Debates of October 14, 2016 (day 30)

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MOTION 23-18(2): APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, I will move the following motion: now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that the Legislative Assembly recommends the appointment of Ms. Deborah McLeod of Yellowknife as Director of Human Rights during good behaviour for a term of four years as recommended by the Board of Management, and further, that the Speaker be authorized to communicate the effective date of appointment to the Commissioner. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Masi. Notices of motion. Item 16, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 17, motions. Item 18, first reading of bills. Item 19, second reading of bills.

Colleagues, before we move into Committee of the Whole, it is with great sadness that I advise Members that our former Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and former Premier of Alberta, Mr. Jim Prentice, died in a tragic plane crash last night. Mr. Prentice was a frequent visitor to, and a friend of the North. On behalf of all Members, I wish to express our sincere condolences to Mr. Prentice's many friends and family at this difficult time. Masi.