This is page numbers 4415 – 4436 of the Hansard for the 17th Assembly, 5th 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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The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Item 15, notices of motion. Item 16, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 17, motions. Ms. Bisaro.

Wendy Bisaro

Wendy Bisaro Frame Lake

I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that, notwithstanding Rule 4, when this House adjourns on March 13, 2014, it shall be adjourned until Wednesday, May 28, 2014;

AND FURTHER, that any time prior to May 28, 2014, if the Speaker is satisfied, after consultation

with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly, that the public interest requires that the House should meet at an earlier time during the adjournment, the Speaker may give notice and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice and shall transact its business as it has been duly adjourned to that time.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

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

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Question has been called. Motion is carried.

---Carried

Thank you, Item 18, first reading of bills. Item 19, second reading of bills. Mr. Lafferty.

Jackson Lafferty

Jackson Lafferty Monfwi

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 24, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Student Financial Assistance Act to raise the maximum aggregate principal amount of all student loans that may be made by the Government of the Northwest Territories by $5 million for the 2014-2015 and subsequent fiscal years. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. To the principle of the bill.

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Question has been called. Motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 24 has had second reading and is referred to committee. Mr. Lafferty.

Jackson Lafferty

Jackson Lafferty Monfwi

Mr. Speaker, I move, second by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Education Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Education Act to provide the subject to regulation persons who are employed as superintendents are employed in the public service and makes corollary amendments to the Public Service Act to address the employment status of superintendents. This bill also clarifies the status of certain incumbent superintendents who

would otherwise be affected by this amendment. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. To the principle of the bill.

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Question has been called. Motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 25 has had second reading and is referred to committee. Item 20, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters. Item 21, report of Committee of the Whole.

Colleagues, we’re going to take a 15-minute break.

---SHORT RECESS

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Item 22, third reading of bills. Madam Clerk, will you ascertain if Commissioner George L. Tuccaro is prepared to enter the Chamber?

George Tuccaro Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories

Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon.

I look forward to attending the 2014 Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks, Alaska, next week. I am already so proud of our Team NWT athletes and coaches in how they have performed during their trials to qualify for the Games, and in how I know they will conduct themselves with good sportsmanship as representatives and ambassadors for the Northwest Territories.

I would like to wish good luck to all of our athletes as they compete at the Arctic Winter Games. I will be one of their best cheerleaders.

We are embarking on an exciting and challenging time in the history of the Northwest Territories with the transfer of power and authorities from the Government of Canada to our own territorial government. I would like to acknowledge the hard work of many people, for the past several years, who have contributed to this historic achievement. We look forward to the fruits of your labour.

Assent To Bills
Second Reading of Bills

George Tuccaro Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories

As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:

• Bill 4, Health Information Act;

• Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act;

• Bill 6, An Act to Amend the Medical Care Act;

• Bill 19, Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2014-2015;

• Bill 20, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 4, 2013-2014;

• Bill 21, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2014-2015;

• Bill 22, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 4, 2012-2013; and

• Bill 23, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 4, 2013-2014.

Thank you, merci beaucoup, mahsi cho, quanani, koana.

Assent To Bills
Second Reading of Bills

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Before we adjourn today, colleagues, I would like to commend the Assembly for the work you have completed during this session. I recognize the challenges you have all faced. Our spring budget sessions are usually longer and busier than most, and this was certainly no exception.

The work we do in the Assembly involves all of you at many levels: Ministers and their departments work against deadlines that are always too short; standing committees work long hours to fulfill their accountability role; and the public provides input in many different ways.

During this session, you have considered and passed into law one appropriation act, four supplementary appropriation acts and 13 other pieces of legislation. You have debated 12 motions and have considered three committee reports.

This is also an opportunity to thank all of the Pages who have helped us out during this long session. Thank you from all Members of the Assembly for the excellent job you do.

Before we leave, I would like to note two upcoming events. First, the Arctic Winter Games will take place in Fairbanks, Alaska, March 15th to 22nd . I

know you all join me in sending best wishes to our youth taking part in this event.

I would also like to encourage all residents to observe the National Day of Healing and Reconciliation on Monday, May 26th . This is the day

set aside by the 15th Legislative Assembly to

acknowledge and support the collective healing and reconciliation process that continues across the Northwest Territories.

Colleagues, we began this sitting in the dark of winter and are concluding with a hint of spring in the air. I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy this season of carnivals, jamborees and spring hunts. Keep safe until we meet again in May. Spend some time with your families and the communities and I look forward to seeing you in the spring.

Madam Clerk, orders of the day.

Orders of the Day
Orders of the Day

Clerk Of The House (Ms. Langlois)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, orders of the day for Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at 1:30 p.m.:

1. Prayer

2. Ministers’

Statements

3. Members’

Statements

4. Returns to Oral Questions

5. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

6. Acknowledgements

7. Oral

Questions

8. Written

Questions

9. Returns to Written Questions

10. Replies to Opening Address

11. Petitions

12. Reports of Standing and Special Committees

13. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills

14. Tabling of Documents

15. Notices of Motion

16. Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills

17. Motions

18. First Reading of Bills

19. Second Reading of Bills

20. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of

Bills and Other Matters

21. Report of Committee of the Whole

22. Third Reading of Bills

- Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act

23. Orders of the Day

Orders of the Day
Orders of the Day

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackie Jacobson

Thank you, Madam Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, May 28th , at 1:30 p.m.

---ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned at 3:23 p.m.