Debates of March 8th, 2005

This is page numbers 1857 - 1898 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Official Languages
International Women's Week
Canadian Women's March 2005 Coalition
Nahanni Butte Access Road
Recognition Of Wise Women
NWT Mental Health Act
The Northern Strategy
Recognition Of Jeannette Mandeville
Federal Appointments To NWT Boards
Reducing The Role Of The Federal Government
International Women's Week
School Truancy
Enforcement Of Education Act
Centralized Services For Seniors
Enrollment Levels For Social Work Programs
New Courthouse
Mental Health Resources
Affirmative Action Policy
Future Of Territorial Court System
Federal Economic Development Funding
Role Of Elders In Government
Written Question 80-15(3): Government Action To Address School Concerns
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
Return To Written Question 73-15(3): Hiring Of Teachers
Bill 21: An Act To Amend The Public Service Act
Tabled Document 121-15(3): Number Of New Teachers Hired From 2001 To 2005
Performance Audit Of The Workers' Compensation Board
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division
Recommendation Re: Communication With The Panels On Equalization And Fiscal Imbalance
Recommendation Re: Negotiations On The Northern Strategy
Recommendation To Review The Western Arctic Leadership Program
Recommendation To Consider Options For Regional Coordination
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. Before we do that, does the committee wish to go back to page 2-30?

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Mr. Villeneuve.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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Robert Villeneuve

Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe

Thank you. Just a quick question on the Aboriginal Achievement Awards. It doesn't look like there are any estimates for 2005-06. Maybe the Premier could just make some clarification on that one.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. Mr. Handley.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Chairman, if the Members look at the 2004-05 year they'll notice that we had nothing in it in the main estimates for 2004-05, but in the revised mains we put in $30,000. What we do is, this sunsets each year and we ask departments to contribute towards the $30,000 from across the GNWT and we come up with that. So our intention in future years, of course, is to continue to contribute $30,000 to this very worthwhile cause. So this year you will see again a revised mains with the $30,000 in it. Thank you.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Mr. Villeneuve.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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Robert Villeneuve

Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I guess I was just wondering, why not just include it if it's going to be there anyway? Thank you.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. Mr. Handley.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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Joe Handley

Joe Handley Weledeh

Mr. Chairman, we could in future take a look at doing it through Executive and have it as a standing part of our budget each year. The original contribution at one time was originally made out of RWED and then it was decided that wasn't appropriate, that all departments should contribute to this cause. Many of the people who are selected from the Northwest Territories come from different areas. Sometimes they are long-time elders who have contributed that way. Sometimes it is people who have contributed with sports and so on. The best way is just to have it coordinated through the Executive but each department contributes. If the Members wish, when we do the next year's business plan, we can revisit that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Handley. Mr. Villeneuve. Thank you. Page 2-30.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Go down to page 2-35. Public Utilities Board, operations expenditure summary, $331,000.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Pages 2-36 and 2-37, Public Utilities Board, active positions.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Page 2-39, Beaufort-Delta regional office, operations expenditure summary, $83,000.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Pages 2-40 and 2-41, Beaufort-Delta regional office, active positions.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Page 2-42, work performed on behalf of others, $236,000.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Page 2-43, information item, lease commitments - infrastructure.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 29-15(3): Recommendation To Reprofile The Ministry Of Aboriginal Affairs And The Intergovernmental Relations And Strategic Planning Division, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Can we go back to page 2-13? Mr. Braden.