Debates of Oct. 23rd, 2006

This is page numbers 387 - 410 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 going.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Update On The Affordable Housing Initiative
Health Care Difficulties Experienced By Constituent
Observations On Recent Actions And The Road Ahead
Rcmp Services In The Tlicho Languages
Condolences To The Family Of Lorna Norn
Mobile Alcohol And Drug Treatment Programs
Workers' Compensation Board Claimant Ivan Valic
Rcmp Presence In Sachs Harbour
Territorial Dementia Centre Funding
Incentive Programs To Address Housing Utility Costs
Cost Of Natural Gas In Inuvik
All-weather Year-round Road To The Diamond Mines
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Mobile Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centres
Highway No. 5 - Chipsealing Project
Rcmp Services In The Tlicho Language
All-weather Road Access To The Diamond Mines
Incentive Programs To Address Housing Utility Costs
WCB Policy On Chronic Pain - Valic Decision
WCB Policy On Chronic Pain - Valic Decision
Health Care Difficulties Experienced By Constituent
Rcmp Presence In Sachs Harbour
Affordable Housing Initiative
Fmbs Office In The Sahtu Region
Written Question 19-15(5): GNWT's Analysis Of Alternative North's Mackenzie Gas Project Assessment
Tabled Document 51-15(5): Summary Report Of Meeting Hosted By Mp Dennis Bevington Regarding Federal Program Cuts
Tabled Document 52-15(5): Letter From Volunteer NWT Regarding Federal Program Cuts
Tabled Document 53-15(5): Mackenzie Gas Project: Financial And Economic Assessment Prepared For Alternatives North By Pacific Analytics Inc.Tabled Document 54-15(5): Alternatives North Media Release And Backgrounder Mackenzie Gas Project AssessmentTabled Document 55-15(5): Corporate Profile Of Pacific Analytics Inc.
Tabled Document On 56-15(5): Presentation Entitled Take A Kid Trapping Colville Lake/sahtu Renewable Resources Board
Recommendation For Appointment Of Executive Council Member
Appointment To Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight
Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Jury Act
Bill 18: An Act To Amend The Education Act
Bill 19: An Act To Amend The Archives Act
Bill 20: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act
Bill 17: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 3
Recommendation For Appointment Of Executive Council Member
Appointment To Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 8: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2006
Bill 10: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 2006-2007
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Minister Bell. Mr. Villeneuve.

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Robert Villeneuve

Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Madam Chair. That makes sense now. Actually, I would say we are lowering the limit for anybody who is making over 30 percent, $1,000 a month. The limit is going to be coming down for what is allowable to be deducted off your cheque. Am I correct? Thank you, Madam Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Villeneuve. Mr. Bell.

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Brendan Bell

Brendan Bell Yellowknife South

The Member is correct, Madam Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Bell. Mr. Villeneuve.

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Robert Villeneuve

Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe

That's all. Thank you, Madam Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Any further general comments on Bill 12?

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Some Hon. Members

Detail.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

If committee is agreed, we will move onto detail. Bill 12, Garnishment Remedies Statutes Amendment Act, 2006. Creditors Relief Act, clause 1.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Exemptions Act, clause 2.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Public Service Garnishee Act, clause 3.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Territorial Court Act, clause 4.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Transitional, clause 5.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Commencement, clause 6.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, committee. To the bill as a whole?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Does committee agree that Bill 12 is ready for third reading?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Bill 12 is now ready for third reading. I would like to thank Minister Bell and your staff for your assistance today. What is the wish of committee? Mr. Braden.