Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, I will move that Bill 7, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015, be read for the first time.
I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that Bill 7, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015, be read for the first time.
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Bill 7 has had first reading.
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Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that Bill 7, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015, be read for the second time.
This bill makes supplementary appropriations for infrastructure expenditures for the Government of the Northwest Territories for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
Question.
Question has been called. Bill 7 has had second reading.
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Item 20, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Tabled Document 4-17(5), Northwest Territories Electoral Boundaries Commission 2013 Final Report, with Mr. Dolynny in the chair.
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that Bill 7, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015, be read for the third time.
Thank you, Mr. Miltenberger. Bill 7, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015 has had third reading.
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Madam Clerk, would you ascertain if the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable George Tuccaro, is prepared to enter the Chamber to assent to bills.
Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon.
In a few days we will remember those who fought and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We’ll also take time to recognize those who put themselves in harm’s way in peacekeeping missions. Best wishes on Remembrance Day.
I would also like to use this opportunity to wish every one of you a very joyous and safe holiday season and a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bill: Bill 7, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2014-2015.
Thank you, merci beaucoup, mahsi cho, quanani, koana.
Colleagues, before we adjourn today, I would like to thank the Pages who have helped us out during this sitting. Our Pages have been from Yellowknife, Hay River, Tsiigehtchic, Lutselk’e, Fort Simpson and Inuvik. Let’s give them a hand.
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You have all done a great job and have been present in the Chamber during some interesting and important debates. I hope that we see all of you again, maybe attending as one of our youth parliamentarians or even coming back as a Member of this Assembly.
Colleagues, all the poppies I have seen in the Chamber these past weeks are a wonderful tribute to Remembrance Day. I know the day will be marked in all of your communities throughout the territory. I encourage all NWT residents to take a moment, wherever you may be on November 11th, to pay tribute to those who have served and to those who continue to serve in the Canadian Forces. We owe so much to the courage and sacrifice of these men and women.
Colleagues, I know that the work of government, no matter what side of the House you sit on, does not end when we conclude today. I know that Members are returning for scheduled committee meetings during the next few months, but we will not meet again formally and in this Chamber until the New Year, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. Members, I am sure you will join me in wishing all the residents of the Northwest Territories a healthy, safe and peaceful New Year.
