Debates of Oct. 20th, 2006

This is page numbers 363 - 386 of the Hansard for the 15th Assembly, 5th 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 program.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Assignment Of Portfolio Responsibilities
Workers' Compensation Board - Reflections, Summer 2006
High Cost Of Living For Seniors
Medically Prescribed Supplies
Safe Communities And Neighbourhoods Act
Community Co-management Agreement
GNWT Long-service Award Recipients
Aboriginal Community Policing Programs
Transfer Of Public Housing Rental Assessment Responsibilities
Notable Events In The Nunakput Constituency
Student Financial Assistance Application Deadline
Impact Of Federal Budget Reductions
Whistle-blower Legislation
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Fuel Subsidies For Seniors
Transfer Of Public Housing Rental Assessments
Aboriginal Community Policing Program
Safe Communities And Neighbourhoods Act
Application Deadlines For Student Financial Assistance
Lack Of Staff Housing In Communities
Whistle-blower Legislation
Change In Billing Procedure From GNWT Health Care Services Provider
Federal Government Budget Reductions
Rent Scale Policy For Public Housing
Elders' Fuel Subsidy Programs
Mackenzie Valley Gas Project Profits
Written Question 17-15(5): Sale Of Public Housing Initiative
Written Question 18-15(5): Behchoko Local Housing Authority
Tabled Document 47-15(5): Workers' Compensation Board - Reflections (summer 2006)
Tabled Document 48-15(5): Maps Of The Proposed Electoral Districts As Described In Bill 14
Tabled Document 49-15(5): Letter To The Editor Regarding Literacy Funding Reductions, Yellowknifer Newspaper, October 20, 2006
Tabled Document 50-15(5): Letter From The Dehcho Divisional Education Council Regarding Staff Housing
Bill 14: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2
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

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Clause by clause. Alright, we will start clause by clause. Bill 8, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2006, clause 1.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Clause 2.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Clause 3.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Clause 4.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Clause 5.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Clause 6.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Clause 7.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Clause 8.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Clause 9.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Clause 10.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Back to the bill as a whole.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Thank you. Does the committee agree that Bill 8 is ready for third reading?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Agreed. Thank you. Bill 8 is now ready for third reading. Thank you, committee. Thank you, Mr. Minister. Thank you, Mr. Aitken.

Thank you, colleagues. We will now look at consideration of Bill 10, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 2006-2007. Does the Minister wish to bring in witnesses?