Appreciation To Cabinet Ministers  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, at least once a session, I try to be positive and uplifting. I don't always like to rant and rave. ---Applause So today I would like to talk about some good things that have happened...

Item 10: Petitions  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, more signatures are being collected as I speak, but today I would like to table Petition No. 11-12(7) that was organized by the Nunatsiaq coalition against further gun controls. It is signed by 966 residents of various communities in the three

Question 607-12(7): Regional Consultation On Housing Issues  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can I take it from the Minister's response that, subject to approval and agreement of the Special Joint Committee on Housing, consultations similar in kind and scope to the ones that took place last year could take place in the coming year on on-going hous

Question 607-12(7): Regional Consultation On Housing Issues  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation. I think the Minister knows that I was very impressed with the manner in which people in my region were consulted on housing issues, and then the burning issue of the day w

Third Reading Of Federal Firearms Legislation  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, am not surprised but distressed by the passage of Bill C-68 which was given third reading in the House of Commons yesterday. I would like to take this opportunity, Mr. Speaker -- I commented on the feeble amendments that were introduced yesterday

Committee Report 11-12(7): Report On The Review Of Bill 25 - The Education Act  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to commend the committee for the good work it did in consulting with regions of the Northwest Territories. I was quite impressed with the manner in which consultations were undertaken in my constituency. In particular, I was delighted th

Item 13: Tabling Of Documents  Thanks, I'll try it again, Mr. Speaker. Thank you. I wish to table several documents, if I may. Tabled Document 125-12(7), an article from the June 5th edition of the Ottawa Citizen entitled, "Francophone Parents in NWT May Challenge School Act." Secondly, Tabled Document 126

Item 13: Tabling Of Documents  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'll save this for petitions. Thank you.

Written Question 31-12(7): Funds Transferred From The Inuktitut Literacy Training Program  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My written question is for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. Recently, Vote 4 Official Languages funds previously allotted to the very successful Inuktitut literacy program at Nunatta Campus, Nunavut Arctic College, which offered Inuktit

Question 598-12(7): Reassignment Of Official Languages Responsibilities  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have to say -- and perhaps it wasn't fair that the Premier didn't get notice of the theme of today's question period -- that I did get the impression overall that there hasn't been a lot of progress made on long-outstanding issues like the

Position Of NWT Mps On Bill C-68  Shame.

Third Reading Of Bill C-68  It will still force them to register their firearms and be licensed to purchase a firearm. The effect of the new clause in the bill is unclear. Aboriginal people who are charged may be able to use this clause to defend themselves, but they will have to rely on an expensive an

Third Reading Of Bill C-68  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, as a result of a motion limiting debate, Bill C-68 will be given third reading in the House of Commons. Two amendments have been introduced by our MP, Jack Anawak, who says he will vote in favour of the bill, and by Minister of Justice, Allan Roc

Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  I don't want to start a debate, Mr. Chairman. I think the Member's motions have been dealt with. However, for clarification, there have been two occasions in my time in the Legislature where the Assembly has employed its inherent powers to deal with Members' conduct. In those tw

Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  Right.