Committee Motion 74-18(3): Bill 14: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018 - Addition of Clause 15(1) following Clause 15, carried

In the Legislative Assembly on October 15th, 2018. See this topic in context.

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Louis Sebert

Louis Sebert Thebacha

Mr. Chair, I move that Bill 14 be amended by adding the following after clause 15:

Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation Act

15.1. Subsection 1(1) of the Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation Act is amended in the definition "business enterprise" by repealing paragraphs (d) and (e) and substituting the following:

(d) a corporation incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and commonly known as a community futures organization, or

(e) an individual;

Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister Sebert. The motion is in order. To the motion.

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

All those in favour? All those opposed?

---Carried

The motion is carried to clause 15.1. 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. Minister Sebert, you may take your seat at the witness table.

Clauses 16 to 20. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Clauses 21 to 23. 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. Committee, to the bill as a whole. Does committee agree that Bill 14, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018, as amended is now ready for third reading?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Bill 14 is now ready for third reading. Does committee agree that this concludes our consideration of Bill 14?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Thank you to the Minister and his witness. Sergeant-at-Arms, you may escort the witness from the Chamber. Committee, we have agreed to next consider Bill 15, Document Formalization Service and Notice Reform Statutes Amendment Act. I will turn to the Minister responsible for the bill for any opening comments. Minister Sebert.

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Louis Sebert

Louis Sebert Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am pleased to be here today to discuss Bill 15, Document Formalization Service and Notice Reform Statutes Amendment Act. I would like to thank the Standing Committee on Social Development for its review of Bill 15.

This omnibus bill has the overall goal of improving access to justice for residents of the Northwest Territories by introducing a suite of amendments that will improve effectiveness, reduce inconvenience, and lower costs for the government and the public.

The Department of Justice has undertaken a comprehensive review of NWT statutes, regulations, and court rules with a view to modernizing and streamlining processes and reducing unnecessary barriers for the public. This review also gave consideration to legislation found in other jurisdictions.

The department consulted with all relevant departments, public agencies, and the Law Society of the Northwest Territories before advancing these amendments. There are also a large number of adjustments that relate to regulations, and those are being undertaken independently of the proposed amendments to these statutes.

The proposed amendments will:

  • provide practical and straightforward options for the service of documents, including alternatives to the use of mail;
  • update and simplify processes for giving notice to individuals and the public at large; and
  • eliminate unnecessary legislative formalities, such as requiring documents to be attested to by a notary public or commissioner for oaths, or otherwise witnessed.

I would be pleased to answer any questions that the committee may have regarding Bill 15. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister Sebert. I will turn to the chair of the Standing Committee on Social Development, the committee that considered the bill, for opening comments. Mr. Thompson.

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the Standing Committee on Social Development concluded its review of Bill 15, Document Formalization Service and Notice Reform Statutes Amendment Act on September 27, 2018, with a public hearing held at the Legislative Assembly building. Committee received no public submissions on the bill. Overall, the committee is pleased to support the government's effort to deliver information and official notices in a more convenient, effective, and cost-efficient manner. Individual Members may have additional comments or questions as we proceed with the consideration of this bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister, would you like to bring witnesses into the Chamber?

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Louis Sebert

Louis Sebert Thebacha

Yes, I would, please.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber. Minister, please introduce your witnesses for the record.

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Louis Sebert

Louis Sebert Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Chair. To my left is Christina Brownlee, legislative counsel, and to my right, Mark Aitken, assistant deputy minister, attorney general.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. I will open the floor to general comments. General comments on Bill 14? Seeing none, we will proceed to a clause-by-clause review, deferring the bill number and title until after consideration of the clauses. Once again, we will consider the clauses in groups. I will call out the clause. If committee agrees to the clause, please respond accordingly.

Committee, please turn to page 1 of the bill. Clauses 1 through 5.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Clauses 6 through 10.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Clauses 11 through 15.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Clauses 6 through 20.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

My apologies. I misspoke. Clauses 16 to 20.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Clauses 21 to 25.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Clauses 26 to 30.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Clause 31.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. To the bill as a whole. Does committee agree that Bill 15, Document Formalization, Service and Notice Reform Statute Law Amendment Act, is now ready for third reading?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Bill 15 is now ready for third reading. Does committee agree this concludes our consideration of Bill 15?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Thank you to the Minister and your witnesses. Sergeant-at-Arms, you may escort the witnesses from the Chamber. Committee, we have agreed to next consider Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Act. I will call on the Minister responsible for the bill to introduce it. Minister Cochrane.

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Caroline Cochrane

Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am pleased to be here today to introduce Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Act. I'd like to thank the Standing Committee on Social Development for their review.

