Debates of February 22, 2024 (day 8)

February
22
2024
Session
20th Assembly, 1st Session
Day
8
Speaker
Shane Thompson
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Members Present
Hon. Caitlin Cleveland, Mr. Edjericon, Mr. Hawkins, Hon. Lucy Kuptana, Hon. Jay MacDonald, Hon. Vince McKay, Mr. McNeely, Ms. Morgan, Mr. Morse, Mr. Nerysoo, Ms. Reid, Hon. Lesa Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Testart, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Weyallon Armstrong, Mrs. Yakeleya
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 1: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act
Member’s Statement 87-20(1): Support for Ukraine
Member’s Statement 88-20(1): 18th Anniversary of the Great Bear River Bridge Application
Member’s Statement 89-20(1): Importance of Indigenous Governments
Member’s Statement 90-20(1): Impacts of 2023 Wildfires on Dehcho Communities
Member’s Statement 91-20(1): Access to Dental Services
Member’s Statement 92-20(2): Cost of Rheumatoid Arthritis Services
Minister’s Statement 17-20(1): Reaching Average $10 a day Child Care in the NWT
Motion 16-20(1): Appointment of Deputy Chairpersons of Committee of the Whole, Carried
Motion 17-20(1): Government of the Northwest Territories Response to Tabled Document 27-20(1), Carried
Motion 18-20(1): Appointment of Members to the Northwest Territories Honours Advisory Council
Motion 19-20(1): Appointment of Equal Pay Commissioner
Motion 9-20(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires, Carried
Motion to amend Motion 9-20(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires - Increase Board to 6 Persons, Carried
Motion to amend Motion 9-20(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires – Council of Leaders, Carried
Motion to amend Motion 9-20(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires – Draft Inquiry Establishment Order, Carried
Motion to amend Motion 9-20(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires – Reduce Board to Three Persons, Carried
Motion to amend Motion 9-20(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires – Safe Disclosure, Carried
Question 75-20(1): 2023 Enterprise Wildfire Management
Question 76-20(1): 2024 Wildfire Season Preparations and Resourcing
Question 77-20(1): Rheumatoid Arthritis Services
Question 78-20(1): Access to Family Doctors
Question 79-20(1): Access to Dental Services in the Beaufort-Delta Region
Question 80-20(1): Supports for Electric Vehicles
Recorded Vote
Tabled Document 33-20(1): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 3-20(1): Implementation of the Recommendations of Strengthening Support for Non-Profit Sector
Tabled Document 35-20(1): We Have Always Been Here – The Significance of Dene Knowledge
Tabled Document 36-20(1): Correspondence from Gerald Antoine, Dene National Chief, to Commissioner Margaret Thom dated February 13, 2024
Statements

Member’s Statement 88-20(1): 18th Anniversary of the Great Bear River Bridge Application

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today marks the 18th year anniversary for the Bear River Bridge application from the Department of Transportation to the Sahtu Land and Water Board dated February the 22nd, 2006. It is a historic annual on the Sahtu determination. The milestones continue in collaboration between the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated and the Government of the Northwest Territories on the $140 million infrastructure funding announcement dated June 2018.

Mr. Speaker, this determination continued by witnessing the April 2019 signing of the memorandum of understanding for both parties to champion the Mackenzie Valley Highway regulatory process.

In achieving this, Mr. Speaker, Sahtu determination seen the submission of the DAR, or Developers Assessment Report, October 12th, 2023. This submission starts the Mackenzie Valley Highway project environmental assessment. Mr. Speaker, the Sahtu determination continues with enthusiasm to complete and resubmit the Great Bear River Bridge permit application.

In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, critical to project's fruition is permitting and funding. In recognition, this project has a preequity position. Projects are essential to public transit while creating a disposable economy. Mr. Speaker, in tribute, the Cece McCauley legacy continues. Mahsi cho.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Member from the Sahtu. Members' statements. Member for the Monfwi.