Debates of June 11th, 2020
This is page numbers 1153 - 1196 of the Hansard for the 19th Assembly, 2nd 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 seniors.
Topics
- Oral Questions
- Members Present
- Prayer
- Minister's Statement 55-19(2): Justice During and Beyond COVID-19
- Minister's Statement 56-19(2): Mining Week 2020
- Minister's Statement 57-19(2): Immigration and the Northwest Territories Nominee Program
- Minister's Statement 58-19(2): Senior Citizens Month - June
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- Elder Abuse
- On-going COVID-19 Pandemic Precautions
- National AccessAbility Week and Accessibility for Seniors
- Elder Abuse
- Aging in Place and Accessibility for Seniors
- Aging in Place
- Impacts of COVID-19 on Seniors
- Aging in Place
- Northern Benefits from Slave Geological Province Road
- Elders' Month
- COVID-19 Pandemic Response in Nahendeh
- Question 324-19(2): Homelessness and Housing In Hay River
- Question 325-19(2): COVID-19 Pandemic Data
- Question 326-19(2): Roles and Responsibilities of the Minister Responsible for Seniors
- Question 327-19(2): Support for Child Care and Early Childhood Education
- Question 328-19(2): Programs and Supports for Elders and Seniors
- Question 329-19(2): COVID-19 and Influenza Data
- Question 330-19(2): Creating Safe Communities for Older Adults
- Question 331-19(2): Family Reunification During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Question 332-19(2): Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Seniors
- Written Question 15-19(2): Financial Obligations of and Subsidies to the Dominion Diamond Group of Companies
- Written Question 16-19(2): Income Assistance Regulations [R-010-2007,S.2.]
- Tabled Document 142-19(2): Grants and Contributions Results Report 2018-2019 Tabled Document 143-19(2): Annual Report 2019-2020 NWT Office of the Regulator of Oil and Gas Operations Tabled Document 144-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 52-19(2): Grants and Contributions to Commercial Fishers Tabled Document 145-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 75-19(2): Impact of Coronavirus on Northwest Territories Tourism Tabled Document 146-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 112-19(2): NWT Commercial Fishing Industry Tabled Document 147-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 249-19(2): Small Business Grants
- Motion 11-19(2): Creation of a Northwest Territories Seniors and Elders' Strategy, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Bill 10: Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act
- Bill 8: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2020-2021
- Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2020-2021
- Bill 10: Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act
- Bill 8: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2020-2021
- Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2020-2021
- Bill 10: Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act.
- Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Committee Motion 17-19(2): Committee Report 1-19(2) - Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Business Relief Efforts, Carried
- Committee Motion 18-19(2): Committee Report 1-19(2) - Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Business Incentive Policy, Carried
- Committee Motion 19-19(2): Committee Report 1-19(2) - Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Taltson Hydro Expansion, Carried
- Committee Motion 20-19(2): Committee Report 1-19(2) - Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Broadband Internet Connectivity, Carried
- Committee Motion 21-19(2): Committee Report 1-19(2) - Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
- Committee Motion 22-19(2): Committee Report 3-19(2) - Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Permanent Policy Changes to Support Income Assistance Clients, Carried
- Committee Motion 23-19(2): Committee Report 3-19(2) - Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - COVID-19 Testing Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment, Carried
- Committee Motion 24-19(2): Committee Report 3-19(2) - Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Policy Changes to Transitional Rent Supplement Program, Carried
- Committee MOTION 25-19(2): Committee Report 3-19(2) - Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Advancing Universal Child Care, Carried
- Committee MOTION 26-19(2): Committee Report 3-19(2) - Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Education Supports, Carried
- Committee Motion 28-19(2): Committee Report 3-19(2) - Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
- Committee Motion 29-19(2): Committee Report 2-19(2) - Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Emergency Response Legislative Framework, Carried
- Committee Motion 30-19(2): Committee Report 2-19(2) - Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Emergency Response Communications Protocol, Carried
- Committee Motion 31-19(2): Committee Report 2-19(2) - Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Enforcement of Orders Issued During a Public Health or Territorial Emergency, Carried
- Committee Motion 32-19(2): Committee Report 2-19(2) - Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Digital Communications Plan and Internet Access, Carried
- Committee Motion 33-19(2): Committee Report 2-19(2) - Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Development of a "Working from Home" Policy, Carried
- Committee Motion 37-19(2): Committee Report 2-19(2) - Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Long-Term Recovery: Recommendations to the GNWT - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
- Report Of The Committee Of The Whole
- Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2020-2021, carried
- Recorded Vote
- Bill 8: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2020-2021, carried
- Recorded Vote
- Orders Of The Day
Bill 10: Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act
Notices Of Motion For First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Minister. Item 18, first reading of bills. Minister of Finance.
Bill 8: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2020-2021
First Reading Of Bills
June 11th, 2020
Page 1176

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 8, Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2020-2021, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 8: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2020-2021
First Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Minister. Motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour. All those opposed. Any abstentions. Motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 8 has had first reading. First reading of bills, Minister of Finance.
Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2020-2021
First Reading Of Bills
Page 1176

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 9, Supplementary Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2020-2021, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2020-2021
First Reading Of Bills
Page 1176

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Minister. Motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour. All those opposed. Any abstentions. Motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 9 has had first reading. First reading of bills. Minister of Justice.
Bill 10: Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act
First Reading Of Bills
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Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South
Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to proceed with first reading of Bill 10, Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 10: Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act
First Reading Of Bills
Page 1176

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Minister. The Minister of Justice is seeking unanimous consent to proceed with first reading of Bill 10. Are there any nays? There are no nays.
---Unanimous consent granted
The Minister of Justice may proceed.
Bill 10: Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act
First Reading Of Bills
Page 1176

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Sahtu, that Bill 10, Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 10: Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act
First Reading Of Bills
Page 1176

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Minister. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour. All those opposed. Any abstentions. Motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 10 has had first reading. Item, 19, second reading of bills. Minister of Finance.
Bill 8: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2020-2021
Second Reading Of Bills
Page 1177

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 8, Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2020-2021 be read for the second time. This bill makes supplementary appropriations for infrastructure expenditures of the Government of the Northwest Territories for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 8: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2020-2021
Second Reading Of Bills
Page 1177

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Minister. Motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
Bill 8: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2020-2021
Second Reading Of Bills
Page 1177
Some Hon. Members
Question.
Bill 8: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) No. 2, 2020-2021
Second Reading Of Bills
Page 1177

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Question has been called. All those in favour. All those opposed. Any abstentions. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 8 has had second reading. Second reading of bills. Minister of Finance.
Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2020-2021
Second Reading Of Bills
Page 1177

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 9, Supplementary Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2020-2021 be read for the second time. This bill makes supplementary appropriations for operations expenditures of the Government of the Northwest Territories for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 9: Supplementary Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2020-2021
Second Reading Of Bills
Page 1177

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Minister. Motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
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