Debates of May 29th, 2018

This is page numbers 3989 - 4058 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 cannabis.

Topics

Oral Questions
Members Present
Prayer
2030 Energy Strategy
Tuktoyaktuk Shoreline Relocation Project
Banning Smoking in Vehicles with Minors
Yellowknife Common Ground Employment Program
Mandate of the Status of Women Council
Sambaa K'e Community Gym
GNWT Role in Environmental Assessment
Sahtu Regional Operations
Local Addictions Treatment Options
Dempster Highway Brush Clearing
Dialysis Treatment Programs
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Bill 6: Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Implementation Act
Committee Report 7-18(3): Report on the Review of Bill 6: Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Implementation Act
John and Louisa Moreau
Mandate of Status of Women Council
Sambaa K'e Community Gym
Sahtu Regional Operations
Hay River Dialysis Treatment Services
Addictions Aftercare and Detox Programs
GNWT Role in Environmental Assessment
Support for Employment Programs for Homeless Residents
Dempster Highway Brush Clearing
Tuktoyaktuk Shoreline Relocation Project
Women's Campaign Schools
Petition 2-18(3): Addictions Treatment Centre
Tabled Document 193-18(3): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2018-2019 Tabled Document 194-18(3): Supplementary Estimates (Operation Expenditures), No. 2, 2018-2019
Tabled Document 195-18(3): Northwest Territories Manufacturing Strategy: What We Heard Report, Summary of notes and findings, January 2018
Tabled Document 196-18(3): Letter dated April 10, 2018 from ADM Planning and Coordination, Department of Lands, to the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board regarding the Government of the Northwest Territories decision-making structure for the Tlicho All-Season Road Project Tabled Document 197-18(3): Letter dated April 30, 2018 from Regional Superintendent, North Slave Region, Department of Infrastructure, to Minister of Lands regarding Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board's Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision, GNWT Tlicho All Season Road Project, EA 1617-01, March 29, 2018
Review of Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Project
Appointment of Members to the NWT Honours Advisory Council
Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act
Bill 21: An Act to Amend the Northwest Territories Business Development Investment Corporation Act
Smoking in Vehicles with Minors Present, carried
Recorded Vote
Bill 19: An Act to Amend the Revolving Funds Act
Bill 13: An Act to Amend the Securities Act
Bill 14: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018
Bill 15: Document Formalization, Service and Notice Reform Statute Law Amendment Act
Bill 16: An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Act
Bill 17: An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act
Bill 18: An Act to Amend the Cities, Towns and Villages Act
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Concurrence of Tabled Document 193-18(3): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2018-2019
Concurrence of Tabled Document 194-18(3): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2018-2019
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 5: An Act to Amend the Summary Conviction Procedures Act
Motion to Amend Clause 2 of Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Summary Conviction Procedures Act, carried
Recorded Vote
Bill 5: An Act to Amend the Summary Conviction Procedures Act, As Amended
Recorded Vote
Orders Of The Day

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, my understanding is the contract is in place for a multi-year project. The expected completion would be August of 2018. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Mr. Thompson.

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just like I said, I'm trying to understand. There's a carry-over here of $891,000, so maybe I'm not understanding it properly. I understand there is a contract in place. I know they're doing the work. I've been in there, and I noticed there was a delay there. I'm trying to understand: what's left to be done with this carry-over? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Minister McLeod.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Again, it's another lesson learned. We will endeavour to provide a greater level of detail as to exactly what needs to be done on these projects. We are kind of looking at the overall number, the $891,000, and seeking the Assembly's approval to carry these over. I've heard now a couple of questions about the detail, so we will take that into consideration as we go forward and make sure that we come back to this floor with the appropriate detail. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Seeing nothing further from committee, I will call this section. Education, Culture and Employment, capital investment expenditures, early childhood and school services, not previously authorized, $3,442,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Committee agrees. Education, Culture and Employment, capital investment expenditures, culture, heritage and languages, not previously authorized, $200,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Committee agrees. Education, Culture and Employment, capital investment expenditures, labour development and standards, not previously authorized, $3,286,000. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Education, Culture and Employment, capital investment expenditures, total department, not previously authorized, $6,928,000. 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. Page 10, Environment and Natural Resources. Mr. Thompson.

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I think this probably might be similar to the school and playground. The regional lab in Fort Simpson, it has been ongoing for a long period of time, and some challenges have happened throughout the thing there. I guess the question is: with this carry-over, when will this project be completed? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Yes, I feel that I have directed many questions about this lab in Fort Simpson. Minister McLeod.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the Member is correct. We have had some issues with this, but I can share with this floor that the project is going through its final inspection and will be completed on May 31, 2018. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Mr. Thompson.

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you. Just to clarify, that was May 31st. Correct?

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Minister McLeod.

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Robert C. McLeod

Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

Okay. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes. It was May 31, 2018.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Thank you. Mr. Thompson.

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

I thank the Minister for that answer. I apologize because I didn't hear the May 31st, but the Minister has been very helpful to tell me it is May 31st. I greatly appreciate that. The community of Fort Simpson really appreciates this. Hopefully, we won't have to ask any more questions on it, and the Minister won't have to answer any more questions from me on this project. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair R.J. Simpson

Hopefully. Seeing nothing further. No, Mr. Nadli.