Debates of Nov. 1st, 2022

This is page numbers 4953 - 5010 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 know.

Topics

Oral Questions
Members Present
Prayer
Supplementary Health Benefits Review
Arctic Energy Alliance 25th Anniversary
Supporting Sustainable Livelihoods
Seniors' Housing
Education System
New Aurora College Campus on Tin Can Hill
Carbon Tax and Inflation
Alternative Energy
Winter Camping
New Minimum Wage Approach
Saving Small Businesses
Diabetes Framework
Speed Skating Award Recipient Val Gendron
Remembering Canadians Who Fought for Our Freedoms
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Committee Report 37-19(2): Report on the Review of the 2022 Audit of Addictions Prevention and Recovery Services
Seniors' Housing
Heating Costs
Aurora College University Campus Accessibility
Diabetes
Nursing Bursaries
Saving Small Business
New Minimum Wage Approach
Winter Camping
Education Curriculum
Written Question 52-19(2): Settlement Maintainers Training Program
Written Question 53-19(2): Northwest Territories Power Corporation to Facilitate Alternative Energy
Tabling Of Documents
Tabled Document 766-19(2): Plain Language Summary for Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act Tabled Document 767-19(2): NWT Business Development and Investment Corporation Annual Report 2021-2022
Tabled Document 768-19(2): Framework for Diabetes in Canada Tabled Document 769-19(2): Bill C-237, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Diabetes
Tabled Document 770-19(2): Redacted Reports for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment from the Internal Audit Bureau Obtained under Access to Information Tabled Document 771-19(2): Redacted Reports for the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs from the Internal Audit Bureau Obtained under Access to Information Tabled Document 772-19(2): Redacted Reports for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources from the Internal Audit Bureau Obtained under Access to Information Tabled Document 773-19(2): Redacted Reports for the Department of Finance from the Internal Audit Bureau Obtained under Access to Information Tabled Document 774-19(2): Redacted Reports for the Department of Infrastructure from the Internal Audit Bureau Obtained under Access to Information Tabled Document 775-19(2): Redacted Reports for the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment from the Internal Audit Bureau Obtained under Access to Information Tabled Document 776-19(2): Red...
Establishment of a Special Committee on Transition Matters
Extended Adjournment of the House to February 7, 2023
Amendments to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act
Reappointment of Members to the Northwest Territories Honours and Advisory Council
Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act
Bill 62: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, No. 2
Bill 63: An Act to Amend the Official Languages Act
Bill 64: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 3
Bill 60: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2020-2021 Public Accounts - Detailed Reporting and Analysis of Cost Drivers
Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2020-2021 Public Accounts - NTHSSA Internal Controls
Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2020-2021 Public Accounts - Enhanced Reporting on GNWT Environmental Liabilities
Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2020-2021 Public Accounts - Detailed Resource Revenue Data
Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2020-2021 Public Accounts - Tangible Capital Assets with Zero Book Value
Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2020-2021 Public Accounts - Public Accounts Release Date
Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2020-2021 Public Accounts - Quarterly In-Year Fiscal Reports
Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2020-2021 Public Accounts - Digitization of Public Accounts
Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2020-2021 Public Accounts - Government Response to Recommendations
Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023
Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 748-19(2), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 58: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 2
Recorded Vote
Bill 59: An Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscites Act
Recorded Vote
Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Environment and Natural Resources, forest management, not previously authorized $7,518,000. Does committee agree? Mr. Johnson.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Rylund Johnson

Rylund Johnson Yellowknife North

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I see there's $5 million extra here for forest fire suppression. Can I just get confirmation what that brings the total forest fire cost to and whether this is the end of it. I know we were fighting fires very late this year. The sup sometimes takes some time so do we believe this is the end of extra money needed for forest fires this season? Thank you.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Minister.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Caroline Wawzonek

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. So the total amount for this season is coming in at just over $24.7 million. So a little bit more than what is reflected here. That's the total budget including the base funding amounts that were for the department. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Mr. Johnson.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Rylund Johnson

Rylund Johnson Yellowknife North

That's all.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Mahsi. Environment and Natural Resources, forest management not previously authorized $7,518,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Environment and Natural Resources, water management and monitoring not previously authorized, $325,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Environment and Natural Resources, wildlife and fish, not previously authorized, $1,622,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Mahsi, committee. Environment and Natural Resources, total department, operations expenditures, not previously authorized $10,215,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Committee, please turn to page 6 of the tabled document, Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs.

Executive and Indigenous Affairs, directorate, not previously authorized, $381,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Mahsi, committee. Executive and Indigenous Affairs, total department, operations expenditures, not previously authorized, $381,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Committee, please turn to page 7 of the tabled document, Department of Health and Social Services, health and social services administrative and support services, not previously authorized, $430,000. Does committee agree? Ms. Cleveland.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I just have a couple of questions. I'm wondering how quickly the labour market supplement will be provided to existing employees. Thank you.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Minister.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Caroline Wawzonek

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I'm just trying to confirm with the deputy exactly what day the first payment will be made. I believe it is this month. I just don't know exactly on what day. The deputy minister might know.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Deputy minister.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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Mackay

Thank you, Mr. Chair. We pay it on the regular pay cycle. So the next pay date in November is when we're expecting it to go out. Thank you.

Committee Motion 331-19(2): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 747-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2022-2023, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Ronald Bonnetrouge

Ms. Cleveland.