Debates of Nov. 3rd, 2010

This is page numbers 5457 - 5492 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 care.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Minister’s Statement 84-16(5): Barren-Ground Caribou Management
Minister’s Statement 85-16(5): Literacy Strategy Update 2009-2010
Importance Of Respite Care Services
Health Care Services For Fort Liard Residents
Provision Of Health Care Services In Nunakput
Proposed Changes To Supplementary Health Benefits Policy
Respite Care Program Funding Reductions
Support For People With Autism In The NWT
Elders’ Care In The Sahtu
Respite Care Program Funding Reductions
NWT Access To Health Care Services
Importance Of Respite Care Services
Recognitions of Visitors in the Gallery
Passing Of Mansell Gray
Respite Care Program Funding Reductions
Provision Of Health Care Services In Nunakput
Elders’ Care In The Sahtu
Respite Care Program Funding Reductions
Respite Care Services In Tu Nedhe
Respite Care Program Funding Reductions
Respite Care Services In Mackenzie Delta
Providing Health Care Services To Fort Liard Residents
Process To Determine Respite Care Program Funding
Respite Care Program Funding Reductions
Petition 8-16(5): Respite Services In The Northwest Territories
Tabled Document 117-16(5): Growing Forward: Report On Contributions 2009-2010
Tabled Document 118-16(5): Interim Report On The Public Accounts Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories For The Year Ended March 31, 2010
Tabled Document 119-16(5): Aurora College 2009-2010 Annual Report
Tabled Document 120-16(5): October 22, 2010, Letter From Ruth Adamchick, Program Coordinator For Yellowknife Family Centre, On Support For Yacl’s Funding For Respite Care Services
Tabled Document 121-16(5): Cover Pages Of “too Many Espresso Beans” By B.t. Hall
Tabled Document 122-16(5): Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission 2009-2010 Annual Report And Financial Statements March 31, 2010
Provision Of Respite Care Services
Dissolution Of The 16th Legislative Assembly
Lower Maximum Unit Rents For Public Housing
Provision Of Respite Care Services
Recorded Vote
Dissolution Of The 16th Legislative Assembly
Bill 21: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 4, 2009-2010
Bill 22: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2009-2010
Bill 23: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011
Bill 24: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011
Bill 21: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 4, 2009-2010
Bill 22: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2009-2010
Bill 23: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011
Bill 24: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Acknowledgement Of Development Of Report And Expression Of Support In Principle For Findings And Recommendations Identified
Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days
Improved Communications And Departmental Follow-Through On Languages Boards’ Recommendations
Support For Languages Board And Committees Regarding Roles, Responsibilities And Internal Issues
Service-Based Model
Formal Response To “speaking Of Health: Official Languages As Part Of Quality Health Care In The NWT” To Languages Commissioner
Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days
Review Of Access To Information And Protection Of Privacy Act
Addressing Privacy Issues At Organizational Design Stage At Public Bodies
Access And Privacy Legislation, Accountability And Rules For Use And Disclosure Of Personal Information For Municipalities
Records Management Practices And Training
Educating Students On Risks Associated With On-Line Activities
Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days
Departmental Action Plan To Address Auditor General’s Report Recommendations
Evaluation Of Early Childhood Development Program
Review Of Aboriginal Language And Culture-Based Education And Inclusive Schooling Directives
Reporting Performance Indicators By Categories
Assessing, Measuring And Reporting On New Programs And Initiatives
Progress Updates On Implementation Of Auditor General’s Recommendations To Standing Committee On Social Programs
Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days
Report of Committee of the Whole
Bill 21: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 4, 2009-2010
Bill 22: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2009-2010
Bill 23: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2010-2011
Bill 24: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2010-2011
Orders of the Day

Committee Motion 18-16(5): Acknowledgement Of Development Of Report And Expression Of Support In Principle For Findings And Recommendations Identified, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Beaulieu.

Committee Motion 18-16(5): Acknowledgement Of Development Of Report And Expression Of Support In Principle For Findings And Recommendations Identified, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Tom Beaulieu

Tom Beaulieu Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have another committee motion.

Committee Motion 18-16(5): Acknowledgement Of Development Of Report And Expression Of Support In Principle For Findings And Recommendations Identified, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Beaulieu, go ahead with your motion.

Committee Motion 19-16(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Tom Beaulieu

Tom Beaulieu Tu Nedhe

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories table a comprehensive response to the Standing Committee on Social Programs Report on the Review of the Child and Family Services Act: Building Stronger Families within 120 days of its presentation to the House.

Committee Motion 19-16(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 19-16(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 19-16(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, 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 19-16(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Does committee agree that concludes Committee Report 3-16(5)?

Committee Motion 19-16(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 19-16(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Committee Report 3-16(5) is concluded.

We’ll move on to Committee Report 4-16(5), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2008-2009 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner of the Northwest Territories. Mr. Menicoche.

Committee Motion 19-16(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. The Standing Committee on Government Operations presented its Report on the Review of the 2008-2009 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner of the Northwest Territories to this House on Monday, November 1, 2010, and read it into the record. It contains five recommendations and if there are any general comments from Members, we can hear them now; otherwise, I would propose to move the following.

Committee Motion 19-16(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Any general comments to the report? No? Go ahead, Mr. Menicoche.

Committee Motion 20-16(5): Improved Communications And Departmental Follow-Through On Languages Boards’ Recommendations, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

I move that this committee recommends that the Minister responsible for Official Languages improves communications with the Aboriginal Languages Revitalization Board and the Official Languages Board or any future language board or committee, and provides written confirmation to the boards and to the Standing Committee on Government Operations with regard to departmental follow-through on the boards’ recommendations.

Committee Motion 20-16(5): Improved Communications And Departmental Follow-Through On Languages Boards’ Recommendations, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 20-16(5): Improved Communications And Departmental Follow-Through On Languages Boards’ Recommendations, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 20-16(5): Improved Communications And Departmental Follow-Through On Languages Boards’ Recommendations, 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 20-16(5): Improved Communications And Departmental Follow-Through On Languages Boards’ Recommendations, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Menicoche.

Committee Motion 21-16(5): Support For Languages Board And Committees Regarding Roles, Responsibilities And Internal Issues, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

I move that this committee recommends that the Minister responsible for Official Languages provides support to the Aboriginal Languages Revitalization Board and the Official Languages Board or any future languages boards or committees in regard to their roles and responsibilities and in dealing with issues internal to the board, such as attendance and quorum.

Committee Motion 21-16(5): Support For Languages Board And Committees Regarding Roles, Responsibilities And Internal Issues, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 21-16(5): Support For Languages Board And Committees Regarding Roles, Responsibilities And Internal Issues, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 21-16(5): Support For Languages Board And Committees Regarding Roles, Responsibilities And Internal Issues, 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 21-16(5): Support For Languages Board And Committees Regarding Roles, Responsibilities And Internal Issues, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

Mr. Menicoche.

Committee Motion 22-16(5): Service-Based Model, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories continues to move forward with the concept of a service-based model as suggested in the proposed Official Languages Services Act.

Committee Motion 22-16(5): Service-Based Model, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 22-16(5): Service-Based Model, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.