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Bill 38: Protected Areas Act
Third Reading Of Bills

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Bill 38: Protected Areas Act
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker R.J. Simpson

Question has been called. The Member has requested a recorded vote.

Recorded Vote
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker R.J. Simpson

All those in favour, please rise.

Recorded Vote
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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, the Member for Hay River South, the Member for Thebacha, the Member for Mackenzie Delta, the Member for Sahtu, the Member for Yellowknife North, the Member for Kam Lake, the Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, the Member for Nahendeh, the Member for Frame Lake, the Member for Yellowknife Centre, the Member for Deh Cho, the Member for Nunakput, the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, the Member for Great Slave.

Recorded Vote
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker R.J. Simpson

All those opposed, please rise. All those abstaining, please rise. The results of the recorded vote are: 15 in favour, zero opposed, and zero abstentions. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 38 has received its third reading. Mr. Clerk, will you ascertain of the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Margaret Thom, is ready to enter the Chamber and assent to bills.

Recorded Vote
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Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. Margaret Thom

Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon. I have been very busy for the past month or so attending various events to honour the achievements of Northerners. This includes the 50th anniversary of Aurora College, high school graduations, three Aurora College convocations, and the annual Territorial Showcase.

The Territorial Showcase involves northern students only, and I was very, very impressed with all the history projects that our young people presented at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, such a beautiful place to hold such an event. I would like to congratulate Madame Monique Marinier for her leadership and hard work to establish the Territorial Showcase, and I hope very much that it will continue even though she is retiring very soon.

I was also invited to present the Governor General Corrections Exemplary Service Awards to several NWT recipients, and I was so proud to take part in that event. Not to mention also, this morning, there was another beautiful ceremony that happened with the St. John's investitures this morning.

Assent to Bills
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Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. Margaret Thom

Now, as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:

  • Bill 26: Statistics Act
  • Bill 29: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
  • Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act
  • Bill 35: Supply Chain Management Professional Designation Act
  • Bill 38: Protected Areas Act
  • Bill 55: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 1
  • Bill 59: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2019-2020
  • Bill 60: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures) No. 2, 2019-2020

Mahsi cho, thank you, quyanainni, merci beaucoup, koana.

Assent to Bills
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker R.J. Simpson

Colleagues, I would like to extend the appreciation of this House to the Commissioner, Margaret M. Thom. It is always a pleasure to have her in the House.

Over the past three weeks, we have achieved a great deal, and I want to thank each and every Member for your hard work and dedication to this House and to all the people whom we represent.

I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, who has announced he will not be seeking re-election this fall.

The member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh has served many official roles in this Assembly since 2007, including chair of the Standing Committee on Social Programs in the 16th Assembly, Minister of Transportation, Health and Social Services, Human Resources, Seniors and Persons With Disabilities in the 17th Assembly, and the chair of the Standing Committee on Priorities and Planning in this Assembly. He has served as the Member for both Tu Nedhe and Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh.

Beyond these official roles, the Member has shared his wisdom and leadership with all Members and has served as a mentor to many of us. Throughout the years, he has been and remains a valued member of this institution, and he will be missed.

Colleagues, please join me in thanking the Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh for his dedication to this House and wish him all the best as he prepares for life after public office.

---Applause

I also have to thank the interpreters and Pages who have been with us for these past three weeks. Your assistance and contributions to our work are appreciated. It is a pleasure to share this Chamber with you all.

We know there is still plenty of work to be done in this Assembly. While it may be a short summer as a result of this work, I wish you all a happy National Aboriginal Day and Canada Day, and encourage you to take the time to enjoy our land and waters safely.

Madam Clerk, orders of the day.

Orders Of The Day
Orders Of The Day

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Committee Clerk Of The House Ms. Franki-Smith

[Translation] Orders of the day for Monday, August 12, 2019, at 1:30 p.m.:

  1. Prayer
  2. Ministers' Statements
  3. Members' Statements
  4. Returns to Oral Questions
  5. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Oral Questions
  8. Written Questions
  9. Returns to Written Questions
  10. Replies to the Commissioner's Opening Address
  11. Petitions
  12. Reports of Standing and Special Committees
  13. Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
  14. Tabling of Documents
  15. Notices of Motion
  16. Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills
  17. Motions
  18. First Reading of Bills
  19. Second Reading of Bills
  20. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters

- Minister's Statement 151-18(3), New Federal Infrastructure Agreement

- Minister's Statement 158-18(3), Developments in Early Childhood Programs and Services

- Minister's Statement 211-18(3), Addressing the Caribou Crisis

- Tabled Document 442-18(3), 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework 2019-2023 Action Plan

  1. Report of Committee of the Whole
  2. Third Reading of Bills
  3. Orders of the Day

[Translation ends]

Orders Of The Day
Orders Of The Day

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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker R.J. Simpson

Thank you, Madam Clerk. It's always good to hear one of our many official languages used in this House. This House stands adjourned until Monday, August 12, 2019, at 1:30 p.m.

---ADJOURNMENT

The House adjourned at 5:20 p.m.