Debates of June 2, 2005 (day 7)

June
2
2005
Day
7
Speaker
Paul Delorey
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2005-2006
Committee Report 1-15(4): Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight Report On Progress On Committee Priorities And Objectives
Further Return To Question 86-15(4): Support For YWCA Rockhill Apartment Lease
Member's Statement On Clear And Consistent Guidelines For Recognizing Persons With Disabilities
Member's Statement On Relocation Of The Territorial Treatment Centre
Member's Statement On Supporting True Northern Businesses In NWT Communities
Member’s Statement On Consultation And Business Planning Process Of The GNWT
Member’s Statement On High School In Tuktoyaktuk
Member’s Statement On Information On The EDAP Program
Member’s Statement On List Of Priorities That The GNWT Must Address
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Graduates Of Samuel Hearne Secondary School
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of The Hay River Track And Field Championships
Member’s Statement On Tribute to Linda Corkal And Sue Bennie Of The Parents Advisory Group, Range Lake North School
Minister's Statement 19-15(4): National Aboriginal Day
Minister's Statement 20-15(4): Track And Field Championships
Minister's Statement 21-15(4): New Northwest Territories Teachers' Association Collective Agreement
Minister’s Statement 18-15(4): Protection Against Family Violence Act
Minister’s Statement 22-15(4): Framework For Action
Minister’s Statement 23-15(4): NWT Gold Medal Win In World Skills Competition
Motion 2-15(4): Extended Adjournment Of The House To October 12, 2005, Carried
Motion 3-15(4): Amendment To Rule 85: Committee Terms Of Reference
Motion 3-15(4): Amendment To Rule 85: Committee Terms Of Reference, Carried
Petition 1-15(4): Infrastructure Poll
Point Of Order
Question 78-15(4): Payroll Issues For Seasonal Workers
Question 79-15(4): Level Playing Field For Businesses In NWT Communities
Question 80-15(4): Commitment To Provide List Of Capital Projects That Lapsed Or Were Held Over To Subsequent Years
Question 81-15(4): Greater Transparency On EDAP Program Details
Question 82-15(4): Consultation And Business Planning Process Of GNWT
Question 83-15(4): Delivery Of Programs Under Protection Of Family Violence Legislation
Question 84-15(4): Criteria For Identifying Disabled Persons In The NWT
Question 85-15(4): All-Weather Road To Link Mackenzie Delta Communities
Question 86-15(4): Support For YWCA Rockhill Apartment Lease
Question 87-15(4): Administration Of The GNWT Income Support Program
Question 88-15(4): Provision Of Lifeguard Services At Long Lake Beach
Return To Written Question 2-15(4): Alcohol Sales And Revenue
Tabled Document 19-15(4): Northwest Territories Law Foundation Twenty-Second Annual Report For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004
Tabled Document 20-15(4): Northwest Territories Mental Disorder Review Board Report To The Minister of Justice, February 2005
Tabled Document 21-15(4): Department Of Environment And Natural Resources: Framework For Action 2005-2008
Tabled Document 22-15(4): Workers’ Compensation Board 2004 Annual Report
Tabled Document 23-15(4): Public Accounts Of The Government Of The NWT, Interim Report For The Year Ended March 31, 2005
Written Question 3-15(4): Details Of The EDAP Program In The Past Two Fiscal Years
Written Question 4-15(4): Coordinating Initiatives To Strengthen The NWT
Written Question 5-15(4): Coordinating Initiatives To Strengthen The NWT
Statements

Point Of Order

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Earlier in a Member’s statement just a few moments ago, Mr. Ramsay had, as I see it, made allegations against me saying I circumvented the rules. Under 23(h) of our rules, I believe that is an infraction. I have listened to some of the Members and their comments and felt that they have pushed the envelope. I feel at this point I have to rise on this point of order. We followed the rules and I tried to explain what had happened. I believe in this House now making that allegation against me is not appropriate. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. To the point of order, Mr. Ramsay.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. It was an observation more or less. I do have questions related to that. In saying “circumvent,” in my opinion the government did circumvent the rules that were in place in FAM directive 302. I stand by my comments that they did circumvent those rules. I do have questions for the Minister during question period that will hopefully result in more of an explanation of how this happened. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Are there any other Members who would like to speak to this point of order? Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, once again, the Member initially started saying, “in his opinion,” but again he has clearly stated not just now about the Finance Minister but Cabinet has circumvented the rules. I believe that’s inaccurate. We have laid down the specific situation in this House to the public about the situation. There may be feelings of certain Members that they don’t like the result of what happened, that we’ve circumvented the rules, we have broken the rules that are in place, I don’t believe we have done that and I look forward to your decision on this. Thank you.