Debates of Oct. 28th, 2013

This is page numbers 3153 – 3192 of the Hansard for the 17th Assembly, 4th 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 chair.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Speaker’s Ruling
Aboriginal Inclusion
Influenza Season
Culture And Heritage Awards
Appreciation To Colleagues And Constituents
Regional High Schools
Whistleblower Protection Legislation
Debt Limit And GNWT Vision For Economic Development
Resource Revenue Contributions To The Heritage Fund
Medical Travel Policy
Gwich’in Social And Cultural Institute Award
School-Based Driver Education Programs In Small Communities
Relationship Between First Nations And Federal/territorial Governments
Services Delivered By Dental Hygienists
Yellowknife Power Rates
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
10-17(4): Stephen Kakfwi – Governor General’s Northern Medal
School-Based Driver Education In Small Communities
Governance Of Hay River Health And Social Services Authority
Whistleblower Protection Legislation
Regional High Schools Proposal
Payroll Tax Applied To Non-Resident Workers
Investigation Into Release Of Contaminants Near Tulita
Services Delivered By Dental Hygienists
Medical Travel Policy
911 Emergency Telephone Service
Post-Devolution Intergovernmental Council
Tabled Document 144-17(4): Government Of The Northwest Territories Mission To Kiruna, Sweden, And Munich, Germany – Mission Report Tabled Document 145-17(4): NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Implementation Progress Report, April 2011 – March 2013 Tabled Document 146-17(4): NWT Water Stewardship Report
Bill 27: An Act To Amend The Revolving Funds Act
Day Of Remembrance For Pregnancy And Infant Loss
Bill 26: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act
Consideration in Committee of the Whole on Bills and Other Matters
Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014
Concurrence Of Tabled Document 137-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2013, 2014
Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 21, An Act To Amend The Dental Profession Act
Report of Committee of the Whole
Bill 13: An Act To Repeal The Curfew Act
Bill 14: An Act To Repeal The Pawnbrokers And Second-Hand Dealers Act
Bill 15: Gunshot And Stab Wound Mandatory Disclosure Act
Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Justices Of The Peace Act
Orders of the Day

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

I just wanted to note, for the record, that the Member referenced the culpability of the Legislative Assembly Building Society members and I wanted to point out clearly, unequivocally, with no ambiguity, that culpability implies some kind of wrongdoing, some kind of guilt for something that’s happened.

I think we should all be collectively thanking the Legislative Assembly Building Society members for the work that they’ve done, the honour that they’ve carried out the responsibility with and the thoroughness and long-lasting dedication.

For the record, there is no culpability. That word shouldn’t even be used in this Legislature on this issue, where we’re supposed to be celebrating a relatively unique, historic achievement. I just wanted to make that clear that we owe a great debt of gratitude and debt to those members. Thank you.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Robert Bouchard

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Office of the Clerk, not previously authorized, $100,000.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Robert Bouchard

Office of the Speaker, not previously authorized, $25,000.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Robert Bouchard

Total department, not previously authorized, $125,000.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Robert Bouchard

Executive, operations expenditures, directorate, not previously authorized, $706,000.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Robert Bouchard

Mr. Bromley.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob Bromley

Bob Bromley Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just wanted to confirm that these dollars are part of the 23 or 25 million that the federal government is providing for our costs of implementing devolution. Thank you.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Robert Bouchard

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. For the record, I would like to clarify the number is $8.706 million. I missed the $8 million. Minister Miltenberger.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The amount we’re getting is $26.5 million and, yes, this $8.706 million is part of that fund. Thank you.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob Bromley

Bob Bromley Weledeh

I thank the Minister for that information. Is this the first $8 million or have we expended additional funds to this and how are the projections looking relative to that absolute amount of $26-something million?

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

This $8.706 million will have us fully subscribing to the $26.5 million.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob Bromley

Bob Bromley Weledeh

So just to confirm, will this take us to the end of the fiscal year, the implementation date of April 1st , or are we spending more than the

$26-something million to do this work. Thank you.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Yes, this particular supplementary appropriation will allow us to be able to conclude all the activities for which the money was dedicated, the transition costs. Thank you.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Robert Bouchard

Directorate, not previously authorized, $8.706 million.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Robert Bouchard

Total department, not previously authorized, $8.706 million.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

October 27th, 2013

The Chair

The Chair Robert Bouchard

Department of Finance, operations expenditures, deputy minister’s office, not previously authorized, $1.645 million. Mr. Bromley.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Bob Bromley

Bob Bromley Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I believe these are primarily for the utility costs, heating and electricity, which we know are going up steadily. At the same time, I know the Housing Corporation are doing work to improve their efficiency of facilities

both on the heating and electricity side of the equation. So I’m wondering if there’s an explanation… Are we still not saving enough to account for these additional costs or is there something else going on here? Thank you.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Robert Bouchard

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Mr. Lovely.

Committee Motion 94-17(4): Concurrence Of Tabled Document134-17(4), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2013-2014, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Lovely

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The reason for the increased amount of money required is for the natural gas conversion to diesel in Norman Wells and incremental costs associated with the provision of synthetic natural gas in Inuvik. It also relates to the increasing electricity rates approved by the Public Utilities Board. Thank you.