Debates of Oct. 30th, 2006

This is page numbers 557 - 598 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 workers.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Premier Absent From The House
Water Treatment Circuit Rider Training Program
Career And Skills Development
Disruption Of Service At Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre
Immigrant Settlement Program In Yellowknife
Disruption Of Service At Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre
Regulatory Authority For The Enforcement Of Air Quality Standards
Access Road To Tuktoyaktuk Granular Source 177
Revisions To The Affirmative Action Policy
Aboriginal Language And Culture Instructor Program Funding
Condolence To The Families Of Helen Toby And Ross Cardinal
Infrastructure Requirements Of The Inuvik Children First Society
Stanton Territorial Hospital Human Resource Survey
Shortage Of Day Care Spaces And Childcare Workers
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Disruption Of Service At Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre
Disruption Of Service At Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre
Stanton Territorial Hospital Human Resource Survey
Disruption Of Service At Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre
Aboriginal Language And Culture Instructor Program Funding
Revisions To The Affirmative Action Policy
Regulatory Authority For The Enforcement Of Air Quality Standards
Disruption Of Service At Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre
Shortage Of Day Care Spaces And Childcare Workers
Infrastructure Requirements Of The Inuvik Children First Society
Access Road To Tuktoyaktuk Granular Source 177
Written Question 28-15(5): WCB Chronic Pain Policy
Written Question 29-15(5): Offshore Tour Packages - Gst Advantages
Petition 3-15(5): Nats'ejee K'eh Treatment Centre
Committee Report 6-15(5): Report On Pre-budget Consultations - 2006
Motion That Committee Report 6-15(5) Be Deemed Read And Printed In Hansard In Its Entirety
Committee Report 6-15(5): Report On Pre-budget Consultations - 2006
Motion To Receive Committee Report 6-15(5) And Move Into Committee Of The Whole
Tabled Document 62-15(5): Letter From The Yellowknife Inuit Katujjiqatigiit On Premier's Comments On Teacher Assault Suit
Tabled Document 63-15(5): Letter From The Yellowknife Women's Society On Premier's Comments On Teacher Assault Suit
Censure Of Premier And Support For Victims Of Sexual Abuse
Transfer Of Responsibility For Social Housing
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment)
Cr 5-15(5): To Expedite The Resolution Of Long Outstanding Claims
Cr 5-15(5): Action Plan To Address The Auditor General's Recommendations
Cr 5-15(5): Relocation Of The Appeals Tribunal Offices
Cr 5-15(5): WCB Reception Protocols, Security Practices And Client And Public Relations Functions
Cr 5-15(5): Mandatory Orientation And Training/ongoing Professional Development
Cr 5-15(5): Amendments To The Act To Set Out The Wcb's Mandate
Cr 5-15(5): Provisions Of Expert Medical Evidence And/or Legal Assistance
Cr 5-15(5): Resolution Of Conflicting Medical Opinions
Cr 5-15(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Jury Act
Bill 20: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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

Clause 4.

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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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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

Clause 5. Mr. Pokiak.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Calvin Pokiak

Calvin Pokiak Nunakput

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that clause 5 of Bill 15 be amended by adding the following after proposed subclause (5):

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (2), the first Chief Electoral Officer appointed after that subsection comes into force holds office during good behaviour for a term of two years. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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. Pokiak. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Question is being called. All those in favour of the motion? All those opposed? All those abstaining? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Clause 5, as amended.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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. Now we are going to group these together. Clauses 6 through 25.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clauses 26 through 45.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clauses 45 through 65.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clauses 66 to 85.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clauses 86 to 105.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clauses 106 to 125.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clauses 126 to 145.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clauses 146 to 165.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Clauses 166 to 185.