We are not challenging the Conference Board of Canada’s assessment of D minus for health outcomes here in the Northwest Territories. We acknowledge that the health outcomes for our Aboriginal people are less than our other residents in the Northwest Territories. This isn’t something that we’ve been hiding. Members in the House have been very clear about the challenges they see in their communities. We’ve been working with Members and we will continue to work with the Aboriginal governments. We have made improvements such as the Aboriginal health and community wellness division which is working with all the communities in the Northwest Territories on individual community wellness plans to start addressing the root causes of some of these health outcomes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of March 9th, 2015
This is page numbers 6061 – 6102 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 health.
Topics
Question 773-17(5): Conference Board Of Canada Health Status Report
Oral Questions
Question 773-17(5): Conference Board Of Canada Health Status Report
Oral Questions
Question 773-17(5): Conference Board Of Canada Health Status Report
Oral Questions
![Robert Hawkins](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-robert-hawkins/242c71973bbee312b117ea67828b8381.jpg)
Robert Hawkins Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister says he’s not challenging them. It sort of sounds like they are accepting the results the government has received of the barely passing mark of D minus. A D minus is a reflection of the department, its leadership and its management, and I would like to hear how this government is going to change this D minus mark and turn it into an action plan that delivers results specific to the areas targeted and identified by the Conference Board of Canada.
May I remind this House, this is an organization that has been in Canada for 61 years providing good
advice, non-partisan advice for guidance of governments like ours. Thank you.
Question 773-17(5): Conference Board Of Canada Health Status Report
Oral Questions
![Glen Abernethy](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-glen-abernethy/de05448ba7a6bd66ac40e9fe651978cc.jpg)
Glen Abernethy Great Slave
The Member keeps talking about the health care system, but I do need to remind the Member that the Conference Board of Canada’s report, How Canada Performs, is a snapshot at a point in time intended to provide governments with recommendations on how they can improve their systems by providing a snapshot. Health outcomes, once again, are measured using 10 indicators that recognize or evaluate health outcomes, not the health care system. We have to deal with the root causes and here in the Northwest Territories, and today I have clearly articulated that many, many actions and activities that we, as the Department of Health and Social Services, in cooperation with our partner departments, are working towards improving the health outcomes of residents of the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 773-17(5): Conference Board Of Canada Health Status Report
Oral Questions
![The Speaker](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-jackie-jacobson/9ee24101e5f32e5a700733590d722ba9.jpg)
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. Time for oral questions has expired. Item 8, written questions. Item 9, returns to written questions. Mr. Clerk.
Return To Written Question 34-17(5): Decentralization Analysis
Returns to Written Questions
Tim Mercer Clerk Of The House
Mr. Speaker, I have Return to Written Question 34-17(5) asked by Ms. Bisaro to the Honourable Michael Miltenberger, Minister of Finance, on February 16, 2015, regarding decentralization analysis.
I would like to provide the following information to the Members’ questions.
1. Now that we are moving into phase III of
decentralization, describe any and all analyses of the government’s decentralization actions to date.
The decentralization initiative is now integrated into the business planning process. This means any new position being proposed by departments will be assessed to determine if the position should be decentralized. Departments will need to provide substantiation to the Financial Management Board if decentralization of the position is not feasible.
2. Of the 150 GNWT positions decentralized (per
Premier McLeod in Hansard, February 10, 2015), advise the job title for each position, the original community for each position and the new community for each position.
A document providing the requested information will be tabled later today at the appropriate time.
3. Of the 150 GNWT positions decentralized,
advise how many of the positions were vacant at the time the positions were transferred.
Of the 150 positions, 122 positions were vacant at the time of decentralization.
4. Of the 150 GNWT positions decentralized,
advise how many of the positions were new PYs.
Of the 150 positions, 132 were new.
5. Of the 150 GNWT positions decentralized,
advise how many incumbents chose to leave the employ of the GNWT.
Of the 150 positions, two incumbents left the GNWT.
