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The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. To the motion. Mr. Abernethy.

Glen Abernethy

Glen Abernethy Great Slave

Thank you, Madam Chair. We agree with recommendation 27 and all

the actions that are being designed, including the action plan designed to support this.

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. To the motion.

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Question is being called. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Yakeleya.

Committee Motion 71-17(5): Assessment Of Services By HSSas, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that the health and social services authorities, in consultation with the Department of Health and Social Services, should regularly assess whether the services they provide to children and families are in compliance with the Child and Family Services Act and the Child and Family Services Standards and Procedures Manual; and further, that the results of these assessments be used to improve compliance and be shared with the director of child and family services. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 71-17(5): Assessment Of Services By HSSas, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

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

Committee Motion 71-17(5): Assessment Of Services By HSSas, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 71-17(5): Assessment Of Services By HSSas, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Question is being called. Motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Yakeleya.

Committee Motion 71-17(5): Assessment Of Services By HSSas, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

Thank you, Madam Chair. I have two more motions. I do apologize if you don’t have the information in front of you.

Committee Motion 72-17(5): Services For Youth, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

Madam Chair, I move that the Department of Health and Social Services address gaps in services for youth and make appropriate amendments to the Child and Family Services Act; and further, that performance measures be included in all departmental business plans to track the number of youth receiving discretionary services and the types of services received. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 72-17(5): Services For Youth, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

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

Committee Motion 72-17(5): Services For Youth, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Glen Abernethy

Glen Abernethy Great Slave

Thank you, Madam Chair. This recommendation will be addressed in the amendments to the act. Drafting is underway and is expected to take about 12 months, with

introduction of the amending bill in the spring of 2015. As outlined in the legislative proposal, the amendment will include enhancing services offered to youth, including youth protection orders, housing supports under support service agreements and defining youth under the act. It will also include extending support services to youth who are in permanent care until they reach the age of 23 and requiring the development of a written transition case plan for youth leaving permanent custody. We will consider the most appropriate performance measures and reporting mechanisms as we move forward and they will be discussed during the review of the bill. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 72-17(5): Services For Youth, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. To the motion.

Committee Motion 72-17(5): Services For Youth, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 72-17(5): Services For Youth, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Question is being called. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Mr. Yakeleya.

Committee Motion 73-17(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

June 2nd, 2014

Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that the government provide a comprehensive response to this report within 120 days. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 73-17(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

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

Committee Motion 73-17(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 73-17(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Question has been called. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Does committee agree that that concludes the consideration of Committee Report 6-17(5), Report on the Review of the 2014 Report of the Auditor General of Canada on Northwest Territories Child and Family Services?

Committee Motion 73-17(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 73-17(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you. The next matter before Committee of the Whole today is Tabled Document 93-17(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015. I will ask the Minister of Finance if he would please bring his opening remarks. Minister Miltenberger.

Committee Motion 73-17(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

I am here to present Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015. This document outlines an increase of $17.891 million in

operations expenditures for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

The more significant items included in the supplementary estimates are:

1. $10.9 million for the Department of Executive for

costs associated with one-time devolution implementation activities. These costs are offset by an equivalent lapse of Government of Canada funding in 2013-14.

2. $2.7 million for the Department of Public Works

and Services to complete the demolition of the Sir Alexander Mackenzie School in Inuvik. These costs are offset by an equivalent lapse of funding in 2013-14.

3. A total of $1.9 million for departments for the

provision of French language communications and services.

4. $1 million for the Department of Lands to

establish the liabilities and financial assurances division to assess and manage the securities associated with required closure and reclamation activities. These costs will be funded from the devolution supplementary reserve of $9 million.

I am prepared to review the details of the supplementary estimates document. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 73-17(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. I would ask you if you would like to bring witnesses into the Chamber.

Committee Motion 73-17(5): Comprehensive Response Within 120 Days, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Yes, Madam Chair.