Thank you, Mr. Nadli. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Question.
Question has been called. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Does committee agree we have concluded Committee Report 19-17(5)?
Agreed.
Committee, we’ve completed all items in Committee of the Whole. I will rise and report progress. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee has been considering Bill 66, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Act and the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act; and Committee Report 16-17(5), Report on the Review of the 2013-2014 Public Accounts; and Committee Report 19-17(5), Report on the Review of the Auditor General’s Report on Corrections in the NWT; and I would like to report progress with 17 motions being adopted and that Committee Reports 16-17(5) and 19-17(5) are concluded and that Bill 66 is now ready for third reading. Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you.
Do I have a seconder? Mr. Moses. To the motion.
Question.
Question is being called. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Mr. Moses.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to return to item 6 on the Order Paper.
---Unanimous consent granted
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize Ms. Beverly Esau, who’s up in the gallery today. She stepped up to the plate and brought two of our Pages from Inuvik to chaperone. I just want to thank her for taking the time and watching over some of our youth during this very long sitting. I appreciate your patience.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable for Tu Nedhe, that Bill 47, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act, be read for the third time.
Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Question.
Question has been called. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 47, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act, has had third reading. Mr. Blake.
Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with third reading of Bill 66, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Act and the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act.
---Consent granted
I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 66, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Act and the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Blake. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Question.
Question has been called. Motion is carried.
---Carried
Bill 66, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Retiring Allowances Act and the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act, has had third reading.
Mr. Clerk, will you ascertain if the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable George L. Tuccaro, is prepared to enter the Chamber and assent to bills?
It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of former NWT Government Leader George Braden.
Mr. Braden, along with his colleagues in the Legislative Assembly in the early 1980s, worked hard to advance the political process that we see in today’s Legislature. George continued to work for the betterment of the Northwest Territories even though he had moved to Ottawa about 20 years ago. I know that many Northerners will offer their tributes for the good work that was accomplished by the late George Braden and the early political leaders of the day.
My sincere condolences go to George’s loving wife, Lise; his mother, Esther; and to his brothers and sister and their families.
As we get set to enjoy the summer months – we have waited so long for them – 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, in our waters, in the air and on our highways as you continue working for the betterment of all Northerners. Please encourage and remind your families, friends and people in your communities to be safe out on the land and to wear personal flotation devices, or PFDs, when travelling by boat in our waterways.
Take great care this summer with your campfires, when extinguishing tobacco. The risk of fire is extremely high again this year.
Colleagues, 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 major pieces of legislation, three supplementary appropriation acts, given consideration to four substantial committee reports and debated issues of great importance to all our residents.
As we leave today, I note that work will continue over the summer months. The government has introduced and referred seven new pieces of legislation to standing committees for consideration over the summer and fall.
I know this is also an opportunity to reconnect with your constituents, take part in summer assemblies and spend some of this valuable summer season with our families.
As part of your summer activities, colleagues, I hope you will all make 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 a 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.
I wish you all safe travels this summer as we head out on the water and on the land.
I look forward to seeing you back in this Chamber for our last sitting of the 17th Legislative Assembly. Have a good summer and do good work for our constituents.
Orders of the day for Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 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
Bill 48, An Act to Amend the Mental Health Act
Second Reading of Bills
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Report of Committee of the Whole
Third Reading of Bills
Orders of the Day
Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 29th, at 1:30 p.m.
---ADJOURNMENT
The House adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
