Debates of February 13, 2012 (day 5)

February

2012

Session

17th Assembly, 2nd Session

Day

Speaker

Jackie Jacobson

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Members Present

Hon. Glen Abernethy, Hon. Tom Beaulieu, Ms. Bisaro, Mr. Blake, Mr. Bouchard, Mr. Bromley, Mr. Dolynny, Mrs. Groenewegen, Mr. Hawkins, Hon. Jackie Jacobson, Hon. Jackson Lafferty, Hon. Bob McLeod, Hon. Robert McLeod, Mr. Menicoche, Hon. Michael Miltenberger, Mr. Moses, Mr. Nadli, Hon. David Ramsay, Mr. Yakeleya

Assembly Members

Topics

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 2-17(2): CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BISHOP JOHN SPERRY

BILL 1: AN ACT TO AMEND THE BORROWING AUTHORIZATION ACT

BILL 2: INTERIM APPROPRIATION ACT (OPERATIONS EXPENDITURES), 2012-2013

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS IN ALL COMMUNITIES

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON CAMPAIGN AGAINST BULLYING AND CYBER-BULLYING

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON COMMUNICATION WITH REGULAR MEMBERS REGARDING PUBLIC INVESTMENT

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BISHOP JOHN SPERRY

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON GOVERNMENT CHRISTMAS SERVICE CLOSURES

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON NEED FOR NEW SCHOOLS IN NAHANNI BUTTE AND TROUT LAKE

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS POLICY FOR REALIGNMENT PROJECT ON HIGHWAY NO. 4

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON POVERTY ISSUES AFFECTING ELDERS

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON PROMOTING SPORT AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON STROKE AND HEART DISEASE IN THE NWT

MINISTER’S STATEMENT 12-17(2): TRADITIONAL ECONOMY

MINISTER’S STATEMENT 14-17(2): JOINT CANADA-ALBERTA IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR OIL SANDS MONITORING

QUESTION 50-17(2): PUBLIC RELEASE OF MINISTERIAL TRAVEL REPORTS

QUESTION 51-17(2): DIAGNOSING HEART DISEASE IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN

QUESTION 52-17(2): PRELUDE LAKE CAMPGROUND MANAGEMENT PLAN

QUESTION 53-17(2): MULTI-YEAR FUNDING FOR PREVENTION AND WELLNESS PROMOTION PROJECTS

QUESTION 54-17(2): PUBLIC HOUSING ARREARS AND EVICTIONS MORATORIUM

QUESTION 55-17(2): DOCTOR SHORTAGE IN HAY RIVER

QUESTION 56-17(2): GNWT CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARD

QUESTION 57-17(2): ANTI-BULLYING AND CYBER-BULLYING LEGISLATION

QUESTION 58-17(2): NAHANNI BUTTE AND TROUT LAKE SCHOOLS

QUESTION 59-17(2): BETTY HOUSE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT

QUESTION 60-17(2): BETTY HOUSE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT

QUESTION 61-17(2): SPECTACULAR NWT PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN

QUESTION 62-17(2): EMPLOYMENT OF NURSE PRACTITIONER GRADUATES

QUESTION 63-17(2): CONCENTRATION OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES IN YELLOWKNIFE

The arctic fox broke its previous record for top selling price, with a pelt going for the all-time high of $200. Muskrat and beaver were also in high demand at auction. All of the Northwest Territories muskrat pelts shipped to auction were sold, as w

Statements

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 2-17(2): CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BISHOP JOHN SPERRY

Wendy Bisaro

Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to acknowledge the passing of Bishop John Sperry, a beloved Northerner, on Saturday. In my time in the travel industry, Bishop Sperry was the most dignified, considerate, compassionate client I ever dealt with. His character and personal qualities were ones we would all do well to emulate. The North is a poorer place today. My condolences to his family and all those who knew him.