Question.
Question has been called. Bill 2 has had second reading.
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Mr. Premier.
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 3, Surface Rights Board Act, be read for the second time.
This bill mirrors the Northwest Territories Surface Rights Board Act (Canada) in accordance with the requirements of the Northwest Territories Land and Resources Devolution Agreement.
Thank you, Mr. McLeod. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
Question.
Question has been called. Bill 3 has had second reading.
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Mr. Abernethy.
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 4, Health Information Act, be read for the second time.
This bill establishes rules regarding the collection, use, disclosure and security of personal health information that protects the confidentiality of the information and the privacy of the individuals that the information is about, while facilitating the effective provision of health services.
Consequential amendments are made to the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Elections and Plebiscites Act, the Electronic Transactions Act, the Guardianship and Trustee Act, the Jury Act, the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act, the Mental Health Act, the Public Health Act, the Vital Statistics Act and the Workers’ Compensation Act.
Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
Question.
Question has been called. Bill 4 has had second reading.
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Mr. Beaulieu.
Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, be read for the second time.
This bill amends the Motor Vehicles Act to:
remove references to public service vehicles;
add references to the registration permits, in-transit permits and short-term permits;
define “driving record,” and clarify who may obtain access to it and under what circumstances;
allow a person to apply for an early renewal of a driver’s licence up to one year before the date of expiry;
allow the registrar to extend a driver’s licence or an interim driver’s licence for up to 90 days from the date of expiry;
authorize the registrar to suspend a driver’s licence;
authorize the registrar to suspend or cancel drivers’ licences if the registrar believes on reasonable grounds that a driver is not capable of operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner;
remove the prohibition on the use of flashing red and amber lights;
remove the potential liability of a child passenger for not wearing a seatbelt or not being in a prescribed child restraint system;
prohibit a driver from riding a motor vehicle if unable to reach the foot pedals or floorboards of the motorcycle; and
make other amendments to improve clarity and readability.
Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
Question.
Question has been called. Bill 5 has had second reading.
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Mr. Abernethy.
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Bill 6, An Act to Amend the Medical Care Act, be read for the second time.
This bill amends the Medical Care Act to reflect the amendment made in the Canada Health Act respecting the eligibility of insured services of members of the RCMP.
Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
Question.
Question has been called. Bill 6 has had second reading.
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Mr. Miltenberger.
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that Bill 7, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015, be read for the second time.
This bill makes supplementary appropriations for infrastructure expenditures for the Government of the Northwest Territories for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
Question.
Question has been called. Bill 7 has had second reading.
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Item 20, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Tabled Document 4-17(5), Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission 2013 Final Report, with Mr. Dolynny in the chair.
I’d like to call Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of committee? Ms. Bisaro.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that we report progress.
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Can I have the report from Committee of the Whole, Mr. Dolynny.
Mr. Speaker, your committee would like to report progress and I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. Do I have a seconder? Mr. Yakeleya.
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Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that Bill 7, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015, be read for the third time.
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Bill 7, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015 has had third reading.
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Madam Clerk, would you ascertain if the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable George Tuccaro, is prepared to enter the Chamber to assent to bills.
Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon.
In a few days we will remember those who fought and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We’ll also take time to recognize those who put themselves in harm’s way in peacekeeping missions. Best wishes on Remembrance Day.
I would also like to use this opportunity to wish every one of you a very joyous and safe holiday season and a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bill: Bill 7, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015.
Thank you, merci beaucoup, mahsi cho, quanani, koana.
Colleagues, before we adjourn today, I would like to thank the Pages who have helped us out during this sitting. Our Pages have been from Yellowknife, Hay River, Tsiigehtchic, Lutselk’e, Fort Simpson and Inuvik. Let’s give them a hand.
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You have all done a great job and have been present in the Chamber during some interesting and important debates. I hope that we see all of you again, maybe attending as one of our youth parliamentarians or even coming back as a Member of this Assembly.
Colleagues, all the poppies I have seen in the Chamber these past weeks are a wonderful tribute to Remembrance Day. I know the day will be marked in all of your communities throughout the territory. I encourage all NWT residents to take a moment, wherever you may be on November 11th, to pay tribute to those who have served and to those who continue to serve in the Canadian Forces. We owe so much to the courage and sacrifice of these men and women.
Colleagues, I know that the work of government, no matter what side of the House you sit on, does not end when we conclude today. I know that Members are returning for scheduled committee meetings during the next few months, but we will not meet again formally and in this Chamber until the New Year, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. Members, I am sure you will join me in wishing all the residents of the Northwest Territories a healthy, safe and peaceful New Year.
Mr. Speaker, orders of the day for Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at 1:30 p.m.:
Prayer
Ministers’ Statements
Members’ Statements
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 Standing and Special Committees
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
Tabled Document 4-17(5), Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission 2013 Final Report
Report of Committee of the Whole
Third Reading of Bills
Orders of the day
Thank you, Madam Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Wednesday, February 5th, at 1:30 p.m.
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The House adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
