Debates of March 16, 2004 (day 1)

March
16
2004
Day
1
Speaker
David Krutko
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, 2004-2005
Member's Statement On Appreciation For Premier’s And Ministers’ Visits To Hay River
Member's Statement On Recognition Of Tu Nedhe Pages And Athletes
Member’s Statement On Changes In Nahendeh Constituency
Member’s Statement On Devolution Negotiations And Attaining Provincial Status
Member’s Statement On Importance Of Language And Culture
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Hay River Athletes In Arctic Winter Games
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Nunakput Athletes In Arctic Winter Games
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Yellowknife Centre Athletes In Arctic Winter Games
Member’s Statement On Rising Crime Rate In Yellowknife
Member’s Statement On Small Business Challenges In The NWT
Minister’s Statement 1-15(3): Notice Of Budget Address
Minister’s Statement 2-15(3): First Nations Policing Funding
Motion 1-15(3): Appointment Of Deputy Chairpersons Of Committee Of The Whole
Motion 2-15(3): Setting Of Sitting Hours By Speaker
Question 1-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Seek Provincial Status
Question 10-15(3): Medical Travel Arrangements
Question 2-15(3): Trades And Apprenticeship Challenges
Question 3-15(3): Registry Of Sex Offenders
Question 4-15(3): Rising Crime Rate And Public Protection
Question 5-15(3): Plans To Divide RWED Department
Question 6-15(3): Bidding Process For The Arctic Winter Games
Question 7-15(3): Access To Aboriginal Language Services
Question 8-15(3): Rising WCB Assessment Rates
Question 9-15(3): NWT Housing Needs Survey
Written Question 1-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Seek Provincial Status
Written Question 2-15(3): Search For Missing Willow Lake River Resident
Statements

Written Question 1-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Seek Provincial Status

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a written question for the Premier of the Northwest Territories.

Would the Premier provide and in-depth political analysis of those sections of the Constitution Act, 1982, which give constitutionality to other political institutions in the Northwest Territories, which you must consult with prior to the introduction of a bill of intent to achieve provincehood?

Will he provide analysis of the applicability of relevant past provisions of the BNA/Constitution acts?

Would the continuity of laws not consistent with those of the act be impacted?

Would changes to the judicial system be required? How would it affect the other territories? Would it require their participation?

Would revenue from federal government and provincial taxation be impacted?

Would the continuity of federal laws governing resources, such as the Territorial Lands Act, be impacted in the interim until provincial laws are established under Section 92? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.