Debates of Nov. 3rd, 2022
This is page numbers 5051 - 5086 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 housing.
Topics
- Oral Questions
- Members Present
- Prayer
- Minister's Statement 291-19(2): Northwest Territories Community Flood Response
- Minister's Statement 292-19(2): Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Survey
- Minister's Statement 293-19(2): National Housing Day
- Member's Statement 1281-19(2): Housing
- Member's Statement 1282-19(2): Hay River Harbour
- Member's Statement 1283-19(2): Highway No. 3 Transmission Line
- Member's Statement 1284-19(2): Indigenous Disability Month
- Member's Statement 1285-19(2): Budget Transparency
- Member's Statement 1286-19(2): Recognition
- Member's Statement 1287-19(2): Tu Nedhe Wiilideh Constituency Budget Allocations
- Member's Statement 1288-19(2): Recognition
- Member's Statement 1289-19(2): Supplementary Health Budgets
- Member's Statement 1290-19(2): Open Sky Festival
- Member's Statement 1291-19(2): Supporting Youth
- Member's Statement 1292-19(2): Families of Canadian Soldiers
- Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
- Acknowledgement 7-19(2): Order of Saint John Life Saving Award
- Question 1295-19(2): Kole Crook Fiddle Jamboree
- Question 1296-19(2): Highway No. 3 Transmission Line
- Question 1297-19(2): Housing
- Question 1298-19(2): Disabled Tenants Support
- Question 1299-19(2): Budget Transparency
- Question 1300-19(2): Integrated Service Delivery
- Question 1301-19(2): Indigenous Government Support
- Question 1302-19(2): Support for Youth at Risk
- Question 1303-19(2): Tu Nedhe Wiilideh Constituency Support
- Question 1304-19(2): Support for Youth Sports
- Question 1305-19(2): Addressing Homelessness
- Written Question 54-19(2): Carbon Tax and the Cost of Living
- Tabled Document 794-19(2): Plain Language Summary for Bill 65: Builder's Lien Act Tabled Document 795-19(2): Plain Language Summary for Bill 68: An Act to Amend the Child Day Care Act Tabled Document 796-19(2): Northwest Territories Coroner Service 2021 Annual Report
- Tabled Document 797-19(2): Plain Language Summary for Bill 68, An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act Tabled Document 798-19(2): Plain Language Summary for Bill 67, An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act Tabled Document 799-19(2): Northwest Territories 9-1-1 2021-2022 Annual Report
- Tabled Document 800-19(2): Housing NWT 2021-2022 Annual Report
- Tabled Document 801-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Questions 1210-19(2): Treatment Programs, Oral Question 1232-19(2): Addictions Treatment, and Oral Question 1255-19(2): Addictions Treatment
- Tabled Document 802-19(2): Letter from Fertility Matters
- Tabled Document 803-19(2): Redacted Report from the Department of Health and Social Services from the Internal Audit Bureau obtained under Access to Information
- Tabled Document 804-19(2): Email Exchange with Environmental Health Officer Regarding Lanky Court
- Tabled Document 805-19(2): Summary of Members' Absence for the Period May 26 to October 12, 2022
- Motion 68-19(2): Establishment of a Special Committee on Transition Matters, Carried
- Motion 69-19(2): Extended Adjournment of the House to February 7, 2023, Carried
- Motion 70-19(2): Amendments to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, Carried
- Motion 71-19(2): Reappointment of Members to the Northwest Territories Honours and Advisory Council, Carried
- Bill 71: Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2023-2024
- Bill 65: Builder's Lien Act, Carried
- Bill 66: An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act, Carried
- Bill 67: An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act, Carried
- Bill 68: An Act to Amend the Child Daycare Act, Carried
- Bill 71: Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2023-2024, Carried
- Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Bill 71: Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2023-2024, Carried
- Assent to Bills
- Orders Of The Day
Member's Statement 1290-19(2): Open Sky Festival
Members' Statements
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The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler
Thank you, Member. Members' statements. Member for Yellowknife South.
Member's Statement 1291-19(2): Supporting Youth
Members' Statements
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Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, as MLAs, one of the platforms that we use to raise support for causes is here in the Chamber. Younger generations, meanwhile, are often very effective on platforms like TikTok and YouTube to get their voices out to those who will listen. One of my young constituents is one of those youths using social media platforms very effectively, and I want her to know that people are listening.
She had recently posted to Facebook a video sharing the reality of what too many young people are still facing every day at school. The video showed, for example, what it feels like to be someone who doesn't look athletic, as in relatively thin in stature, let's say, and so may be the last person chosen to participate on a team and yet also faces negative judgmental comments along the way. It showed an example of the kinds of stereotyping that happens based on a person's experience and appearance.
