Debates of March 1st, 2006

This is page numbers 1461 - 1494 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 chairman.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Motion To Elect Acting Speaker
Increased Hours Of Highway Maintenance Operations
Recognition Of Arctic Winter Games Athletes
Medical Travel Policies And Procedures
Dene Hand Games In Behchoko
Achievements And Challenges Of Canadian Women
Wages And Benefits For Non-government Organizations' Workers
Highway Investment In The Nahendeh Region
Hook Lake Bison Project
Transportation Infrastructure Needs Of Communities
"drop The Pop" Campaign
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Wages And Benefits For Non-government Organizations' Workers
School Transportation Services
Transportation Infrastructure Needs Of Communities
GNWT Position For Supporting Diamond Industry
Medical Travel Policies And Procedures
Need For Immediate Alternative Housing Solutions
Municipal Electoral Reform
Resource Revenue Sharing And Post-devolution Plans
Written Question 37-15(4): "drop The Pop" Campaign
Tabled Document 102-15(4): 2006-2009 GNWT Business Plans
Tabled Document 103-15(4): List Of Inter-activity Transfers Exceeding $250,000 For The Period April 1, 2005, To December 31, 2005
Tabled Document 104-15(4): GNWT 2004 Public Service Annual Report
Tabled Document 105-15(4): Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Act 2005 Annual Report
Tabled Document 106-15(4): 2004-2005 Community Initiatives Program Annual Report
Tabled Document 107-15(4): Package Of Correspondence Regarding Ywca Contribution Agreement
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 17: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 12: An Act To Amend The Territorial Court Act
Bill 15: Court Security Act
Bill 18: Appropriation Act, 2006-2007
Bill 20: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act, No. 2
Item 19: Orders Of The Day

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you. Now we will go clause by clause. Bill 19, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No, 3, 2005-2006, preamble.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

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

Bill as a whole?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Does committee agree that Bill 19 is ready for third reading?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Bill 19 is ready for third reading. At this time, I would like to thank Minister Roland. Mr. Roland.

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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank Members for their input in this. At this time, I also want to recognize joining me here at the table has been Mr. Voytilla and this will be the last defence of a monetary bill for the Members of this Assembly and for the Government of the Northwest Territories.

---Applause

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The Chair

The Chair Calvin Pokiak

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Thanks a lot there, Mr. Voytilla. At this time, can the Sergeant-at-Arms kindly take Mr. Voytilla out?

---Laughter

Thank you. Next on the list is Bill 16. Before we continue on with Bill 16, can we take a 15-minute break?

---SHORT RECESS

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The Chair

The Chair Robert Hawkins

Thank you. I would like to go to the Minister for the Minister's opening comments. Minister Miltenberger, please.