Glen Abernethy

Yes, there are dollars allocated for this program. We had, obviously, hoped that we would be able to deliver this program almost two years ago, but we have had difficulty getting interest in delivery, but yes, there is money in the budget for this service.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'd like to move a motion that Bill 34 be amended by adding the following immediately preceding subclause 52(2):

(1.2) For greater certainty, the holder of a mineral lease must satisfy the requirements in subsection (1) in respect of an Indigenous government or organization identified under that subsection by entering into any agreement with the Indigenous government or organization, provided that the agreement

(a) contains terms in respect of benefits that will be provided to the Indigenous government or organization and its members; and

(b) otherwise meets the requirements...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, the department is currently conducting a survey of potential stakeholders, potential clients, individuals who have an interest in this area, so that we can get a sense of what type of program the people and the seniors of Yellowknife really want with respect to an adult day program. That survey has gone out. We are shutting that survey down at the end of the month. I expect to have some results forwarded to me and shared with me by the department, at which point we will be able to give some direction on how to move forward.

Timing-wise, we will provide direction in...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The intent of this motion is it commit the timing of a benefit agreement that has been linked to a production license. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that paragraph 42(5)(a) of Bill 34 be amended by striking out the "settlement lands" and substituting "a settlement area."

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have a motion that clause 24 of Bill 34 be amended:

(a) in subclause (1), by striking out "settlement lands" and substituting with "a settlement area";

(b) in paragraph (3)(b), by striking out "the settlement lands" and substituting "a settlement area;" and.

(c) in subclause (4), by striking out "the settlement lands" wherever it appears and substituting "a settlement area."

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Chair. I move clause 116 and the heading immediately preceding clause 116 of Bill 34 be deleted and the following substituted:

116(1) The Public Land Act introduced in the 3rd session of the 18th Legislative Assembly as Bill 46 is amended by this section.

(2) The following provisions are repealed:

(a) section 6;

(b) paragraph 6.1(b);

(c) paragraph 52.1(1)(c); and

(d) paragraph 61(c) and (d)

(3) paragraphs 12.1(b) is amended by striking out "or six and commencement."

117(1) Subject to subsections 2 and 3, this act or any provisions of this act comes into force on the day or days to be fixed...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have a motion that clause 22 of Bill 34 be amended by:

(a) striking out "settlement lands" in (1), and substituting a "a settlement area";

(b) deleting paragraphs 3(b) and substituting the following:

(b) if an area is within or overlaps with a settlement area or the asserted traditional territory of an Indigenous government or organization after the Minister engages with all applicable Indigenous governments or organizations; and

(c) striking out the "settlement lands" wherever it appears in paragraph 4(b) and substituting "a settlement area."

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Chair. I move that paragraph 113(1) and (2) of Bill 34 are each amended by striking out "Part 5" and substituting "Part 3." Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have a motion that clause 20 of Bill 34 be amended by deleting paragraph (g) and substituting the following:

(g) lands that have been designated by the Minister as restricted under section 22, except for those interests as described as unaffected by a designation in subsection 22(12) .

Thank you, Mr. Chair.