Question 761-18(3): Wek'eezhi Land Use Planning Committee  The proposed role of the land use planning committee in implementation is similar to that of other planning boards; that is to say, following plan approval at committee's ongoing roles, a plan implementation will include determination and conformity of proposed activities with th

Question 761-18(3): Wek'eezhi Land Use Planning Committee  It is currently proposed that the Government of the Northwest Territories, Canada, and the Tlicho Government will sit on the land use planning committee. The general functions and duties of the committee will be the same as those pursuant to the MVRMA. The Wek'eezhii land use pla

Question 761-18(3): Wek'eezhi Land Use Planning Committee  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Government of the Northwest Territories and Canada are currently concluding consultation on the draft terms of reference for the Wek'eezhii land use planning committee and planning office for the public lands in the Wek'eezhii.

Question 756-18(3): Housing Support for Released Inmates  As I have mentioned, case managers and community probation officers work with various departments as they attempt to reintegrate those who are in custody back into their communities. I don't think that I can commit to a pilot project. I will speak to the Minister of Housing regar

Question 756-18(3): Housing Support for Released Inmates  I am always happy to work with the Minister of Housing with respect to issues such as this, but I think that we have to recognize that there are housings issues throughout the Northwest Territories. We do realize, however, that this is a particular problem for those who are attem

Question 756-18(3): Housing Support for Released Inmates  Yes. Institutional case managers and community probation officers work with other government departments to assist an inmate in navigating and accessing community resources and housing upon the return to their communities. We are aware, of course, that there are housing shortages

Question 756-18(3): Housing Support for Released Inmates  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The reintegration of inmates back into society, of course, is a very important part of the correctional system. I also had the opportunity to go to Guthrie House. Currently there is no transitional housing specific to individuals. We could look at that, bu

Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize two Pages from Thebacha, students at P.W. Kaeser School, Anais Aubrey-Smith and Sarah Porter. Thank you.

Committee Motion 134-18(3): Bill 29: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act - Amendment to Clause 17 - Deleting proposed clause 24.1 and substitution, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chair. As has been mentioned, this is a compromise. A lot of work did go into this, and we will be supporting this motion. Thank you.

Committee Motion 133-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Committee Report on the Review of Bill 29: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act - Response within 120 days, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chair. To my left is Denise Anderson, manager of GNWT Access, the Privacy Office, Department of Justice, and to my right is Kelly McLaughlin, legislative counsel, Legislation Division, Department of Justice. Thank you.

Committee Motion 133-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Committee Report on the Review of Bill 29: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act - Response within 120 days, Carried  Yes, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 133-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Committee Report on the Review of Bill 29: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act - Response within 120 days, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am here today to discuss Bill 29, An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. I would like to thank the Standing Committee on Government Operations for their review of this bill and for the productive feedback that they have pr

Committee Motion 132-18(3) Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 29: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act - Inclusion of Housing Association and Housing Authorities as Public Bodies under ATIPP Act, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Again, I thank the committee, but again, we will be abstaining. Thank you.

Committee Motion 131-18(3) Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 29: An Act to Amend the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act - Implementation of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act for Municipalities Carried  Thank you, Mr. Chair. We are well aware of the issues that give rise to the motion, and I thank committee for the recommendation. As it is a recommendation, we will be abstaining. Thank you.

Minister's Statement 191-18(3): Programs Available to Inmates in NWT Correctional Facilities  Mr. Speaker, our government committed in its mandate to pursue innovative ways to prevent and reduce crime. Today, I want to share with you progress on this work, as well as offer clarity about the way programming is provided to both sentenced and remanded inmates here in the Nor