Debates of October 19, 2007 (day 2)

October
19
2007
Day
2
Speaker
Paul Delorey
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Member's Statement On Constituent Issues Expressed During The Election Period In Nunakput
Member's Statement On Expectations Of The New Government Of The Northwest Territories
Member's Statement On Housing And Income Support Issues In Nahendeh
Member’s Statement On Climate Change And Environmental Challenges In The NWT
Member’s Statement On Constituent Issues Expressed During The Election Period In Hay River North
Member’s Statement On Cost Of Living And Poverty Issues In Mackenzie Delta
Member’s Statement On Recommendations To New Cabinet
Member’s Statement On Resources For Non-Government Organizations
Member’s Statement On Youth Issues In The Tu Nedhe Constituency
Motion 10-16(1): Appointment Of Deputy Speaker, Carried
Motion 10-16(1): Appointment Of Deputy Speaker
Motion 11-16(1): Appointment Of Deputy Chairpersons Of Committee Of The Whole
Motion 11-16(1): Appointment Of Deputy Chairpersons Of Committee Of The Whole, Carried
Motion 12-16(1): Extended Adjournment Of The House To November 27, 2007
Motion 12-16(1): Extended Adjournment Of The House To November 27, 2007, Carried
Motion 5-16(1): Adoption Of Members’ Conduct Guidelines
Motion 5-16(1): Adoption Of Members' Conduct Guidelines, Carried
Motion 6-16(1): Appointments To The Board of Management
Motion 6-16(1): Appointments To The Board Of Management, Carried
Motion 7-16(1): Rules Amendments For The Standing Committees Of The House
Motion 7-16(1): Rules Amendments For The Standing Committees Of The House, Carried
Motion 8-16(1): Appointments To The Striking Committee
Motion 8-16(1): Appointments To The Striking Committee, Carried
Motion 9-16(1): Revocation Of Appointments To The Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight And Appointments To The Standing Committee On Priorities And Planning
Motion 9-16(1): Revocation Of Appointments To The Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight And Appointments To The Standing Committee On Priorities And Planning, Carried
Petition 1-16(1): Illegal Activity In Public Housing In Hay River
Question 1-16(1): Resources For Non-Government Organizations
Question 10-16(1): Cancellation Of Deh Cho Bridge Project
Question 11-16(1): Health And Safety Issues In Seniors’ Housing
Question 12-16(1): Timelines For Portfolio Assignments
Question 13-16(1): Environmental Impact Of Deh Cho Bridge Project
Question 2-16(1): Status Of The Deh Cho Bridge Project
Question 3-16(1): Housing And Income Support Issues In The NWT
Question 4-16(1): Social Housing Program Delivery Issues
Question 5-16(1): Senior Housing Programs
Question 6-16(1): Status Of The Deh Cho Bridge Project
Question 7-16(1): Social Housing Program Delivery Issues
Question 8-16(1): Funding For Deh Cho Bridge Project
Question 9-16(1): Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement
Recorded Vote
Statements

Question 9-16(1): Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in the last government, devolution seemed to be the end all and be all of a focus that they have. I certainly think that we have many more issues before this Assembly to make devolution the only issue we talk about. I’d like to make sure we talk about housing and education and a whole lot of other things. But, Mr. Speaker, if a devolution deal is before us, there’s not a single Member on this side of the House who wants it to be at any cost. As we all know, it’s always about the numbers; and money certainly is a big issue. So my question to the Premier is, when we finally get a deal inked, if that ever happens in this Assembly’s lifetime, will the Premier bring the deal before the House for a vote by all Members to ensure we’re getting the best deal acceptable for the people of the Northwest Territories? Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. The honourable Premier, Mr. Roland.

Return To Question 9-16(1): Resource Revenue Sharing Agreement

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as we get up to speed of where this is at, I’m prepared to sit down with Members on this and update them as to where we are. As for coming to a vote for this House, that is something that I will take under review. Thank you.