Debates of March 2nd, 2023
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This is from 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 320-19(2): Lack of Transparency around Spills at Kearl Oil Sands Development North of Fort McMurray
- Minister's Statement 321-19(2): Infrastructure Climate Change Adaptation
- Minister's Statement 322-19(2): NWT Community Flood Response
- Member's Statement 1407-19(2): Spills at Kearl Oil Sands Development
- Member's Statement 1408-19(2): Yellowknife Liquor Stores
- Member's Statement 1409-19(2): Aftercare and Detoxification Services
- Member's Statement 1408-19(2): Yellowknife Liquor Stores
- Member's Statement 1410-19(2): Energy Strategy
- Member's Statement 1411-19(2): Operating Businesses in Public Housing
- Member's Statement 1412-19(2): Deh Gah Gotie School Trip to Mexico
- Member's Statement 1413-19(2): Public Corporate Structures
- Member's Statement 1414-19(2): Mining Royalties Modelling
- Member's Statement 1415-19(2): Eulogy for Diane Edwards
- Question 1416-19(2): Petroleum Spill in Alberta
- Question 1417-19(2): Energy Strategy
- Question 1418-19(2): Detoxification and Aftercare Services
- Question 1419-19(2): Mining Royalties Modelling
- Question 1420-19(2): Small Business in Public Housing
- Question 1421-19(2): Public Tender on Yellowknife Liquor Stores
- Question 1422-19(2): Crown Corporation Structures
- Written Question 60-19(2): Physician Recruitment and Retention
- Return to Written Question 57-19(2): Payments for Leased Space
- Bill 68: An Act to Amend the Child Daycare Act
- Committee Report 46-19(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on Bill 67: An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act
- Tabled Document 865-19(2): Information for Return to Written Question 57-19(2): Payments for Leased Space
- Tabled Document 866-19(2): Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report
- Tabled Document 867-19(2): Environment and Climate Change Canada Guidance for Using Climate Pollution Pricing Proceeds Tabled Document 868-19(2): GNWT Mineral Royalties Presentation to Yellowknife Geoscience Forum: Financial Modeling in Support of Revising the Royalty Regime of Mining in the NWT by Michael Doggett, Nick Dennahower, Hendrick Falk
- Tabled Document 869-19(2): Order of the Alberta Energy Regulator to Imperial Oil Resources Limited regarding the Kearl Oil Sands Processing Plant and Mine
- Bill 72: Opioid Damages and Health care Costs Recovery Act
- Bill 73: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 4
- Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
- Report Of Committee Of The Whole
- Orders Of The Day
Tabled Document 865-19(2): Information for Return to Written Question 57-19(2): Payments for Leased Space
Tabling Of Documents
Tabled Document 866-19(2): Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report
Tabling Of Documents

Frieda Martselos Thebacha
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table a publication from the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addictions entitled "Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Tabled Document 866-19(2): Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report
Tabling Of Documents

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Member for Thebacha. Tabling of documents. Member for Frame Lake.
Tabled Document 867-19(2): Environment and Climate Change Canada Guidance for Using Climate Pollution Pricing Proceeds
Tabled Document 868-19(2): GNWT Mineral Royalties Presentation to Yellowknife Geoscience Forum: Financial Modeling in Support of Revising the Royalty Regime of Mining in the NWT by Michael Doggett, Nick Dennahower, Hendrick Falk
Tabling Of Documents
March 2nd, 2023

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake
Merci, Monsieur le President. I wish to table the following two documents: The first one, Environment and Climate Change Canada Guidance for Using Climate Pollution Pricing Proceeds; the second one, November 2022 GNWT Mineral Royalties Presentation to Yellowknife Geoscience Forum: "Financial Modeling in Support of Revising the Royalty Regime of Mining in the NWT" by Michael Doggett, Nick Dennahower, and Hendrik Falck. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Tabled Document 867-19(2): Environment and Climate Change Canada Guidance for Using Climate Pollution Pricing Proceeds
Tabled Document 868-19(2): GNWT Mineral Royalties Presentation to Yellowknife Geoscience Forum: Financial Modeling in Support of Revising the Royalty Regime of Mining in the NWT by Michael Doggett, Nick Dennahower, Hendrick Falk
Tabling Of Documents

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Member for Frame Lake. Tabling of documents. Member for Hay River South.
Tabled Document 869-19(2): Order of the Alberta Energy Regulator to Imperial Oil Resources Limited regarding the Kearl Oil Sands Processing Plant and Mine
Tabling Of Documents

Rocky Simpson Hay River South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table an order of the Alberta Energy Regulator to Imperial Oil Resources Limited regarding the Kearl Oil Sands Processing Plant. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Tabled Document 869-19(2): Order of the Alberta Energy Regulator to Imperial Oil Resources Limited regarding the Kearl Oil Sands Processing Plant and Mine
Tabling Of Documents

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Member for Hay River South. Tabling of documents. Notices of motion. Motions. Notices of motion for the first reading of bills. Minister responsible for Justice.
Bill 72: Opioid Damages and Health care Costs Recovery Act
Notices Of Motion For The First Reading Of Bills

R.J. Simpson Hay River North
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Monday, March 6th, 2023, I will present Bill 72, Opioid Damages and Healthcare Costs Recovery Act, to be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 72: Opioid Damages and Health care Costs Recovery Act
Notices Of Motion For The First Reading Of Bills

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Minister. Notices of motion for the first reading of bills. Member for Thebacha.
Bill 73: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 4
Notices Of Motion For The First Reading Of Bills

Frieda Martselos Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, March the 6th, 2023, I will present Bill 73, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 4, to be ready for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bill 73: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 4
Notices Of Motion For The First Reading Of Bills

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.
Thank you, Member for Thebacha. Notices of motion for the 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, 29, 61, 63, 66, and 67, Committee Report 40-19(2), Committee Report 43-19(2), Committee Report 44-19(2), Minister's Statement 264-19(2), Tabled Document 681-19(2), Tabled Document 694-19(2), and Tabled Document 813-19(2), with Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes in the.
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

The Chair Lesa Semmler
I now call Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of committee? Member for Frame Lake.
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake
Merci, Madam la Presidente. Committee wishes to consider Tabled Document 813-19(2), 2023-2024 Main Estimates, with Department of Education, Culture and Employment. Mahsi, Madam Chair.
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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