Debates of March 10, 2005 (day 53)

March
10
2005
Day
53
Speaker
Paul Delorey
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 17: Modernization Of Benefits And Obligations Act
Bill 20: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2004-2005
Committee Motion 44-15(3) Recommendation To Review The Sharing Of Resources Possible For The CEO To Assume Administrative Responsibility for Municipal Elections, Carried
Committee Motion 45-15(3) Recommendation To Develop A Web-Based Interactive Educational Site And Curriculum For Schools, Carried
Committee Motion 46-15(3) Recommendation To Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Elections Act, Carried
Further Return To Question 426-15(3): Establishment Of Council Of Sport And Recreation Partners
Further Return To Question 497-15(3): WCB Appeals Tribunal
Member's Statement On Fort Simpson Long-Term Care Facility
Member’s Statement On Affirmative Action Policy Application
Member’s Statement On Application Of The GNWT Affirmative Action Policy
Member’s Statement On Appointment Of The Mackenzie Valley Land And Water Board Chairperson
Member’s Statement On Broadband Business Alliance
Member’s Statement On Carnival Season In The Beaufort-Delta
Member’s Statement On Federal Appointment Of The Mackenzie Valley Land And Water Board Chairperson
Member’s Statement On Fort Smith Volunteers
Member’s Statement On Market Housing Initiative
Member’s Statement On Nunakput Report
Member’s Statement On Spending Priorities
Member’s Statement On Women And Children’s Healing And Recovery Program
Minister's Statement 110-15(3): 50th Anniversary Of The Courts
Minister's Statement 114-15(3): North American Occupational Safety And Health Week
Minister’s Statement 109-15(3): NWT Protected Areas Strategy
Minister’s Statement 111-15(3): Northwest Territories Games Pilot Project
Minister’s Statement 112-15(3): Progress On The Deh Cho Bridge Project
Minister’s Statement 113-15(3): Community Justice
Motion 31-15(3): Performance Audit Of The Workers’ Compensation Board
Motion 34-15(3): Appointments To Standing Committees And The Board Of Management
Motion 35-15(3): Objection To Mackenzie Valley Land And Water Board Appointment
Motion To Amend Bill 17, Defeated
Petition 5-15(3): Removal Of Fort Resolution Social Workers
Point Of Privilege
Question 583-15(3): Jackfish Creek Bridge Repair
Question 584-15(3): Planning For Infrastructure In Small Communities
Question 585-15(3): Closure Of The South Mackenzie Correctional Centre Remand Unit
Question 586-15(3): Appointment Of The Mackenzie Valley Land And Water Board Chairperson
Question 587-15(3): Management Assignment Program
Question 588-15(3): Shared Affiliations With The United States
Question 589-15(3): Women And Children’s Healing And Recovery Program
Question 590-15(3): New Deal For Community Governments
Question 591-15(3): University And College Entrance Program
Question 592-15(3): Lottery Revenues
Question 593-15(3): Chipseal Program In The Sahtu Region
Speaker's Ruling
Tabled Document 124-15(3): GNWT Response To Committee Report 7-15(3), Report On The Review Of The Information And Privacy Commissioner’s Annual Report, 2002-2003
Tabled Document 125-15(3): List Of Interactivity Transfers Exceeding $250,000 For The Period April 1, 2004, To February 8, 2005
Tabled Document 126-15(3): Natural Resources Conservation Trust Fund 2003-2004 Annual Report
Statements

Minister’s Statement 111-15(3): Northwest Territories Games Pilot Project

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today and share with Members information on the inaugural Northwest Territories Games being held in Fort Smith, March 18th to 21st.

This exciting pilot program will provide an opportunity for youth from all communities to participate in and experience the benefits of a multi-sport games competition.

Host organizers are expecting close to 400 participants from all Northwest Territories communities. They will be participating in curling, cross-country skiing, ski and snowshoe biathlon, snowshoeing, snow soccer, Dene games, Inuit games and some ice sport clinics.

It is our hope that they will enjoy this experience and take away from it a lifelong interest in physical activity and making healthy lifestyle choices. Some may even choose to go on to higher level events such as the Arctic Winter Games or the Canada Games.

The total Government of the Northwest Territories contribution to the NWT Games is $100,000. The departments of Education, Culture and Employment, Health and Social Services, Justice and the NWT Housing Corporation, along with Municipal and Community Affairs, have contributed financially because each recognize the future benefits to supporting events like this. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to each of those Ministers for agreeing to support this worthwhile event. The balance of the funding for the games has been derived from Western Canada Lottery revenues and the Government of Canada.

Mr. Speaker, I would also like to recognize the tremendous effort put into organizing the Northwest Territories Games by the Sport North Federation. Within a short time frame, they have managed to coordinate and plan this event and have partnered with us to make this happen.

For those Members of the Legislative Assembly who have decided to attend the games, I am certain that you will see youth from communities have a great experience that they will treasure for the rest of their lives.

In closing, Mr. Speaker, it is important to recognize the outstanding contribution from Fort Smith. The community, their volunteers and businesses and many local organizations have all come together to make this event a reality. Without their efforts, these games simply would not have been possible. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause