Debates of Oct. 19th, 2017

This is page numbers 83 – 126 of the Hansard for the 18th Assembly, 3rd 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 electoral.

Topics

Oral Questions

Prayer

Northwest Territories 911 Program

Supporting Families And Seniors Across The North

Climate Change Framework Next Steps

Implementation Of The NWT Agriculture Strategy

Minister Absent From The House

Giant Mine Remediation

Disparity Between Employees Of Local Housing Organizations And The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation

Highway Pedestrian Crossings

Clean-Up Of Sacred Vent Hole Of Tthenaago

Government Strategies And Action Plans

Northern Manufacturing Of Modular Homes

Consensus Government

Climate Change Audit

Eulogy For Joseph Maurice Norn

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery

Moose Harvesting Concerns

Modular Public Housing Units

Hay River Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade

Climate Change Audit And Strategic Framework

Differences In Employment Terms Between Northwest Territories Housing Corporation And Local Housing Organizations

Opportunities From Giant Mine Remediation Project

Manufacturing Strategy In The Northwest Territories

Governance Of The Northwest Territories Power Corporation

History Of Social Housing In The Northwest Territories

Modular Public Housing Units

Energy Requirements For Giant Mine Remediation Project

Modular Public Housing Units

Written Question 1-18(3): Maintenance Of Highway No. 3

Committee Report 3-18(3): Report On Motion 32-18(2), Referral Of Petition 6-18(2), Elimination Of Time Change In The Northwest Territories To The Standing Committee On Social Development

Motion To Receive Committee Report 3-18(3) And Move Into Committee Of The Whole

Tabled Document 30-18(3): Grants And Contributions Results Reports 2016-2017

Setting Of Sitting Hours By The Speaker

Appointment Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner

Appointment Of The Equal Pay Commissioner

Setting Of Sitting Hours By The Speaker

Extended Adjournment Of The House To February 7, 2018

Bill 1: Western Canada Lottery Act

Bill 2: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Concurrence Of Tabled Document 2-18(3): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018

Concurrence Of Tabled Document 3-18(3): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2018-2019

Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer's Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories - Amend Elections And Plebiscites Act – Establish An Elector Residency Requirement

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer's Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories - Amend Elections And Plebiscites Act – Setting Of Polling Days

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer's Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories Amend Elections And Plebiscites Act Absentee Ballots

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer's Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories - Chief Electoral Officer Consultation With Municipal And Community Affairs, NWT Association Of Communities And Community Governments

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer’s Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories - Amend Elections And Plebiscites Act – Accord With Recommendations 2, 10, 13, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 36, And 38 In The Chief Electoral Officer Administration Report

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer’s Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories - Amend Section 257.1(1) Of The Elections And Plebiscites Act – Increasing Penalty For Non-Compliance

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer’s Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories – Amend Elections And Plebiscites Act – Roles, Duties And Powers Of The Chief Electoral Officer

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer’s Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories – Amend Elections And Plebiscites Act – Chief Electoral Officer Reporting To The Legislative Assembly

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer’s Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories – Amend Elections And Plebiscites Act – Investigation Of Complaints

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer’s Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories – Amend Elections And Plebiscites Act – Develop And Make Material Available To Schools

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer’s Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories – Amend Elections And Plebiscites Act – Enable The Chief Electoral Officer To Direct Use Of Voting Equipment During The By-Election

Committee Report 1-18(3): Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Chief Electoral Officer’s Report On The Administration Of The 2015 Territorial General Election, Supplementary Recommendations And The White Paper On The Independence And Accountability Of Election Administration In The Northwest Territories - Amend Elections And Plebiscites Act – Entering Agreements With Any Person Or Government Departments

Report of Committee of the Whole

Bill 2: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018

Recorded Vote

Orders of the Day

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Please turn to page 9, Infrastructure. Comments or questions? Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018, Infrastructure, operations expenditures, regional operations not previously authorized, $70,000. Does committee agree?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018, Infrastructure, operations expenditures, total department not previously authorized, $70,000. Does committee agree?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Page 10, Justice. Comments or questions? Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018, Justice operations, expenditures, community justice and policing not previously authorized, $316,000. Does committee agree?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018, Justice operations, expenditures, legal aid services not previously authorized, $266,000. Does committee agree?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018, Justice operations, expenditures, total department not previously authorized, $582,000. Does committee agree?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Page 11, Municipal and Community Affairs. Comments or questions? I see none. Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018, Municipal and Community Affairs, operations expenditures, regional operations not previously authorized, $264,000. Does committee agree?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018, Municipal and Community Affairs, operations expenditures, total department not previously authorized, $264,000. Does committee agree?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Committee, do you agree that this concludes our consideration of Tabled Document 2-18(3), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018?

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Mr. Testart.

Committee Motion 2-18(3): Concurrence Of Tabled Document 2-18(3): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

October 18th, 2017

Kieron Testart Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that consideration of Tabled Document 2-18(3) Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018, be now concluded and that Tabled Document 2-18(3) be reported and recommended as ready for further consideration in formal session through the form of an appropriation bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you,

Mr. Testart. There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. The question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed?

---Carried

The Chair R.J. Simpson

The motion is carried. Thank you, committee.

We have next agreed to consider Tabled Document 3-18(3), Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2018-2019. I will turn to the Minister of Finance for opening remarks. Minister McLeod.

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am here to present Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 1, 2018-2019. This document provides for an increase of $855,000 to the capital budget.

The items in these supplementary estimates are:

• $1.255 million to advance projects associated with the implementation of junior kindergarten; and

• A $400,000 decrease for the Syncrolift project at the marine facility in Hay River, which will be funded through the Marine Transportation Services Revolving Fund.

That concludes my opening remarks. I am prepared to respond to the committee’s questions. Thank you.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister McLeod. Please take your seat at the witness table with your witnesses. Minister McLeod, you might as well introduce your witnesses one more time for us. Thank you.

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, to my right I have Mr. David Stewart, who is a deputy minister of the Department of Finance. To my left, I have Mr. Sandy Kalgutkar, who is our deputy secretary to the FMB. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Do we have general comments from committee? Mr. Testart.

Debates of Oct. 19th, 2017

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