Debates of May 31st, 2023

This is page numbers 6257 - 6302 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
Government of the Northwest Territories Homelessness Strategy
Habitat for Humanity
2023 North American Indigenous Games
Marine Transportation Services in Nunakput
Fort Good Hope Seniors' Centre
Addressing Homelessness
Access to Dental Services
Skilled Trades Safety Certifications
Northwest Territories Flood Mitigation and Response
Project Assessment Policy Review
Government of the Northwest Territories Procurement Review
Indian Day School Survivors
Judo in the Deh Cho Region
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Marine Transportation Services in Nunakput
Government of the Northwest Territories Homelessness Strategy
Fort Simpson Liquid Natural Gas Power Plant
Skilled Trades Safety Certifications
Housing for Youth Aging Out of Care
Indian Day Schools
Preventative Dental Services
Project Assessment Policy Review
Fort Good Hope Seniors' Centre
Fort Smith Airport Safety
Online Portal for Youth Accessing Services
Online Portal for Youth Accessing Services
Tabled Document 946-19(2): A Way Home: A Comprehensive Strategy to Address Homelessness in the Northwest Territories Tabled Document 947-19(2): Follow-up Letter to Oral Question 1461-19(2): Northwest Territories/Alberta Transboundary Water Agreement Tabled Document 948-19(2): Follow-up Letter to Oral Question 1492-19(2): Income Assistance Tabled Document 949-19(2): Follow-up Letter to Oral Question 1493-19(2): Federal Ministers Meeting with Regular Members
Tabled Document 950-19(2): C.D. Howe Institute, Commentary No. 595, Aggressive Incrementalism: Strengthening the Foundations of Canada's Approach to Childcare
Extended Adjournment of the House to August 16, 2023
Bill 92: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act, No. 3
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Tabled Document 940-19(2): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2023-2024 - Deferral of Estimates
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Orders Of The Day

Motion 82-19(2): Extended Adjournment of the House to August 16, 2023
Notices Of Motion

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Frieda Martselos

Frieda Martselos Thebacha

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, June 2nd, 2023, I will move the following motion:

I move, second by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that when this House adjourns on Friday, June 2nd, 2023, it shall be adjourned until Wednesday, August 16, 2023;

And furthermore, that at any time prior to August 16, 2023, if the Speaker is satisfied, after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly, that the public interest requires that the House should meet at an earlier time during the adjournment, or at a time later than scheduled resumption of the House, the Speaker may give notice and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice and shall transact its business as if it had been duly adjourned to that time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Motion 82-19(2): Extended Adjournment of the House to August 16, 2023
Notices Of Motion

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The Speaker

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Member for Thebacha. Notices of motion. Motions. Notices of motion for the first reading of bills. Notices of motion for the first reading of bills. First reading of bills. Minister responsible for Finance.

Bill 92: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act, No. 3
First Reading Of Bills

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Caroline Wawzonek

Caroline Wawzonek Yellowknife South

Mr. Speaker, I wish to present to the House Bill 92, An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act, No. 3, to be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 92: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act, No. 3
First Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Minister. First reading of bills. Second reading of bills. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Bill 23, 29, and 90, Minister's Statement 264-19(2), Tabled Document 681-19(2), Tabled Document 940 and 941-19(2), with Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes in the chair.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

I now call Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of committee? Member for Frame Lake.

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Kevin O'Reilly

Kevin O'Reilly Frame Lake

Merci, Madame la Presidente. Committee wishes to consider Bill 90 and Tabled Document 940-19(2). Mahsi.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you, committee. We will take a short recess and resume with the first item.

---SHORT RECESS

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Committee, we have agreed to consider Bill 90: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act No. 5. I will ask the sponsor of the bill, Member for Kam Lake, to make opening remarks.

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Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I am pleased to speak to Bill 90, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 5, in my capacity as a Member of the Board of Management.

Members accepted the recommendation of the independent commission on Members' pay and benefits to reduce the base salary for Regular Members by $4,000. A Regular Member can earn back this $4,000 through participation on two standing committees. This bill allows for this $4,000 to be increased at the same rate as the base salary for Members to ensure that the base rate between Regular Members and Members of Cabinet remains the same. These changes will take effect in the 20th Assembly and do not change the pay and benefits of current Members. That concludes my remarks on Bill 90. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Member for Kam Lake, would you like to bring witnesses into the Chamber?

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Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

Yes, please.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Sergeant-at-arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber.

Member for Kam Lake, please introduce your witness.

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Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, to my left is Glen Rutland, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Thank you. Welcome. I will now open the floor to general comments on Bill 90. Are there any general comments? Does committee agree that there are no general comments?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Can we proceed to the clause-by-clause review of the bill?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Committee, we will defer the bill number and title until after consideration of the clauses. Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Please turn to page 1 of the bill. Clause 1, does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Lesa Semmler

Clause 2, does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.