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Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. Next on the list is Mr. Jacobson.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Once again, that’s all great news. I’m actually quite happy to hear that. I’m curious as to when these things are going to start to happen. Are these things imminent, or are they in the 2009–2010 plan? When are we actually going to see some movement on some of these space issues? I’m glad to hear they’re happening. I think they need to be done, but can you give us a bit of a timeline?

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 39)

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. Minister Miltenberger.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 38)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is in follow-up to my Member’s statement with respect to the Tu Beta Ts’ena, “Water is Life” film that was premiered last night.

During my discussions with a number of people in the audience after the film, it was easy to tell that people were very passionate about this film. I think it is very important for this film to get into as many places as possible so people can get to see this film. It would be good for this government to get it into all of the schools.

So my question to the Premier is: would he commit to purchasing copies of the film from the...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 38)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, rise to support this bill and to thank Ms. Trudel as well for bringing this to our attention and being the champion for this in the public.

Waste is an unfortunate by-product of how business is conducted, and I feel that this bill will offer businesses a level of comfort so they feel comfortable and safe in providing this food. I think this is a good idea. I think this is going to offer an awful lot of support to those people in the community who need it. I think it’s a good bill.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 38)

That kind of sounded like a yes. That’s good. Just so you know, the film is $30 a copy, so it shouldn’t cost us too much to get enough copies for all of our schools. And since we’re talking about schools in the Northwest Territories, I think it might also be good to ensure that we get a copy of that film into every high school that falls within the Mackenzie River water basin. I think we’re going to need as much help as we can get, and we might as well get some of the youth of Alberta helping us fight the tar sands.

I’d like to see if the Premier would be willing to commit to getting enough...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 38)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last night I attended the world premiere of the Akaitcho Territory Dene First Nations film Tu Beta Ts’ena, which is “Water is Life.” At that film we were introduced to Terry Woolf, who did the filming, Alex Czarnecki, who was the director, and Norm Glowach, who wrote some original songs for the movie.

Also during the film, the facilitator was encouraging members of the audience to go out into the foyer after the meeting and get copies of some letters they had prepared to be distributed to the Premier of the Northwest Territories, the Premier of Alberta and the Prime...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 38)

I wish to table the following document, a letter to the Premier regarding the Tu Beta Ts’ena “Water is Life” documentary that was premiered last evening.

Document 96-16(2), Letter to Premier on documentary film production “Water is Life,” tabled.

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 37)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Standing Committee on Social Programs had a public hearing on Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Legal Profession Act, on September 11, 2008, and after being forced to adjourn due to a small fire, again on September 12, 2008.

The proposed amendments will bring the regulation of the legal profession in line with the best practices and standards being applied in the rest of Canada. The amendments were developed with active participation by the NWT Law Society and reflect the needs and wishes of the profession while still ensuring that the rights of the clients are protected.

Th...

Debates of , 16th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 37)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a written question for the Minister of Health and Social Services.

Could the Minister of Health and Social Services provide me with a comprehensive breakdown of the usage of the three Stanton Territorial Hospital operating rooms during the 2007–2008 fiscal year and the 2008–2009 fiscal year to date. Specifically:

the number of days each operating room was opened;

the number of days each operating room was closed;

the number of hours each room was not in operation; and

a list of days that each was closed.