Debates of June 4th, 2013

This is page numbers 2793 – 2826 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 public.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Mineral Development Strategy – Advisory Panel Report
Hay River Council For Persons With Disabilities
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Stabilization Fund
Level And Criteria Of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Funding
Non-Governmental Organizations Stabilization Fund
Service Provided By Non-Governmental Organizations
Representative GNWT Workforce
Policies Governing Access To Non-Governmental Organizations Stabilization Fund
Support For New Non-Governmental Organizations Assisting Elders
Non-Governmental Agencies: A Call For Help
Committee On Rural And Remote Communities
Income Support For Children’s Sports, Arts And Other Recreational Activities
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Beverly Masuzumi – Education Hall Of Fame 2013
GNWT Support For Hay River Council For Persons With Disabilities
Support For Rural And Remote Communities
Representative GNWT Workforce
Review Of The Non-Governmental Organizations Stabilization Fund
Enhancing Non-Governmental Organizations Stabilization Fund
Growing Forward Community Garden Program
Income Support For Children’s Sports, Arts And Other Recreational Activities
Allocation Of Funding For Prevention And Promotion Activities
Changes To The Non-Governmental Organizations Stabilization Fund
Role Of The Department In Developing Community Action Plans
Changes To Income Support To Benefit Children And Youth
Committee Report 4-17(4): Report On The Review Of The 2011-2012 Public Accounts
Motion To Receive Committee Report 4-17(4) And Move Into Committee Of The Whole
Tabled Document 87-17(4): Pathways To Mineral Development: Report Of The Stakeholders Engagement Panel For The NWT Mineral Development Strategy, April 2013
Tabled Document 88-17(4): Framework For Action 2012-2016
Tabled Document 89-17(4): Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Fund Financial Statements For The Year Ended March 31, 2013
Extended Adjournment Of The House To October 17, 2013
Proposal For Use Of New Resource Revenues
Liquor Commission Profits To Prevention
Bill 25: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2013-2014
Bill 21: An Act To Amend The Dental Profession Act
Bill 22: Territorial Emblems And Honours Act
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
New Health Information Act
Bringing Municipalities Under Access To Information And Protection Of Privacy Legislation
Comprehensive Review Of Access To Information And Protection Of Privacy Act
Progress Report On Committee Recommendations Since 2008
Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days
Reporting On Agencies Which Do Not Meet The Deadline For Completion Of Their Audits
Provision Of Final Accounts To Committee Immediately Upon Sign-Off
Provision Of Interim Public Accounts To Committee By August 31 Of Every Year
Completion Of Interim And Final Public Accounts At Earliest Possible Date Each Year
NWT Housing Corporation Submission Of 2012-2013 Annual Report Within 150 Days Of Fiscal Year End
Reduction Of Allowance For Doubtful Accounts To Less Than 30 Percent
Timetable For Environmental Assessment Of Potentially Contaminated Sites
Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days
Report of Committee of the Whole

Committee Motion 59-17(4): Reporting On Agencies Which Do Not Meet The Deadline For Completion Of Their Audits, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Ms. Bisaro.

Committee Motion 60-17(4): Provision Of Final Accounts To Committee Immediately Upon Sign-Off, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Wendy Bisaro

Wendy Bisaro Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the Minister of Finance provide the committee with the final public accounts immediately upon sign-off, with the understanding that the committee may conduct a public review before the document is tabled in the Legislative Assembly.

Committee Motion 60-17(4): Provision Of Final Accounts To Committee Immediately Upon Sign-Off, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. To the motion. Ms. Bisaro.

Committee Motion 60-17(4): Provision Of Final Accounts To Committee Immediately Upon Sign-Off, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Wendy Bisaro

Wendy Bisaro Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would just like to say that the committee was pleased to see that the Finance department had produced the public accounts earlier than in the previous year. We would like to, as a committee, conclude the review of the public accounts as soon as possible after the audit is finished and so this allows us, within our rules, to hold a public hearing prior to having the document tabled in the Assembly. It will allow committee to speed up the review of the public accounts. Thank you.

