Debates of June 1st, 2018
This is page numbers 4183 - 4214 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 work.
Topics
- Oral Questions
- Members Present
- Prayer
- Minister's Statement 87-18(3): Increasing Representation of Women in the Legislative Assembly
- Minister's Statement 88-18(3): Climate Change Strategic Framework
- Minister's Statement 89-18(3): Programs Available to Inmates in NWT Correctional Facilities
- Minister's Statement 90-18(3): Senior Citizens' Month
- Minister's Statement 91-18(3): 2018 Mining and Exploration Awards and 2018 Mining Week
- Temporary Special Measures
- Intergenerational Equity through the Heritage Fund
- Connecting Community Needs to Government Programs
- Power Rate Increases for Seniors
- Intergenerational Programs in Mackenzie Delta
- Power Rate Increases
- Affirmative Action Policy and Human Resource Planning
- Cuts to the Deh Cho Divisional Education Council
- Mental Health Supports
- 2018 Nunakput High School Graduates
- Indigenous Housing Policies and Land Leases
- Recognition of Inuvik Twin Lakes Science Fair Award Recipients
- Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
- Acknowledgement 11-18(3): Terry Jaffray - Retirement, 2017 Education Hall of Fame Inductee, and NWT Superintendents Association Leadership Award Recipient
- Question 345-18(3): Adult Day Program
- Question 346-18(3): Cuts to Deh Cho Divisional Educational Council
- Question 347-18(3): Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
- Question 348-18(3): Affirmative Action Policy and Human Resource Planning
- Question 349-18(3): Taltson Hydro Expansion
- Question 350-18(3): Land Leases Limiting Housing
- Question 351-18(3): Fee Increases and Land Transfer Tax
- Question 352-18(3): Mental Health care
- Question 353-18(3): Tsiigehtchic Ferry Landing
- Question 354-18(3): Dialysis Services
- Question 355-18(3): Seniors' Tax Benefit
- Written question 12-18(3): Ekati Mine Layoffs
- Tabled Document 209-18(3): Government of the Northwest Territories Response to Committee Report 4-18(3): Report on Adult Residential Addictions Treatment Facilities Tour 2017
- Tabled Document 210-18(3): Inter-activity Transfers Exceeding $250,000 (April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018) Tabled Document 211-18(3): 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework
- Tabled Document 212-18(3): 2030 Energy Strategy: Energy Action Plan 2018-2021
- Tabled Document 213-18(3): 2018-2019 Consolidated Operating Budget - Northwest Territories Housing Corporation
- Tabled Document 214-18(3): Summary of Members' Absences for the period February 7, 2018 to May 23, 2018
- Motion 20-18(3): Extended Adjournment of the House to October 11, 2018
- Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act
- Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Committee Motion 66-18(3): Committee Report 8-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2016-2017 Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories - Support to Complete Year-end Report under the Financial Administration Act, Carried
- Committee Motion 67-18(3): Committee Report 8-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2016-2017 Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories - Treatment of P3 Projects in Consolidated Public Accounts, Carried
- Committee Motion 68-18(3): Committee Report 8-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2016-2017 Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories - Online Availability of Inventory of Contaminated Sites, Carried
- Committee Motion 69-18(3): Committee Report 8-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2016-2017 Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories - Improvement in Reporting on Debt Servicing and Infrastructure Financing, Carried
- Committee Motion 70-18(3): Committee Report 8-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2016-2017 Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories - Reporting of Student Loan Remissions, Carried
- Committee Motion 71-18(3): Committee Report 8-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2016-2017 Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories - Protection of Privacy in Non-Consolidated Schedule of Bad Debts, Write-offs and Student Loan Remissions, Carried
- Committee Motion 72-18(3): Committee Report 8-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2016-2017 Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories - French Translation of Annual Reports Required Under GNWT Planning and Accountability Framework, Carried
- Committee Motion 73-18(3): Committee Report 8-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2016-2017 Public Accounts of the Government of the Northwest Territories - Comprehensive Response to Report within 120 Days, Carried
- Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Bill 6: Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Implementation Act, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Bill 19: An Act to Amend the Revolving Funds Act, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Bill 21: An Act to Amend the Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation Act, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Assent To Bills
- Orders Of The Day
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Glen Abernethy Great Slave
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to welcome Mr. John Soderberg to the House today. Mr. Soderberg is on the board of directors representing the NWT Seniors' Society and a resident of the Great Slave riding. I would like to thank John for his service, and I appreciate the hard work that the society does on behalf of seniors and elders throughout the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Herbert Nakimayak Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I saw my friend Arlene Hache in the gallery, so I would like to welcome her. As well, my wife, Yvonne, who was sitting in here yesterday listening to the debate on Bill 6. It's good to see the interaction, and especially hearing about it later on at home. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Welcome, Yvonne.
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Caroline Cochrane Range Lake
Good morning, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize a Range Lake constituent, David Wasylciw. I'll keep trying. Also Ms. Arlene Hache, who is the Yellowknife representative for the NWT Status of Women Council. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Kieron Testart Kam Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize my constituency assistant, Mr. Garrett Cochrane, who is in the gallery today. He's been helping me behind the scenes to be prepared for this sitting, and I couldn't do it without him. Thank you very much, Garrett.
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Jackson Lafferty
Masi. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Yellowknife North.
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Cory Vanthuyne Yellowknife North
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I, too, want to recognize Yellowknife North constituent Arlene Hache. Arlene is a well-known community builder and advocate for social change. I just want to say welcome to the House and thank you for being here. Thank you.
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Daniel McNeely Sahtu
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to recognize Ms. Yvonne Nakimayak, originally from Norman Wells, and also Sarah Cleary, providing Slavey language interpretation. Mahsi.
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Speaker Jackson Lafferty
Masi. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. If we missed anyone in the gallery, thanks for being here with us. It's always nice to have an audience as part of our proceedings. Masi. Item 6, acknowledgements. Member for Nahendeh.
Acknowledgement 11-18(3): Terry Jaffray - Retirement, 2017 Education Hall of Fame Inductee, and NWT Superintendents Association Leadership Award Recipient
Acknowledgements
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Shane Thompson Nahendeh
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. After 31 years of teaching and serving the students of the Nahendeh and Dehcho region, I am saddened and happy at the same time to announce that, after this school year, Terry Jaffray will be retiring.
Terry worked at the Echo-Dene, Thomas Simpson Secondary, and Bompas Elementary Schools and at Dehcho Divisional Education Council. Terry was inducted into the 2017 Education Hall of Fame and received the NWT Superintendents Association Leadership Award.
Terry said she will miss being around people all day and working with the trustees at the council meetings. Thank you, Terry, for your hard work and dedication. I wish you the best in your retirement. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Acknowledgement 11-18(3): Terry Jaffray - Retirement, 2017 Education Hall of Fame Inductee, and NWT Superintendents Association Leadership Award Recipient
Acknowledgements
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The Speaker Jackson Lafferty
Masi. Acknowledgements. Item 7, oral questions. Member for Yellowknife Centre.
Question 345-18(3): Adult Day Program
Oral Questions
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Julie Green Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Minister of Health and Social Services. On this Intergenerational Day, I would like to see him put some words into action about seniors. In February I asked the Minister about the status of contracting a new provider for the Adult Day Program in Yellowknife. The Minister said, "I am hoping that we can get this contract out as quickly as possible, hopefully before the end of this fiscal year." Can the Minister provide us with an update? Thank you.
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