Debates of Feb. 12th, 2009

This is page numbers 2175 - 2214 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 health.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Minister’s Statement 17-16(3): Our Students, Our North, Our Success
Mackenzie Valley Highway
Animal Rights Legislation
GNWT Employee Performance Bonuses
Trout Lake School Expansion
Board Reform Initiative
Reflections On Consensus Government Operations
Support For Manufacturing Sector
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Senior Hockey Tournament
Employment Insurance Board Of Referees
Food Mail Program
Food Mail Program
Employment Insurance Board Of Referees
Support For Manufacturing Sector
GNWT Procurement Policy
Board Reform Initiative
Trout Lake School Expansion
Animal Rights Legislation
GNWT Employee Performance Bonuses
Mackenzie Valley Highway
Atco Proposal To Merge With NWT Power Corporation
Board Reform Initiative
Fort Mcpherson Mental Health Worker
Extended Adjournment Of The House To February 16, 2009
Extended Adjournment Of The House To February 16, 2009 Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Report of Committee of the Whole
Orders of the Day

Motion 9-16(3): Extended Adjournment Of The House To February 16, 2009
Notices of Motion

Wendy Bisaro

Wendy Bisaro Frame Lake

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today.

---Unanimous consent granted

Motion 9-16(3): Extended Adjournment Of The House To February 16, 2009 Carried
Motions

Wendy Bisaro

Wendy Bisaro Frame Lake

I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that notwithstanding Rule 4, when this House adjourns on February 12, 2009, it shall be adjourned until Monday, February 16, 2009;

AND FURTHER, that any time prior to February 16, 2009, if the Speaker is satisfied, after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly, that the public interest requires that the House should meet at an earlier time during the adjournment, the Speaker may give notice and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice and shall transact its business as it has been duly adjourned to that time.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Motion 9-16(3): Extended Adjournment Of The House To February 16, 2009 Carried
Motions

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Motion 9-16(3): Extended Adjournment Of The House To February 16, 2009 Carried
Motions

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Motion 9-16(3): Extended Adjournment Of The House To February 16, 2009 Carried
Motions

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Question has been called.

---Carried

Item 19, first reading of bills. Item 20, second reading of bills. Item 21, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Tabled Document 7-16(3), Ministerial Benefits Policy; Committee Report 2-16(3), Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on Matters Referred to the Committee; Tabled Document 11-16(3), NWT Main Estimates 2009-2010; Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Historical Resources Act; Bill 3, International Interest in Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act; Bill 4, Public Library Act; Bill 5, Professional Corporations Act; and Bill 7, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act, with Mr. Krutko in the chair.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

February 11th, 2009

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

I call Committee of the Whole to order. In consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Tabled Document 7-16(3), Committee Report 2-16(3), Tabled Document 11-16(3), and Bills 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7. What is the wish of the committee? Mrs. Groenewegen.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Jane Groenewegen

Jane Groenewegen Hay River South

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the committee wishes to continue with the consideration of the budget for the Department of Health and Social Services in the detail. Thank you.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Committee agree?

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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Okay. With that, we will take a short break and then begin with the Department of Health and Social Services.

---SHORT RECESS

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

I’ll call the Committee of the Whole back to order. As we stated earlier, we are back to the Department of Health and Social Services summary, page 8-11. At this time, I would like to ask the Minister if she’ll be bringing in any witnesses.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Yes, please. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Does the committee agree that the Minister bring in witnesses?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Sergeant-at-Arms, could you escort the witnesses in.

Ms. Lee, could you please introduce your witnesses.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. To my left is acting deputy minister Mr. Dana Heide and to my right is director of finance Mr. Derek Elkin. Thank you.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Like I stated, when I left off, we were on page 8-11, active positions, health and social services authorities, agree?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Directorate.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Operations expenditure summary, directorate, activity summary, $5.997 million.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Activity summary, active positions, directorate, activity summary, page 8-15.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Hawkins.