For another example, that a female who might not dress in what is a traditionally feminine manner can be judged for not being female enough. But if she dresses in a manner that magazine or pop culture tells us is feminine, they too can then be labelled for a variety of derogatory comments and ways. As if one's choice of clothing implies some kind of commitment about our values, our morals, our aspirations, or our desires.
Madam Speaker, what my young constituent had to say about that, I quote, "it sucks." I remember to this day comments made about my clothing that had, by necessity, to be inexpensive. I remember to this day comments about my body shape because it didn't portray the athleticism that was underneath it. I don't carry any hurt from that any longer, but I do carry an awareness of the importance of kindness and the need for courage to ask why we say such things to one another in the first place.
Madam Speaker, I see so much strength in young people today, particularly women and gender-diverse people. I see people wearing clothing that is about style and not necessarily conforming to rigid or narrow norms of beauty. And I see people enjoying activities because of the joy that they bring and not only because it is something they are supposed to do, or worse, not to. Clearly, we are not yet where we should be in terms of being the truly inclusive, respectful, or equitable society. But I'm very proud for my young constituent for getting this message out. I would not have had the courage to call out this kind of negativity when I was her age. But I do have the opportunity now to support and raise her voice from where I stand today. With youth like her and her friends out there, I can see and do believe we are on a good path to accelerate social change. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Member's Statement 1291-19(2): Supporting Youth
Members' Statements
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Member's Statement 1292-19(2): Families of Canadian Soldiers
Members' Statements
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Caroline Cochrane Range Lake
Thank you, Madam Speaker. This week I've delivered Member statements on the theme of Remembrance Day. As Remembrance Day approaches, I want to take some time to honour those who aren't always talked about when it comes to the sacrifices made by the men and women who represent our nation and help defend democracy so people around the world can live free of oppression.
Madam Speaker, when someone is asked to defend our nation, they leave behind family, friends, children, parents, and loved ones. These people continue to go to work, take care of their home and children, they live their lives while wondering if their loved one will ever come home again. The wounds of war stretch far beyond the battle fields where men and women have fought valiantly in the name of their country. The lives of many have been impacted by war. It's important we remember and honour those who continue to live with the tragic impacts of combat and peacekeeping missions that Canada has been involved with during its existence. Many of us will hopefully never have to experience the dread of hugging a loved one as they get shipped off to war. Many of us will never have to experience that knock on the door when they find out their loved one won't be coming home. Many of us will never have to fill that hole left by a husband, wife, partner, child, or friend, who gave their life in the name of freedom.
To all those who have experienced the challenges of having someone close to you serve their country, we see you. We appreciate all that you have sacrificed. As a nation, we are here for you. Madam Speaker, on behalf of all my family who are watching, I want to say that we love you, Mom. Tally ho, Dad. Madam Speaker, Lest we Forget.
Member's Statement 1292-19(2): Families of Canadian Soldiers
Members' Statements
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The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler
Thank you. Members' statements. Returns to oral questions. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Great Slave.
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
November 3rd, 2022
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Katrina Nokleby Great Slave
Thank you, Madam Speaker. There are a lot of people before -- first, I'd like to acknowledge Tom McLennan who is one of our newly elected Yellowknife city councillors. Welcome to the Chamber.
I also have a group -- there's a group here from -- I believe it's pronounced Videa. And in that group we have Kate Herchak, Taleetha Tait, Diane Anawak-Dunford, Ruth Kaviok, Delaney Drachenberg, and Twyla Etchinelle. I'm not sure if I'm saying everyone's name right, I apologize, but as a Nokleby I feel that pain. So thank you, and welcome to the Chamber.
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Frieda Martselos Thebacha
Madam Speaker, I'd like to recognize a constituent of Thebacha, Ms. Sheila Sharp, who has come to Yellowknife today to accept an award that she will be receiving tonight. I will share more about that during acknowledgements. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
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Jackie Jacobson Nunakput
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Today I'd like to welcome CEO of Arctic Research Foundation, Mr. Adrian Schimnowski, in the House. And then we have my CA Vince Teddy. Thank you, and welcome to the House.
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The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler
Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh.
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Edjericon
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'd just like to welcome everybody in the gallery into the House. I also want to recognize our translators that are here today. I want to say mahsi to you all. In particular, I want to recognize Dennis Drygeese, Tom Unka, Mary Rose Sundberg. Lena Drygeese, she was here at the beginning of the session; I just want to recognize her as well. And Jonas Lafferty. Again, all to the translators, mahsi.
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler
Thank you. Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Member for Yellowknife North.
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
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Rylund Johnson Yellowknife North
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'd just like to recognize two of our Yellowknife North pages who are here this week - Willem Kanigan and Cole Avery. Thank you, guys.
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The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler
Thank you. I'd like to welcome -- if we have missed anyone in the gallery today, welcome to the chamber and I hope you're enjoying the proceedings. It's always nice to have an audience.
Recognition of visitors in the gallery. Acknowledgements. Member for Thebacha.
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