Question 611-12(7): Status Of Bird Dog Officers  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I find that quite appalling, and I don't think it's any type of joke with respect to Members' comments. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask if it is the intention of this Minister to terminate all employment for all Bird Dog officers who are employed by the G

Question 611-12(7): Status Of Bird Dog Officers  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask a question of the Minister responsible for forest fire management. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, June 12th, I asked the Minister whether or not he would give us the status of Bird Dog officers with respect to flying with the DC-4s. I would li

Question 604-12(7): Review Of Request For Proposals For Air Tanker Contract  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister of Finance a question. Mr. Speaker, last week I asked the Minister of Finance whether or not he received a request for a review of the request for proposals for the land-based tender that went out this past winter, and the

Concerns With Implementation Of Bill 32  I am troubled when I see basic common-sense decisions -- like the decision to expel an elected representative who sexually exploits children or assaults another person -- are now being codified in the written laws of our land. Mr. Speaker, the power to exercise those common-sense

Concerns With Implementation Of Bill 32  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my honourable colleague for Yellowknife Frame Lake, Mr. Dent, on what I expect to be the imminent passage of Bill 32. --- Applause As you know from your own experience as a Member, Mr. Sp

Bill 32: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think it's important to have on record the definition and interpretation of this bill, where it is developed from, with respect to the words "attempted" and "threatened" because they can be misinterpreted in the future in the court process. I think it

Bill 32: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2  Further to that, Mr. Chairman, I'm wondering whether or not Mr. Dent has determined if there is any case law which influenced him to use the words "attempt" and "threatened" in his bill?

Bill 32: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just to follow up on some of the comments from yesterday's discussion, I would like to know whether it's possible for Mr. Dent to clarify and be specific with regard to giving explanations or, possibly, examples with respect to the definition in his bill

Question 596-12(7): Funding From Aurora College For New Fort Smith Recreation Complex  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That probably helps my constituents somewhat. The Minister stated that there have been no discussions between the two parties. Is he aware of a possible request to the board of governors of Arctic College for this funding? Thank you.

Question 596-12(7): Funding From Aurora College For New Fort Smith Recreation Complex  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment a question about the budget commitments of Aurora College. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow night there will be a public meeting in Fort Smith to discuss the proposed new recreation complex. In

Sister Sutherland's Book On Bishop Piche  Thank you. I quote from Anita Dube's assessment of Bishop Piche, and it reads: "There is so much goodness about him. His caring and love of the poor was outstanding. He was also a good listener to anyone who needed to be heard." Another quote from Louise Fraser: "He never m

Sister Sutherland's Book On Bishop Piche  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to express my sincere congratulations to Sister Agnes Sutherland on her completion of writing her third book, The Bishop Who Cared: A Legacy of Leadership. Mr. Speaker, her first book was a souvenir album in 1984 on Bishop Piche and her se

Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  Mr. Chairman, I think it's important that these types of comments get on the record for future reference, especially in the event that a Member gets charged with any of these types of offences and that there's a clear understanding of what the public should expect. I would like t

Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  Can we get clarification from Mr. Dent's legal counsel on what is the definition of "threatened." How do you interpret it legally?

Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated  Just for further clarification, Mr. Chairman, if I could ask the mover of the bill, could they give an example of when violence against a person is used or attempted? Can they give an example of clarification on the word "attempted"? What's attempted violence, when you lift up y