Debates of March 6th, 2017

This is page numbers 2171 - 2212 of the Hansard for the 18th Assembly, 2nd 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.

Topics

Oral Questions
Prayer
Progress On Implementing The Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019
Federal Investment In NWT Highways
Aurora College Next Steps
Traditional, Indigenous And Local Knowledge
Public Safety On The Ingraham Trail
Training For Child And Family Services Workers
Classroom Instructional Hours
Deh Cho Economic Readiness Forum
Department Of Infrastructure Regional Offices
Territorial Carbon Pricing Regime
Consultation On Commercial Fishing Strategy
Support For Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Education Act
Health System Patient Advocate Proposal
Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre Employment Training Programs
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Training For And Data Collected By Child And Family Services Workers
Public Safety On The Ingraham Trail
Territorial Carbon Pricing Regime
Consultation On Commercial Fishing Strategy
Foundational Review Of Aurora College
Classroom Instructional Hours
Department Of Infrastructure Regional Offices
Health System Patient Advocate Proposal
Foundational Review Of Aurora College
Foundational Review Of Aurora College
Consultations On Climate Change And Energy Strategy
Return To Written Question 19-18(2): Position Vacancy And Overtime Statistics
Tabled Document 320-18(2): 2016-2017 Annual Report On Implementation Of The Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories
Tabled Document 323-18(2): Follow-Up Letter For Oral Question 641-18(2): Rental Office Workload Challenges
Tabled Document 326-18(2): Letter From The Canadian Association Of Social Workers To The Federal Minister Of Employment, Workforce Development And Labour, Dated February 22, 2017
Bill 19: Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), 2017-2018
Bill 19: Appropriation Act (Operation Expenditures), 2017-2018
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Concurrence Of Tabled Document 315-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 3, 2016-2017
Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017
Concurrence Of Tabled Document 317-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2017-2018
Report of Committee of the Whole
Third Reading of Bills
Recorded Vote
Assent to Bills

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. You may take your seat at the witness’ table. Again, for the record, we have the same witnesses in front of us. I will open the floor to general comments. Are there any general comments on Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 1, 2017-2018? Seeing no general comments, we will begin considering the details, which begin on page 6, with Municipal and Community Affairs.

Do we have comments or questions on this page? Seeing none, I will call the page. Municipal and Community Affairs, operations expenditures, regional operations, not previously authorized, negative $809,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Municipal and Community Affairs, operations expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, negative $809,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. On to page 7, Infrastructure. Comments or questions. Seeing none, I will call the page. Infrastructure, operations expenditures, asset management, not previously authorized, $2 million. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Infrastructure, operations expenditure, total department, not previously authorized, $2 million. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Moving on to page 8, Public Works and Services. Any comments or questions? Seeing none, I will call the page. Public Works and Services, operations expenditures, asset management, not previously authorized, negative $2 million. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Public Works and Services, operations expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, negative $2 million. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Moving on to page 9, Environment and Natural Resources. Comments or questions? Seeing none, I will call the page. Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, forest management, not previously authorized, negative $300,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, negative $300,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Moving on to page 10, Health and Social Services. Comments or questions? Seeing none, I will call the page. Health and Social Services, capital investment expenditures, administrative support services, not previously authorized, $543,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Health and Social Services, capital investment expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, $543,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Page 11, Infrastructure. Comments or questions? Seeing none, I will call the page. Infrastructure, capital investment expenditures, asset management, not previously authorized, $94,201,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Infrastructure, capital investment expenditures, programs and services, not previously authorized, $1,600,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 78-18(2): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 316-18(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2016- 2017, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Infrastructure, capital investment expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, $95,801,000. Does committee agree?