Debates of Feb. 3rd, 2006

This is page numbers 701 - 744 of the Hansard for the 15th Assembly, 4th 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 communities.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
GNWT General Submission To Joint Review Panel
NWT Stop Tb Conference
Budget Process
Provision Of Fire Emergency And Ambulance Services
Maintenance Of The Highway No. 3 Access Road
Recognition Of Elders And Youth Of Nahendeh
Enhancement Of Access Road In Tuktoyaktuk
Getting To Know The Land And People Of The Northwest Territories
Alcohol And Drug Abuse In The North
Public Broadcasting Of Legislative Assembly Proceedings
Growing Public Service In The North
The Heart And Stroke Foundation Of The Nwt
Consultation On Budget Reductions
Support Of Volunteer Fire And Ambulance Services
Maintenance Of Highway No. 3 Access Roads
Federal Funding And The NWT Budget
Minimum Standards For NWT Health Centres
Implementation Of Corridors For Canada Ii Document
Compliance With GNWT Sole Source Contract Procedures
Affordable Housing Units For Fort Liard
Current Versus Historical Cost Of Remand Services In Hay River
Update On Bridge Construction In The Sahtu
Written Question 20-15(4): Housing Program In Sahtu Region
Written Question 21-15(4): Suicide Helpline
Committee Report 5-15(4): Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight Report On The 2006-2007 Pre-budget Review Process
Motion That Committee Report 5-15(4) Be Deemed Read And Printed In Hansard In Its Entirety
Committee Report 5-15(4): Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight Report On 2006-2007 Pre-budget Review Process
Motion To Receive Committee Report 5-15(4) And Move Into Committee Of The Whole
Committee Report 6-15(4): Standing Committee On Governance And Economic Development Report On 2006-2007 Pre-budget Review Process
Motion That Committee Report 6-15(4) Be Deemed Read And Printed In Hansard In Its Entirety
Committee Report 6-15(4): Standing Committee On Governance And Economic Development Report On 2006-2007 Pre-budget Review Process
Motion To Receive Committee Report 6-15(4) And Move Into Committee Of The Whole
Committee Report 7-15(4): Standing Committee On Social Programs Report On 2006-2007 Pre-budget Review Process
Motion That Committee Report 7-15(4) Be Deemed Read And Printed In Hansard In Its Entirety
Committee Report 7-15(4): Standing Committee On Social Programs Report On 2006-2007 Pre-budget Review Process
Motion To Receive Committee Report 7-15(4) And Move Into Committee Of The Whole
Tabled Document 82-15(4): Report On Members' Compensation And Benefits
Provisional Rule Changes To Implement Designated Budget Days
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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Bill Braden

Bill Braden Great Slave

So then there is no established or procedural or formal manner of appeal or, as I say, challenge other than through the, if you will, the administrative route. There are no rules on that. I guess, given the range and the scope of authorities that are sought here, why isn't there some kind of established route or mechanism by which I could seek redress, or appeal, or challenge something that I feel is not right? It needn't be sophisticated, but something where I know, for instance, that I have a certain timeline. There is a definite place that I can go so that I know my case will be heard and it will get a reasonably timely treatment. Right now if my only avenue of appeal is to the deputy minister or the Minister, well, you know, that is very open ended. I couldn't really place 100 percent of my trust in that. I'm looking for some kind of a mechanism that would help people have their case heard if they felt they were not getting fair treatment at the management level. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Braden. Mr. McLeod.

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Michael McLeod

Michael McLeod Deh Cho

Madam Chair, I don't believe any of our acts spell out a formal process to appeal any infractions under this bill. There is, of course, the standard procedure, as in the highway act. If you don't feel you were treated fairly, you could go to the staff, you could go to the senior management, or you could go to the Minister. If it's a traffic ticket that is issued, then you can appeal it through the court system. There is a legal process. We don't have it spelled out, written anywhere in that respect, but neither do any of our other bills lay that out in a step-by-step manner.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Any further general comments? General comments on Bill 14. I'll turn the chair to Mr. Pokiak.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Good afternoon. Is the committee ready to go clause-by-clause? Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Bill 14, Public Airports Act, clause 1.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Clause 2.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Clause 3.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Clause 4.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Clause 5.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Clause 6.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Clause 7.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Clause 8.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Clause 9.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Clause 10.