6. Of the 150 GNWT positions decentralized,
advise how many of the incumbents chose to leave the NWT and relocate elsewhere.
Of the 150 positions, one incumbent chose to leave the NWT.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return To Written Question 34-17(5): Decentralization Analysis
Returns to Written Questions
March 8th, 2015
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The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Item 10, replies to opening address. Item 11, petitions. Item 12, reports of standing and special committees. Item 13, reports of committees on the review of bills. Mr. Moses.
Bill 42: An Act To Amend The Residential Tenancies Act
Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
![Alfred Moses](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-alfred-moses/5215c7a1ed27b9bb7c3d98aaca8d558d.jpg)
Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to report to the Assembly that the Standing Committee on Social Programs has reviewed Bill 42, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act, and wishes to report that Bill 42 is now ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole as amended and reprinted. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 42: An Act To Amend The Residential Tenancies Act
Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
Tabled Document 216-17(5): Return To Written Question 23-17(5), Decentralization Analysis
Tabling of Documents
![Michael Miltenberger](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-michael-miltenberger/8087ab551507559ea7a4e30ed041f172.jpg)
Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following documented, entitled “Return to Written Question 23-17(5), Decentralization Analysis.” Thank you.
Tabled Document 216-17(5): Return To Written Question 23-17(5), Decentralization Analysis
Tabling of Documents
Tabled Document 217-17(5): 2014 NWT Survey Of Mining Employees Overall Report, December 2014 Tabled Document 218-17(5): Review Of The Venture Investment Program And The Contribution Programs Of The NWT Business Development And Investment Corporation, March 7, 2013 Tabled Document 219-17(5): Review O
Tabling of Documents
![David Ramsay](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-david-ramsay/740f8daf3a02414056be863ca42f781a.jpg)
David Ramsay Kam Lake
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following four documents, entitled “2014 NWT Survey of Mining Employees Overall Report, December 2014;” “Review of the Venture Investment Program and the Contribution Programs of the NWT Business Development and Investment Corporation, March 2013;” “Review of Business Development and Investment Corporation Programs, Final Report, November 2013;” and “Program Review of the Northwest Territories Development and Investment Corporation, October 2014.” Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Tabled Document 217-17(5): 2014 NWT Survey Of Mining Employees Overall Report, December 2014 Tabled Document 218-17(5): Review Of The Venture Investment Program And The Contribution Programs Of The NWT Business Development And Investment Corporation, March 7, 2013 Tabled Document 219-17(5): Review O
Tabling of Documents
Motion 39-17(5): Domestic Violence Death Review Committee
Notices of Motion
![Alfred Moses](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-alfred-moses/5215c7a1ed27b9bb7c3d98aaca8d558d.jpg)
Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that the Legislative Assembly strongly recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services investigate the feasibility of a domestic violence death review committee for the Northwest Territories;
And further, that the government provide a comprehensive response to this motion within 120 days. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 39-17(5): Domestic Violence Death Review Committee
Notices of Motion
Motion 40-17(5): Wellness Centre At Stanton Hospital
Notices of Motion
![Kevin A. Menicoche](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-kevin-a-menicoche/c3d4a25d1b24e6e7afa8886afc3db365.jpg)
Kevin A. Menicoche Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that the Legislative Assembly strongly recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services work with Aboriginal governments to establish a wellness centre at Stanton Territorial Hospital;
And further, that the Department of Health and Social Services incorporate a wellness centre into its plan for renewal of the Stanton Territorial Hospital;
And furthermore, that the government provide a comprehensive response to this motion within 120 days. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Motion 40-17(5): Wellness Centre At Stanton Hospital
Notices of Motion
![The Speaker](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-jackie-jacobson/9ee24101e5f32e5a700733590d722ba9.jpg)
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Item 16, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 17, motions. Mrs. Groenewegen.
