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.
Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you. Bill 15 is now ready for third reading, as amended. Thank you, Mr. Ramsay, Ms. Cooper, Mr. McLean.
Now I would like Members to turn to Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act. I will turn the floor over to Mr. Ramsay who has opening comments as the sponsor of the bill. Mr. Ramsay.
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David Ramsay Kam Lake
Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I am pleased to provide opening comments to Bill 17 on behalf of the Legislative Assembly's Board of Management.
Bill 17 amends the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act to set out certain rights and privileges of the Legislative Assembly to clarify the responsibilities of the Speaker, Board of Management and officers of the Legislative Assembly to define and ensure consistent use of certain terms and to make a number of minor changes to the act.
Madam Chair, Bill 17 is the result of a comprehensive review of the NWT Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act undertaken following the election of the 15th Legislative Assembly. To assist in the review, a comparative analysis of our legislation was conducted in comparison to other more modern acts of similar purposes in other Canadian and Commonwealth jurisdictions. Bill 17, in addition to clarifying confusing and ambiguous language, confirms that this NWT Legislative Assembly enjoys the same privileges and independence as others under the Westminster's model. The bill clarifies the process for filling vacancies in the Legislative Assembly, distinguishes the sitting of the House from a session, clarifies the start date for various allowances for Members of the Legislative Assembly, and allows for the public
release of reports of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner when the Legislative Assembly is not sitting.
Thank you, Madam Chair. That concludes my opening comments and I would be pleased to answer any questions Members may have.
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. I would like to ask Mr. Ramsay if he would like to bring witnesses into the Chamber.
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Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
I would ask the Sergeant-at-Arms, then, to bring the witnesses to the witness table.
Mr. Ramsay, would you please introduce your witnesses for the record?
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David Ramsay Kam Lake
Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, with me I have Mr. Mark Aitken from the Department of Justice, legislative branch, the director; to my right I have the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Tim Mercer.
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Bill 17, general comments. Are there any general comments?
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Some Hon. Members
Detail.
Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Committee Motion 30-15(5): To Amend Clause 5 To Bill 15: Elections And Plebiscites Act (re: Ceo Of Term Of Appointment), Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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