Louis Sebert

Question: do we need to add the words "as amended?" I am told no. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Securities Act, be read for the third time, and, Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I certainly would not want the Member opposite to get into any trouble over this. I will go back to the department and see what information we can share and will share that information with the Member opposite.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I can advise that, on September 5, 2018, a large number of letters were sent out dealing with this very important issue of the untenured occupancy of public land. As I say, it's absolutely necessary that we resolve this issue to determine which cabins and camps are rights-based and which are not. It went out to many organizations, and I know that at least several of them are at or in or near the Member opposite's riding. So we have engaged by sending out letters with a large number of IGOs.

I'm not sure of the content or context of the information sheet referred to by the Member opposite, so it makes it a little difficult to answer the question, but I will look into it.

Yes, I would, please.

Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am aware of the dates and the fact that they are going to meet with IGOs on the 22nd and 25th. I'm not certain as to who they are meeting with and in which locations, but I can certainly get that information for the Member opposite. Thank you.

Mr. Chair, I move that Bill 14 be amended by adding the following after clause 15:

Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation Act

15.1. Subsection 1(1) of the Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation Act is amended in the definition "business enterprise" by repealing paragraphs (d) and (e) and substituting the following:

(d) a corporation incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and commonly known as a community futures organization, or

(e) an individual;

Thank you.

I would encourage camp and cabin owners to see the regional Lands offices for information relating to their specific cabins. As I say, there are a great number of unauthorized occupancies in the Northwest Territories, and we want to decide which of those are rights-based. We are taking the first steps by engaging with Indigenous governments with respect to this matter. We would encourage individuals to speak to the regional offices regarding their specific cabins and camps.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mike Reddy, director, legislation division.