, 1996 To March 31, 2003
Tabled Document 24-15(3): Environmental Rights Act 2002-2003 Annual Report
Tabled Document 25-15(3): Cultural Enhancement Of The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Building And Grounds
Tabled Document 26-15(3): Statutory Declarations Of Residence For Those Members Seeking Reimbursement For Their Capital Accommodations
Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Payroll Tax Act, 1993 And The Income Tax Act
Bill 5: Tlicho Community Government Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, 2004-2005
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Total department, special warrants, $344,000.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Mr. Villeneuve.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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Robert Villeneuve

Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just one quick question on the Public Works and Services. I know the renovations for this office space, is that going to...Oh, okay, I'm answering my own question here, I just didn't read it. I didn't see the Human Rights Commission being in there. I just saw it now. Thank you.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Asset management, special warrants, $344,000.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Total department, $344,000.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Does the committee agree that the detail has been completed?

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Bill 4. We will stand down the clauses and deal first with the schedule. Schedule 1.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Schedule 2.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Schedule, supplementary amounts appropriated for the 2003-2004 fiscal year. Part I, vote I, operations expenditures, total supplementary appropriation for operations expenditures, $8.568 million.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Part 2, vote 2, capital investment expenditures, total supplementary appropriation for capital investment expenditures, $1.628 million.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Total supplementary appropriation, $10.196 million.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

We will stand down the clauses and deal with the first schedule. Clause 1.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Clause 2.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.