Debates of March 28th, 2022

This is page numbers 4061 - 4110 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
Arctic Sovereignty
Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission Safety Certificate for Young Workers
Mike Zubko Airport Project
Student Access to Support Services
Economy
Cheetah Resources
Childcare Fee Reductions
Cheetah Resources
Mining Incentive Program
Four-Day Work Week
Beavertail Jamboree and Cabin Fever Days
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Mike Zubko Airport Project
Student Access to Support Services
Implementation of Federal Childcare Subsidy
Economy
Land Use Planning
Strategic Infrastructure Projects
Four-day Work Week
Mining Incentive Program
Mike Zubko Airport Project
Return to Written Question 34-19(2): Municipal Infrastructure Gap
Return to Written Question 35-19(2): NWT Health Status Chartbook
Bill 39: An Act to Amend the Post-Secondary Education Act
Bill 40: An Act to Amend the Medical Professions Act
Bill 41: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act
Tabled Document 598-19(2): Letter to Prime Minister from Norther Premiers dated March 2, 2022 regarding Arctic Security Tabled Document 599-19(2): Letter to Chair, Council of the Federation from Northern Premiers dated March 3, 2022 regarding Arctic Security
Tabled Document 600-19(2): Plain Languarge Summary for Bill 47: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, no. 2 Tabled Document 601-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 974-19(2):Policing Tabled Document 602-19(2): Follow-up letter for Oral Question 995-19(2): Maintenance Enforcement
Tabled Document 603-19(2): 2021 Annual Report to the Legislative Assembly under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Tabled Document 604-19(2): 2021 Annual Report - Northwest Territories Public Utilities Board Tabled Document 605-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 916-19(2): Housing Tabled Document 606-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 926-19(2): Housing - Land Transfer Tabled Document 607-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 930-19(2): Housing Tabled Document 608-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 960-19(2): Three-year Energy Plan
Tabled Document 609-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 956-19(2): People Parenting with FASD
Tabled Document 610-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 993-19(2): Canadian Red Cross Tabled Document 611-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 998-19(2): Firearms Storage and Lessons Learned
Tabled Document 612-19(2): Government of Canada, Travel: Proof of Vaccination for Indigenous Peoples and Northerners in Remote Communities at December 1, 2021
Tabled Document 613-19(2): Summary of Members' Absences for the Period November 22, 2021 to February 20, 2022
Bill 49: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022
Bill 50: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022
Bill 49: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022
Recorded Vote
Bill 47: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, No. 2
Recorded Vote
Bill 50: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022
Recorded Vote
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Recorded Vote
Bill 38: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2021
Recorded Vote
Bill 49: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022
Recorded Vote
Bill 50: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022
Recorded Vote
Orders Of The Day

Recorded Vote
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Rocky Simpson

Rocky Simpson Hay River South

Opposed.

Recorded Vote
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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Yellowknife North.

Recorded Vote
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Rylund Johnson

Rylund Johnson Yellowknife North

In favour.

Recorded Vote
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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh.

Recorded Vote
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Richard Edjericon

Richard Edjericon Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh

In favour.

Recorded Vote
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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Nahendeh.

Recorded Vote
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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

In favour.

Recorded Vote
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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Sahtu.

Recorded Vote
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Paulie Chinna

Paulie Chinna Sahtu

In favour.

Recorded Vote
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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Inuvik Boot Lake.

Recorded Vote
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Diane Archie

Diane Archie Inuvik Boot Lake

In favour.

Recorded Vote
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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Hay River North.

Recorded Vote
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R.J. Simpson

R.J. Simpson Hay River North

In favour.

Recorded Vote
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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The honourable Member for Thebacha.

Recorded Vote
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Frieda Martselos

Frieda Martselos Thebacha

Against.

Recorded Vote
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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member has voted opposed to second reading of the bill. The Member for Frame Lake.

Recorded Vote
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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

In favour.

Recorded Vote
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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member has voted in favour of second reading of the bill.

Recorded Vote
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The Speaker

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

The results of the recorded vote: 13 in favour; two opposed; zero abstentions. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 50 has had second reading. Second reading of bills. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters. Bill 23; Bill 29; Minister's Statement 202-19(2); Tabled Document 561-19(2); Tabled Document 567-19(2); with Member for Hay River South in the chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

I will now call Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. O'Reilly.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Thanks, Mr. Chair. Committee wishes to consider Tabled Document 567-19(2) and Minister's Statement 202-19(2) concurrently at the same time. Mahsi, Mr. Chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Thank you, committee. We will take a short recess.

---SHORT RECESS

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The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

I call committee back to order. Committee, we have agreed to consider Minister's Statement 202-19(2), and Tabled Document 567-19(2): Annual Status Report - 2019-2023 Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories. Does the Premier have any opening remarks?