Minister's Statement 84-12(7): Canada/nwt Infrastructure Program  I have a point of privilege, Mr. Speaker, thank you. Pursuant to Rule 20(1), and with your permission, I would like to rise on a point of privilege to clarify a matter that was, once again, reported on the 7:30 and 8:30 newscasts on CBC Mackenzie. Mr. Speaker, yesterday in commi

Committee Motion 54-12(7): Expanding The Range Of Options Available For Communities To Exercise Local Control Over Liquor, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That concludes my remarks on the liquor law review paper. --- Applause

Committee Motion 54-12(7): Expanding The Range Of Options Available For Communities To Exercise Local Control Over Liquor, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the government draft the new Liquor Act in a way that greatly expands the range of options available for communities to exercise local control over liquor. Thank you.

Committee Motion 53-12(7): Endorsement Of The Principles As Outlined In The Legislative Action Paper On Liquor Laws (td 2-12(7)), Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommend that the government draft the new Liquor Act in a way that reinforces that liability of liquor licenses ... I did that one. --- Laughter

Committee Motion 53-12(7): Endorsement Of The Principles As Outlined In The Legislative Action Paper On Liquor Laws (td 2-12(7)), Carried  (Microphone turned off)

Committee Motion 53-12(7): Endorsement Of The Principles As Outlined In The Legislative Action Paper On Liquor Laws (td 2-12(7)), Carried  Mr. Chairman, I move that this committee endorse the final five principles as outlined in the legislative action paper. Tabled Document 2-12(7): 1. In the Northwest Territories, liquor should be regarded as a "regulated product." The Liquor Act and regulations should define para

Committee Motion To Amend Committee Motion 52-12(7), Withdrawn  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I've really got to look at this grammar now, Mr. Chairman. --- Laughter

Committee Motion To Amend Committee Motion 52-12(7), Withdrawn  Question.

Committee Motion 52-12(7): Reinforcement Of Liability Of Liquor Licensees Arising From The Irresponsible Sale/supply Of Liquor, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that the government should draft a new Liquor Act in a way that reinforces that liability of liquor licensees for damages arising from the irresponsible sale or supply of liquor; And further, that this committee reco

Committee Motion 51-12(7): Providing Maximum Authority To Inspectors And Peace Officers In New Liquor Legislation, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommend that when it is drafting the new Liquor Act, the government should give the maximum amount of legal allowable authority to inspectors and peace officers to allow them to effectively enforce the act; And further, that

Committee Motion 50-12(7): Territorial Plebiscite On Legal Drinking Age, Withdrawn  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that this committee recommends that when drafting the now Liquor Act the government should give the maximum amount of legal allowable authority to inspectors and peace officers to allow them to effectively enforce the act; And further, that minimu

Committee Motion 50-12(7): Territorial Plebiscite On Legal Drinking Age, Withdrawn  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have additional comments with regard to the report. I want to comment that the legislative action paper makes the point that it is time to get tough with people who break the law by selling liquor in an irresponsible way. At the public meetings in Fort

Committee Motion 50-12(7): Territorial Plebiscite On Legal Drinking Age, Withdrawn  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I've listened fairly carefully to the comments that my honourable colleagues have been making with regard to this motion. Personally, I felt the debate to be very interesting and I'm pleased that other Members have spoken out on the issue. I

Question 542-12(7): Appointment Of Affirmative Action Individual To Appeals Committee  New question. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct a question to the Minister responsible for FMBS, which is responsible for the appeal process of the government. I don't know the process with respect to the government's involvement, but I do know that there are individ

Question 541-12(7): Provision Of GNWT Procedures To New Employees  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question to the Minister of Personnel. Mr. Speaker, job offers that are granted to employees, I believe should include hiring procedures of the Government of the Northwest Territories. Currently, they do not have that; they basically have the indi