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Bill 12: Business Day Statute Law Amendment Act
First Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

The Speaker Shane Thompson

Thank you, Minister. Pursuant to Rule 8.2(3), Bill 12 is deemed to have first reading and is ready for second reading. Minister of Justice.

All right, right on. First reading of bills. Second reading of bills. We'll go back to Mr. Premier.

Bill 11: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act
First Reading Of Bills

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R.J. Simpson

R.J. Simpson Hay River North

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to present to the House Bill 11, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, to be read for the first time. Thank you.

Bill 11: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act
First Reading Of Bills

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The Speaker

The Speaker Shane Thompson

Thank you, Mr. Premier. Pursuant to Rule 8.2(3), Bill 11 is deemed to have first reading and is ready for second reading. First reading of bills. Second reading of bills. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters, Tabled Document 193-20(1) with Member from Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh in the chair.

Before we do that, colleagues, by the authority given to me by the Speaker under Rule 2.2(4), I hereby authorize the House to sit beyond the daily hours of adjournment to consider the business of the House.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

October 29th, 2024

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

I now call the Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of the committee? I'm going to go to the Member from Inuvik Boot Lake.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Denny Rodgers

Denny Rodgers Inuvik Boot Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the committee wishes to consider Tabled Document 193-to(1), 2025-2026 Capital Estimates, Legislative Assembly, health and social services, and the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. Does the committee agree?

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. We'll proceed. Consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters, Tabled Document 193-20(1). Capital Estimates 2025-2026, Legislative Assembly, October 29th, 2024.

Committee, we have agreed to consider Tabled Document 193-20(1), Capital Estimates 2025-2026, Legislative Assembly. Does the Speaker wish to bring in witness into the chamber?

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Yes, I do.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Does the committee agree?

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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. Sergeant-at-arms, please escort the witness into the chamber.

Thank you. Would the Speaker please introduce the witnesses.

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Shane Thompson

Shane Thompson Nahendeh

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On my right is Kim Wickens, deputy clerk. On my left is Glen Rutland, clerk.

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. The committee has agreed to forego general comments. Does the committee agree to proceed to the detail contained in the tabled documents?

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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Agreed. Thank you. Committee, the Legislative Assembly begins on page 16. We will defer the totals and review the estimates by activity summary beginning on page 17, with the Office of the Clerk, with information items on page 18. Are there any questions? Seeing none.

Legislative Assembly, Office of the Clerk, infrastructure investment, $500,000. Does the committee agree?

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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you, Members. Please return now to Legislative Assembly summary found on page 16.

Legislative Assembly, 2025-2026 Capital Estimates, $500,000. Does the committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. Does the committee agree that the consideration of the Legislative Assembly is now complete? Does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you, committee. And thank you, Mr. Speaker. And sergeant-at-arms, please escort the witnesses from the chambers.

Committee, we have agreed to consider Tabled Document 193-20(1), Capital Estimates 2025-2026, Department of Health and Social Services. Does the Minister of Health and Social Services wish to bring witnesses into the chamber? Over to the Minister.

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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Lesa Semmler

Lesa Semmler Inuvik Twin Lakes

Yes.

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The Chair

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Does the committee agree?

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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.