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Members, as required under subsection 20.1 of the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act, I wish to table a copy of elections made under section 7 of the Act.
Tabled Document 168 – 3(2): Funding Valuation of the Retiring Allowances Fund (Speaker)
As required by the Legislative Assembly’s Retiring Allowances Act, I wish to table today the Funding Valuation of the Retiring Allowances Fund as of April 1, 2009.
As required by the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Act, I wish to table today the Funding Valuation of the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Fund as of April 1, 2009.
Thank you.  Thank you, Members.
As required by the Supplementary Retiring… that was already tabled.
Are there any more documents to table?
Bill 32 – Forgiveness of Debts Act, 2010 – Second Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet and Whale, that Bill 32, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 2010, be read for the second time.
Bill 32 has been read for the second time and is referred to the Standing Committee on Legislation.
Bill 36 – Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2010, No. 2 – Second Reading
I move, seconded by the hon. Member for Rankin Inlet and Whale Cove, that Bill 36, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2010, No. 2, be read for the second time.
Opposed. The motion is carried. Bill 36 has received second reading.
Hon. Keith Peterson: Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent of the House to waive Rule 67(2) and have Bill 36 moved into the Committee of the Whole.
Speaker: Thank you, Minister. The minister is seeking unanimous consent that Bill 36 proceed directly into the Committee of the Whole.
There are no nays. Bill 36 is now referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Bill 33 – An Act to Amend the Integrity Act – Second Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Iqaluit Centre, that Bill 33, An Act to Amend the Integrity Act, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill implements recommendations made in the Integrity Commissioner’s 2008-09 Annual Report. The bill also introduces time limitations concerning investigations conducted by the Integrity Commissioner. It also corrects errors.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Elliott. The motion is in order.
Bill 33 has received second reading.
I seek unanimous consent of the House to waive Rule 67(2) and have Bill 33 moved into the Committee of the Whole.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Elliott. The member is seeking unanimous consent that Bill 33 proceed directly into the Committee of the Whole.
There are none. Bill 33 is now referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Bill 34 – An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act – Second Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Iqaluit Centre, that Bill 34, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill allows the Speaker to extend the exemption available to employees of the Office of the Legislative Assembly to other essential persons. The bill clarifies the Management and Services Board’s authority to recover indemnities from members who fail to perform their responsibilities and give the Executive Council authority to adopt policies governing the payment of additional allowances to its members.
The Speaker is granted the discretion to issue an attendance report. The bill makes minor amendments to the composition of the [Management] and Services Board. Finally, the bill corrects technical errors.
Bill 34 has received second reading.
I seek unanimous consent of the House to waive Rule 67(2) and have Bill 34 moved into the Committee of the Whole.
The member is seeking unanimous consent that Bill 34 proceed directly into the Committee of the Whole.
Bill 34 is now referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Motion 024 – 3(2): Early Adjournment (Ningeongan)
Mr. Ningeongan: Pursuant to Rule 46, I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Amittuq, that the House adjourn for the day. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I will not allow any debates on this motion.
We will now proceed directly to Item 22. Orders of the Day.
A reminder that there’s a meeting at three o’clock this afternoon of the Standing Committee on Legislation in the Nanuq Room.
Orders of the Day for June 7:
Speaker: Can we have order, please.
Proceed, Mr. Clerk.
This House stands adjourned until Monday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m.
