Debates of March 31st, 2022
This is page numbers 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
- Minister's Statement 240-19(2): Ending COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- Minister's Statement 241-19(2): Apprenticeship - Northwest Territories Housing Corporation
- Minister's Statement 242-19(2): General Rate Application
- Member's Statement 1067-19(2): Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport Expansion Project
- Member's Statement 1068-19(2): Mental Health and Addictions Support
- Member's Statement 1069-19(2): Northwest Territories Mining Royalty
- Member's Statement 1070-19(2): Rising Cost of Living
- Member's Statement 1071-19(2): Inuvik Airport Runway Expansion Project
- Member's Statement 1072-19(2): Thank-You Message
- Member's Statement 1073-19(2): Vaccine Equity
- Member's Statement 1074-19(2): Pandemic Supports
- Member's Statement 1075-19(2): Housing Expenditures
- Member's Statement 1076-19(2): Muskrat Jamboree in the Beaufort Delta
- Member's Statement 1077-19(2): Filming of “Cold Road” in South Slave
- Member's Statement 1078-19(2): Fort Simpson Speed Skating Club
- Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
- Question 1068-19(2): Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport Expansion Project
- Question 1069-19(2): Mental Health and Addictions Support
- Question 1070-19(2): Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport Expansion Project
- Question 1071-19(2): Vaccine Supply
- Question 1072-19(2): Northwest Territories Mining Royalty Regime
- Question 1073-19(2): Canada Community Revitalization Fund
- Question 1074-19(2): Housing Expenditures in Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh
- Question 1075-19(2): Knowledge of Joint Venture and Indigenous Government
- Question 1076-19(2): Inuvik Wind Project
- Question 1077-19(2): Cost of Living
- Question 1078-19(2): Northwest Territories Business Protection with Inflation
- Question 1079-19(2): Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport Expansion Project
- Return to Written Question 36-19(2): Mental Health Supports for Residents
- Return to Written Question 38-19(2): Project Assessment Policy Review
- Return to Written Question 39-19(2): Mining Programs and Subsidies
- Tabled Document 627-19(2): Northwest Territories Action Plan for Promoting Critical Minerals: What We Heard - A Summary of the Discussion from a Virtual Workshop Held to Discuss Critical Mineral Development in the Northwest Territories Tabled Document 628-19(2): Northwest Territories Action Plan for Promoting Critical Minerals Appendix: Participant Comments from Critical Minerals Workshop, November 9, 2021 Tabled Document 629-19(2): Value of Work Completed Under the Work Credit Program 2015-2022
- Tabled Document 630-19(2): Environment and Natural Resources Strategic Plan 2022-2026 Tabled Document 631-19(2): Waste Reduction and REcovery Program 2020-2021 Annual Report Tabled Document 632-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 1028-19(2): Access to Clean Water
- Tabled Document 633-19(2): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 997-19(2): Correctional Facilities
- Tabled Document 634-19(2): Additional Information for Written Question 36-19(2): Mental Health Supports for Residents
- Tabled Document 635-19(2): Northwest Territories Housing Corporation 2022-2023 Consolidated Operating Budget
- Tabled Document 636-19(2): Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation and Northwest Territories Power Corporation 2022-2023 Corporate Plan
- Notice of Motion 52-19(2): Appointments to the Standing Committees on Social Development and Government Operations
- Motion 51-19(2): Extended Adjournment of the House to May 26, 2022, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Motion 52-19(2): Appointments to the Standing Committees on Social Development and Government Operations, Ruled Out of Order
- Recorded Vote
- Bill 51: Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2023-2023, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Committee Motion 220-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Overrepresentation of Indigenous Children and Youth in Child and Family Services, Carried
- Committee Motion 221-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Birthing Support, Carried
- Committee Motion 222-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Addictions PRograms and Treatment for Youth Within the Northwest Territories, Carried
- Committee Motion 223-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together -Youth Homelessness Plan, Carried
- Committee Motion 224-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Healthy Family Program, Carried
- Committee Motion 225-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Access to Recreational Programming, Carried
- Committee Motion 226-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Family Mentorship Pilot Projects, Carried
- Committee Motion 227-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Addictions Recovery On-The-Land healing for Youth, Carried
- Committee Motion 228-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Family Violence Emergency Shelters, Carried
- Committee Motion 229-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Training for Foster Families, Carried
- Committee Motion 230-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Recruitment Strategy for Indigenous Foster Families, Carried
- Committee Motion 231-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Child and Family Services Evaluation and Monitoring Framework, Carried
- Committee Motion 232-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Indigenous Advisory Body Sub-Committee for Child and Family Services, Carried
- Committee Motion 233-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Audit of Child and Family Services Resources, Carried
- Committee Motion 234-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Legal Services for Parents, Carried
- Committee Motion 235-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Legislative Changes to Child and Family Services Act, Carried
- Committee Motion 236-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Services for Children, Youth and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Parents and Caregivers, Carried
- Committee Motion 237-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Annual Quality Improvement Plan Reporting, Carried
- Committee Motion 238-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
- Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Bill 39: An Act to Amend the Post-Secondary Education Act, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Bill 41: Justice Administrations Statutes Amendment Act, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Bill 51: Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures) 2022-2023, Carried
- Recorded Vote
- Orders Of The Day
Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills
Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills
Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer
The Member has indicated she is opposed to the motion.
The Member for Frame Lake.
Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills
Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills
Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer
The Member has indicated he is in favour of the motion.
The Member for Kam Lake.
Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills
Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills
Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer
Mr. Speaker, the Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes has indicated that she is in favour of the motion.
Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills
The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
The results of the recorded vote: 16 in favour - oh sorry, correction, correction. As you can tell it has been a long day.
We have 11 in favour; six opposed; zero abstentions. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 51 has had third reading and is ready for assent.
Third reading of bills.
Mr. Clerk, will you ascertain if the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Margaret Thom is prepared to enter the Chamber and assent to bills. Thank you.
---SHORT RECESS
Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills
The Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Margaret M. Thom
Please be seated.
Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, it says good afternoon but good evening. Thank you. It is all great to see each and every one of you.
I am again deeply honoured to be in this special place with all of you. As Northern leaders, each of you have tremendous responsibilities and challenges on your shoulders; therefore, I extend to you a huge mahsi cho from the bottom of my heart for your hard work to better the lives of all Northerners.
With my deepest respect, I would like to acknowledge and honour the sacred land and traditional territory of Chief Drygeese. I am always, and will forever, be grateful for be welcomed as a visitor and allowing us to do our work and play on this great land. Mahsi cho.
We are still in a pandemic. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to continue to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and all Northerners, being mindful of our respective social bubbles and the choices we make.
We must continue to be prepared and take all safety precautions as we travel and play on this great land of ours. We have to be extremely proud and grateful for the work and difficult choices made for the last two years to be where we are now. Mahsi cho
After this long and cold winter, it is safe to say spring is in the air. I need to remind each and every one of you of the well-deserved, much-needed break to enjoy the beautiful spring weather, longer daylight hours, single-digit temperatures and the sunshine that will renew and give you new energy.
This break will allow you to breathe in the good fresh air, and to ground yourselves. I wish you all safe, enjoyable travels to your homes, your loved one, and your constituents.
Happy and blessed Easter season with your loved ones.
Now, as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:
Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
Bill 38: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2021;
Bill 39: An Act to Amend the Post-Secondary Education Act:
Bill 41: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act;
Bill 49: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022;
Bill 50: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2021- 2022;
Bill 51: Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2022-2023.
Thank you. Quyanainni. Merci beaucoup. Mahsi cho. Koana.
---SHORT RECESS
Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills
The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Well colleagues, this day didn't end like I thought it would.
On behalf of the House, I thank the Commissioner, the Honourable Margaret M. Thom, for being here today. It is always a pleasure to have her in the Chamber.
Colleagues, we have just had our first experience with the remote participation in this sitting of the Assembly. It was not perfect, but I believe it was very successful. I am very pleased that Members who otherwise would not been able to join us were able to fully participate in and contribute to this sitting. I thank all Members for your patience with the hybrid sitting.
I want to extend a special thank you to the staff who worked long hours to make this hybrid sitting possible, especially Mr. Vince McLeod and Mr. Chris Cartwright. Thank you, we couldn't have done it without you.
Colleagues, I also want to thank the interpreters who have joined us throughout the sitting. Our official languages are vital to the people of the territory and our cultures.
When we use our languages in the House, we honour them. We honour our cultures and all people of the territory. The interpreters make it possible for us to use our languages on a daily basis, and I thank them for their service and commitment to honouring our official languages.
Members, I also want to thank each of you. The last few days of this sitting have been challenging, but you have done a lot of important work in this House and should be proud of yourselves. I know that I am proud of you and I am proud of my role and the work you have done.
Also, a job well done to the Members and staff that took part in the MLA-media hockey game last night, and won 6 to 3. The last time we had the game, media won 6 to 1 and a good job once again.
Colleagues, you have concluded consideration of the operations budget, which I know included some difficult conversations and decisions. You have read several very important committee reports and considered legislation. This is in addition to the statements and questions that are a daily feature of our proceedings.
The debates and discussions in this House have been very interesting and sometimes they have been intense. That is good. It is a vital part of our work as legislators.
Consensus government does not mean that we always agree. We won't. Conflict and disagreement are unavoidable in our line of work. Consensus government does not mean that we will always get our way. That isn't possible. Consensus government means that all MLAs in this House have the opportunity to share their views, to influence policy and legislation, and to represent their constituents to the best of their ability. You have all done that and have maintained your professionalism throughout. Thank you.
This House will not sit again until May, but we will remain busy. Our days will be filled with the ongoing business of committees and government and serving our constituents.
Thank you, colleagues.
Mr. Clerk, orders of the day.
Orders Of The Day
Orders Of The Day
March 31st, 2022
Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer
Orders of the day for Thursday, May 26th, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
- Prayer
- Ministers' Statements
- Members' Statements
- Returns to Oral Questions
- Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
- Acknowledgements
- Oral Questions
- Oral Question 1067-19(2): Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport Expansion Project
- Oral Question 1076-19(2): Knowledge of Joint Venture and Indigenous Government
- Written Questions
- Returns to Written Questions
- Replies to Commissioner's Address
- Petitions
- Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
- Reports of Standing and Special Committees
- Tabling of Documents
- Notices of Motions
- Motions
- Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills
- First Reading of Bills
- Second Reading of Bills
- Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
- Bill 23 - An Act to Amend the Public Utilities Act
- Bill 29 - Resource Royalty Information Disclosure Statute Amendment Act
- Committee Report 27-19(2): Standing Committee on Reconciliation and Indigenous Affairs Interim Report: What We Heard About the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Negotiating Agreements
- Report of Committee of the Whole
- Third Reading of Bills
- Orders of the Day
Orders Of The Day
Orders Of The Day
The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Mr. Clerk. This House stands adjourned until Thursday, May 26th, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.
---ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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