Debates of Oct. 29th, 2010

This is page numbers 5361 - 5398 of the Hansard for the 16th 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 health.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Minister’s Statement 73-16(5): Aboriginal Participation In Devolution Negotiations
Minister’s Statement 74-16(5): Supplementary Health Benefits
Minister’s Statement 75-16(5): Energy Priorities
Minister’s Statement 76-16(5): Repeal Of The Settlements Act
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Congratulations To Mr. Owen Rowe, Winner Of Local Hockey Leaders Award In Fort Simpson
Need For New Firefighting Equipment In Small And Remote Communities
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Draft Devolution Agreement-In-Principle
Support For Aboriginal Language And Culture In Tu Nedhe Schools
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Need For New Firefighting Equipment In Small And Remote Communities
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Draft Devolution Agreement-In-Principle
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Cultural Programs In Tu Nedhe Schools
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Wait Times For Hearing Tests In The NWT
Bill 12: An Act To Amend The Liquor Act
Tabled Document 104-16(5): Report Of The Supplementary Health Benefits Working Group
Tabled Document 105-16(5): Cbc News Article, Yukon Ban On Distracted Driving, October 20, 2010
Referral Of Tabled Document 103-16(5), Government Of The Northwest Territories Contracts Over $5,000 Report, Year-To-Date Of The Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010
Dissolution Of The 16th Legislative Assembly
Bill 13: Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) 2011-2012
Bill 14: An Act To Amend The Conflict Of Interest Act
Bill 15: An Act To Amend The Fire Prevention Act
Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Dog Act
Bill 17: An Act To Amend The Income Tax Act
Bill 18: An Act To Repeal The Settlements Act
Bill 19: Municipal Statutes Amendment Act
Bill 20: An Act To Amend The Evidence Act
Retention Of Long-Form Census Questionnaire
Recorded Vote
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Concurrence Of Td 98-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 4, 2009-2010
Concurrence Of Td 99-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2009-2010
Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011
Concurrence Of Td 101-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011
Report of Committee of the Whole
Orders of the Day

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

The next item on the agenda that we agreed to deal with is Tabled Document 101-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011. Mr. Minister, do you have any opening comments?

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am here to present Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011. This document outlines an increase of $100,000 for operations expenditures and an increase of $1.706 million for capital investment expenditures in the 2010-11 fiscal year. The total supplementary request is $1.806 million.

The major items of the supplementary estimates include:

1. $600,000 for the Department of Transportation

to purchase highway equipment required due to the repatriation of highway maintenance services in the Fort Resolution area;

2. $500,000 for the Department of Health and

Social Services for the purchase of two ultrasound units at Inuvik and the H.H. Williams Hospitals;

3. a $390,000 special warrant was approved on

September 27, 2010, for the Department of Transportation community access and road projects identified under the Canada-Northwest Territories Infrastructure Stimulus Fund 2009-2010 - 2010-2011 Agreement.

I am prepared to review the details of the supplementary appropriation document. Thank you.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Before we move on, I’d just like to recognize the visitors in the gallery and thank them for coming today. Welcome to the House.

General comments. We can move to page 5, Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011, Transportation, operations expenditures, Community Access Program, special warrant, $100,000.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Total department, special warrant, $100,000.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011, Legislative Assembly, capital investment expenditures, Office of the Clerk, not previously authorized, $25,000.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Total department, not previously authorized, $25,000.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011, Public Works and Services, capital investment expenditures, asset management, not previously authorized, $1.078 million.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Total department, not previously authorized, $1.078 million.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011, Health and Social Services, capital investment expenditures, health services programs, not previously authorized, $500,000.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Total department, not previously authorized, $500,000.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Moving to page 9. Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011, Education, Culture and Employment, capital investment expenditures, education and culture, not previously authorized, negative $878,000.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Total department, not previously authorized, negative 878,000.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 16-16(5): Concurrence Of Td 100-16(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Moving on to page 10. Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011, Transportation, capital investment expenditures, highways, special warrant, $290,000.