Debates of November 2, 2009 (day 12)

November
2
2009
Session
16th Assembly, 4th Session
Day
12
Speaker
Paul Delorey
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Members Present
Mr. Abernethy, Mr. Beaulieu, Ms. Bisaro, Mr. Bromley, Hon. Paul Delorey, Mrs. Groenewegen, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Krutko, Hon. Jackson Lafferty, Hon. Sandy Lee, Hon. Bob McLeod, Hon. Michael McLeod, Hon. Robert McLeod, Mr. Menicoche, Hon. Michael Miltenberger, Mr. Ramsay, Hon. Floyd Roland, Mr. Yakeleya
Assembly Members
Topics
BILL 4: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES ACT
BILL 5: AN ACT TO AMEND THE COMMISSIONER’S LAND ACT
BILL 6: APPROPRIATION ACT (INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURES), 2010-2011
BILL 7: AN ACT TO AMEND THE SUMMARY CONVICTION PROCEDURES ACT
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON CENTRE FOR NORTHERN FAMILIES FUNDING DIFFICULTIES
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON GYMNASIUM FOR ECOLE ALLAIN ST-CYR
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON IMPACTS OF FALL CAPITAL BUDGET ON PROGRAM DELIVERY
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON PROPOSED MACTUNG MINING OPERATION
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENTS CAPACITY
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON SENIOR FUEL SUBSIDY INCOME THRESHOLD
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON THIEVES TARGETING UNLOCKED MOTOR VEHICLES
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON TRANSFER OF GNWT POSITIONS TO SMALLER COMMUNITIES
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 28-16(4): MEETING OF MINISTERS OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS AND LEADERS OF NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ORGANIZATIONS
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 29-16(4): MINING INDUSTRY IN THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 30-16(4): CAREER FOCUSING
MINISTER’S STATEMENT ON DESIGNATION OF STREET NAMES TO COMMEMORATE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
MOTION 4-16(4): REPORT OF SOLE ADJUDICATOR - ROLAND INQUIRY
MOTION 4-16(4): REPORT OF SOLE ADJUDICATOR - ROLAND INQUIRY, CARRIED
MOTION 5-16(4): HAND-HELD DEVICES BAN FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS
MOTION TO AMEND MOTION 4-16(4): REPORT OF SOLE ADJUDICATOR – ROLAND INQUIRY, DEFEATED
QUESTION 136-16(4): PROPOSED MACTUNG MINING
QUESTION 137-16(4): DESIGNATION OF STREET NAMES TO COMMEMORATE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
QUESTION 138-16(4): CENTRE FOR NORTHERN FAMILIES FUNDING DIFFICULTIES
QUESTION 139-16(4): PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENTS CAPACITY
QUESTION 140-16(4): DEVOLUTION AND RESOURCE REVENUE SHARING NEGOTIATIONS
QUESTION 141-16(4): IMPACTS OF FALL CAPITAL BUDGET ON PROGRAM DELIVERY
QUESTION 142-16(4): DECENTRALIZATION OF GNWT POSITIONS TO SMALL COMMUNITIES
QUESTION 143-16(4): SENIORS FUEL SUBSIDY INCOME THRESHOLD
QUESTION 144-16(4): 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE
QUESTION 145-16(4): GROUND RESCUE SERVICES ON WINTER ROAD SYSTEM
QUESTION 146-16(4): RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES
QUESTION 147-16(4): NURSES’ ATTENDANCE AT COMMUNITY RESIDENCES
Recorded Vote
TABLED DOCUMENT 36-16(4): NORTHWEST TERRITORIES CORONER’S SERVICES 2008 ANNUAL REPORT
TABLED DOCUMENT 37-16(4): NORTHWEST TERRITORIES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009
WRITTEN QUESTION 9-16(4): RENEWABLE ENERGY AND COST OF LIVING INITIATIVES IN THE SAHTU REGION
Statements

MOTION 5-16(4): HAND-HELD DEVICES BAN FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, I will move the following motion: now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends that the NWT Motor Vehicle Act be amended to ban the use of hand-held devices while driving; and further, that the Department of Transportation initiate a comprehensive public awareness campaign to inform the public about the risks of driving while distracted.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.