Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. The motion is carried.
---Carried
I will now rise and report progress.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Committee has been considering Bill 26, and Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscite Act; Committee Report 8-17(5), Report on the Review of the Auxiliary Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on Issues Arising from the 2011 General Election; Committee Report 9-17(5), Report on the Review of the 2012-2013 Annual Report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, and would like to report progress with 16 motions being adopted and that Committee Report 8 and Committee Report 9 are concluded and that Bill 26 is ready for third reading. I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with.
Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Do you have a seconder to the motion? Mr. R.C. McLeod.
---Carried
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 31, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Question.
Question has been called. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 31 has had third reading.
Mr. Bouchard.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek consent to waive Rule 34(1) and proceed with the third reading of Bill 26, An Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscites Act.
---Consent granted
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 26, An Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscites Act, be read for the third time. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Question.
Question has been called. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 26 has had third reading.
Madam Clerk, could you ascertain if the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable George Tuccaro, is prepared to enter the Chamber to assent to the bills.
Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon.
I’d like to offer my sincere congratulations to many Northerners who have, over the past several months, been presented with awards to recognize their many and varied achievements, including educators, graduating students from high schools and Aurora College, “wise women,” NWT volunteers, athletes and coaches, and volunteers of St. John Ambulance.
I’d like to offer my condolences to the families of loved ones who have passed away recently.
As we set to enjoy the summer months – we have waited for that for a long time – I would like to wish each of you a safe, healthy and happy summer as you take your break and enjoy quality time with your families. Please travel safely on the land, on our waters, in the air and on our highways, even as you continue to work for the betterment of all Northerners.
Please encourage and remind all your families, friends and people in your communities to be safe on the land and to wear personal floatation devices when travelling by boat on our waterways.
Thank you. Colleagues, before we close today, I would like to take this opportunity to express collective condolences to families, friends and colleagues of the RCMP officers that lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty last night in the city of Moncton. It is truly a senseless tragedy. Our hearts are heavy. We pray for Moncton.
Although this has been a relatively brief sitting of our Assembly, we have accomplished a great deal in the time available to us. You have considered and adopted seven bills, two of them dealing with supplementary appropriations; considered four committee reports; debated six motions; and referred five new bills to standing committees for further consideration during this summer and fall.
As we leave the Chamber today, it is looking like it is a very busy summer for all Members of the Assembly. There is much work to be done: reconnecting with our constituents, attending summer assemblies, travelling throughout our constituencies and beyond and maintaining a healthy life and work balance.
Despite this hectic schedule, I do encourage you all to take the time to celebrate two very special events coming up: National Aboriginal Day on June 21st and Canada Day on July 1st. As I have mentioned before, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate both the outstanding achievements of our citizens and the diverse culture of the Northwest Territories and our special place in Canada.
As Members are well aware, we recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of this beautiful building that we call home. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you and all residents of the NWT to join us as we continue the celebrations to mark this historic occasion. We will be formally acknowledging the first recipients of the Legislative Assembly scholarship tomorrow. The scholarship was designed to support and encourage our students to pursue their academic interest in government and politics. It gives me great pleasure to share the names of our first two scholarship recipients. Please join me in congratulating Trisa Ngo and Tunchai Redvers on their notable accomplishment. We wish you continued success in your studies.
The 20th anniversary events will conclude in the fall when we unveil new building and capital site signage, upgrades to the Waterfront Park and the burial of the time capsule to help mark this important point in our history.
I also wish to note that earlier today I was pleased to receive a commemorative plaque from the NWT Legislative Assembly Building Society on the occasion of the building’s 20th anniversary. The plaque recognizes the service and considerable contributions of the directors of the society from its beginning in 1990 until its dissolution in 2013. It will be displayed outside of the building in a suitable location.
I also wish to acknowledge that this is likely the last day in the House for our acting Clerk, Ms. Colette Langlois. She has served us with great distinction. This institution, its Members and the people of the North have greatly benefited from her steady hand and stewardship. Thank you, Ms. Langlois.
And, of course, I cannot close without a thank you to the Pages who have assisted us during this session. We have had students from Ecole St. Joseph School in Yellowknife, Inualthuyak School in Sachs Harbour and Alexis Arrowmaker School in Wekweeti. Thank you to all our Pages.
[Translation] Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Orders of the day for Thursday, October 16, 2014, at 1:30 p.m.:
Prayer
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
Petitions
Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills
Tabling of Documents
Notices of Motion
Notices of Motion for First Reading of Bills
Motions
First Reading of Bills
Second Reading of Bills
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Report 7-17(5), Report on the Development of the Economic Opportunities and Mineral Development Strategies
Report of Committee of the Whole
Third Reading of Bills
Orders of the Day
Thank you, Madam Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Thursday, October 16th, at 1:30 p.m.
---ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
