Debates of Oct. 24th, 2008
This is page numbers 1921 to 1954 of the Hansard for the 16th Assembly, 3rd 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 honourable.
Topics
- Oral Questions
- Prayer
- Minister’s Statement 5-16(3) “over The Top” Marine Resupply
- Nunakput Constituency Issues
- NWT Midwifery Program
- Constituent Response To GNWT Revenue Options Paper
- Promoting The GNWT As An Employer Of Choice
- Elders Advisory Council For The Legislative Assembly
- Subsistence Hunting Of Bison
- Policing Services In Small Communities
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention Options
- Government Fiscal Prudence
- Impact Of Program Reductions On Nehendeh Communities
- GNWT Zero-Based Review
- Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
- Question 34-16(3) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention Options
- Question 35-16(3) Policing Services In Tsiigehtchic
- Question 36-16(3) Enhancing Midwifery Services In Yellowknife
- Question 37-16(3) Impact Of Global Economic Downturn
- Question 38-16(3) Medical Travel Concerns In Fort Simpson
- Question 39-16(3) Morale Issues In The Government Workforce
- Question 40-16(3) Analysis Of Government Reduction Strategy
- Question 41-16(3) Traditional Harvesting Of Bison
- Question 42-16(3) Provision Of Income Support Programs
- Question 43-16(3) Impact Of Economic Climate On Tourism Industry
- Question 44-16(3) Involving Elders In The Education System
- Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery (Reversion)
- Question 1-16(3) Operation And Maintenance Of Highway No. 4
- Question 2-16(3) Community Fuel Resupply
- Committee Report 2-16(3) Report On Matters Referred To The Standing Committee
- Tabling of Documents
- Motion 5-16(3) Executive Council Accountability And Performance Process
- Motion 6-16(3) Ministerial Benefits Policy
- Motion 1-16(3) Appointment Of Directorof Human Rights (Motion Carried)
- Motion 2-16(3) Appointment Of Human Rights Adjudication Panel (Motion Carried)
- Motion 3-16(3) Appointment Of Deputy Director Of Human Rights (Motion Carried)
- Motion 4-16(3) Extended Adjournment Of The House To February 4, 2009 (Motion Carried)
- Motion 6-16(3) Ministerial Benefits Policy (Motion Carried)
- Question 45-16(3) Registration Policy Regarding Right-Hand Drive Vehicles
- Question 46-16(3) Assistance With Energy Efficiency Measures For Low Income Homeowners
- Question 47-16(3) Support For Plan Of Care Committees In Communities
- Question 48-16(3) Territorial Women’s Correctional Facility
- Question 49-16(3) Issues Related To The Beaufort Delta Health Authorities
- Question 50-16(3) Government Initiatives In Response To Current Economic Climate
- Bill 1 An Act To Amend The Historical Resources Act
- Bill 2 Settlement Of International Investment Disputes Act
- Bill 3 International Interest In Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act
- Bill 4 Public Library Act
- Bill 5 Professional Corporations Act
- Bill 6 Species At Risk (NWT) Act
- Bill 7 An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act
- Bill 1 An Act To Amend The Historical Resources Act
- Bill 2 Settlement Of International Investment Disputes Act
- Bill 3 International Interests In Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act
- Bill 4 Public Library Act
- Bill 5 Professional Corporations Act
- Bill 6 Species At Risk (NWT) Act
- Bill 7 An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act
- Orders of the Day
Question 50-16(3) Government Initiatives In Response To Current Economic Climate
Oral Questions (Reversion)

Bob Bromley Weledeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate those comments from the Minister. This, again, is a very serious issue.
I’d just like to note that the Yukon will be holding round table meetings with various associations, such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Yukon Communities and so on, so it’s not just an internal process. Will the Premier commit to including a public process where our residents can participate in a response to this situation as required?
Question 50-16(3) Government Initiatives In Response To Current Economic Climate
Oral Questions (Reversion)
Inuvik Boot Lake

Floyd Roland Premier
Mr. Speaker, a number of departments have functions established that allow for public input. I know that within the Department of ITI the Minister responsible has an economic table advisory group that he can go to in these times. The Minister of Finance has gone out with a discussion paper about revenue options and got much feedback about that. Much of the feedback is coming as of late with the impacts that are being felt by individuals and companies as a result of the economic turmoil we are facing globally.
Myself, I have met with, for example, the president of the NWT Chamber, the president of the NWT mines, and the Construction Association on a number of occasions, and we’ll continue to use that avenue again to get more feedback about the work we are doing as the Government of Northwest Territories.
Question 50-16(3) Government Initiatives In Response To Current Economic Climate
Oral Questions (Reversion)

The Speaker Paul Delorey
Thank you, Mr. Roland. Item 18, first reading of bills. The honourable Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Lafferty.
Bill 1 An Act To Amend The Historical Resources Act
First Reading of Bills

Jackson Lafferty Monfwi
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Historical Resources Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 1 An Act To Amend The Historical Resources Act
First Reading of Bills

The Speaker Paul Delorey
Bill 1 has had first reading.
Motion carried; Bill 1, An Act to Amend the
Historical Resources Act, read a first time.
Bill 2 Settlement Of International Investment Disputes Act
First Reading of Bills

Jackson Lafferty Monfwi
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Bill 2, Settlement of International Investment Disputes Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 2 Settlement Of International Investment Disputes Act
First Reading of Bills

The Speaker Paul Delorey
Bill 2 has had first reading.
Motion carried; Bill 2, Settlement of
International Investment Disputes Act, read a first time.
Bill 3 International Interest In Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act
First Reading of Bills

Jackson Lafferty Monfwi
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 3, International Interest in Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 3 International Interest In Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act
First Reading of Bills

The Speaker Paul Delorey
Bill 3 has had first reading.
Motion carried; Bill 3, International Interest in
Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act, read a first time.
Bill 4 Public Library Act
First Reading of Bills

Jackson Lafferty Monfwi
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 4, Public Library Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 4 Public Library Act
First Reading of Bills

The Speaker Paul Delorey
Bill 4 has had first reading.
Motion carried; Bill 4, Public Library Act, read
a first time.
Bill 5 Professional Corporations Act
First Reading of Bills
October 24th, 2008

Jackson Lafferty Monfwi
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik
Boot Lake, that Bill 5, Professional Corporations Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 5 Professional Corporations Act
First Reading of Bills

The Speaker Paul Delorey
Bill 5 has had first reading.
Motion carried; Bill 5, Professional
Corporations Act, read a first time.
Bill 6 Species At Risk (NWT) Act
First Reading of Bills

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 6, Species at Risk (NWT) Act, be read for the first time.
Bill 6 Species At Risk (NWT) Act
First Reading of Bills

The Speaker Paul Delorey
Bill 6 has had first reading.
Motion carried; Bill 6, Species at Risk (NWT)
Act, read a first time.
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