Motion 38-17(5): Establishment Of A Special Committee On Transition Matters, Carried
Motions
![Jane Groenewegen](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-jane-groenewegen/443898d0e92a89f432474e2a8608f9d0.jpg)
Jane Groenewegen Hay River South
WHEREAS, the role of Caucus is fundamental to the effectiveness of consensus government;
AND WHEREAS Caucus provides a venue for all Members to set broad strategic direction for a Legislative Assembly and discuss matters of widespread importance to the Northwest Territories;
AND WHEREAS the priorities established by a Caucus form the basis for government business plans and budgets prepared over the course of an Assembly;
AND WHEREAS the Caucus of the 17th Legislative
Assembly agreed upon the vision, goals and priorities for action under the theme of Believing in People and Building on the Strengths of Northerners;
AND WHEREAS transition to a new Assembly is an appropriate time for reporting on matters of ongoing action, discussion and consideration;
AND WHEREAS Members of the 18th Legislative
Assembly may wish to consider how to build on the direction and deliberations of the 17th Legislative
Assembly;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that, pursuant to Rule 88(1), the Legislative Assembly hereby
establish a Special Committee on Transition Matters;
AND FURTHER, that the following Members be named to the special committee: • the Member for Sahtu, Mr. Norman Yakeleya,
Chair;
• the Member for Hay River North, Mr. Robert
Bouchard;
• the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, Mr. Alfred
Moses;
• the Member for Kam Lake, Mr. David Ramsay; • the Member for Range Lake, Mr. Daryl Dolynny;
and
• the Member for Tu Nedhe, Mr. Tom Beaulieu.
AND FURTHERMORE, that the Special Committee on Transition Matters be established by the terms of reference, identified as Tabled Document 211-17(5).
Motion 38-17(5): Establishment Of A Special Committee On Transition Matters, Carried
Motions
Motion 38-17(5): Establishment Of A Special Committee On Transition Matters, Carried
Motions
Some Hon. Members
Question.
Motion 38-17(5): Establishment Of A Special Committee On Transition Matters, Carried
Motions
![The Speaker](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-jackie-jacobson/9ee24101e5f32e5a700733590d722ba9.jpg)
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Question has been called. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Item 18, first reading of bills. Mr. Beaulieu.
Bill 49: An Act To Amend The Deh Cho Bridge Act
First Reading of Bills
![Tom Beaulieu](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-tom-beaulieu/dfdd3e7267019ff41f6a40c54b504f55.jpg)
Tom Beaulieu Tu Nedhe
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 49, An Act to Amend the Deh Cho Bridge Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 49: An Act To Amend The Deh Cho Bridge Act
First Reading of Bills
Bill 49: An Act To Amend The Deh Cho Bridge Act
First Reading of Bills
Some Hon. Members
Question.
Bill 49: An Act To Amend The Deh Cho Bridge Act
First Reading of Bills
![The Speaker](/media/CACHE/images/polpics/17-jackie-jacobson/9ee24101e5f32e5a700733590d722ba9.jpg)
The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Question has been called. Bill 49, An Act to Amend the Deh Cho Bridge Act, has had first reading.
---Carried
Item 19, second reading of bills. Item 20, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Bill 12, Employee Benefits Services Pension Plan Act; Bill 36, Health and Social Services Professions Act; Committee Report 10-17(5), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2013-2014 Annual Report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories; Committee Report 11-17(5), Standing Committee
on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 12: Northern Employee Benefits Services Pension Plan Act; Committee Report 12-17(5), Standing Committee on Social Programs Report on the Review of Bill 36: Health and Social Services Professions Act; Tabled Document 188-17(5), Northwest Territories Main Estimates 2015-2016; Tabled Document 205-17(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2014-2015; Tabled Document 206-17(5), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2014-2015; and Tabled Document 207-17(5), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2015-2016, with Mrs. Groenewegen in the chair.
By the authority given to me as Speaker by Motion 10-17(5), I here authorize the House to sit beyond the daily hour of adjournment to consider business before the House.