>>House adjourned at 11:53
Monday, June 7, 2010
Pages 2184 – 2245
Opening Prayer 2184
Members’ Statements 2188
Oral Questions 2195
Revert to Item 5: Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 2213
Replies to Opening Address 2214
Petitions 2219
Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills 2219
Tabling of Documents 2220
Notices of Motions 2220
Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills 2220
Motions 2221
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 2221
Report of the Committee of the Whole 2244
Third Reading of Bills 2244
Orders of the Day 2245
Monday, June 7, 2010 2184
165 – 3(2): Arnait Nipingit Summit (Aariak) 2185
166 – 3(2): 2010 Award of Excellence - Arviat’s Senior High School (Kusugak) 2185
167 – 3(2): Kivalliq Region Muskox Management Plan (Shewchuk) 2186
168 – 3(2): Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Information Sessions (Tapardjuk) 2187
169 – 3(2): Recognition of 13th Nunavut Mining Symposium (Taptuna) 2187
258 – 3(2): Situation Facing the Nunavut Housing Corporation (Rumbolt) 2188
259 – 3(2): Infringement of Rights (Aupaluktuq) 2189
260 – 3(2): Attending NTEP Graduation in Kugaaruk (Aupaluktuq) 2190
261 – 3(2): Inuktitut Programming in the North (Elliott) 2191
262 – 3(2): Situation Facing the Nunavut Housing Corporation (Schell) 2191
263 – 3(2): Situation Facing the Nunavut Housing Corporation (Ningeongan) 2192
264 – 3(2): Decentralized Positions in Pangnirtung (Komoartok) 2193
265 – 3(2): Seismic Testing in Lancaster Sound (Arvaluk) 2194
391 – 3(2): Summer Employment Opportunities for Nunavut Students (Ningark) 2195
392 – 3(2): Nunavut Housing Trust Shortfall (Rumbolt) 2197
393 – 3(2): Seismic Testing in Lancaster Sound (Arvaluk) 2199
394 – 3(2): Situation Facing the Nunavut Housing Corporation (Schell) 2201
395 – 3(2): Transparency in Municipal Governance (Aupaluktuq) 2202
396 – 3(2): Casual Staffing Action Process (Ningeongan) 2205
397 – 3(2): Problems with Compensation Claims (Okalik) 2206
398 – 3(2): Which Federal Department has Lead on Proposed Seismic Testing in Lancaster Sound (Elliott) 2208
399 – 3(2): Status of Decentralized GN Positions in Pangnirtung (Komoartok) 2210
400 – 3(2): Condition of Boarding Home in Churchill, Manitoba (Ningark) 2211
401 – 3(2): Sexual Health Campaign (Elliott) 2212
001 – 3(2): Mr. Tagak Curley (Curley) 2214
004 – 3(2): Petition to Hold a Public Inquiry into Uranium Mining in Nunavut (Aupaluktuq) 2219
Committee Report on Bills 010 – 3(2): Bill 20, An Act to Amend Certain Acts Related to Education (Okalik) 2219
169 – 3(2): Nunavut Lottery Government of Nunavut, Financial Statements, March 31, 2009 (Kusugak) 2220
170 – 3(2): List of Outstanding Statutory Tabling Requirements (Speaker) 2220
025 – 3(2): Extended Adjournment – Notice (Schell) 2220
025 – 3(2): Extended Adjournment (Schell) 2221
Bill 35 – Licensed Practical Nurses Act – Notice 2220
Bill 37 – Tobacco Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act – Notice 2220
Bill 33 – An Act to Amend the Integrity Act – Consideration in Committee 2222
Bill 34 – An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act – Consideration in Committee 2224
Bill 28 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 1, 2010-2011 – Consideration in Committee 2227
Bill 33 – An Act to Amend the Integrity Act – Third Reading 2244
Bill 34 – An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act – Third Reading 2244
Speaker (Hon. James Arreak) (interpretation): Before we proceed, I would like to ask Mr. Taptuna to say the opening prayer.
Speaker (interpretation): A very good afternoon, Premier, Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and the people of Nunavut, especially the people of Clyde River and Qikiqtarjuaq.
Before we proceed with the orders of the day, I wish to take this opportunity to address an issue that was raised during our sitting of last Friday.
(interpretation ends) During oral question period, the Minister of Health and Social Services suggested that the Hansard for the Assembly’s sitting of March 23, 2010 may have contained inaccuracies with respect to the minister’s response to Oral Question 346 – 3(2).
Hansard is published under my authority as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Accordingly, any member may, within the timelines provided for in our Hansard Guidelines, request that a review be undertaken if there is a concern about the accuracy of the transcript.
It is not necessary for members to raise formal points of order in the House on such matters given that we have an established process for addressing concerns in this area.
I wish to advise members that I have personally reviewed the audio and video recording of the passage in question and I am satisfied that both the Inuktitut and English versions of Hansard accurately rendered the minister’s remarks.
I would, however, like to take this opportunity to remind all members that both Inuktitut and English versions of Hansard are provided to your offices.
I strongly encourage all members to review these with care and to identify any errors that may be present.
I would also note that all members’ offices are equipped to access the video recordings of our proceedings from your desktop computers.
As the House will be aware, the Hansard Guidelines that are contained as an appendix to the Rules of the Legislative Assembly provide that all members have until 5:00 p.m. on the third calendar day following the commencement of a period of prorogation or extended adjournment to submit corrections.
I thank all members for their attention.
We will now proceed to the orders of the day. Item 2. Ministers’ Statements.
Minister’s Statement 165 – 3(2): Arnait Nipingit Summit (Aariak)
I would like to bring to your attention an exciting upcoming event related to my Status of Women portfolio.
