Debates of March 10th, 2017
This is page numbers 2329 - 2354 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 program.
Topics
- Oral Questions
- Prayer
- Minister’s Statement 171-18(2): NWT Tourism 'secrets' Campaign
- Minister’s Statement 172-18(2): Success In Retaining GNWT Public Servants
- Minister's Statement 173-18(2): Moving Towards An NWT Oil And Gas Strategy
- Sale Of Seal And Ivory Products To Cruise Ship Passengers
- Family Violence Survey
- Budget Session Reflections
- Passing Of Virginia Lafferty
- Beauty Mark Salon Recycling Program
- Budget Session Reflections
- Deh Cho Process Negotiations
- Extension Of Mining Work Credit Program
- A New Day Program Request For Proposals
- Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
- Acknowledgement 20-18(2): Lydia Bardak, Wise Woman Award Recipient
- Question 730-18(2): Consultations On The Taltson Hydro Expansion Project
- Question 731-18(2): Extension Of Mining Work Credit Program
- Question 732-18(2): Options Available To Affected Employees
- Question 733-18(2): Deh Cho Process Negotiations
- Question 734-18(2): Family Violence Survey
- Question 735-18(2): Sale Of Seal And Ivory Products To Cruise Ship Passengers
- Question 736-18(2): A New Day Program Request For Proposals
- Question 737-18(2): GNWT Procurement Practices
- Question 738-18(2): Options Available To Affected Employees
- Question 739-18(2): A New Day Program Request For Proposals
- Question 740-18(2): Small Business Investment Tax Credit
- Question 741-18(2): Options Available To Affected Employees
- Question 742-18(2): Marine Transportation Operational Schedule
- Tabled Document 331-18(2): Northwest Territories Tourism Marketing Plan 2017/18
- Tabled Document 332-18(2): Inter-Activity Transfers Exceeding $250,000, April 1 To December 31, 2016
- Tabled Document 335-18(2): Follow-Up Letter To Oral Question 590-18(2): Land Use Plans.
- Motion 33-18(2): Extended Adjournment Of The House To May 25, 2017, Carried
- Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
- Committee Motion 95-18(2): Committee Report 7-18(2), Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Members’ Conduct Guidelines – Expansion Of Duties Of Conflict Of Interest Commissioner, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Committee Motion 96-18(2): Committee Report 7-18(2), Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures Report On The Review Of The Members’ Conduct Guidelines – Public Review Of Conflict Of Interest Provisions, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Committee Motion 97-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Implementation Of Recommendations O
- Committee Motion 98-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Provision Of Plans To Address Audit
- Committee Motion 99-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Standing Committee Review Of Draft
- Committee Motion 100-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Consultations On Proposed Action P
- Committee Motion 101-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Progress Indicators In Action Plan
- Committee Motion 102-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Response To Recommendations In Par
- Committee Motion 103-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Response To Report Within 120 Days
- Report of Committee of the Whole
- Assent to Bills
- Orders of the Day
Recorded Vote
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson
Thank you, Mr. Testart. I will open up the floor to general comments. Do we have general comments on the committee report? Seeing none, I will just let everyone know at home and in the Assembly that we are, as Mr. Testart said, going to have seven motions. The first would pertain to the recommendation on page 9. Mr. Testart.
Committee Motion 97-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Implementation Of Recommendations O
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
March 10th, 2017

Kieron Testart Kam Lake
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that this Assembly recommend that the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs take the steps necessary to ensure that the 13 recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor General in Tabled Document 173-18(2) are implemented in a timely manner. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Committee Motion 97-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Implementation Of Recommendations O
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson
Thank you, Mr. Testart. There is a motion on the floor. The motion is being distributed. The motion is in order. To the motion, Mr. Testart.
Committee Motion 97-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Implementation Of Recommendations O
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Kieron Testart Kam Lake
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I appreciate we want to move on. All I will say is that the government has tabled a comprehensive plan to address these concerns. The committee is going to keep an eye on that and ensure they are done in a timely manner. Thank you.
Committee Motion 97-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Implementation Of Recommendations O
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 97-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Implementation Of Recommendations O
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Question.
Committee Motion 97-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Implementation Of Recommendations O
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson
Question has been called. All those in favour. All those opposed. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Thank you, Mr. Testart.
Committee Motion 98-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Provision Of Plans To Address Audit
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Kieron Testart Kam Lake
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that this Assembly recommend that, in future, any GNWT department being audited provide the Standing Committee on Government Operations with a copy of its actions or implementation plan at the earliest possible opportunity and no later than three business days prior to the public review on the Auditor General's report, consistent with the process convention on communications between Cabinet Ministers, standing committees, and Regular Members. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Committee Motion 98-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Provision Of Plans To Address Audit
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson
Thank you, Mr. Testart. There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion, Mr. Testart.
Committee Motion 98-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Provision Of Plans To Address Audit
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Kieron Testart Kam Lake
Thank you, Mr. Chair. When we were reviewing this business plan in particular, the government was very late in getting their action plan to us. In fact, probably about three hours was actually afforded in business days. We want to avoid that problem in the future. We certainly do appreciate the hard work that the department did in working with the Auditor General's office in developing their action plan. For us to play our part in this process, as the Standing Committee on Government Operations and the Public Accounts Committee for this Assembly, we need to be given that information in a timely manner so we can properly assess it. It doesn't do the public any favours if we are rushed in that analysis and assessment.
Committee Motion 98-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Provision Of Plans To Address Audit
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 98-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Provision Of Plans To Address Audit
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Question.
Committee Motion 98-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Provision Of Plans To Address Audit
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson
Question has been called. All those in favour. All those opposed. The motion is carried. Thank you, committee.
---Carried
Mr. Testart.
Committee Motion 99-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Standing Committee Review Of Draft
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

Kieron Testart Kam Lake
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends that any GNWT department selected in the future for an audit provide the Standing Committee on Government Operations with a copy of its action or implementation plan in draft format; and further that this document not be finalized until the department has had an opportunity to consider the recommendations made as a result of the standing committee's review. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Committee Motion 99-18(2): Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Support To Communities For Municipal Services In The Northwest Territories – Municipal And Community Affairs – Standing Committee Review Of Draft
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

The Chair R.J. Simpson
Thank you, Mr. Testart. There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion, Mr. Testart.
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