Debates of Aug. 22nd, 2011
This is page numbers 6849 - 6882 of the Hansard for the 16th Assembly, 6th 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 safety.
Topics
- Oral Questions
- Prayer
- Minister’s Statement 42-16(6): Resolute Bay Tragedy
- Minister’s Statement 43-16(6): Passing Of Jack Layton
- Minister’s Statement 44-16(6): Shelter Policy Review
- Minister’s Statement 45-16(6): Minister’s Cultural Circle
- Minister’s Statement 46-16(6): Tourism Highlights
- Amendments To The Motor Vehicles Act Regarding Handheld Electronic Devices
- Capital Planning For Nahendeh School Facilities
- GNWT Workplace Health And Safety Performance
- Resolute Bay Tragedy
- Support For High School Students In Small Communities
- Resolute Bay Tragedy
- GNWT Workplace Health And Safety Performance
- Need For Mandatory Regular Performance Audits On Crown Corporations
- Northland Trailer Park Infrastructure Requirements
- Government Investment In Youth Programming
- Aklavik Dancers And Drummers
- Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
- Question 167-16(6): Capital Planning For Nahendeh School Facilities
- Question 168-16(6): Support For High School Students In Small Communities
- Question 169-16(6): Northland Trailer Park Infrastructure Requirements
- Question 170-16(6): GNWT Workplace Health And Safety Performance
- Question 171-16(6): Programs To Address Distracted Driving
- Question 172-16(6): Impacts Of Federal “tough On Crime” Agenda
- Question 173-16(6): GNWT Workplace Health And Safety Performance
- Question 174-16(6): Government Investment In Youth Programming
- Question 175-16(6): Mandatory Audit Requirements For Crown Corporations
- Committee Report 7-16(6): Standing Committee On Economic Development And Infrastructure Report On Bill 9, Wildlife Act
- Motion To Receive Committee Report 7-16(6) And Move Into Committee Of The Whole, Carried
- Tabled Document 60-16(6): Northwest Territories Health Status Report - August 2011
- Tabled Document 61-16(6): Letter From Auditor General Of Canada Regarding Performance Audits Of Crown Corporations
- Tabled Document 62-16(6): Package Of Letters Concerning Proposed Changes To Bill 9, Wildlife Act
- Tabled Document 63-16(6): Annual Report Of The Equal Pay Commissioner For The Northwest Territories For The Period July 1, 2010, To June 30, 2011
- Motion 11-16(6): Devolution Negotiations
- Motion 12-16(6): Mental Health Court Diversion Program
- Bill 24: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2011-2012
- Bill 25: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2011-2012
- Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
- Report of Committee of the Whole
- Orders of the Day
Motion 12-16(6): Mental Health Court Diversion Program
Notices of Motion

The Speaker Paul Delorey
Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Item 16, notices of motion for first reading of bills. The honourable Premier, Mr. Roland.
Bill 24: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2011-2012
Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills
Inuvik Boot Lake

Floyd Roland Premier
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, I will move that Bill 24, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2011-2012, be read for the first time.
Bill 25: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2011-2012
Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills

Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake
Mr. Speaker, as well, I give notice that on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, I will move that Bill 25, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2011-2012, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 25: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2011-2012
Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills

The Speaker Paul Delorey
Thank you, Mr. Roland. Item 17, motions. Item 18, first reading of bills. Item 19, second reading of bills. Item 20, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Committee Report 6-16(6), Report on the Review of Bill 10, Northwest Territories Heritage Fund Act; Bill 9, Wildlife Act; Bill 10, Northwest Territories Heritage Fund Act; Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Deh Cho Bridge Act; Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act; Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Territorial Parks Act; Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Public Utilities Act; Bill 22, An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act; and Bill 23, Tobacco Damages
and Health Care Costs Recovery Act, with Mr. Krutko in the chair.
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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair David Krutko
I’d like to call Committee of the Whole to order. We have Committee Report 6-16(6), Bills 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23. What is the wish of committee? Mrs. Groenewegen.
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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Jane Groenewegen Hay River South
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The committee today wishes to deal with Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Deh Cho Bridge Act; Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act; Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Territorial Parks Act; and Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Public Utilities Act. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair David Krutko
So with that, we’ll take a short break and begin with Bill 15 in that order.
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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair David Krutko
I’d like to call Committee of the Whole back to order. Prior to the break we agreed to begin with Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Deh Cho Bridge Act. At this time I would like to ask the Minister responsible for the bill if he has any opening comments. Minister McLeod.
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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Michael McLeod Deh Cho
Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to present Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Deh Cho Bridge Act, which proposes amendments to update the act to reflect changes and advancements in the Deh Cho Bridge project. The Deh Cho Bridge will provide all-day, year-round access across the Mackenzie River, replacing the operations of the Merv Hardie Ferry and the Mackenzie River ice crossing, and this bill makes three main amendments to support these future operations.
First, all reference to the Deh Cho Bridge Fund is being removed. This special fund is no longer needed, now that the Government of the Northwest Territories has assumed control of the project.
We are also implementing shared liability for tolls. This means that both the registered vehicle owner and the driver may be liable for tolling offences. An automated toll collection system is in development and will allow for more efficient trucking operations by not requiring all commercial vehicles to stop and pay their toll on site. To ensure proper enforcement as part of this system, we require the ability to charge either the driver or the registered owner of the vehicle for tolling offences.
Finally, Bill 15 provides the authority to make regulations respecting the use of commercial
vehicle transponders. A transponder is an industry-standard device that receives and transmits a radio signal to identify an individual vehicle to a computer system. When a commercial driver uses a transponder, our computer will identify the vehicle for a toll, allowing the driver to continue without delay. Transponders will also reduce administrative burdens on both the department and commercial operators.
Mr. Chair, these are relatively minor administrative amendments, but they are also necessary to reflect changes to the project and for the department to move forward with implementation of the toll collection system. Thank you.
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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair David Krutko
Thank you, Mr. Minister. With that, I’d like to ask the Minister if he would bring in any witnesses. Mr. McLeod.
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August 22nd, 2011
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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