Debates of June 2nd, 2006

This is page numbers 77 - 114 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 public.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Celebrating The Success Of Graduates
2006 Get Active NWT Community Challenge
Condolences To The Families Of Richard Apples And Joe Migwi
Consideration For "safer Communities" Legislation
Congratulations To Nahendeh Graduates
Proactive Actions Required By Government To Regain Public Trust
Congratulations To Nunakput Graduates
Congratulations To Fort Providence Graduates
Concerns With GNWT Human Resource Service Levels
Process Issues With GNWT Health Insurance Provider
Need For More Funding For Non-government Organizations
Over-expenditures And Delays To Capital Projects
Due Diligence For New Housing Proposals
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Funding For Non-government Organizations
Consideration For Safe Communities Legislation
Exploring Options To Meet Housing Needs Other Than Convertible Workforce Housing
Concerns With GNWT Human Resources Service Levels
Ekati Mine Labour Dispute
Consideration For "on-the-land" Alcohol And Drug Treatment Programs
Status Of Student Residence Facility Planned For Inuvik
GNWT Health Insurance Providers Process Concerns
Value Of Convertible Workforce Housing Project
Affordable Housing Strategy
Change In Scope To Dene K'onia Facility Renovation Project
Residential School Lump Sum Payments
GNWT Employees Seeking Outside Employment
Change In Scope To Dene K'onia Facility Renovation Project
Delivery Of Dust Control Programs For Small Communities
Maintenance Needed For Highways No. 1 And No. 7
Review Process Of The Public Utilities Board
Status Of Canol Heritage Park Project
Written Question 3-15(5): Dene K'onia Facility Project
Written Question 4-15(5): Statistical Information
Tabled Document 8-15(5): NWT Protected Areas Strategy Annual Report 2004-2005Tabled Document 9-15(5): 2004-2005 Annual Report Of The Western NWT Biophysical StudyTabled Document 10-15(5): NWT Biodiversity Action Plan Report Two: Gap And Overlap Analysis And Recommendations For Future Actions
Tabled Document 11-15(5): Towards Excellence: A Report On Education In The Nwt, 2005
Tabled Document 12-15(5): Summary Of The "safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act"Tabled Document 13-15(5): Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods ActTabled Document 14-15(5): The Safer Communities And Neighbourhoods Act - Yukon Presentation
Tabled Document 15-15(5): Toward New Voluntary Sector - Government Of The NWT Relationships And Funding Arrangements - Final Report
Bill 3: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act
Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Territorial Parks Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Recommendation To Review Implications Of Including Systemic Remedies In Human Rights Act
Recommendation To Review Implications Of Amending Human Rights Act To Prohibit Discrimination
Recommendation To Table Comprehensive Response To Report Within 120 Days
Recommendation To Make Public Statements Supporting Principles Of Atipp Legislation
Recommendation To Make Basic Records Management And Atipp Training Mandatory For Chairs And Executive Directors Of GNWT Boards And Agencies
Recommendation To Bring Forward Plan For Developing And Implementing Municipal Information And Privacy Legislation For Consideration By 16th Assembly
Recommendation To Review Effectiveness Of Pipeda And Need For Legislation On Private Sector Use Of Personal Information
Recommendation To Ensure Access And Privacy Issues Are Considered In Devolution And Self-government Negotiations
Recommendation To Ensure Adequate Measures Are In Place To Monitor And Enforce Contractors' Compliance Against Disclosure Of Personal Information
Recommendation To Consult With Information And Privacy Commissioner Before Moving Public Registries Online
Recommendation To Set Standards For Submissions To Information And Privacy Commissioner And Provide Leadership To Public Bodies
Recommendation To Update Schedule 'a' To Atipp Regulations Annually
Recommendation To Keep Online Director Of Atipp Coordinators Current And Provide Link To Directory On Legislative Assembly Website
Recommendation That GNWT Public Bodies Consult With Commissioner To Identify Potential Privacy Issues In Early Stages Of Projects
Recommendation To Evaluate Capacity To Respond To Access To Information Requests
Recommendation To Table Comprehensive Response To Report Within 120 Days
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 15-15(5): Recommendation To Evaluate Capacity To Respond To Access To Information Requests, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 15-15(5): Recommendation To Evaluate Capacity To Respond To Access To Information Requests, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Thank you, committee. Mr. Hawkins.