The Government of Nunavut is working with the Qulliit Status of Women Council, the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, the Nunavut Arctic College, and others to organize a women’s leadership summit in Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, the summit called Arnait Nipingit will take place in Iqaluit the second week of September and will bring together women from across Nunavut, territorial women’s groups and organizations, Inuit organizations, community groups, and municipal, territorial, and federal government officials to bring awareness to issues around women and leadership.
The main events will be held during three days and will consist of keynote speakers, plenary sessions, breakout sessions and workshops.
The summit will also feature exciting side events that celebrate the leadership of our women in their communities, including a women’s arts and crafts show, a film festival, and a special exhibition at the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum.
Mr. Speaker, Arnait Nipingit content is guided by Inuit societal values and is intended to ensure women in Nunavut learn from other women in Nunavut.
Women will be able to learn about successful initiatives by other women, youth will be able to learn from elders, and organizations and groups will be able to share successful projects and programs.
Mr. Speaker, in the coming weeks, a territory-wide media campaign will be initiated to ask women to register.
We are hoping to have at least 75 women from all age groups and from across Nunavut to attend the summit.
Mr. Speaker, we are hoping that women will return to their communities with increased skills and knowledge, stronger networks and support, and more confidence about their leadership skills.
Our communities are home to many inspirational women.
I am honoured, Mr. Speaker, to be able to celebrate their strengths and skills through this unique event.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Premier. (interpretation ends) Ministers’ Statements.
Minister’s Statement 166 – 3(2): 2010 Award of Excellence - Arviat’s Senior High School (Kusugak)
I say “good afternoon” to our viewers.
I am pleased to inform Members of this Assembly that Nunavut has been awarded the 2000 Award of Excellence for the planning, design, and construction of Arviat’s John Arnalukjuak Senior High School.
(interpretation ends) Although the John Arnalukjuak School was completed in 2005, the award was presented at the recent Consulting Engineers of Manitoba Annual Gala.
The award of excellence is given to projects that represent major innovations and achievements in engineering and construction.
This recognition emphasizes that Nunavut has world-class facilities and that we are recognized as industry leaders.
Mr. Speaker, Crystal Awards were presented to both the Government of Nunavut and Accutech Engineering, the consulting firm that we contracted for the design of the facility.
The construction contractor was Ninety North.
Features of the school include an amphitheatre that can accommodate the entire student population. This was created by utilizing the multi-purpose circulation space normally assigned to corridors and stairways.
Mr. Speaker, the school also has an integrated teaching and learning centre component devoted to the development of Inuktitut resource materials.
Elders from the community are utilized for both program and resource material development.
This CGS managed met both budget and schedule and also used a complete planning and design process that ensured full community input.
Mr. Speaker, in conjunction with my colleague, the Minister of Education, and on behalf of Nunavummiut, I am very proud to share this recognition with my colleagues in this Assembly. ((interpretation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Minister’s Statement 167 – 3(2): Kivalliq Region Muskox Management Plan (Shewchuk)
I am pleased to report that my department has worked collaboratively with wildlife co-management partners and stakeholders to draft a new management plan for muskox in the Kivalliq region.
In response to concerns surrounding muskox harvesting expressed by NTI and several communities, my department immediately began issuing permits to address concerns in the short term while working towards a more long-term solution through regulation.
Together, the regional wildlife organization, local hunters and trappers organizations, representatives from Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the Department of Environment have created a plan for muskox management in the Kivalliq region that will secure their use as an important natural resource in the future.
The plan is currently in the draft stage will be finalized upon completion of a scientific survey and IQ study and pending approval as per the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
In my mind, this project is truly an example of cooperative co-management in action; a success story of what can happen when we rise above differences and work together towards a common vision.
I look forward to reporting many more success stories in wildlife management like this in the future.
Minister’s Statement 168 – 3(2): Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Information Sessions (Tapardjuk)
Hon. Louis Tapardjuk (interpretation): Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker and our viewers.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the success of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit information sessions that the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth has held since September 2009.
The Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Division of the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth plays the lead role in coordinating Government of Nunavut approaches to Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and incorporating Inuit societal values in the design and delivery of public programs and services.
To support these important initiatives, the department is pleased to introduce a series of monthly Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit sessions to share knowledge about a range of traditional subjects that have contemporary relevance.
I am very pleased, Mr. Speaker, that we are having monthly sessions for sharing knowledge in that field.
Each session will be led by an elder and will focus on topics related to Inuit culture and society in the past, the present, and the future.
The sessions will be open to all GN employees and will be held at the EIA boardroom from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on scheduled days.
Translation services will be provided.
Recent sessions have included the topics of Child Rearing/Parenting, Fathers on March 10, Work and Building together as a Community on May 5, and Impacts of Relocating Family and Identity as an Inuk Educational Leader on May 19.
