Motion to Amend Motion 23-20(1): Call to Uphold Human Rights in Gaza, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, our world is increasingly becoming volatile as geopolitical tensions and nationalistic ambitions shatter the once stable international order that has prevailed since the end of the last world war. The wars in Ukraine and Gaza are evidence that
March 1st, 2024Assembly debate Motions
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery(reversion) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to recognize a constituent Mr. Rami Kassem. And he is my friend, but there are two other -- my friend's up there as well, Mr. Fadil Memedi and Mr. Nasi Mowa. Thank you very much for being here today.
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery(reversion)
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery(reversion) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to return to item 5 on the orders. Thank you.
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery(reversion)
Question 152-20(1): Public Safety Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And fair enough. Will the Premier commit to hosting a town -- or joining me in hosting a town hall meeting where we can discuss public safety concerns with business owners in Yellowknife, with people who live in my riding, so he can hear their safety conce
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Oral Questions
Question 152-20(1): Public Safety Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to the Premier. I look forward to seeing those pieces of legislation. As this -- as public safety is a priority of this Assembly, the Premier -- will the Premier arrange a briefing for the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight w
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Oral Questions
Question 152-20(1): Public Safety Thank you. Thank you to the Premier. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I agree with the Premier. We need to have a combination of root -- of things that address the root causes and things that keep our streets safe. The Premier mentioned legislative -- new legislation tools that could
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Oral Questions
Question 152-20(1): Public Safety Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there's a concerning amount of crime on our streets here in the capital. I was at a friend of mine who owns a shop just a couple days ago. And the door was locked. He doesn't trust the people that come in. This is an increasingly poor problem.
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Oral Questions
Question 149-20(1): Recreational Land Leases Well, I know who my new favorite Minister is, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we're on a roll. Will the Minister commit to convert all outstanding equity leases to title -- fee simple title? Thank you.
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Oral Questions
Question 149-20(1): Recreational Land Leases Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Certainly that's not my intent. I think the Minister needs to work with treaty partners to ensure there's realistic and clear policy. So what I am saying is when an applicant applies, can they get a response, whatever that response happens to be, within 90
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Oral Questions
Question 149-20(1): Recreational Land Leases Thank you. Thank you to the Minister for explaining that. But, you know, I do think that a few of my constituents would disagree. So I'll make it more precise. Can the Minister commit to a 90-day service standard for land lease applications? Thank you.
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Oral Questions
Question 149-20(1): Recreational Land Leases Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I said in my Member's statement, I have constituents who have been waiting years for any kind of clarity on recreational land leasing. So I'd like to ask the Minister responsible for Environment and Climate Change, can the Minister commit t
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Oral Questions
Acknowledgement 1-20(1): Hazenberg 55th Wedding Anniversary Mr. Speaker, I'd like to acknowledge my constituents John Hazenberg and Gerda Hazenberg on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary. When a couple reaches such an extraordinary milestone, it is worth celebrating with utmost joy and gratitude. After all, 55 years together i
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Acknowledgements
Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'll join the chorus of my colleagues recognizing former MLA, good friend, Kevin O'Reilly. You think retirement would keep him away but once it gets in the blood, politics will never leave. So thank you for being here, Kevin. Appreciate your interest.
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Member's Statement 143-20(1): Recreational Land Leases Mr. Speaker, land is life. There's nothing quite like living out on the land, especially up here in the North's pristine, rugged environment. It should be no surprise that the demand for recreational land leases in the Northwest Territories is relentless. Some Northerners build c
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Members' Statements
Bill 3: Carbon Tax Repeal Act, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, no matter where you stand on the debate over carbon pricing, it has become clear that the Northwest Territories carbon pricing regime is leaving Northerners in the cold. Several years after its introduction, the GNWT still cannot clearly stat
February 29th, 2024Assembly debate Second Reading of Bills