Debates of August 25, 2011 (day 18)

August
25
2011
Session
16th Assembly, 6th Session
Day
18
Speaker
Paul Delorey
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Members Present
Mr. Abernethy, Mr. Beaulieu, Ms. Bisaro, Mr. Bromley, Hon. Paul Delorey, Mrs. Groenewegen, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Krutko, Hon. Jackson Lafferty, Hon. Bob McLeod, Hon. Michael McLeod, Hon. Robert McLeod, Mr. Menicoche, Hon. Michael Miltenberger, Mr. Ramsay, Hon. Floyd Roland, Mr. Yakeleya
Assembly Members
Topics
COMMITTEE REPORT 10-16(6): STANDING COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL PROGRAMS REPORT ON TRANSITION MATTERS
COMMITTEE REPORT 11-16(6): STANDING COMMITTEE ON PRIORITIES AND PLANNING REPORT ON TRANSITION MATTERS
COMMITTEE REPORT 8-16(6): STANDING COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT ON TRANSITION MATTERS
COMMITTEE REPORT 9-16(6): STANDING COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REPORT ON TRANSITION MATTERS
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON ADDRESS TO THE ELDERS OF TU NEDHE
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON FUNDING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPORT NORTH AND NWT SPORT AND RECREATION COUNCIL
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON IMPORTANCE OF WATER QUALITY IN THE NWT
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON NUNAKPUT ISSUES FOR THE 17TH ASSEMBLY
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON POVERTY IN THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON REFLECTIONS ON THE 16TH ASSEMBLY
MEMBER’S STATEMENT ON STATEMENT TO RESIDENTS OF MONFWI
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 53-16(6): 16TH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY RESULTS REPORT
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 54-16(6): ENERGY OVERVIEW
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 55-16(6): PROPOSED LEGAL AID ACT
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 56-16(6): SYSTEM PRESSURES AND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
MINISTER’S STATEMENT 57-16(6): NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
MOTION 12-16(6): MENTAL HEALTH COURT DIVERSION PROGRAM, CARRIED
MOTION 13-16(6): REAPPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS ADJUDICATION PANEL, CARRIED
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT COMMITTEE REPORT 10-16(6), CARRIED
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT COMMITTEE REPORT 11-16(6), CARRIED
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT COMMITTEE REPORT 8-16(6), CARRIED
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT COMMITTEE REPORT 9-16(6), CARRIED
QUESTION 196-16(6): FUNDING FOR PHASE THREE OF FAMILY VIOLENCE ACTION PLAN
QUESTION 197-16(6): ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY IN THE NWT
QUESTION 198-16(6): PRIME MINISTER’S VISIT TO YELLOWKNIFE
QUESTION 199-16(6): FUNDING FOR SPORT NORTH
QUESTION 200-16(6): FEDERAL FUNDING CUTS TO WATER MONITORING
QUESTION 201-16(6): INUVIK TO TUKTOYAKTUK ALL-SEASON ROAD
QUESTION 202-16(6): FEDERAL FUNDING CUTS TO WATER MONITORING
RECORDED VOTE
TABLED DOCUMENT 78-16(6): A NEW LEGAL AID CONSULTANT DOCUMENT
TABLED DOCUMENT 79-16(6): STATUS REPORT: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE SUMMARY OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, ACTIONS, ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES
TABLED DOCUMENT 80-16(6): PWS ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECTS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT
TABLED DOCUMENT 81-16(6): CARIBOU FOREVER: OUR HERITAGE, OUR RESPONSIBILITY – A BARREN-GROUND CARIBOU MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR THE NWT 2011-2015
TABLED DOCUMENT 83-16(6): STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCIL 2010-2011 ANNUAL REPORT
TABLED DOCUMENT 84-16(6): 16TH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY KEY RESULTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TABLED DOCUMENT 85-16(6): PHOTOGRAPH OF LAND ROVER TRACKS ON THE CANOL TRAIL IN THE SAHTU
TABLED DOCUMENT 86-16(6): 1978 WILDLIFE ORDINANCE
TABLED DOCUMENT 87-16(6): BUILDING ON OUR FOUNDATION 2011-2016, A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE NWT HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES SYSTEM
WRITTEN QUESTION 10-16(6): NWT HOUSING CORPORATION LAND OWNERSHIP
WRITTEN QUESTION 11-16(6): DENE PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVOLUTION AGREEMENT-IN-PRINCIPLE
Statements

MINISTER’S STATEMENT 55-16(6): PROPOSED LEGAL AID ACT

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Later today I will table a draft Legal Aid Act and consultation paper. The Department of Justice is developing a new Legal Aid Act and is seeking comments from the public.

The proposed new Legal Aid Act will provide greater clarity on governance and processes, and a more client-focused, service-oriented approach to our legal aid system.

Feedback from consultation will help to create legislation that strengthens service for all clients and ensures independence, accountability, and transparency in the delivery of legal aid services in the Northwest Territories.

The draft legislation and consultation paper are also available on the Department of Justice website.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. The Honourable Bob McLeod on behalf of the honourable Minister responsible for Health and Social Services, Mr. Miltenberger.