Appreciation To Frame Lake Constituents And Supporters  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to take this opportunity, as well, to thank the constituents of Frame Lake who voted for me and put me into this particular office. I'd also like to give thanks to the other candidates, Mr. Jeff Groenewegen and Mr. Chris Johnston, who ran agains

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize a couple of distinguished guests we have with us today: the president of the NWT Association of Communities and the executive director, Mr. Gord Van Tighem and Ms. Yvette Gonzalez. I would also like to recognize the pre

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Miltenberger has stolen my thunder; I was going to recognize the interns, as well. I would like to welcome you -- if we want to carry on from yesterday -- from this side of the House; you've been recognized from the other side. I would lik

Motion 10-16(1): Appointment Of Deputy Speaker  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Monday, October 22, 2007, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that the honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, Mr. David Krutko, be appointed as Deputy Speaker. As we

Motion 5-16(1): Adoption Of Members' Conduct Guidelines, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am very gratified to this motion coming before the House. I fully support this motion. As I look at the Members’ Conduct Guidelines, similar to the previous several Speakers, there are a number of words that jump out at me. Within our guidelines, it ta

Motion 9-16(1): Revocation Of Appointments To The Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight And Appointments To The Standing Committee On Priorities And Planning, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today.

Motion 10-16(1): Appointment Of Deputy Speaker, Carried  Thank you again, Mr. Speaker. WHEREAS Section 46(1) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act requires that the Legislative Assembly shall elect a Deputy Speaker; AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly wishes to appoint a Deputy Speaker; NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seco

2008 Arctic Winter Games  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to take this opportunity to profile an organization of benefit to all NWT residents. Forty years ago, two far-seeing and forward-thinking northern leaders had an idea for a sporting event for northern athletes. With the assistance of

2008 Arctic Winter Games  I seek unanimous consent to finish my statement, please, Mr. Speaker.

2008 Arctic Winter Games  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I encourage all Members of the House to take part in these 20th Arctic Winter Games as a volunteer. It’s easily done. Go on-line to the Arctic Winter Games website -- www.awg2008.ca -- or, better yet, join the Host Society in a volunteer drive this weeke

Item 15: Notices Of Motion  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, November 29, 2007, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Economic Developme

Motion 16-16(1): Appointments To The Standing Committee On Social Programs  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today.

Item 17: Motions  WHEREAS Rule 85 requires that Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Infrastructure; NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Economic Developme

United Way Of Yellowknife  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight a venerable and valuable volunteer organization that’s been with us for a long time. The United Way movement was born out of a community collective philosophy which began in Denver, Colorado, in 1887 and sprea

Question 32-16(1): United Way Of Yellowknife  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Human Resources. As I mentioned in my Member’s statement, the United Way of Yellowknife contribution drive is well underway. The deadline for GNWT employees to sign up for payroll deductions is December 14