Bill 16 seeks to extend the term of Social Assistance Appeal Board members from two years to up to four years. It also seeks to add Indigenous governments to the list of public bodies with whom information received under the act can be shared.

This bill will allow board members to establish continuity and build greater corporate knowledge over the course of their term. It will also allow for more efficient use of training resources as we expect turnover to decrease.

The second proposed amendment in the bill recognizes that some Indigenous self-government agreements contemplate the authority to enact laws in respect of social assistance and will allow the Government of the Northwest Territories to share relevant information with them.

With that, I am pleased to answer any questions Members may have. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. I will turn to the chair of the Standing Committee on Social Development, which considered the bill, for opening comments. Mr. Thompson.

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the Standing Committee on Social Development concluded its review of Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Act, on September 27, 2018, with a public hearing held at the Legislative Assembly building. No public submissions were received concerning this bill. The committee supports the changes contained in the bill as outlined by the Minister. Individual Members may have additional comments or questions as we proceed with the consideration of this bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister, do you have witnesses you wish to bring into the Chamber?

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Caroline Cochrane

Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber. Minister, please introduce your witnesses for the record.

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Caroline Cochrane

Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On my right is Mr. Andy Bevan. He is the assistant deputy minister for Labour and Income Security with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment. On my left is Christina Brownlee. She is the legislative counsel for the Department of Justice. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Welcome to the witnesses.

I will open the floor to general comments. Anything from committee? Seeing nothing, we will proceed to a clause-by-clause review of the bill, deferring the bill number and title until after consideration of the clauses. Committee, please turn to page 1 of the bill. I will call out each clause individually. Clause 1.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Clause 2.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Clause 3.

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Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. To the bill as a whole.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Does committee agree that Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Act, is now ready for third reading?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Does committee agree this concludes our consideration of Bill 16?

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Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Bill 16 is now ready for third reading. Thank you to the Minister and your witnesses. Sergeant-at-Arms, you may escort the witnesses from the Chamber. Committee, the final bill we have agreed to consider is Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act. I will turn to the Minister responsible to introduce the bill. Minister Cochrane.

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Caroline Cochrane

Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am pleased to be here today to introduce Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act. I'd like to thank the Standing Committee on Social Development for their review.

This bill seeks to extend the term of Student Financial Assistance Appeal Board members from two years to up to four years. It also seeks to amend the qualifications for the post-secondary student representative on the appeal board to include individuals who have been a post-secondary student within five years of their appointment.

This bill will allow board members to establish continuity and build greater corporate knowledge over the course of their term. It will also allow for more effective use of training resources over the course of members' terms as the turnover in membership is expected to decrease.

The second proposed amendment in the bill would change the criteria for the student seat on the board, allowing recent post-secondary students to be appointed.

With that, I am pleased to answer any questions Members may have. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. I will turn to the chair of the Standing Committee on Social Development, which considered the bill, for opening comments. Mr. Thompson.

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the Standing Committee on Social Development concluded its review of Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act, on September 27, 2018, with a public hearing held at the Legislative Assembly building. Committee received no submissions from the public. Committee supports the government's change to extend the terms of appeal board members and broaden the qualifications necessary for the position of student representative. Individual Members may have additional comments or questions as we proceed with consideration of this bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister, do you have witnesses you wish to bring into the Chamber?

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Caroline Cochrane

Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber. Minister, please introduce your witnesses for the record.

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Caroline Cochrane

Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On my right is Mr. Andy Bevan, the assistant deputy minister for Labour and Income Security with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment. On my left is Ms. Christina Brownlee, the legislative counsel with the Department of Justice. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Minister. Welcome back to the witnesses. I will open the floor to general comments. Seeing none, we will proceed to a clause-by-clause review of the bill, deferring the bill number and title until after consideration of the clauses. Committee, please turn to page 1 of the bill. If you agree with the clause, please reply accordingly after I read it out. Clause 1.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Clause 2.

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Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. No more clauses. Committee, to the bill as a whole, does committee agree that Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act, is now ready for third reading?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Bill 17 is now ready for third reading. Does committee agree this concludes our consideration of Bill 17?

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Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, committee. Thank you to the Minister and to your witnesses. Sergeant-at-Arms, you may escort the witnesses from the Chamber. What is the wish of committee, Mr. Testart?

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Kieron Testart

Kieron Testart Kam Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the chair rise and report progress. Thank you.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Testart. There is a motion to report progress. The motion is in order and non-debatable. All those in favour. All those opposed. The motion is carried.

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I will rise and report progress.

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The Speaker

The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

May I have the report, Member for Hay River North?