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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Thank you tabling of documents. Notice of motion. Motions. Member for Hay River South.

Rocky Simpson

Rocky Simpson Hay River South

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Reappointment and appointment of Human Rights Commission members, the motion:

WHEREAS section 16(2) of the Human Rights Act provides that the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission is composed of such members, between three and five in number, as may be appointed by the Commissioner on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS the Human Rights Commission currently has only four members with a term of one of the Commission members set to expire on November 2nd, 2022;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that the Legislative Assembly recommend the reappointment of the following individual to the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission effective immediately for a term of four years:

  • Mr. Yakub Adam of the City of Yellowknife.

AND FURTHER, that the Legislative Assembly recommend the appointment of the following individual to the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission effective immediately for a term of four years:

  • Mr. Norman Yakeleya of the City of Yellowknife.

Thank you.

The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Thank you the motion is in order. To the motion.

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions?

---Carried

Motion is carried. Member for Hay River South.

Rocky Simpson

Rocky Simpson Hay River South

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

WHEREAS section 48(1) of the Human Rights Act provides for the establishment of an adjudication panel composed of at least three persons appointed by the Commissioner on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly;

AND WHEREAS section 48(2) of the Human Rights Act provides that the members of the panel hold office during good behaviour for a term of four years with the exception of the first members appointed;

AND WHEREAS there are two vacancies on the adjudication panel due to expired appointments;

AND WHEREAS the Board of Management is tasked with recommending individuals to the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Assembly's prepared to make recommendation to the Commissioner;.

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, second by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that the following two individuals be recommended to the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories for reappointment as members of the Human Rights Adjudication Panel effectively immediately for a term of four years:

  • Mr. Colin Baile of the City of Yellowknife; and,
  • Mr. Paul Parker of the City of Yellowknife.

And further, that the Speaker be authorized to communicate the effective date of this appointment to the commissioner. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Thank you, Member. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Motions. Notice of motion for the first reading of bills. Member for Hay River South.

Bill 58: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act
Notice Of Motion For The First Reading Of Bills

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Rocky Simpson

Rocky Simpson Hay River South

Thank you, Madam Speaker; I have two motions.

I give notice that on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022, I will present Bill 58, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, to be read for the first time. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Bill 58: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Thank you notice of motion for the first reading of bills. Member for Hay River South.

Bill 59: An Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscites Act
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Rocky Simpson

Rocky Simpson Hay River South

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I give notice that on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022, I will present Bill 59, An Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscites Act, to be read for the first time. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Bill 59: An Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscites Act
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The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Thank you notice of motion for the first reading of bills. First reading of bills. Second reading of bills. Minister for Housing NWT.

Paulie Chinna

Paulie Chinna Sahtu

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 56, An Act to Amend the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation Act, be read for the second time.

The bill amends the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation Act to continue the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation as Housing Northwest Territories. This bill will also include consequential amendments to the following statutes:

  • Charter Communities Act;
  • Cities, Towns and Villages Act;
  • Environmental Rights Act;
  • Family Law Act;
  • Financial Administration Act;
  • Hamlets Act;
  • Ombud's Act;
  • Public Service Act;
  • Real Estate Agent Licensing;
  • Residential Tenancy Act; and,
  • Tlicho Community Government Act.

Mahsi, Madam Speaker.

The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Thank you the motion is in order. To the principle of the motion.

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Second reading of bills. Minister of Justice.

R.J. Simpson

R.J. Simpson Hay River North

Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, that Bill 57, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act 2022, be read for the second time.

This bill corrects inconsistencies and errors in the statutes of the Northwest Territories. The bill also deals with other matters of a minor, non-controversial, and uncomplicated nature in the statutes. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Thank you, Minister. The motion is in order. To the principle of the motion.

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Deputy Speaker

The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 56 and Bill 57 have had second reading and will be referred to a committee.

Second reading of bills. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters, Bill 23, 29, 48, 52, 53, Committee Report 33-19(2), Committee Report 34-19(2), Tabled Document 723-19(2) with Member for Deh Cho in the chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

I now call Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of committee? Member for Frame Lake.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Merci, Monsieur le President. Committee wishes to consider Tabled Document 723-19(2), 2023-2024 Capital Estimates, with Health and Social Services and Industry, Tourism and Investment and Committee Report 33-19(2) and Bill 52. Mahsi, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.