Debates of March 11th, 2022

This is page numbers 4017 - 4060 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.

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Oral Questions
Members Present
Prayer
Airport Capital Assistance Program
Recreational Land Leases
Capital Budget Transparency
Message of Support for Town of Fort Smith
Medical Travel
Waste Management
Firefighter Aid for Ukraine
Appreciation for Interpreters and Safety in Communities
Inflation and Gas Tax Relief
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Capital Budget Transparency
Ukrainian Immigration and Aid
Community-based Addictions Programming and Funding
Medical Travel Policies
Recreational Land Leases
Inflation and Gas Tax Relief
Waste Management
Waste Management
Tabled Document 594-19(2): Government of the Northwest Territories Response to Committee Report 20-19(2): Report on Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Aurora College Act
Tabled Document 595-19(2): What We Heard: NWT Liquor Legislation Review March, 2022
Tabled Document 596-19(2): Oral Question 918-19(2): Mental Health
Tabled Document 597-19(2): Government of Canada, Travel: Proof of Vaccination for Indigenous Peoples and Northerners in Remote Communities at February 28, 2022
Extended Adjournment of the House to March 28, 2022
Bill 47: Arbitration Act
Consideration Of Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Discussions under Section 12 of the Wildlife Act
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Section 14 and 21 Under the Species At Risk (NWT) Act
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Increase Funding Support for Community Harvester Assistance Program
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Increase Funding Support for Community Harvester Assistance Program
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Hunter Education in Education Curriculum
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act -Community Conservation Plans and Harvest Allocations
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Processes for Enforcement Using Alternative Measures Carried
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Legislated Role for Indigenous Guardians
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Funding for Indigenous Guardian Programs
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Sharing Wild Meat
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Nomination of Conservation Areas
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Public Availability of Section 15 of Wildlife Act Meeting Results
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Statutory Review Period Carried
Committee Report 24-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Statutory Review of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and Wildlife Act - Government Response to Recommendations Carried
Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
Tabled Document 579-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Orders Of The Day

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Minister of Finance.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Caroline Wawzonek

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

Collective bargaining, Madam Chair. Thank you.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Member for Yellowknife North.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Rylund Johnson

Rylund Johnson Yellowknife North

Thank you, Madam Chair. And I guess I -- my next question is I know that the collective bargaining has some -- a big question about the retroactive amount and whether Canada will support. Do we have any update on what the possibly retroactive amount we may owe for RCMP collective bargaining is?

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Minister of Finance.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Caroline Wawzonek

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

Thank you, Madam Chair. I think the estimates are only just starting to come in now so I'm not in a position to provide any update at this point. Thank you.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Member for Yellowknife North.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Rylund Johnson

Rylund Johnson Yellowknife North

Thank you, Madam Chair; that's fine. Can I just get a bit more information on the funding here for the First Nations and Inuit policing program. This is our share. I know in the budget we added a few more of these positions. Can I just -- this $775,000, where are those -- or no, maybe that's a different thing than aboriginal -- can I get an update on -- an explanation of what this money is? Thank you.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Minister of Finance.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Caroline Wawzonek

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

Thank you, Madam Chair. So under the First Nations and community policing, yes, this is a different program. I don't have those communities listed here. But deputy minister -- oh no, I apologize, Madam Chair; I've forgot to turn that page again.

Two are going to Behchoko; one to Tulita; one Fort Simpson; and one to Fort McPherson. And again, you'll recall that under the FNIPP, or First Nation Inuit Policing Program, it's a different cost share. 52 percent federal and 48 percent GNWT. So a little bit less from the GNWT's side on that one. Thank you.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Member for Yellowknife North.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Rylund Johnson

Rylund Johnson Yellowknife North

Yeah, thank you, Madam Chair. And my understanding is that for all other officers, we pay 70 percent and then the federal government pays 30 percent. You know, I guess considering we -- this is a program that allows us to provide First Nations and Inuit policing to communities at a lower cost, is there any hope or -- of accessing more of this? It just seems like every dollar we can take out of the police services contract and turn into 70-cent dollars to 50-cent dollars is a good step. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Minister of Finance.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Caroline Wawzonek

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

Thank you, Madam Chair. But I -- I mean, that's true for pretty well any budget item. But in this particular instance, these are contracts that we've entered into and I've got no indication that there will be any change to the division of cost sharing on this. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you.

Supplementary Estimates (Operation Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022, Department of Justice, policing services, not previously authorized, $4,229,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Supplementary Estimates (Operation Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022, Department of Justice, services to the government, not previously authorized, $140,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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March 11th, 2022

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Supplementary Estimates (Operation Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022, Department of Justice, services to the public, not previously authorized, $52,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Supplementary Estimates (Operation Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022, Department of Justice, total department, not previously authorized, $6,062,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Committee, we will now consider the Department of Lands on page 19.

Supplementary Estimates (Operation Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022, Department of Lands, corporate management, not previously authorized, $33,000. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Committee Motion 217-19(2): Tabled Document 578-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022 Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Supplementary Estimates (Operation Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022, Department of Lands, operations, not previously authorized, $132,000. Does committee agree?