Ministers' Statement 12-12(2): Interim Report On The Commission For Constitutional Development  Thank you. Mr. Speaker, last spring, a committee of political leaders developed terms of reference for a commission to develop a comprehensive constitutional proposal for a western territory in the event of the division of the Northwest Territories. Last July, this House affirm

Absolute Discharge For Individual Convicted Of Sexual Assault  Mr. Speaker, I would like to seek unanimous consent to go back to Ministers' statements.

Ministers' Statement 9-12(2): Public Service  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. All of us have heard a great deal over the last few days about the need to save money and our commitment to develop more effective forms of government. We have not heard much about government employees who are already doing their best to provide programs

Ministers' Statement 11-12(2): Plebiscite Question  Mr. Speaker, I would like to clarify information about the plebiscite question and the process for developing that question. This government is moving forward on a process and commitments made by a succession of Legislative Assemblies, including specific directions provided by t

Question O64-l2(2): Wording Of Plebiscite Question  Mr. Speaker, I believe that it would be advisable for us politically to get the full involvement of all the MLAs on this exercise. I believe we would be trying to get the MLAs involved in this exercise through the formulation of it, but through legislation it is not required bec

Question O64-l2(2): Wording Of Plebiscite Question  Mr. Speaker, I believe that the question is going to be one that is put forward by the government. There will be some consultation -- but I am not certain what form -- with MLAs regarding the wording, and of course some input from the TFN as the organization in the Eastern Arcti

Question O64-l2(2): Wording Of Plebiscite Question  Mr. Speaker, I am aware that a question to be placed on the plebiscite had been drafted some time ago. I am not certain that it has met with the approval of all people concerned. I would have to confirm that later. Thank you.

Ministers' Statement 7-12(2): Constitutional Conferences  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Major constitutional conferences have taken place across the country over the past five weekends to examine the federal government's 28 proposals for constitutional and institutional reform. Each of the first four conferences dealt with a specific part o

Question O171-12(1): Tax Exemption Request, Salt River Reserve  Yes, I will do that.

Question O167-12(1): Policy For Hiring Senior Staff  Mr. Speaker, in most cases the senior management positions are advertised and in some cases they are direct appointments, depending on if there are specific people targeted to fill these positions, where the relevant department would make strong recommendations to make direct app

Question O166-12(1): Appointment Of Senior Civil Servants  Mr. Speaker, as I recall it is the Government Leader that does that on behalf of the Executive Council for deputy ministers. Other positions are filled through regular job advertisements.

Question O165-12(1): Deputy Minister Of Public Works  Mr. Speaker, it is the prerogative largely of the Government Leader to deal with the deputy ministers and to take the lead in filling these positions. I do not like to talk about individuals by name in the Legislature. I think there is a proper way to deal with issues like this

Question O157-12(1): Government's Support Of Inherent Right Of Aboriginal Self-government  Mr. Speaker, no we have not. But it would be one of the items that we will be working on. I think the Western Constitutional Commission may have something to say about that as well. Ultimately the constitutional discussions that are taking place across the country may address

Question O157-12(1): Government's Support Of Inherent Right Of Aboriginal Self-government  Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes. The reason the statement was made the way it was yesterday is because we want to get beyond just the rhetoric and statement of principle and show that there is an actual process that we are contemplating to try to have these rights exercised with

Question O156-12(1): Follow-up Anderson Report  Mr. Speaker, I would have to get back to the Member on that as well.