Debates of June 2nd, 2026

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 know.

Topics

Oral Questions

Members Present

Prayer Or Reflection

Winter and Summer Resupply Seasons

Homelessness: Seasonal Update

Congratulations to Arctic Energy Alliance

25th Annual Arctic Development Expo

Child and Family Services

Fort Good Hope Housing

Support for Trades

Accountability for Children

Frame Lake Youth Parliament Statement

Healthcare Sustainability

Concerns with Navigating the Northwest Territories Health System

Deh Cho Treaty Negotiations

Child and Family Services Audit

Youth Parliament Statement - Bailey Nigiyok

Youth Parliament Statement - Hayden Pearce

Connection

Celebrating the Life of Rock Matte

Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

Committee Report 45-20(1): Standing Committee on Procedures and Privileges' Report on the Review of Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No. 4, Deemed Read, Received and Moved to COW

Committee Report 46-20(1): Standing Committee on Government Operations' Report on the Statutory Review of the Northwest Territories Heritage Fund Act, Deemed Read, Received and Adopted, Response from Government Requested

Committee Report 47-20(1): Standing Committee on Social Development's Report on Healthcare Accountability and Sustainability, Deemed Read, Moved into COW

Offerings for Trades Students

Cabinet Shuffle

Twin Falls Trail

Fort Good Hope Construction Centre

Children in Care in Other Jurisdictions

Navigating the Healthcare System

Environmental Monitoring

Indigenous Governments and Child and Family Services

Deh Cho Treaty Negotiations

Lessons Learned on Mine Licenses

Supports for Addictions

Non-Compliance of Statutory Deadlines

Safety of Roads Along River System

Improvised Drug Paraphernalia

Camp Connections

Wellness and Recovery Centre Status

Status of Self Government Negotiations with Colville Lake

Child and Family Services

Consultations and Public Tenders

Tabled Document 528-20(1): Plain Language Summary for Bill 49: Safer Community and Neighbourhoods Act Tabled Document 529-20(1): Statement of Consistency for Bill 49: Safer Community and Neighbourhoods Act Tabled Document 530-20(1): Public Engagement on Public Safety Legislation: What We Heard Report Tabled Document 531-20(1): Review of the Residential Tenancies Act: What We Heard Report

Tabled Document 532-20(1): Special Committee on Transition Matters 20th Legislative Assembly Draft Terms

Tabled Document 533-20(1): Cancer Care Vision: A Living Framework for Quality and Priorities in the Northwest Territories

Tabled Document 534-20(1): Statement of Consistency for Bill 51: An Act to Amend the Local Authorities Elections Act

Reorganization of Social and Health Governance

Extended Adjournment of the House to October 20, 2026

Reappointment of Integrity Commissioner

Motion 84-20(1) Establishment of a Special Committee on Transition Matters

Censure of the Minister of Health and Social Services

Reappointment of Integrity Commissioner

Bill 50: Marine Transportation Corporation Act

Bill 51: An Act to Amend the Local Authorities Elections Act

Bill 52: Supplementary Appropriation Act, (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2026 2027

Bill 49: Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act

Recorded Vote

Bill 52: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2026-2027

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 521-20(1): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2026-2027

Bill 48: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act - Deletion and substitution in subclause 2(1), paragraph 14.1(2)(b)

Bill 48: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act - Deletion and substitution in clause 6

Bill 41: An Act to Amend the Real Estate Agents' Licensing Act

Recorded Vote

Orders Of The Day

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June 2nd

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. I will now turn to the chair of the Standing Committee on Government Operations, the committee that reviewed the bill for any opening comments on Bill 32. I will go to the Member from Frame Lake.

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Julian Morse Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, Bill 32, An Act to Amend the Public Service Act No. 2, received second reading in the Legislative Assembly on October 21st, 2025, and was referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations for review. A motion extending committee's review of Bill 32 was adopted by the Assembly on February 13th, 2026.

During its review, the committee received a briefing from the Minister of Finance, held a public meeting in Yellowknife, and solicited written comments from stakeholders and the general public. The committee received 11 written submissions from the public, and I thank those who wrote in to share their comments and extensive suggestions to amend the bill.

The committee completed its clause-by-clause review of the bill with the Minister of Finance on May 28th, 2026. During this review and as a result of the comments the committee received, the committee removed no less than 23 motions to amend eight clauses of the bill based on feedback received from stakeholders and recommendations from the department. The Minister concurred with each of the motions.

So I thank the committee for their efforts in reviewing this legislation. It was certainly one of the more complex reviews that we've done in this term, and I thank the committee members in particular who read through the extensive motions on the clause-by-clause review. It took a fair bit of time but we got through it, so thank you to them. And, Mr. Chair, individual Members may have additional comments. Thank you.

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The Speaker Shane Thompson

Thank you. I will now open the floor for general comments on Bill 32. Are there any questions from the Members? Okay, seeing none. Is the committee agreed that there are no further general comments? Committee?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair Richard Edjericon

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

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. There are 51 clauses of the bill. Where possible, I will call clause by in groups of five. 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

June 2nd

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. Committee, we will defer the bill's bill numbers and title until after consideration of the clauses. Please turn to page 1 of the bill.

Clauses 1 to 5, does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. Please turn to page 12 of the bill.

Clauses 6 to 10, does 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. Please turn to page 24 of the bill.

Clauses 11 to 15, 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

June 2nd

The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. Please turn to page 54 of the bill.

Clauses 6 to 20, 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. Please turn to page 55 of the bill.

Clauses 21 to 25, does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair Richard Edjericon

Thank you. Please turn to page 60 of the bill.

Clauses 26 to 30, does committee agree?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair Richard Edjericon

Please turn to page 64 of the bill.

Clauses 1 to 35, 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. Please turn to page 68 of the bill.

Clauses 36 to 40, does 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

Please turn to page 86 of the bill.

Clauses 41 to 45, does committee agree?

Debates of June 2nd, 2026

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