Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee has been considering Committee Report 14-17(5), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the 2014 Review of the Official Languages Act, and would like to report progress with four motions adopted and that Committee Report 14-17(5) is concluded. I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of March 12th, 2015
This is page numbers 6175 - 6206 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 work.
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The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Thank you, Mr. Bouchard. Do I have a seconder? Mr. Bromley.
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Item 22, third reading of bills. Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 50: Appropriation Act (operations Expenditures), 2015-2016
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 50, Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2015-2016, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Some Hon. Members
Question.
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The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Question has been called. Bill 50, Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2015-2016, has had third reading.
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Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 51: Supplementary Appropriation Act (infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2014-2015
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 51, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2014-2015, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Some Hon. Members
Question.
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The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Question has been called. Bill 51, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2014-2015, has had third reading.
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Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 52: Supplementary Appropriation Act (operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2014-2015
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 52, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2014-2015, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Some Hon. Members
Question.
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The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Question has been called. Bill 52, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2014-2015, has had third reading.
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Mr. Miltenberger.
Bill 53: Supplementary Appropriation Act (infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2015-2016
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Michael Miltenberger Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 53, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2015-2016, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Some Hon. Members
Question.
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The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Question has been called. Bill 53, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2015-2016, has had third reading.
---Carried
Mr. Ramsay.
Bill 42: An Act To Amend The Residential Tenancies Act
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David Ramsay Kam Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 42, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Some Hon. Members
Question.
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The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Question has been called. Bill 42, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act, has had third reading.
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Mr. Clerk, will you ascertain if the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable George L. Tuccaro, is prepared to enter the Chamber and assent to bills?
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Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. George Tuccaro
Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon.
I would like to thank you all for your good wishes last week when it was announced in this House and by Minister Valcourt in Ottawa that my term as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories has been extended for one more year, to May of 2016.
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I am very grateful and honoured in your confidence in my work as your Commissioner. I am glad to be offered a bit more time in this job and will do my very best to continue serving all Northerners with the dignity and professionalism required of this office.
It is important to acknowledge the recent passing of several long-term, prominent Northerners and to note that when we lose these elders, we have lost an important part of our northern history and it is up to us to remember and honour their wisdom, their lives and their very contributions to our territory and to our country.
I want to wish you all a well-deserved break, safe travels to your homes and communities in your riding and a happy and blessed Easter in a few weeks.
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Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. George Tuccaro
As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:
- Bill 12, Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act;
- Bill 36, Health and Social Services Professions Act;
- Bill 38, An Act to Amend the Jury Act;
- Bill 41, An Act to Amend the Partnership Act;
- Bill 42, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act;
- Bill 46, Deline Final Self-Government Agreement Act;
- Bill 50, Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2015-2016;
- Bill 51, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 5, 2014-2015;
- Bill 52, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2014-2015; and
- Bill 53, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2015-2016.
Thank you, merci beaucoup, mahsi cho, quanani, koana.
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The Speaker Jackie Jacobson
Colleagues, it has been our usual busy winter session. You have considered budget matters, reviewed legislation and debated numerous motions. I appreciate your attention and dedication to this important work.
Before we leave today, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Pages who have worked with us during this sitting. Thanks for doing an excellent job.
Colleagues, our caterer for some years, Ms. Putte Nielson, is leaving us at the end of this month. On behalf of all Members and staff, I would like to thank Putte for her services and extend our best wishes. We will miss her excellent cooking.
Finally, colleagues, there are two events that I wish to bring to your attention.
First, I want to remind all Members of the 2015 Youth Parliament, which will take place May 4th to the 7th. It is always such a pleasure to see our young people participate in this unique learning opportunity. I look forward to meeting the 2015 Youth Parliamentarians and invite all Members to join me.
Secondly, please note that May 26th is the date this Assembly has set side to recognize as a National Day of Healing and Reconciliation. This is an important day for the Northwest Territories as many of our communities come together to continue to support the collective healing and reconciliation process.
Colleagues, spring is arriving early - not early, it's still pretty cold out there - but the days are growing longer and it is a particularly beautiful time in our communities. I hope everyone has some time to get out on the land and enjoy traditional spring activities with family and friends.
To all residents of the Northwest Territories, I urge you to take care and to travel safely at this time of year. I wish everyone a good break with a chance to get out and see your constituents.
I look forward to meeting again in this Chamber in May.
Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.