This is page numbers 1661 - 1682 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 communities.

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Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like the Minister to look at another word we should scrap, if possible, out of our dictionary and look at the possibilities. Possibly look at all the different types of avenues as to how to help our trappers and hunters in our communities where the price is extraordinarily high for them. We encourage traditional economies. I’d ask the Minister if he would possibly look at the possibilities that this government can do to help our hunters and trappers.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Before you answer that, Mr. Abernethy, when I say short supplementary, it’s a short supplementary. Mr. Abernethy.

Glen Abernethy

Glen Abernethy Great Slave

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I indicated, we will look at it and I’m fond of looking outside of the box and trying to find solutions where possible, but we have to be realistic about some of the challenges that we’re facing, so absolutely, we’ll look at this. I’ll talk with my colleague and we’ll think outside the box to see if there are any possibilities, but I won’t guarantee any at this point in time.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. Item 8, written questions. The honourable Member for Frame Lake, Ms. Bisaro.

Wendy Bisaro

Wendy Bisaro Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment are related to the department’s future plans for school infrastructure for K to 12 schooling. Would the Minister please provide the following:

1. a copy of the department’s five-year capital plan

for renovations, replacement and/or new construction for all NWT schools (primary, elementary and secondary);

2. a copy of the department’s 10-year capital plan

for renovations, replacement and/or new construction for all NWT schools (primary, elementary and secondary); and

3. a copy of the department’s 20-year capital plan

for renovations, replacement and/or new construction for all NWT schools (primary, elementary and secondary).

Thank you.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. Mr. Dolynny.

Daryl Dolynny

Daryl Dolynny Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment.

Would the Minister table in this House the complete itinerary for the January 2013 diamond tour to London, England; Antwerp, Belgium; and Gaborone, Botswana? Please include the names of all members in the delegation, the names of the companies and executives with which the delegation met, and a summary of the expenses incurred. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Item 9, petitions. Item 10, reports of standing and special committees. Item 11, tabling of documents. Mr. Clerk.

Tim Mercer Clerk Of The House

Mr. Speaker, I would like to table a response to a petition provided by the Honourable Tom Beaulieu, Minister of Health and Social Services, in response

to a petition tabled by Mr. Bromley on November 6, 2012.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to table a response to a petition provided by the Honourable Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, in response to a petition tabled by Mr. Michael Nadli on October 25, 2012. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Mr. Dolynny.

Daryl Dolynny

Daryl Dolynny Range Lake

Mr. Speaker, I have a number of documents involving government certified Canadian diamonds, the polar ice diamond here in respect to the inappropriate use of government certification process with the company Basal Jewellery.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Mr. Bromley.

Bob Bromley

Bob Bromley Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to table excerpts from the fall 2012 Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, Chapter 2, Financial Assurances for Environmental Risks, Sections 2.23 to 2.31. Mahsi.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Mr. Hawkins.

Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins Yellowknife Centre

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to table a page from the Yellowknifer, Friday, February 1, 2013. The article is quoted, “MLA Alleges Misspending for Travel.”

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Item 12, notices of motion.

Kevin A. Menicoche

Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Friday, February 8, 2013, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that the Speaker be authorized to set such sitting days and

hours as the Speaker, after consultation, deems fit to assist with the business before the House. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Item 13, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 14, motions. Item 15, first reading of bills. Item 16, second reading of bills. Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.

Orders of the Day
Orders of the Day

Tony Whitford Honourary Table Officer

Mr. Speaker, orders of the day for Thursday, February 7, 2013:

1. Prayer

2. Budget

Address

3. Ministers’

Statements

4. Members’

Statements

5. Reports of Standing and Special Committees

6. Returns to Oral Questions

7. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

8. Acknowledgements

9. Oral

Questions

10. Written Questions

11. Returns to Written Questions

12. Replies to Opening Address

13. Petitions

14. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills

15. Tabling of Documents

16. Notices of Motion

17. Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills

18. Motions

19. First Reading of Bills

20. Second Reading of Bills

21. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of

Bills and Other Matters

22. Report of Committee of the Whole

23. Third Reading of Bills

24. Orders of the Day

Orders of the Day
Orders of the Day

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Thursday, February 7th , at 1:30 p.m.

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The House adjourned at 4:22 p.m.