Debates of February 11, 2025 (day 42)

February
11
2025
Session
20th Assembly, 1st Session
Day
42
Speaker
Shane Thompson
Word PDF
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, Mr. Rodgers, Hon. Lesa Semmler, Mr. Testart, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek. Mrs. Weyallon Armstrong, Mrs. Yakeleya
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 12: Business Day Statute Law Amendment Act
Bill 19: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2024 2025, Carried
Bill 19: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 20242025
Bill 19: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 20242025, Carried
Bill 20: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures and Borrowing Authorization), No. 2, 2024 2025, Carried
Bill 20: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures and Borrowing Authorization), No. 2, 20242025
Bill 20: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures and Borrowing Authorization), No. 2, 20242025, Carried
Committee Motion 73-20(1): Tabled Document 275-20(1): 2025-2026 Main Estimates – Deferral of Department of Finance, Carried
Committee Report 21-20(1): Report on the Chief Electoral Officer’s Report on the Administration of the 2023 Territorial General Election, Received and Adopted
Member’s Statement 472-20(1): Crosswalk and Intersection Infrastructure
Member’s Statement 473-20(1): Indigenous Employment Policy
Member’s Statement 474-20(1): Black History Month
Member’s Statement 475-20(1): Closure of Community Learning Centres by Aurora College
Member’s Statement 476-20(1): Military Operation Nanook in Inuvik
Member’s Statement 477-20(1): Medical Travel Accommodations for Mackenzie Delta Residents
Member’s Statement 478-20(1): Abandoned Environmental Legacies
Member’s Statement 479-20(1): Mental Health Supports in Dehcho Communities
Member’s Statement 480-20(1): Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning
Member’s Statement 482-20(1): Income Assistance Program
Member’s Statement 483-20(1): Retirement of Mike Drake
Minister’s Statement 91-20(1): NWT Housing Symposium 2025
Minister’s Statement 92-20(1): Premier Absent from the House
Motion 46-20(1): Extended Adjournment of the House to February 25, 2025
Question 476-20(1): Private Partnership to Support the Rockhill Property Development
Question 477-20(1): Pay and Benefits for Early Childcare Providers
Question 478-20(1): Homelessness Strategy Objectives
Question 479-20(1): Multi-Year Funding Agreement with Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning
Question 480-20(1): Aurora College Closure of Community Learning Centre
Question 481-20(1): Medical Travel Accommodations for Mackenzie Delta Residents
Question 482-20(1): Public Service Opportunities for Indigenous Youth
Question 483-20(1): Aurora Polytechnic Transition Funding
Question 484-20(1): Wardair Freighter 1970 Abandonment and Cleanup
Question 485-20(1): Mental Health Supports for the Deh Cho Region
Question 486-20(1): Federal Engagement on Defence Spending in Northwest Territories
Question 487-20(1): Transitioning from Income Support Program
Question 488-20(1): Income and Training Supports for Day Home Operators
Question 489-20(1): Civic Addressing for Ingraham Trail Residents
Question 490-20(1): Territorial Debt Limit and Fiscal Sustainability
Recorded Vote
Tabled Document 288-20(1): 2023-2024 Public Accounts, Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
Statements

Member’s Statement 474-20(1): Black History Month

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Happy Black History Month. Once again, the black advocacy coalition Up North, or Back Up North, is holding many free events and workshops throughout the month of February. Our territory is richer for all the contributions of its black residents from the worldwide diaspora, Mr. Speaker, and these events help us celebrate our neighbours.

Back Up North has already held a mental health workshop and a workshop on AI and the impact on black businesses. Still to come is a cooking workshop this weekend from 11 to 5 both days at Ecole Allain St-Cyr; and, on Saturday, February 22nd, there will be a black arts exhibition here in the legislative Assembly's Great Hall including art, once again, from Inemesit Graham whose art I have promoted in this House in previous sittings.

Mr. Speaker, all these events culminate with the Black History Month gala at the Chateau Nova here in Yellowknife on March 8th. It promises to be an evening of elegance, live music, cultural performances, and celebration. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon so keep your eyes peeled to the Back Up North social media for tickets. It's quite the party, Mr. Speaker, and I hope many MLAs and residents can attend. Tickets are sure to sell out. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Member from Great Slave. Members' statements. Member from the Sahtu.