Debates of March 15th, 2018
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This is from 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 report.
Topics
- Oral Questions
- Prayer
- Minister's Statement 67-18(3): NWT Manufacturing Strategy – What We Heard
- Minister's Statement 68-18(3): Services For Seniors
- Preservation Of Indigenous Languages
- Nezuh Edeheh Gots'endih Youth Conference: Living Well With Oneself
- Arctic Winter Games
- Concerns Regarding Government Of The Northwest Territories-Sponsored Presenter At Ame Round-Up Conference
- Snowking's Winter Festival 2018 And Long John Jamboree
- Legislative Sitting Wrap-Up
- 2017 Westminster Workshop For Public Accounts And Canadian Council Of Public Accounts Committees Conference
- Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
- Question 268-18(3): Land Tenure Issues
- Question 269-18(3): Government Of The Northwest Territories Sponsored Speaker At 2018 Ame Roundup Conference
- Question 270-18(3): Taxation Of Student Loans And Grants
- Question 271-18(3): Ndigenous Languages
- Question 272-18(3): Northwest Territories Housing Corporation Program For Fuel Tank Replacements
- Question 273-18(3): Travel For Elders With Health Issues During Freeze-Up And Break-Up
- Question 274-18(3): Report Card On The Criminal Justice System
- Question 275-18(3): Location Of New Lands Positions
- Question 276-18(3): Government Response To Pilot Shortage
- Question 277-18(3): Location Of New Lands Positions For 2018-2019
- Question 278-18(3): Changes To The Cities, Towns And Villages Act
- Question 279-18(3): Differences Between Commissioner's Lands And Territorial Lands
- Written Question 9-18(3): Societies Eligibility For The Business Incentive Policy
- Written Question 10-18(3): Seniors Home Heating Fuel Subsidy Program
- Return To Written Question 6-18(3): Land Transfers In The Northwest Territories
- Tabled Document 151-18(3): Inter-Activity Transfers Exceeding $250,000 (April 1to December 31, 2017) Pursuant To Section 74 Of The Financial Administration Act
- Tabled Document 155-18(3): Land Transfers In The Northwest Territories: 2010-2011 To 2016-2017
- Tabled Document 152-18(3): Communities And Diamonds Socio-Economic Agreements Annual Report 2017
- Tabled Document 156-18(3): Follow-Up Letter For Oral Question 133-18(3): Chemotherapy Services At Stanton Hospital
- Tabled Document 157-18(3): 2017 Westminster Workshop For Public Accounts Committees And Commonwealth Association Of Public Accounts Committees Conference
- Motion 15-18(3): Move Committee Report 6-18(3) Into Committee Of The Whole
- Motion 14-18(3): Extended Adjournment Of The House To May 24, 2018
- Motion 15-18(3): Move Committee Report 6-18(3) Into Committee Of The Whole
- Bill 12: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operation Expenditures), No. 1, 2018-2019
- Bill 8: Emergency Management Act
- Bill 12: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operation Expenditures), No. 1, 2018-2019
- Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
- Committee Motion 38-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Implementation Of Recommendations From Auditor General's Report On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories, Carried
- Committee Motion 39-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Provision Of Departmental Audit Response Plans To The Standing Committee On Government Operations, Carried
- Committee Motion 40-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Standing Committee On Government Operations Review Of Draft Departmental Audit Action And Implementation Plans, Carried
- Committee Motion 41-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Acknowledgement And Reference To Auditor General’s Report And Recommendations In Climate Change Strategic Framework, Carried
- Committee Motion 42-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Draft Climate Change Strategic Framework Action Plan, Carried
- Committee Motion 43-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Draft Knowledge Agenda Action Plan, Carried
- Committee Motion 44-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting And Potential Target Adjustments, Carried
- Committee Motion 45-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Ministerial Round Table On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories, Carried
- Committee Motion 46-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Development Of Procedural Authoritative Instruments, Carried
- Committee Motion 47-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Fulfilment Of Wildlife Management Actions Recommended By The Office Of The Auditor General, Carried
- Committee Motion 48-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Comprehensive Response To Report Within 120 Days, Carried
- Report of Committee of the Whole
- Bill 12: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2018-2019
- Recorded Vote
- Assent to Bills
- Orders of the Day
Committee Motion 42-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Draft Climate Change Strategic Framework Action Plan, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Question.
Committee Motion 42-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Draft Climate Change Strategic Framework Action Plan, Carried
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?
---Carried
Mr. Testart.
Committee Motion 43-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Draft Knowledge Agenda Action Plan, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
March 15th, 2018
Kieron Testart Kam Lake
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that this Assembly recommend that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources bring forward a draft knowledge agenda action plan for the consideration of the standing committee no later than May 11, 2018, which identifies specific activities to be undertaken by the department in support of a Climate Change Strategic Framework and in response to the recommendations of the Auditor General. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Committee Motion 43-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Draft Knowledge Agenda Action Plan, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 43-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Draft Knowledge Agenda Action Plan, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Question.
Committee Motion 43-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Draft Knowledge Agenda Action Plan, Carried
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?
---Carried
Mr. Testart.
Committee Motion 44-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting And Potential Target Adjustments, Carried
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 the Department of Environment and Natural Resources report annually on progress being made to meet the greenhouse gas emissions targets established in the Climate Change Strategic Framework and remain open to the possibility of making target adjustments as required, to meet the overall emissions reduction target by 2030. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Committee Motion 44-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting And Potential Target Adjustments, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 44-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting And Potential Target Adjustments, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Question.
Committee Motion 44-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting And Potential Target Adjustments, Carried
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?
---Carried
Mr. Testart.
Committee Motion 45-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Ministerial Round Table On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories, Carried
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 the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, with Cabinet endorsement and participation, hold a ministerial roundtable on climate change in the Northwest Territories as a method for seeking industry input into the Climate Change Strategic Framework and to secure commitments at the political level that industry will work to meet the target set in the Climate Change Strategic Framework. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Committee Motion 45-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Ministerial Round Table On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories, Carried
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. Mr. O'Reilly, to the motion.
Committee Motion 45-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Ministerial Round Table On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake
Thanks, Mr. Chair. I don't want to belabour this, but I am going to speak to this one and perhaps the next one.
During the public hearing that was held on the audit, we heard from ENR staff that there had been one meeting between departmental staff and representatives of industry. While that is helpful, I think, as we move forward on the issues of energy and climate change, we need to develop more of a partnership approach on this.
What this recommendation is aimed at is providing some constructive ideas for the Ministers and Cabinet moving forward on how to meaningfully engage industry moving forward on reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, and so on.
What we are looking for here is some real leadership from the Minister and Cabinet on this. Sending staff is okay, but it would be far more meaningful to engage industry by having Ministers at the table discussing with industry leaders. That is what this motion is about, and I look forward to a positive response from our Cabinet colleagues moving forward on this. Thanks, Mr. Chair.
Committee Motion 45-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Ministerial Round Table On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Motion 45-18(3): Committee Report 6-18(3): Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On The Review Of The 2017 Report Of The Auditor General Of Canada On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories - Ministerial Round Table On Climate Change In The Northwest Territories, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Question.
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