Reflections On The General Election And New 18th Legislative Assembly  [English translation not provided.] Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s important for me that my first words in this session of the House were in French. French is one of the official languages of the Northwest Territories. My maternal grandfather spoke French, but the language was los

Wiiliideh Language And Culture Courses  [English translation not provided]. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the popularity and salute the success of a course promoting greater use and understanding of aboriginal language and culture here in Yellowknife. The six-week Wiiliideh language and culture course is deliv

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize Chief Ernest Betsina, who I have had the pleasure of playing hockey with once in a while. I would also like to recognize Lyda Fuller, who is the executive director for the Yellowknife YWCA, and she is also a constituent, and any o

Question 8-18(2): Consultation On The Extension Of Mackenzie Valley Gas Project Certificate  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The GNWT filed a letter of support earlier this week on February 15, 2016 with the National Energy Board and the Office of the Regulator of Oil and Gas Operations for a seven-year extension to the certificate for a Mackenzie gas pipeline. Can the Minister

Question 8-18(2): Consultation On The Extension Of Mackenzie Valley Gas Project Certificate  I do not wish to debate the merits of whether the certificate should be extended or not. The issue is how and when Cabinet will consult with Regular Members before major decisions are made. Can the Minister explain to this House how and when the Executive intends to consult Regul

Question 8-18(2): Consultation On The Extension Of Mackenzie Valley Gas Project Certificate  Now that the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment has intervened to support the extension of the Mackenzie Valley Natural Gas Project certificate with the Office of the Regulator of Oil and Gas Operations, how does the Minister see himself carrying out his regulatory ro

Question 8-18(2): Consultation On The Extension Of Mackenzie Valley Gas Project Certificate  That’s a piece of good news. I find out about it in the House, but thank you. Will the Minister commit to a public review of the structure and reporting relationships of the Office of the Regulator of Oil and Gas Operations so as to avoid a conflict of interest between GNWT roles

Tabled Document 6-18(2): Correspondence From Department Of Industry, Tourism And Investment To National Energy Board Regarding Mackenzie Gas Project Extension Of Sunset Clause  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to table two documents. The first one is from the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod, to the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment. It's dated February 15, 2016, and I understand it was received by the Cl

Motion 3-18(2): Rules Amendments For The Standing Committees Of The House  I give notice that on Monday, February 22, 2016, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that the Rules of the Legislative Assembly be amended by making the following changes to Rule 89(2) by deleting the word “Infra

Motion 8-18(2): Appointments To The Standing Committee On Social Development  I give notice that on Monday, February 22, 2016, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife North, that the following Members are appointed to the Standing Committee on Social Development: Mr. Michael M. Nadli, the M

Motion 7-18(2): Appointments To The Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures, Carried  Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today on appointments to the Standing Committee on Social Development.

Motion 8-18(2): Appointment To The Standing Committee On Social Development, Carried  WHEREAS, Rule 89(2) requires that Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Social Development; NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife North, that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Social Development: Mr. Mi

Motion 8-18(2): Appointment To The Standing Committee On Social Development, Carried  Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to the deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today on rules amendments for the standing committees of this House.

Motion 3-18(2): Rules Amendments For The Standing Committees Of The House, Carried  I seek unanimous consent to have my rather lengthy motion deemed read and printed in the Hansard in its entirety, and thanks to the Clerks for that.

Future Of The Northwest Territories  Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to make some general comments today on the future of the Northwest Territories. The proposed mandate tabled yesterday in this House and the Commissioner's Opening Address provided Cabinet's assessment of our fiscal situation, which is not shared by al