Debates of June 6th, 2013

This is page numbers 2863 - 2918 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 income.

Topics

Oral Questions
Members Present
Prayer
Speaker's Ruling
Anti-poverty Strategic Framework
Corridors For Canada Iii: Building For Prosperity
Update On The Government Of The Northwest Territories Land Use And Sustainability Framework
Sahtu Challenges And Opportunities Report
Liquefied Natural Gas Supply For Inuvik
Member's Statement On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Member's Statement On Mineral Development Strategy
Member's Statement On Non-toxic Pest Control Programs
Member's Statement On Corridors For Canada Iii Transportation Infrastructure Strategy
Member's Statement On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Member's Statement On Disabilities Awareness Week
Member's Statement On Access To Bariatric Surgery
Member's Statement On Synthetic Natural Gas For Norman Wells
Member's Statement On Health Care Card Renewal Process
Member's Statement On Interim Public Safety Solutions For Tsiigehtchic
Member's Statement On 62nd Anniversary Of Fred And Berna Mandeville
Member's Statement On Condolences To The Families Of Grant Giroux And Barry Sanderson
Committee Report 5-17(4): Report On The Review Of The Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On The 2013 Northwest Territories Income Security Programs
Motion To Receive Committee Report 5-17(4) And Move Into Committee Of The Whole
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
2013 Premier's Award - Ian Lagaree
Policy Allowing Access To Bariatric Surgery
Access To Contract Information
Persons With Disabilities Funding
Mineral Development Strategy
Long-term Energy Solutions For Norman Wells
Addressing Public Safety Issues In Tsiigehtchic
Health Care Card Renewal Process
Tabled Document 97-17(4): Building On The Strengths Of Northerners - A Strategic Framework Toward The Elimination Of Poverty In The Nwt, June 2013
Tabled Document 98-17(4): What We Heard About...land Is Life: Towards A GNWT Land Use And Sustainability Framework, May 2013
Tabled Document 99-17(4): Resource Exploration In The Sahtu Settlement Area: Opportunities And Challenges, May 2013 TABLED DOCUMENT 100-17(4): GROWING FORWARD: SMALL SCALE FOODS PROGRAM 2012 ANNUAL REPORT TABLED DOCUMENT 101-17(4): TAKE A KID TRAPPING AND HARVESTING REPORT 2011-2012
Tabled Document 103-17(4): Annual Report - NWT Legislative Assembly Pension Plans, March 31, 2012 TABLED DOCUMENT 104-17(4): PENSION ADMINISTRATION REPORT - RETIRING ALLOWANCES ACT AND SUPPLEMENTARY RETIRING ALLOWANCES ACT AT MARCH 31, 2012
Tabled Document 105-17(4): Allocation Of New Resource Revenues
Tabled Document 106-17(4): Access To Information Act - Hansard Debates October 13, 1994
MOTION 18-17(4): ORGAN DONATION/HUMAN TISSUE ACT, carried
Recorded Vote
MOTION 19-17(4): EXTENDED ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE TO OCTOBER 17, 2013, carried
MOTION 20-17(4): PROPOSAL FOR USE OF NEW RESOURCE REVENUES, carried
Recorded Vote
Liquor Commission Profits To Prevention
Recorded Vote
Bill 25: Supplementary Appropriation Act (operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2013-2014
Bill 24: An Act To Amend The Liquor Act
Bill 25: Supplementary Appropriation Act (operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2013-2014
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters
Integrated Case Management System
Staff Reporting Relationships
Client Service Officer Caseloads
Reporting Of Client Service Officers' Turnover Rates
Safe And Welcoming Workplaces For Front-line Income Security Workers
Reporting On Voucher Systems For Income Assistance
Support For Income Security Appellants
Senior Home Heating Subsidy
Policies, Procedures And Guidelines For Income Security Program Delivery
Revised Child Care User Subsidy
Monitoring Of Client Files By Regional Managers And Supervisors
Productive Choices Program Requirements
Evaluation Of Productive Choices Program Requirements
Auditing Income Security Files
Collection Procedures For Income Assistance Overpayments
Repayment Of Student Loans
Competency-based Training Programs For Client Service And Student Case Officers
Reporting Of Income Assistance Client Survey Results
Targets And Outcome Measures For Income Security Programs
Progress Report On Income Security Program Recommendations
Response Within 120 Days
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 25: Supplementary Appropriation Act (operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2013-2014
Assent To Bills
Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 73-17(4): Support For Income Security Appellants, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Mr. Yakeleya.

Committee Motion 74-17(4): Senior Home Heating Subsidy, Carried
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Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment considers options to ensure that Senior Home Heating Subsidy recipients have the opportunity to use their fuel subsidy amount, and that the department presents needs options to the Standing Committee on Social Programs within the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 74-17(4): Senior Home Heating Subsidy, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

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

Committee Motion 74-17(4): Senior Home Heating Subsidy, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 74-17(4): Senior Home Heating Subsidy, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 74-17(4): Senior Home Heating Subsidy, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Mr. Nadli.

Committee Motion 75-17(4): Policies, Procedures And Guidelines For Income Security Program Delivery, Carried
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Michael Nadli

Michael Nadli Deh Cho

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment clarify policies, procedures and guidelines outlining Income Security Program delivery requirements and how to meet them, and ensure staff understand and are following these procedures and guidelines. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 75-17(4): Policies, Procedures And Guidelines For Income Security Program Delivery, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

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

Committee Motion 75-17(4): Policies, Procedures And Guidelines For Income Security Program Delivery, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 75-17(4): Policies, Procedures And Guidelines For Income Security Program Delivery, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 75-17(4): Policies, Procedures And Guidelines For Income Security Program Delivery, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Ms. Bisaro.

Committee Motion 76-17(4): Revised Child Care User Subsidy, Carried
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Wendy Bisaro

Wendy Bisaro Frame Lake

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that as the Department of Education, Culture and Employment introduces its revised Child Care User Subsidy within the Income Assistance program, it should develop clear guidelines that are consistent with program requirements and clearly communicate these requirements to front-line staff and potential applicants. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 76-17(4): Revised Child Care User Subsidy, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

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

Committee Motion 76-17(4): Revised Child Care User Subsidy, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 76-17(4): Revised Child Care User Subsidy, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 76-17(4): Revised Child Care User Subsidy, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Mr. Moses.

Committee Motion 77-17(4): Monitoring Of Client Files By Regional Managers And Supervisors, Carried
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Alfred Moses

Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment ensure that regional managers and supervisors formally monitor client files. This monitoring should include regularly scheduled reviews of client files as well as the use of standard templates in all regions to help ensure a consistent approach. In cases where monitoring uncovers deficiencies or other issues, regional managers and supervisors should follow up formally. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 77-17(4): Monitoring Of Client Files By Regional Managers And Supervisors, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

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

Committee Motion 77-17(4): Monitoring Of Client Files By Regional Managers And Supervisors, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 77-17(4): Monitoring Of Client Files By Regional Managers And Supervisors, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 77-17(4): Monitoring Of Client Files By Regional Managers And Supervisors, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Mr. Yakeleya.

Committee Motion 78-17(4): Productive Choices Program Requirements, Carried
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Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment clarify program requirements for productive choices in its guidance to client service officers and clearly communicate them. Regional managers should also monitor compliance with productive choice requirements and take corrective action where necessary. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 78-17(4): Productive Choices Program Requirements, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

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

Committee Motion 78-17(4): Productive Choices Program Requirements, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 78-17(4): Productive Choices Program Requirements, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried