Debates of January 20, 2004 (day 1)

January
20
2004
Day
1
Speaker
David Krutko
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2003-2004
Member's Statement On Health And Social Services Staffing Levels
Member’s Statement On Addressing Youth Crime In The North
Member’s Statement On Cooperative Working Relationships
Member’s Statement On Dealing Positively With Families
Member’s Statement On Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline
Member’s Statement On Minister’s Comments On Restructuring Boards Of Governance
Member’s Statement On Passing Of Sahtu Residents During The Holiday Season
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Commissioner’s Scholastic Achievement Award Winners
Member’s Statement On Resident Justice Required For Hay River
Member’s Statement On Social Conditions In The NWT
Member’s Statement On Working In A Consensus System
Minister's Statement 1-15(2): Sessional Statement
Minister's Statement 4-15(2): 40th Anniversary Of Apprenticeship NWT
Minister’s Statement 2-15(2): Remembering Dennie Lennie
Minister’s Statement 3-15(2): Fire At Fort McPherson Power Plant
Motion 1-15(2): To Amend Rule 85 Of The Rules Of The Legislative Assembly
Motion 2-15(2): Appointments To The Standing Committee On Governance And Economic Development
Motion 2-15(2): Appointments To The Standing Committee On Governance And Economic Development, Carried
Motion 3-15(2): Appointments To The Standing Committee On Social Programs, Carried
Motion 4-15(2): Appointments To The Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures
Motion 4-15(2): Appointments To The Standing Committee On Rules And Procedures, Carried
Question 1-15(2): Minister’s Comments On Board Restructuring
Question 10-15(2): Pipeline Employment Opportunities
Question 2-15(2): Resident Justice Vacancy In Hay River
Question 3-15(2): Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Opportunities
Question 4-15(2): Correctional Officers' Pay Scale Dispute
Question 5-15(2): Treatment Of Young Offenders
Question 6-15(2): Cabinet Consultation With Regular Members
Question 7-15(2): Resident Justice Vacancy In Hay River
Question 8-15(2): Update On Intergovernmental Forum And Devolution
Question 9-15(2): Dealing With Loss Of Residents In The Sahtu Region
Return To Question 10-15(2): Pipeline Employment Opportunities
Return To Question 7-15(2): Resident Justice Vacancy In Hay River
Tabled Document 1-15(2): Aurora College 2002/2003 Annual Report
Tabled Document 4-15(2): Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Report For 2003
Statements

Return To Question 7-15(2): Resident Justice Vacancy In Hay River

Mr. Speaker, I had a good meeting in Hay River last week with the mayor and some council and MLAs from Hay River. This issue was raised at that meeting. I committed to making sure we have all of the information, the best information available to us in making this decision. A paper will be brought to Cabinet by the Minister of Justice, and at that point we'll look at the information and Cabinet will make a decision at that time. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Supplementary, Mr. Delorey.

Supplementary To Question 7-15(2): Resident Justice Vacancy In Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Premier just said that when the paper comes to Cabinet they will look at all the information and make a decision at that time. What avenue do we have or do people have to get the information to Cabinet that we want Cabinet to look at, not just the information that comes from the judiciary? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Mr. Premier, Mr. Handley.

Further Return To Question 7-15(2): Resident Justice Vacancy In Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think all of the MLAs are now aware of this issue. If there are any questions, I certainly invite you to talk to me or talk to the Minister of Justice. Our door is open, we welcome you to come and discuss it with us. When I met in Hay River, the concerns were raised. At that meeting, I also invited people to provide me with information. I gave them a summary of the information I had and asked that if they felt it wasn't correct, then provide me with the other side as well. So the door is open for Members to approach us with more information, better information if they want. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Supplementary, Mr. Delorey.

Supplementary To Question 7-15(2): Resident Justice Vacancy In Hay River

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, will the Premier commit to also passing on to Cabinet the negative possible impacts that not replacing the resident judge in Hay River could have on the community; both what he has been informed of so far and any information that comes to him between now and the decision? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Mr. Premier.

Further Return To Question 7-15(2): Resident Justice Vacancy In Hay River

Mr. Speaker, yes, we will. I listened very carefully in Hay River last week. I listened very carefully to the Member’s statement today. If there’s other information, I welcome that as well. Thank you.