Debates of June 1st, 2017

This is page numbers 2513 - 2554 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
GNWT Marine Transportation Services
Senior Citizens' Month
Recreational Leasing Management Framework
Ocean Pollution
Tribute To Education Hall Of Fame Inductee Teresa Jaffray And Recognition Of High School Graduates In Fort Liard And Fort Simpson
Preparing For Growth
Sahtu Region Tourism Potential
Housing Issues In Northlands Trailer Park
Voices On Housing And Mould Remediation
Immigration
Family Violence Survey
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Acknowledgment 24-18(2): Bernice Hardisty-Isaiah, 2017 Premier's Award For Collaboration Recipient
Acknowledgment 25-18(2): Dr. Matthew Scarborough, Phd Graduate Of Cambridge University
Committee Report 12-18(2): Report On The Progress Review Of The Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019
Marine Pollution
Maintenance Of Highway Roadside Turn-Offs
Preparing For Economic Growth
Mould Remediation In Public Housing Units
Territorial Immigration Policies And Programs
Housing Issues In Northlands Trailer Park
Sahtu Health Workers' Locum Program
Family Violence Survey
Junior Kindergarten Implementation
Written Question 22-18(2): Sexual Assault Cases RCMP Classify As Unfounded
Tabled Document 389-18(2): Progress Report On The Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories - June 2017
Tabled Document 392-18(2): NWT On The Land Collaborative 2017 Report
Tabled Document 393-18(2): Socio-Economic Agreements Implementation Report 2016 Annual Report - Ekati, Diavik, Snap Lake And Gahcho Kue
Tabled Document 403-18(2): Yellowknife District No.1 Education Authority (Yellowknife Education District No. 1) Financial Statements, June 30, 2016
Tabled Document 404-18(2): 2017-18 School Funding Framework Finance And Administration Manual, Education Authorities
Tabled Document 405-18(2): Modernizing Election Administration In The Northwest Territories - Supplementary Recommendations
Bill 28: Interpretation Act
Bill 29: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act
Bill 30: Health Statutes Law Amendment Act (Cremation Services)
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Report of Committee of the Whole
Bill 16: An Act To Amend The Education Act
Recorded Vote
Orders of the Day

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
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May 31st, 2017

The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Health and Social Services, operations expenditures, community health programs, not previously authorized, $50,000?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Health and Social Services, operations expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, $90,000?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Moving on to page 8. Municipal and Community Affairs. Comments or questions? I see none. I will call this page. Municipal and Community Affairs, operations expenditures, community operations, not previously authorized, $957,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Municipal and Community Affairs, operations and expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, $957,000?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Moving on to page 9, Legislative Assembly. I see no comments or questions. I will call the page. Legislative Assembly, capital investment expenditures, Office of the Clerk, not previously authorized, $14,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Legislative Assembly, capital investment expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, $14,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. On to page 10, Education, Culture and Employment. I will give committee a moment. Any questions? Seeing none, I will begin calling this page. Education, Culture and Employment, capital investment expenditures, education and culture, not previously authorized, $3,242,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Education, Culture and Employment, capital investment expenditures, labour development and standards, not previously authorized, $2,634,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Education, Culture and Employment, capital investment expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, $5,876,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. On to page 11, Environment and Natural Resources. Comments or questions from committee? I see no comments or questions. I will call the page. Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, corporate management, not previously authorized, $31,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Environment and Natural Resources, capital investment expenditures, forest management, not previously authorized, $1,179,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Environment and Natural Resources. Mr. Blake.

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Frederick Blake Jr.

Frederick Blake Jr. Mackenzie Delta

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Sorry, I didn't catch you there. I just have a question under forest management under Fort McPherson, Schiltee Lookout Tower Upgrade. From what I understand, the plan was to move the location of where the department was planning to put it. I would just like to verify that, thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Blake. Minister.