Debates of December 8, 2023 (day 1)

December
8
2023
Session
20th Assembly, 1st Session
Day
1
Speaker
Shane Thompson
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Members Present
Ms. Cleveland, Mr. Edjericon, Mr. Hawkins, Mrs. Kuptana, Mr. MacDonald, Mr. McKay, Mr. McNeely, Ms. Morgan
Assembly Members
Topics
Member’s Statement 1-20(1): Gratitude and Season’s Greeting
Member’s Statement 10-20(1): Thanks and Well Wishes
Member’s Statement 11-20(1):
Member’s Statement 12-20(1):
Member’s Statement 13-20(1):
Member’s Statement 14-20(1):
Member’s Statement 15-20(1):
Member’s Statement 16-20(1):
Member’s Statement 17-20(1): Addictions and Aftercare
Member’s Statement 18-20(1):
Member’s Statement 2-20(1): Gratitude
Member’s Statement 3-20(1): Thanks to Sahtu Constituents
Member’s Statement 4-20(1): Need for Tlicho Administrative Region
Member’s Statement 5-20(1): Gratitude and Holiday Wishes
Member’s Statement 6-20(1): Gratitude and Holiday Wishes
Member’s Statement 7-20(1): Gratitude
Member’s Statement 8-20(1): Gratitude
Member’s Statement 9-20(1): Thanks and Congratulations
Motion 2-20(1): Appointment of Premier
Motion 2-20(1): Appointment of Premier, Carried
Motion 3-20(1): Recommendation for Appointment of Members of the Executive Council
Motion 3-20(1): Recommendation for Appointment of Members of the Executive Council, Carried
Motion 4-20(1): Appointments to the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight
Motion 4-20(1): Appointments to the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight, Carried
Motion 5-20(1): Appointments to the Board of Management
Motion 5-20(1): Appointments to the Board of Management, Carried
Motion 6-20(1): Extended Adjournment of the House to February 6, 2024
Motion 6-20(1): Extended Adjournment of the House to February 6, 2024, Carried
Tabled Document 1-20(1): Yellowknife Citizens for Ceasefire Letter and Resolution
Tabled Document 4-20(1): Yellowknife Citizens for Ceasefire City Council Presentation
Statements

Member’s Statement 18-20(1):

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also want to take a moment to thank my constituents and the people of Hay River. You know, we've had a tough few years in Hay River. It's almost surreal when you think about what has happened. And, you know, even though I'm in a new role now, I want my constituents to know that I will continue to work to address the issues that we're facing now and to prepare so that we don't have to face those issues again in the future. So that work will continue, and that's my commitment, Mr. Speaker.

I want to thank my family for the support they've given me. And I want to thank everyone's family here actually. I don't think people realize the toll it takes on a family when you run for office and when you're in office, and so they carry a lot of that weight and I think they deserve that deserves to be acknowledged.

I also want to congratulate all of the Members elected to the Executive Council and all the new Members, all of the reelected Members. You know, this is quite an adventure that we're all embarking on, and I know we're all looking forward to it.

And, finally, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank you for stepping up and putting your name forward. This role is so important; the role of the Speaker is so important. I've already seen changes that you've implemented, and we're only a few minutes into our first sitting here. And after working with you for the last four years, I know your values and I know your work ethic. I know that the House is in good hands, and I appreciate that. So thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.