Debates of October 5, 2023 (day 167)

Date
October
5
2023
Session
19th Assembly, 2nd Session
Day
167
Members Present
Hon. Diane Archie, Hon. Frederick Blake Jr., Mr. Bonnetrouge, Hon. Paulie Chinna, Ms. Cleveland, Hon. Caroline Cochrane, Mr. Edjericon, Hon. Julie Green, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Martselos, Ms. Nokleby, Mr. O’Reilly, Ms. Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Rocky Simpson, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek, Ms. Weyallon Armstrong
Topics
Statements
Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Committee Motion 535-19(2): Committee Report 75-19(2), Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No 2, Agendas, Carried

Madam Chair, I move that the committee recommends that the wording of Rule 9.3(6) be deleted and replaced with "the clerk shall notify all Regular Members of upcoming meetings and ensure agendas are available publicly." Thank you, Madam Chair.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Committee Motion 536-19(2): Committee Report 75-19(2), Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No 2, Public Meetings, Carried

Madam Chair, I move that the committee recommends that the wording of Rule 93(12) be deleted and replaced with "all Members may attend public meetings of standing committees and may speak according to any limits imposed by the chair." Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Member for Yellowknife Centre.

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I would like this rule to be called the Kevin O'Reilly Memorial Rule. Thank you.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Committee Motion 537-19(2): Committee Report 75-19(2), Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No 2, 120 Days, Carried

Madam Chair, I move that this committee recommends that Rule 9.4(5) be amended to read:

"the government will be required to table a comprehensive responses to the committee report, including all recommendations, within 120 days, or at the earliest opportunity subsequent to the passage of 120 days when:

(a) a report requesting a response is adopted by the Assembly; or

(b) a motion is adopted by Committee of the Whole requesting a response. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Committee Motion 538-19(2): Committee Report 75-19(2), Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No 2, Concurrence, Carried

Madam Chair, I move that Rule 9.6(1) be amended by deleting "at the discretion of the chair" and replacing it with "with concurrence of the committee." Thank you, Madam Chair.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Committee Motion 539-19(2): Committee Report 75-19(2), Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No 2, Concurrence No. 2, Carried

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Rule 9.6(5) be amended by deleting "through the adoption of a motion of approval by the Assembly" and replacing it with "with concurrence of Committee of the Whole." Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Committee Motion 540-19(2): Committee Report 75-19(2), Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No 2, Point of Privilege, Carried

Madam Chair, I move that Rule 1.7(3) be amended by deleting "question of privilege" and replacing it with "point of privilege." Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Committee Motion 541-19(2): Committee Report 75-19(2), Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No 2, Point of Privilege No. 2, Carried

Madam Chair, I move that SubTitle for Rule 1.7(3) be amended by deleting "question of privilege" and replacing it with "point of privilege." Thank you, Madam Chair.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Committee Motion 542-19(2): Committee Report 75-19(2), Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No 2, Point of Privilege No. 3, Carried

One second, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that the SubTitle for Rule 1.7(5) be amended by deleting "question of privilege" and replacing it with "point of privilege." Thank you, Madam Chair.

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Committee Motion 543-19(2): Committee Report 75-19(2), Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No 2, Point of Privilege No. 4, Carried

Madam Chair, I move that the SubTitle for Rule 1.7(7) be amended by deleting "question of privilege" and replacing it with "point of privilege."

The motion is in order. To the motion.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.