Mr. Yakeleya, Mr. Beaulieu, Mr. Blake, Mr. Dolynny, Ms. Bisaro, Mr. Nadli, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Menicoche, Mr. Moses, Mr. Bromley.
Debates of Feb. 17th, 2012
This is page numbers 487 - 514 of the Hansard for the 17th Assembly, 2nd 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 communities.
Topics
Recorded Vote
Motions
Recorded Vote
Motions
Tony Whitford Honourary Table Officer
Mr. Beaulieu, Mr. Abernethy, Mr. Miltenberger, Mr. McLeod – Yellowknife South, Mr. Lafferty, Mr. Ramsay, Mr. McLeod – Inuvik Twin Lakes, Mr. Jacobson – no.
---Laughter
Recorded Vote
Motions
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
No problem. The recorded vote: all those in favour, 10; all those opposed, zero; abstentions, seven.
---Carried
Item 17, first reading of bills. Mr. Miltenberger
Bill 3: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
First Reading of Bills
Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 3, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 3: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
First Reading of Bills
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Bill 3 has had first reading.
---Carried
Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 4: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
First Reading of Bills
Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 4, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 4: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
First Reading of Bills
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Bill 4 has had first reading.
---Carried
Item 18, second reading of bills. Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 3: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Second Reading of Bills
Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 3, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill makes supplementary appropriations for operations expenditures of the Government of the Northwest Territories for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Thank you.
Bill 3: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Second Reading of Bills
Bill 3: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Second Reading of Bills
Some Hon. Members
Question.
Bill 3: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Second Reading of Bills
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Question has been called. Bill 3 has had second reading.
---Carried
Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 4: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Second Reading of Bills
February 16th, 2012
Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 4, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill makes supplementary appropriations for infrastructure expenditures for the Government of the Northwest Territories for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Thank you.
Bill 4: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Second Reading of Bills
Bill 4: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Second Reading of Bills
Some Hon. Members
Question.
Bill 4: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Second Reading of Bills
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Question has been called. Bill 4 has had second reading.
---Carried
Item 19, consideration in Committee of the Whole on bills and other matters. Item 20, report of Committee of the Whole. Item 21, third reading of bills. Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 3: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Third Reading of Bills
Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 3, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012, be read for the third time. Thank you.
Bill 3: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Third Reading of Bills
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Bill 3 has had third reading.
---Carried
Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 4: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Third Reading of Bills
Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 4, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012, be read for the third time. Thank you.
Bill 4: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012
Third Reading of Bills
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Bill 4 has had third reading.
---Carried
Colleagues, today we will conclude the Second Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly. Although
this has been a fairly short sitting, it’s been jam packed with meetings, briefings, legislation and your constituency work. I see that you have met over breakfast, lunch and a few dinners, putting in very long days to get the job done.
I know our constituents don’t often see that side of our work as Members here at the Legislative Assembly. For those of us from outside of Yellowknife, our time here is filled with work related to the Assembly agenda. We have to take advantage of the time that we are here, and that means we have very busy and long days as Members.
I want to thank all the Pages who have helped us during this session. They make our jobs easier and I hope they enjoy their experiences here at the Assembly as much as we enjoy having them here.
I’d also like to take the opportunity, on behalf of all Members, to say good luck to those competing in the Arctic Winter Games which are taking place in Whitehorse, Yukon, this coming March. The Arctic Winter Games is a special celebration of sport and cultural values in northern regions around the world.
To the NWT athletes who are participating: You are all winners in our eyes! Good luck and enjoy your experience.
I don’t want to forget all the volunteers who trained and supported our athletes here in the Northwest Territories. Support from folks like that makes our games so successful. Thank you all for your efforts that you do for our youth.
By the time we meet again, colleagues, when this House returns in May, it will certainly be spring and that’s goose hunting, usually, for us back home, but we’ll be here. It will certainly be spring. Already the days are longer and the sun is stronger. As you return to your homes and families, I hope you are able to take some time and enjoy them, enjoy our northern spring. Get out and hunt and fish, or just get out on the land and put your work here in this Legislative Assembly into perspective and who we work for.
I wish you all safe travels. As you leave today, I look forward to seeing you back in the Chamber in May. Safe travels to all your families. If you have any problems, call me.
Mr. Clerk, will you ascertain if the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable George Tuccaro, is prepared to enter the Chamber to assent to bills and prorogue the Second Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly.
Prorogation
Prorogation
George Tuccaro Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories
Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon.
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the recent passing of three prominent Northerners. I acknowledge the passing of a former Member of this Legislative Assembly, a former scholar, activist and politician, Robert Williamson, who passed away at the age of 80 on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Mr. Williamson was the first elected Member for the then newly formed Keewatin riding, later known as the Central Arctic riding, and was a Member of the 5th and 6th Assemblies of the
Northwest Territories Council from 1966 to 1970.
I will also acknowledge Bishop John Sperry and Ken Look, a friend and former colleague from my time as a CBC broadcaster.
These three fine gentlemen were well respected and each contributed so much to the development and to the social fabric of the North. On behalf of the people of the Northwest Territories, I extend our sincere condolences to the families of Bishop Sperry, Mr. Look and Mr. Williamson.
This year is the Diamond Jubilee for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. Our celebrations of this special anniversary will include public events to be planned throughout the year, as well as taking part in the national Diamond Jubilee Medal program.
We have information about how to nominate someone for the Diamond Jubilee Medal program, photos and jubilee activities across the territory. You will find all of this on the GNWT’s website; just click on the Queen’s jubilee banner. For those of you without access to a computer, please contact my office.
I wish each of the Members of this House safe travels and a busy, productive time as you continue to work for the people of the Northwest Territories.
Assent To Bills
Prorogation
George Tuccaro Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories
As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:
• Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Borrowing
Authorization Act;
• Bill 2, Interim Appropriation Act (Operations
Expenditures), 2012-2013;
• Bill 3, Supplementary Appropriation Act
(Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012;
• Bill 4, Supplementary Appropriation Act
(Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2011-2012.
Prior to proroguing this Second Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly, I wish to announce that the Third Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly will
convene on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 1:30 p.m.
Now, as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I hereby prorogue the Second Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.
Thank you, merci beaucoup, mahsi cho, quanani, koana.
---PROROGATION
The House prorogued at 1:22 p.m.