Debates of March 28, 2022 (day 108)

Date
March
28
2022
Session
19th Assembly, 2nd Session
Day
108
Members Present
Hon. Diane Archie, Hon. Frederick Blake Jr., Hon. Paulie Chinna, Ms. Cleveland (remote), Hon. Caroline Cochrane, Mr. Edjericon, Hon. Julie Green, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Martselos, Ms. Nokleby, Mr. O'Reilly, Ms. Semmler (remote), Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Rocky Simpson, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek (remote).
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Bill 49: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022, Carried

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm hoping very much that I have the right bill in front of me.

I am seeking to move, seconded by the honourable Member from Range Lake, that Bill 49, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 20212022 be read for the second time.

This bill would make supplementary appropriations for the infrastructure expenditures for the Government of the Northwest Territories for 20212022 fiscal year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

The motion is in order. To the motion? No, that is bill to the principle of the bill? Sorry, to the principle of the bill?

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Question has been called. All those in favour?

Bill 49: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2021-2022, Carried

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 49, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 20212022, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Minister. The motion is in order. To the motion? Member for Frame Lake.

Merci, Monsieur le President. This is the infrastructure supplementary appropriation, and I voted against this at second reading but there's a couple of items that really cause me a lot of concern in here, is the use of fish habitat compensation funds for a bridge replacement in a completely different ecosystem. I just don't believe that that's appropriate, and I don't want to be seen as supporting use of fish habitat compensation funds in this manner

And secondly, the $2.75 million regarding the dispute around the letter of credit replacement fund for the Deh Cho Bridge, I believe that there needs to be a better and more transparent explanation to the public about what that is all about. I've heard complaints from a number of constituents about that as well so I will not be supporting this bill. Thanks, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Member for Frame Lake. The motion is in order. To the motion?

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Question has been called.