Committee Motion 15-15(5): Recommendation To Evaluate Capacity To Respond To Access To Information Requests, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As the Commissioner stated to the committee: "Secrecy and closed doors lead to corruption and bad government no matter how well intentioned governments may be. It is far easier as a member of the public to accept the bona fides of government when they seem to be open and willing to accept responsibility, even for bad news, than if they appear to be secretive."

The committee encourages the government to heed this advice, and to strive for full compliance with both the spirit and letter of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Committee Motion 16-15(5): Recommendation To Table Comprehensive Response To Report Within 120 Days, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins Yellowknife Centre

I move that this committee recommends that, pursuant to Rule 93(5), the GNWT table a comprehensive response to this report within 120 calendar days. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Committee Motion 16-15(5): Recommendation To Table Comprehensive Response To Report Within 120 Days, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 16-15(5): Recommendation To Table Comprehensive Response To Report Within 120 Days, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 16-15(5): Recommendation To Table Comprehensive Response To Report Within 120 Days, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Thank you, committee. Does committee now agree that consideration of Committee Report 2-15(5) is concluded?

Committee Motion 16-15(5): Recommendation To Table Comprehensive Response To Report Within 120 Days, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-15(5): Recommendation To Table Comprehensive Response To Report Within 120 Days, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair David Ramsay

Thank you. That is the Report of the Review of the 2004-2005 Annual Report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner. Thank you, committee. Recognizing the clock, I will now rise and report progress. Thank you.

Committee Motion 16-15(5): Recommendation To Table Comprehensive Response To Report Within 120 Days, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Can I have the report of Committee of the Whole, please?

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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David Ramsay

David Ramsay Kam Lake

Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Committee Report 1-15(5), Report on the Review of the Annual Report of the Human Rights Commission, and Committee Report 2-15(5), Report on the Review of the Annual Report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, with 16 motions being adopted. I would like to report that Committee Reports 1-15(5) and 2-15(2) are concluded and, Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you.

Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 20: Report Of Committee Of The Whole

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The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Do we have a seconder? The honourable Member for Range Lake, Ms. Lee. The motion is in order. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Third reading of bills. Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.

Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

Orders of the day for Monday, June 5, 2006 at 1:30 p.m.:

  1. Prayer
  2. Ministers' Statements
  3. Members' Statements
  4. Returns to Oral Questions
  5. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
  6. Oral Questions
  7. Written Questions
  8. Returns to Written Questions
  9. Replies to Opening Address
  10. Petitions
  11. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
  12. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
  13. Tabling of Documents
  14. Notices of Motion
  15. Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills
  16. Motions

- Motion 1-15(5), Designated Budget for Art in GNWT Buildings

  1. First Reading of Bills

- Bill 1, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 4, 2005-2006

- Bill 2, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2006-2007

- Bill 6, Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act

- Bill 7, Pharmacy Act

- Bill 8, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act

- Bill 9, Write-off of Assets Act

- Bill 10, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 2006-2007

- Bill 11, Tourism Act

- Bill 12, Garnishment Remedies Statutes Amendment Act

  1. Second Reading of Bills
  2. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

- Committee Report 3-15(5), Report on the Review of the 2004-2005 Annual Report of the Official Languages Commissioner

- Committee Report 4-15(5), Progress Report on Priorities and Objectives (2006)

- Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act

- Bill 4, An Act to Amend the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act

- Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Territorial Parks Act

  1. Report of Committee of the Whole
  2. Third Reading of Bills
  4. Orders of the Day

Item 22: Orders Of The Day
Item 22: Orders Of The Day

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The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Monday, June 5, 2006, at 1:30 p.m.

---ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned at 14:04 p.m.