Thank you. I'll go to the director.
Debates of Oct. 28th, 2025
This is page numbers of the Hansard for the 20th Assembly, 1st 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 housing.
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James Bancroft
Thank you, Mr. Chair. That NSCC harm reduction cell is a cell that's being repurposed from the existing high security area of the building into a harm reduction cell with soft surfaces and lack of protruding points. This was originally identified through a violence/threat risk assessment report that the facility was lacking this infrastructure, so we're remedying that recommendation now. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
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Kate Reid Great Slave
Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you for that explanation. I'm curious -- I'm happy to hear that this work is happening. I'm glad that the department is actioning that recommendation. But what was the correctional complex doing to reduce harm to inmates who maybe needed a space like this previous to this being retrofitted? Thank you, Mr. Chair.
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James Bancroft
Thank you, Mr. Chair. This cell enhancement will allow for the similar level of programming to be delivered for an inmate that's suffering a crisis, whether that be through withdrawals for alcohol or drugs or other behavioral issues. The manner in which the facility would have addressed those risks is similar to -- or it will be similar, however the facility that this is going to be allowing for will be a much safer environment for the offender while they're experiencing those moments of crisis. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Kate Reid Great Slave
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yeah, no, it's good to hear that we are creating a safer environment for folks who are experiencing extreme distress. So more of a comment. Thank you. Nothing further.
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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Richard Edjericon
Okay, thank you. Are there any further general comments from Members? Okay, seeing none, I'll continue on.
Department of Justice, corrections services, infrastructure investment, $1,140,000. 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 Richard Edjericon
Thank you. Next, we have court services on page 67 with information items on page 68. Are there any questions? Seeing none.
Department of Justice, court services, infrastructure investment, $5,777,000. 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 Richard Edjericon
Thank you. Next, we have services to the public on page 69 with information items on page 70. Are there any questions? Seeing none.
Department of Justice, services to the public, infrastructure investment, $460,000. 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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The Chair Richard Edjericon
Thank you. Members, please return now to the Department of Justice summary found on page 64.
Department of Justice, 2026-2027 Capital Estimates, $7,377,000. 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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The Chair Richard Edjericon
Thank you. Committee, that concludes our consideration of the Department of Justice. Thank you, committee. And thank you, Minister. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses from the chambers.
I'm going to go to the Member from Inuvik Boot Lake.
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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Denny Rodgers Inuvik Boot Lake
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move the chair rise and report progress.
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Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair Richard Edjericon
There's a motion on the floor to report progress. The motion is in order and non-debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
I will now rise and report progress. Thank you.
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
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Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
October 28th
Richard Edjericon Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh
Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Tabled Document 385-20(1). And, Mr. Speaker, I move that report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
Report Of Committee Of The Whole
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The Speaker Shane Thompson
Thank you. Could I have a seconder? Let's go on to that guy from Yellowknife Centre. Now he's going to have to support it for sure. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those abstaining? One abstention. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Reports of Committee of the Whole. Third reading of bills. Minister of Justice.
Bill 23: An Act to Amend the Children's Law Act, Carried
Third Reading Of Bills
October 28th, 2025
Jay MacDonald Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member from Yellowknife South, that Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Children's Law Act, be read for the third time. And, Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.