Debates of May 28, 2004 (day 15)

May

28

2004

Day

15

Speaker

Word

Members Present

ITEM 1: PRAYER

Assembly Members

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Mackenzie Delta

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Inuvik Twin Lakes

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Yellowknife South

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Hay River North

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Jane Groenewegen

Hay River South

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Yellowknife Centre

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Kevin A. Menicoche

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Michael Miltenberger

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Inuvik Boot Lake

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Robert Villeneuve

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Norman Yakeleya

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Topics

Bill 6: An Act To Amend The Payroll Tax Act, 1993 And The Income Tax Act

Member’s Statement On Alternatives To Mainstream Education

Member’s Statement On Apology For Personal Conduct

Member’s Statement On Aurora World Corporation

Member’s Statement On Better Relations Needed Between GNWT And Aboriginal Clients

Member’s Statement On Business Development Investment Corporation

Member’s Statement On NWT Team Attending Skills Canada Competition

Member’s Statement On Spring Hunt Tradition In The Sahtu Region

Member’s Statement On Strategic Initiatives Required For Aboriginal Language Programs

Member’s Statement On Successful Search And Rescue Efforts For Tuktoyaktuk Resident

Member’s Statement On Teaching Experiences In The North

Member’s Statement On Timely Notification Of Student Financial Assistance Program Changes

Minister’s Statement 31-15(3): Removal Of Portfolios - The Honourable Henry Zoe

Motion 10-15(3): Revocation Of Appointment To The Executive Council

Motion 8-15(3): Pursuit Of Provincehood For The Northwest Territories

Motion 9-15(3): Appointment Of Equal Pay Commissioner

Question 165-15(3): NWT Student Loan Agreement

Question 166-15(3): Enhancement Of The Northern Studies Curriculum

Question 167-15(3): GNWT Involvement In The Aurora World Corporation

Question 168-15(3): Moving Health Canada Office To The North

Question 169-15(3): Qualified Language Instructors In NWT Schools

Question 170-15(3): Business Development Investment Corporation

Question 171-15(3): Community Freezer Needs In Paulatuk

Question 172-15(3): Treatment Of Clients With Developmental Disabilities

Question 173-15(3): Impacts On Social Housing In The North

Question 174-15(3): Devolution Of Government Programs To The Sahtu Region

Tabled Document 44-15(3): Report To The Office Of The Public Guardian On Aboriginal Partners And Youth Society

Tabled Document 45-15(3): Report On The Staff Retention Policy For The Year Ending March 31, 2004

Statements

Minister’s Statement 31-15(3): Removal Of Portfolios - The Honourable Henry Zoe

Member Default

Mr. Speaker, I have an emergency statement. Mr. Speaker, since the House met yesterday, I have been provided with new information concerning the conduct of the Honourable Henry Zoe at the Royal Canadian Legion on the evening of May 15, 2004. I have been able to verify this information with those involved in the incident. In light of the new information this morning, I have relieved Mr. Zoe of his responsibilities as Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs and as Minister responsible for the Public Utilities Board.

Mr. Speaker, those of us who have the privilege as serving as a Member of this Legislative Assembly or as a Member of Cabinet have an obligation to uphold a high standard. This standard has not been met in this case and it’s for this reason I have taken this action.

Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Mr. Zoe has some personal issues that he must attend to and I strongly encourage him to do so. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.