Debates of March 14, 2007 (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Weledeh, that Bill 4, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. All those in favour? All those opposed. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 4 has had first reading.

First reading of bills. The honourable Minister responsible for Justice, Mr. Bell.

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to proceed with first reading of Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Legal Services Act. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Weledeh, that Bill 4, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill establishes the Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation and provides that the corporation owns the common shares of the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, and has the same board of directors, chairperson, vice-chairperson and president as the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. The objects of the Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation relate generally to the generation, supply and sale of electricity in the Northwest Territories, with one object pertaining specifically to the Twin Gorges hydroelectric generating facility on the Taltson River.

Consequential amendments will be made to the Financial Administration Act, Northwest Territories Power Corporation Act, Public Service Act Public Utilities Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Motion is on the floor. Motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

Question.

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 4 has had second reading and is referred to a standing committee.

Second reading of bills. The honourable Minister responsible for Justice, Mr. Bell.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Legal Services Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.