Debates of May 26th, 2004

This is page numbers 531 - 556 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 community.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Sessional Statement
Condition Of Northern Schools
Driver's Licence As Proof Of Identity
Constituents' Concerns About Community Freezers
Access To Public Housing
Proposed Mackenzie River Bridge Project
Addressing Alcohol Abuse In Yellowknife
Recognition Of Graduating Students
Special Events In Hay River
Lack Of Affordable Housing For Seniors
Economic Development Benefits For Tu Nedhe
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
National Standards For Drivers' Licences
Update On The Deh Cho Bridge Project
Deteriorating Conditions In NWT Schools
Seniors' Housing Needs
Reduction In Rcmp Complement In Fort Simpson
Public Housing Decisions In Communities
Liquor Act Review
Community Freezers In Paulatuk And Holman
Deh Cho Bridge Project Concerns
Reclassification Of Mental Health Workers
Status Of Written Questions
Deh Cho Bridge Design
Tuberculosis In Colville Lake
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
Return To Written Question 2-15(3): Search For Missing Willow Lake River Resident
Return To Written Question 6-15(3): Private Power Generation And Sales
Return To Written Question 7-15(3): WCB Revenues And Expenses For 2002-03 And 2003-04
Return To Written Question 8-15(3): Sex Offender Registry
Return To Written Question 10-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Achieve Provincehood
Return To Written Question 11-15(3): Statistical Data For Sahtu Schools
Return To Written Question 13-15(3): Bad Debt Collection For Corporations, Boards And Agencies
Return To Written Question 15-15(3): Implementation Of The Sahtu And Dene Metis Aboriginal Land Claims
Return To Written Question 16-15(3): Reclamation Standards For Con Mine Leases
Return To Written Question 18-15(3): Power Rates
Return To Written Question 19-15(3): Harvesters' Assistance Program And The Income Support Program
Return To Written Question 17-15(3): Rent Assessment For Seniors In Public Housing
Bill 5: Tlicho Community Government Act
Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Payroll Tax Act, 1993 And The Income Tax Act
Tabled Document 34-15(3): Vision And Goals Of The 15th Legislative Assembly
Tabled Document 35-15(3): Self-reliant People, Communities And Northwest Territories - A Shared Responsibility: Government Of The Northwest Territories Strategic Plan
Tabled Document 36-15(3): Snap Lake Diamond Project Socioeconomic Agreement
Tabled Document 37-15(3): Summary Report Of The Circle Of Northern Leaders, April 2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Tabled Document 36-15(3): Snap Lake Diamond Project Socioeconomic Agreement
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

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Brendan Bell

Brendan Bell Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled Snap Lake Diamond Project Socioeconomic Agreement. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Tabled Document 36-15(3): Snap Lake Diamond Project Socioeconomic Agreement
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

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The Speaker

The Speaker David Krutko

Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr Yakeleya.

Tabled Document 37-15(3): Summary Report Of The Circle Of Northern Leaders, April 2004
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

May 25th, 2004

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Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to table a report of the Circle of Northern Leaders gathering that was held in April on the Hay River Dene Reserve. Mr. Speaker, this gathering, the first of its kind, brought together northern leaders from aboriginal and community governments and the Legislative Assembly to build better relationships and to identify shared interests and priorities. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

Tabled Document 37-15(3): Summary Report Of The Circle Of Northern Leaders, April 2004
Item 13: Tabling Of Documents

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The Speaker

The Speaker David Krutko

Item 13, tabling of documents. Item 14, notices of motion. Item 15, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions. Item 17, first reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills, Item 19, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters, with Mrs. Groenewegen in the chair.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

I will call Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Menicoche.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

I move that we report progress.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

You are making a motion to report progress?

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

Yes.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. The motion is in order. It's not debatable. All those in favour of the motion? The motion is carried. I will now rise and report progress.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Speaker

The Speaker David Krutko

Item 20, report of Committee of the Whole. Mrs. Groenewegen.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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Jane Groenewegen

Jane Groenewegen Hay River South

Mr. Speaker, your committee would like to report progress and, Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Speaker

The Speaker David Krutko

Is there a seconder for that? Ms. Lee.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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An Hon. Member

Question.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Speaker

The Speaker David Krutko

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

---Carried

Item 21, third reading of bills. Item 22, orders of the day. Mr. Clerk.

Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

Mr. Speaker, there will be a Board of Management meeting at the rise of the House today, also a meeting of the Accountability and Oversight committee at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning and a meeting of the Governance and Economic Development committee at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Orders of the day for Thursday, May 27th, at 1:30 p.m.:

  1. Prayer
  2. Ministers' Statements
  3. Members' Statements
  4. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
  5. Returns to Oral Questions
  6. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
  7. Oral Questions
  8. Written Questions
  9. Returns to Written Questions
  10. Replies to Opening Address
  11. Petitions
  12. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
  13. Tabling of Documents
  14. Notices of Motion
  15. Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills
  16. Motions
  17. First Reading of Bills
  18. Second Reading of Bills
  19. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

- Bill 5, Tlicho Community Government Act

- Bill 6, Payroll Tax Act, 1993 and the Income Tax Act

  1. Report of Committee of the Whole
  2. Third Reading of Bills
  3. Orders of the Days

Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Speaker

The Speaker David Krutko

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. This House stands adjourned until Thursday, May 27, 2004, at 1:30 p.m.

---ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned at 3:30 p.m.