Mr. Speaker, further to my Return to Written Question 2-16(3), I wish to table the following document entitled Summary of Marine Supply - Petroleum Products.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Friday, February 6th, 2009, I’ll move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that this Legislative Assembly recommends that the Minister of Health and Social Services stop the implementation of the proposed Supplementary Health Benefits Program and develop a new policy and program to cover low-income families who do not have supplementary health benefits coverage through their employer;
And further, extend the September 2009 implementation date to April 2010;
And further, conduct comprehensive consultations with Northerners about the ways to improve the Supplementary Health Benefits Program and services offered by the department, including whether or not means testing should determine eligibility;
And further, ensure that full research into the program’s complete costs and full implications is undertaken and presented to Northerners including:
the cost to the NWT of families moving south; and
increased costs on the health care system resulting from more people accessing services within hospitals;
And furthermore, further involve the standing committees of the Legislative Assembly in the review of new policy proposals before any implementation is considered.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. The honourable Member for Hay River South, Mrs. Groenewegen.
Thank you. I give notice that on Friday, February the 6th, 2009, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that pursuant to subsection 61(2) of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, this Assembly formally revokes the pleasure of the Assembly from the appointments of the Premier and all Members of the Executive Council effective February 9, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. MST;
And further, that this Assembly recommends that a Premier and Executive Council be chosen without delay and that the Commissioner be notified of the recommended appointments at the earliest opportunity.
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 2, Settlement of International Investment Disputes Act, be read for the second time.
This bill implements the 1965 Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States.
Bill 2 has had second reading.
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Bill 2 has had second reading and stands referred to a committee.
Mr. Speaker, orders of the day for Thursday, February 5, 2009, at 1:30 p.m.:
Prayer
Budget Address
Ministers’ Statements
Members’ Statements
Reports of Standing and Special Committees
Returns to Oral Questions
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Acknowledgements
Oral Questions
Written Questions
Returns to Written Questions
Replies to Opening Address
Replies to the Budget Address
Petitions
Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
Tabling of Documents
Notices of Motion
Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills
Motions
Motion 5-16(3), Executive Council Accountability and Performance Review Process
First Reading of Bills
Second Reading of Bills
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Tabled Document 7-16(3), Ministerial Benefits Policy
Committee Report 2-16(3), Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on Matters Referred to the Committee
Report of Committee of the Whole
Third Reading of Bills
Orders of the Day
Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Thursday, February 5, 2009, at 1:30 p.m.
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The House adjourned at 3:31 p.m.
