My questions are for the Minister of Lands. Section 3.1 of the Commissioner's Land Act establishes the requirement for the posting of security on the factors for determining security amount, for restoration of lands, and for refund of security. Please provide a listing of the commercial and industrial leases on Commissioner’s land issued since February 15, 2011 including the lease number, general location, issue date, amount and form of security required, and:
Whether an exemption was granted under any leases from the requirement to provide security, including the reasons why the exemption was granted;
A general explanation of how the amount of security is calculated under this regime;
A general explanation of how the posting of security is managed and tracked under this regime; and,
In instances where securities have been returned, the amount and reasons for the return of security.
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following two documents entitled "Mind and Spirit: Promoting Mental Health and Addictions Recovery in the Northwest Territories," and "Building a Culturally Respectful Health and Social Services System, October 2016." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Tabling of documents. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled "Government of the Northwest Territories: Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Review Final Report." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Tabling of documents. Minister of Lands.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled "Department of Lands: Integrated Risk-based Strategic Plan 2016-2017 to 2020-2021." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Tabling of documents. Minister of Finance.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following four documents entitled "Interim Financial Statements of the Government of the Northwest Territories for the Year Ended March 31, 2016," "Inter-Activity Transfers Exceeding $250,000 for the Period April 1 to June 30, 2016," "Inter-Activity Transfers Exceeding $250,000 for the Period April 1 to September 30, 2016," and "Follow-up Letter to Oral Question 383-18(2): Remediation of Arsenic Contamination Near Giant Mine Site." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Tabling of documents. Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled "Grants and Contributions Results Report 2015-2016." Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Tabling of documents. Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh.
Marci cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document entitled "Analysis of the Current and Future Value of Indigenous Guardian Work in Canada’s Northwest Territories."
Masi. Tabling of documents. Pursuant to Section 21 of the Human Rights Act, I wish to table the “2015-2016 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission.”
Pursuant to Section 21(1) of the Legislative Assembly Retirement Allowances Act and Section 11.1 of the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act, I wish to table the “Annual Report, NWT Legislative Assembly Pension Plans at March 31, 2015.”
In accordance with Section 21(1) of the Retiring Allowances Act and Section 11.1 of the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act, I hereby table the “Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Pension Administration Report - Retiring Allowances Act and Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act at March 31, 2015.” Masi.
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake that Bill 13, The Marriage Act, be read for the second time. This bill sets out the rules for governing marriages in the Northwest Territories. It sets out eligibility, the requirements and the process for getting married in both civil and religious ceremonies. It also creates prohibitions and offences. Lastly, it provides for administrative measures such as the appointment of registration of officials, authorizes the making of regulations and, consequently, amends the Vital Statistics Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Motion is on the floor. Motion is in order. To the motion.
Question.
Question has been called. Motion is carried.
---Carried
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What is the wish of committee? Mr. Beaulieu.
Marci cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, committee wishes to consider Committee Report 3-18(2), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2014-2015 NWT Human Rights Commission Annual Report, and Committee Report 4-18(2), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2014-2015 Public Accounts. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Does committee agree?
Agreed.
Thank you. Committee will resume after a short break.
---SHORT RECESS
I'll now call Committee of the Whole back to order. Committee, we've agreed to consider Committee Report 3-18(2), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2014-2015 NWT Human Rights Commission Annual Report. I will turn to the chair of the Standing Committee on Government Operations for any opening comments. Mr. Testart.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. On November 1, 2016, the Standing Committee on Government Operations presented its report on the review of the Human Rights Commissions Annual Report for 2014-2015. In our review, we noted that the Human Rights Commission had contracted an independent review of the Human Rights Act and that modernization of the Act was recommended. The Standing Committee on Government Operations made two recommendations.
Thank you, Mr. Testart. I'll open the floor to general comments on the report. I'm seeing none. Ms. Green.
Mr. Chair, I'd like to express my thanks to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and particularly for their recommendation number 6 which argues for a plain language -- oh no, am I in the wrong report? I'm going to stop now.
Yes. Thank you, Ms. Green. Mr. Testart?
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that this Assembly recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories advise the House of its timeline for the completion and introduction of a bill to modernize and update the Human Rights Act. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
There is a motion on the floor. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed?
---Carried
Mr. Testart.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that this Assembly recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories provide a response to this report within 120 days. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
