Committee Motion 60-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Withdrawn  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to propose another motion. I move that clause 2 of Bill 32 be amended by: (a) striking out that portion of proposed subsection 6.1.(1) immediately preceding paragraph (a) and by substituting the following: 6.1.(1) his or her election, t

Committee Motion 59-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Is it proper I guess the concern that I have is the current bill, it reads, "after his or her election...convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code." Nothing in there covers whether they are found guilty of an offence. They can be convicted of an off

Committee Motion 59-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to ask for clarification with regard to clause 2. If a Member is convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code and found not guilty or given a conditional discharge, is it correct to state that a Member does not lose their seat? Thank you.

Committee Motion 59-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  Just a closing comment, Mr. Chairman. I find that if a Member is found guilty of an offence and then discharged of the offence, they can still remain as a Member under the current bill. Then, I believe, we lose the original intent of the bill. The intention of the amendment is to

Committee Motion 59-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before Mr. Patterson starts to speak, I would like to explain the intent of the motion. The intent of the motion is to look after individuals or Members who may be found guilty of sexual exploitation of children or violence against a person. Someone may b

Committee Motion 59-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  Mr. Chairman, I would like to move a motion with regard to clause 2. Mr. Chairman, I move that clause 2 of Bill 32 be amended by (a) striking out that portion of proposed subsection 6.1.(1) immediately preceding paragraph (a) and by substituting the following: A member shall

Committee Motion 58-12(7): Recommending 13th Assembly Further Amend Section 6 Of Lea Act, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Even though Mr. Patterson indicated that the Legislative Assembly has the right to expel, suspend or discipline a Member, it's my understanding that -- and maybe we should get clarification-- if a Member is charged and has violated the Criminal Code with

Committee Motion 58-12(7): Recommending 13th Assembly Further Amend Section 6 Of Lea Act, Carried  Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee recommends that consideration be given by the Members of the 13th Legislative Assembly to amending further The Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act to add further offences under the Criminal Code and other federal and territorial

Committee Report 10-12(7): Report On Bill 32: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First of all, as I said in the public meetings, I want to thank Mr. Dent for bringing forward this bill. I supported the principle of the bill when it came to the House and I wanted to say, for the public record, that I have no problem supporting the bill

Question 584-12(7): Priority List Of Budget Cuts  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister of Finance a question with regard to budgeting items. When we were in the budget session, the Minister of Finance indicated to this House that we will be looking at cuts in the future. I would like to know whether or not th

Question 580-12(7): Creation Of Fire Breaks As Preventative Measures  Thank you. Can she advise the House as to when she feels they will have a plan in place to address the idea of creating fire breaks around the communities? Thank you.

Question 580-12(7): Creation Of Fire Breaks As Preventative Measures  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to the Premier. Mr. Speaker, if discussions have taken place regarding the creation of fire breaks, I would like to ask the Premier what plan does the government have to create fire breaks? Thank you.

Question 580-12(7): Creation Of Fire Breaks As Preventative Measures  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question to ask the Premier. I would like to question the Premier with regard to my Member's statement today about preparing fire breaks around communities. I wonder whether the Premier will take on the responsibility of requesting the Minister re

Question 572-12(7): Employment Status Of Bird Dog Officers  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I asked the Minister whether or not the Bird Dog officers are working with the DC-4s. The Minister indicated they should be, but I have been advised otherwise. I would like the Minister to determine whether he can confirm for this House whether or not the

Question 572-12(7): Employment Status Of Bird Dog Officers  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister give us the status of employment with regard to Bird Dog officers? When does he anticipate they'll be back working with the DC-4s? Thank you.