Debates of May 15th, 2007

This is page numbers 181 - 234 of the Hansard for the 15th Assembly, 6th 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 alcohol.

Topics

Members Present
Item 1: Prayer
Congratulations Grads Of 2007
Canada Health Infoway
Implementation Of New Driver Manuals
Alcohol Treatment Aftercare Programs
Public Information Campaign To Denormalize Alcohol Abuse
Actions Required To Address Alcohol Abuse
Denormalizing The Abuse Of Alcohol In Northern Society
Focusing Resources On The Prevention Of Alcohol Abuse
Social Marketing Effort To Denormalize Alcohol Abuse
Recognition Of Positive Lifestyle Role Models
Spiritual Component Of The Battle Against Alcohol Abuse
Impact Of Alcohol Abuse On Young Northerners
Denormalizing The Abuse Of Alcohol In Northern Society
Contract Negotiations For Aven Manor Employees
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 6: Acknowledgements
Contract Negotiations For Aven Manor Employees
Department Of Human Resources Strategic Direction
Alcohol Treatment Aftercare Programs
Information Available On The GNWT Peoplesoft Human Resources System
Impact Of It Centralization On The Private Sector
Regional Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centres
Thelon Game Sanctuary Management Plan
Awareness And Avoidance Of Alcohol Abuse
GNWT Summer Student Employment Program
Devolution And Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement-in-principle
Contract For GNWT Employee Assistance Plan
Public Information Campaign To Denormalize Alcohol Abuse
Item 8: Written Questions
Written Question 7-15(6): Impact Of Deh Cho Bridge On Public Service Allowances
Written Question 8-15(6): Beaufort-delta Clients Attending Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centres
Written Question 9-15(6): Norman Wells Natural Gas Supply
Written Question 10-15(6): Income Security Program Treatment Of Impact Benefit Compensation
Petition 2-15(6): The Abuse Of Alcohol In The Community Of Tulita
Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Child And Family Services Act
Motion To Move Bill 5 Into Committee Of The Whole For Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Tabled Document 27-15(6): Territorial Granular Resource Forecast Report: The Territorial Granular Strategy
Denormalizing Alcohol And Enforcing Restrictions
Denormalizing Alcohol And Enforcing Restrictions
Recorded Vote
Commitment To The Deh Cho Bridge
Bill 15: Liquor Act
Bill 9: Write-off Of Debts Act, 2007-2008
Bill 10: Forgiveness Of Debts Act, 2007-2008
Bill 11: Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Bill 12: Public Health Act
Bill 13: Change Of Name Act
Bill 14: Employment Standards Act
Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Delete $291,000 For Regional Resource Development Impact Advisor Positions
Motion To Extend Sitting Hours
Transfer Of Funding To The Review Of Electricity Regulation, Rates And Subsidy Programs From Iti To The Executive
Item 21: Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Item 23: Orders Of The Day

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. McLeod.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Madam Chair. Once any information that the Minister can provide, does it have a timeline as to the earliest that they can expect to see a Dialysis Program up in the Beaufort-Delta? Thank you.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Mr. Roland.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. We will get that information as well and that earlier commitment. We will combine them. Thank you.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. We are on page 14, Health and Social Services, operations expenditures, Health Services Program, $10.071 million.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Community health programs, not previously authorized, $2.740 million.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Total department, not previously authorized, $13.528 million.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Moving on, then, to Justice, operations expenditures, services to government, not previously authorized, $107,000.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Law enforcement, not previously authorized, $420,000.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Legal aid services, not previously authorized, $21,000.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Courts, $216,000, not previously authorized.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Community justice and corrections, not previously authorized, $538,000.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. Ms. Lee.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. I have a question on page 16 about the increased funding for court services. It states there that it is for the increased cost due to higher utilization. I am wondering if the Minister could tell us as to why there is higher utilization of court services.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Roland.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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Floyd Roland

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, the increased utilization numbers have been looked at. There has been an increase in this area due to crime in the NWT unfortunately, but it is there. Fifty percent increase since 2000. The courts are feeling the pressure as a result of that. Thank you.

Motion To Extend Sitting Hours, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Ms. Lee.