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The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Question has been called.

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Item 18, first reading of bills. Item 19, second reading of bills. The honourable Minister of Health and Social Services, Ms. Lee.

Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Minister of Health and Social Services

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Veterinary Profession Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Veterinary Profession Act to provide that an applicant for registration in the Veterinary Register who is not already registered as a veterinarian in a province or territory must have been granted a certificate of qualification upon successful completion of examinations set by the National Examining Board of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Provisions pertaining to registration fees are adjusted to ensure consistency, terminology relating to the veterinary profession is updated to reflect contemporary usage, and several provisions are amended to conform with prevailing drafting practices. In addition, consequential amendments are made to the Herd and Fencing Act, the Pharmacy Act and the new Medical Profession Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Bill 1 has had second reading and is referred to a standing committee.

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The honourable Minister of Health and Social Services, Ms. Lee.

Sandy Lee

Sandy Lee Minister of Health and Social Services

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 2, An Act to Amend the Dental Auxiliaries Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Dental Auxiliaries Act to provide that an applicant for registration in the Dental Hygienists Register who is not already registered as a dental hygienist in a province or territory must have both graduated from a program in dental hygiene accredited by the Commission on

Dental Accreditation of Canada and have successfully completed the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination set by the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board. Provisions pertaining to fees are adjusted to ensure consistency and several provisions are amended to conform with prevailing drafting practices. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Bill 2 has had second reading and is referred to a standing committee.

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The honourable Government House Leader, Mr. Miltenberger.

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Government House Leader

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 3, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2010, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill corrects inconsistencies and errors in the Statutes of the Northwest Territories. The bill deals with other matters of a minor, non-controversial and uncomplicated nature in the Statutes, and repeals provisions that have ceased to have effect. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Bill 3 has had second reading and is referred to a standing committee.

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The honourable Government House Leader, Mr. Miltenberger.

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Government House Leader

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 4, An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill includes amendments that would:

replace social assistance appeal committees with an administrative review group that will hear appeals of decisions made by social welfare officers or the director;

limit the jurisdiction of social welfare officers, the administrative review group and the appeal board in respect of issues pertaining to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;

make other minor changes.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Bill 4 has had second reading.

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The honourable Government House Leader, Mr. Miltenberger.

Bill 5: Apprenticeship, Trade And Occupations Certification Act
Second Reading of Bills

March 3rd, 2010

Thebacha

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Government House Leader

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 5, Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupations Certification Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill repeals and replaces the Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupations Certification Act. It provides a framework for the certification of apprentices in designated trades and trainees in designated occupations. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Bill 5 has had second reading.

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Item 20, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Tabled Document 4-16(5), Executive Summary of the Report of the Joint Review Panel for the Mackenzie Gas Project, 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

The Chair

The Chair David Krutko

We have one item in Committee of the Whole: Tabled Document 4-16(5). What is the wish of committee? Mr. Hawkins.

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

Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move we report progress.

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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 will rise and report progress.

Report of Committee of the Whole
Report of Committee of the Whole

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Could I have the report of Committee of the Whole, Mr. Krutko.

Report of Committee of the Whole
Report of Committee of the Whole

David Krutko

David Krutko Mackenzie Delta

Mr. Speaker, your committee would like to report progress. Mr. Speaker, I move the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with.

Report of Committee of the Whole
Report of Committee of the Whole

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. A motion is on the floor. Do we have a seconder? The honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, Mr. McLeod.

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Item 22, third reading of bills.

Speaker’s Closing Comments

Colleagues, before we close, this has been a busy and lengthy session. In the past six weeks, you have considered and passed into law one appropriation act, five supplementary appropriation acts and seven other separate pieces of legislation. This work has involved all of you at many levels: Ministers and their departments, the standing committees who received and considered the legislation, the public who have participated in various ways, and the final review conducted by all Members in this Chamber.

I understand that the next few weeks will allow some of you time to return to your families and friends, to connect with constituents and community leaders, to continue with the work of government and the work of committees. I am already seeing signs of spring and I encourage you all to make some time to enjoy the passing of the long, dark winter and embrace these warmer and brighter days.

I also wish to draw our attention to another sign of spring in the Northwest Territories, the 2010 Arctic Winter Games will kick off with opening ceremonies on Sunday, March 7th in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

These games provide our young people with the opportunity to celebrate sport, share their cultural values with other Northerners from around the world and making lasting friendships. Please join me, colleagues, in congratulating and cheering on our northern participants.

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I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Pages who have helped us out during this long session.

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My colleagues and I thank you all for your attention you gave to your duties and the enthusiasm you have displayed. With that, Members, I wish you safe travels as you leave here today and look forward to seeing you again in this Chamber.

Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.

Orders of the Day
Orders of the Day

Tim Mercer Clerk Of The House

Orders of the day for Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 1:30 p.m.:

1. Prayer

2. Ministers’

Statements

3. Members’

Statements

4. Returns to Oral Questions

5. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

6. Acknowledgements

7. Oral

Questions

8. Written

Questions

9. Returns to Written Questions

10. Replies to Opening Address

11. Petitions

12. Reports of Standing and Special Committees

13. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills

14. Tabling of Documents

15. Notices of Motion

16. Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills

17. Motions

- Motion 5-16(5), Request for Special Audit by the Auditor General of Canada on the Deh Cho Bridge Project

18. First Reading of Bills

19. Second Reading of Bills

20. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of

Bills and Other Matters

- Tabled Document 4-16(5), Executive Summary of the Report of the Joint Review Panel for the Mackenzie Gas Project

21. Report of Committee of the Whole

22. Third Reading of Bills

23. Orders of the Day

Orders of the Day
Orders of the Day

The Speaker

The Speaker Paul Delorey

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 1:30 p.m.

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The House adjourned at 4:13 p.m.