Debates of November 2, 2010 (day 28)

November
2
2010
Session
16th Assembly, 5th Session
Day
28
Speaker
Paul Delorey
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Members Present
Mr. Abernethy, Mr. Bromley, Hon. Paul Delorey, Mrs. Groenewegen, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Jacobson, 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 12: AN ACT TO AMEND THE LIQUOR ACT
BILL 14: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT
BILL 15: AN ACT TO AMEND THE FIRE PREVENTION ACT
BILL 16: AN ACT TO AMEND THE DOG ACT
BILL 17: AN ACT TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ACT
BILL 18: AN ACT TO REPEAL THE SETTLEMENTS ACT
BILL 19: MUNICIPAL STATUTES AMENDMENT ACT
BILL 20: AN ACT TO AMEND THE EVIDENCE ACT
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON CONGRATULATIONS TO SUSAN CHRISTIE, RECIPIENT OF THE OUTSTANDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATOR AWARD
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON PROPOSED REALIGNMENT OF HIGHWAY NO. 4 (INGRAHAM TRAIL)
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON STRATEGY TO SUPPORT SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON SUPPLEMENTARY HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY OF WRIGLEY
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON TUKTOYAKTUK ACCESS ROAD
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON VALUE OF CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON YELLOWKNIFE CONSOLIDATED HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITY
MICHAEL GILDAY EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 81-16(5): NORTHWEST TERRITORIES TOURISM
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 82-16(5): MACKENZIE VALLEY HIGHWAY
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 83-16(5): NWT HEALTHNET
MOTION 25-16(5): EXPANDING STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
MOTION 26-16(5): EXTENDED ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE TO FEBRUARY 2, 2011
MOTION 27-16(5): NORTHERN MANAGEMENT REGIME FOR LAND AND RESOURCES
QUESTION 314-16(5): PROPOSED REALIGNMENT OF HIGHWAY NO. 4 (INGRAHAM TRAIL)
QUESTION 315-16(5): BISON MANAGEMENT PLAN IN FORT LIARD
QUESTION 316-16(5): PROPOSED CHANGES TO SUPPLEMENTARY HEALTH BENEFITS POLICY
QUESTION 317-16(5): YELLOWKNIFE CONSOLIDATED HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES CLINIC
QUESTION 318-16(5): STRATEGY TO SUPPORT SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES
QUESTION 319-16(5): MACKENZIE VALLEY HIGHWAY
QUESTION 320-16(5): VALUE OF CIVIL SOCIETY AND VOLUNTARY SECTOR
QUESTION 321-16(5): HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN SMALL AND REMOTE COMMUNITIES
QUESTION 322-16(5): ANNUAL COST OF SUPPLEMENTARY HEALTH BENEFITS POLICY
QUESTION 323-16(5): HOLDBACK POLICY FOR CONTRACTORS
QUESTION 324-16(5): COR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
TABLED DOCUMENT 114-16(5): ABORIGINAL TOURISM ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY FINAL REPORT, MARCH 2010
TABLED DOCUMENT 115-16(5): DECEMBER 13, 1994, LETTER FROM DIAND Minister RON IRWIN TO GNWT Energy, Mines and Petroleum resources MINISTER JOHN TODD ON DEVOLUTION
Statements

BILL 17: AN ACT TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ACT

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Income Tax Act to facilitate a child tax benefit that is also applicable for shared custody arrangements. It also adjusts the dividend tax credit and deductions for corporations with foreign investment income. Minor amendments are made to update or otherwise improve terminology. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. A motion is on the floor. Motion is in order. To the principle of the bill. Bill 17 has had second reading and stands referred to a standing committee.

---Carried

The honourable Minister responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs, Mr. Robert McLeod.