Committee Motion 60-17(4): Provision Of Final Accounts To Committee Immediately Upon Sign-Off, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. To the motion.

Committee Motion 60-17(4): Provision Of Final Accounts To Committee Immediately Upon Sign-Off, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 60-17(4): Provision Of Final Accounts To Committee Immediately Upon Sign-Off, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 60-17(4): Provision Of Final Accounts To Committee Immediately Upon Sign-Off, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Ms. Bisaro.

Committee Motion 61-17(4): Provision Of Interim Public Accounts To Committee By August 31 Of Every Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

June 3rd, 2013

Wendy Bisaro

Wendy Bisaro Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the Minister of Finance provide the committee with the interim public accounts by August 31st of every year, in

time for committee review of the government’s plans. Thank you.

Committee Motion 61-17(4): Provision Of Interim Public Accounts To Committee By August 31 Of Every Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 61-17(4): Provision Of Interim Public Accounts To Committee By August 31 Of Every Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 61-17(4): Provision Of Interim Public Accounts To Committee By August 31 Of Every Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 61-17(4): Provision Of Interim Public Accounts To Committee By August 31 Of Every Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Mr. Moses.

Committee Motion 62-17(4): Completion Of Interim And Final Public Accounts At Earliest Possible Date Each Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Alfred Moses

Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Finance continue to work with the Auditor General of Canada and GNWT departments, boards and agencies towards the completion of both the interim and final public accounts at the earliest possible date each year. Thank you.

Committee Motion 62-17(4): Completion Of Interim And Final Public Accounts At Earliest Possible Date Each Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Moses. To the motion. Mr. Moses.

Committee Motion 62-17(4): Completion Of Interim And Final Public Accounts At Earliest Possible Date Each Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Alfred Moses

Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In regard to this motion, any of these reports that we do get before standing committee would be very helpful in terms of how we plan out the business year. Without having these public accounts in place ahead of time, with some of the boards and agencies in their reporting, it is very difficult for committee to work on how we proceed with the business plans moving forward. Each year, whether or not departments spend all their funding or not, really reflects on how these reports are done.

Committee members, Regular Members going through the business planning cycle, it is a great opportunity to ensure that we get the best bang for our dollar but also know which programs are being efficient and which need help in the regions. Obviously, the motion is one that speaks towards efficiency and accountability towards the

governments and agencies that we work with in the Northwest Territories. Thank you.

Committee Motion 62-17(4): Completion Of Interim And Final Public Accounts At Earliest Possible Date Each Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Moses. To the motion.

Committee Motion 62-17(4): Completion Of Interim And Final Public Accounts At Earliest Possible Date Each Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 62-17(4): Completion Of Interim And Final Public Accounts At Earliest Possible Date Each Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 62-17(4): Completion Of Interim And Final Public Accounts At Earliest Possible Date Each Year, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Mr. Yakeleya.

Committee Motion 63-17(4): NWT Housing Corporation Submission Of 2012-2013 Annual Report Within 150 Days Of Fiscal Year End, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the NWT Housing Corporation submits its 2012-2013 Annual Report within 150 days of the fiscal year end, with good reasons being provided to the House if this is not possible. Thank you.

Committee Motion 63-17(4): NWT Housing Corporation Submission Of 2012-2013 Annual Report Within 150 Days Of Fiscal Year End, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 63-17(4): NWT Housing Corporation Submission Of 2012-2013 Annual Report Within 150 Days Of Fiscal Year End, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 63-17(4): NWT Housing Corporation Submission Of 2012-2013 Annual Report Within 150 Days Of Fiscal Year End, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 63-17(4): NWT Housing Corporation Submission Of 2012-2013 Annual Report Within 150 Days Of Fiscal Year End, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Ms. Bisaro.