GN employees interested in attending a session, please contact your departmental Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit coordinator or Oleena Nowyook at the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth. So please feel free to contact those individuals, Mr. Speaker.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Minister. Ministers’ Statements. (interpretation ends) Hon. Peter Taptuna.
Minister’s Statement 169 – 3(2): Recognition of 13th Nunavut Mining Symposium (Taptuna)
Good afternoon, my colleagues and good morning, Kuglukturmiut.
Mr. Speaker, many of the Members of this Assembly may have attended or read reports from the most recent Nunavut Mining Symposium held here in Iqaluit between April 13 and 15.
This 13th mining symposium was among the most successful to date, with 400 delegates representing all major companies, Nunavut organizations, agencies, and non-governmental organizations, service providers, and many Nunavut hamlets.
Delegates came from across the country and from places like Alaska, the continental USA, and Greenland.
The technical workshops were informative and well attended.
A special mayors’ forum brought together mayors from all of the regions to share their views and to discuss the challenges of exploration and development activities affecting their communities.
Mr. Speaker, the Nunavut Mining Symposium is run by an independent society made up of committed individuals drawn from industry, government, and Nunavut associations like Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the regional Inuit associations and has proven over the years to be very successful in serving as a forum for improving relationships between communities, Inuit organizations, mineral industry, and government by sharing information associated with this activity.
The Nunavut Mining Symposium has become a “must go” for everyone interested in the Nunavut mineral industry and we are very pleased with the stewardship and outcomes of the symposium, which now rivals similar provincial meetings.
With this in mind, I would like to take this time today in the House to thank the Nunavut Mining Symposium Society and its volunteers for all of their efforts in making the Nunavut Mining Symposium a success and for a job well done. (interpretation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Item 3 in our Orders of the Day.
Members’ Statements. (interpretation ends) Member for Hudson Bay, Mr. Rumbolt.
Member’s Statement 258 – 3(2): Situation Facing the Nunavut Housing Corporation (Rumbolt)
I rise today to express my views on the situation facing the Nunavut Housing Corporation and how this has affected my confidence in the government.
It goes without saying that the $60 million shortfall in the Nunavut Housing Corporation Trust is a major concern.
Later today, we will begin our consideration of the government’s proposed supplementary appropriations to address the shortfall.
Obviously, we are all concerned about their impact on the government’s programs and services.
Mr. Speaker, I do recognize that this situation is, in some important respects, unique. Everyone acknowledges that these problems began some years ago. Everyone also acknowledges that they continued into the time of the present government.
Mr. Speaker, I want to make a few points and I strongly all ministers to listen carefully to me.
First, I trust that the events of last week have made our ministers recognize that they need to exercise the powers that we have entrusted them with very carefully.
Secondly, I believe that the Premier needs to think hard about this situation and consider her options with respect to how her government is organized.
Finally, I think that we need to remember that this government has been in office for 18 months now. When our winter session starts early next year, the government will have been in office for almost two and a half years. I believe that we will need to consider all of our options at that time with respect to the performance of the cabinet as a whole.
Member’s Statement 259 – 3(2): Infringement of Rights (Aupaluktuq)
Mr. Aupaluktuq (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to note that the people of Baker Lake are in my thoughts today. On Friday, June 4, one of our esteemed elders, Martha Talerook, passed away.
I am asking all of Nunavummiut to keep the relatives and children in mind when they are offering prayers, including the grandchildren and the residents of Baker Lake.
I rise today to speak on the entrenchment of Canadian rights in Nunavut.
In the late 1970s, the Inuit of Baker Lake and Inuit groups and scientists opposed a major development in Baker Lake and took it to the courts.
With Justice Thomas Berger presiding during or after the proceedings, he stated something profound that even I remember as a child. He said that if we turn our backs on the plight of aboriginal people, then we turn our backs on the beginnings of our nation.
Justice has tremendous influence and effect on Inuit people in Nunavut.
Inuit in Nunavut are Canadians. Many argue that Inuit who are in Nunavut give a strong identity to Canada that is recognized globally.
We are protected under the Canadian Constitution, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as well as the Canadian Human Rights Commission and Tribunal.
I encourage all members, Inuit, and all of Nunavut to be familiar with these entities, and be proud and exercise the laws of the land.
The laws of the land protect us from discrimination, systematic discrimination, racism, malicious acts, defamation of character, libellous matters, unlawful search and seizure, excessive force, intimidation, threat, the protection of privacy, and access to the freedom of information. These are all an examples of rights that we have as Inuit and as Canadians.
Infringement of rights grants protection of every individual, those with disabilities, gender, employment, culture, religion, and to a further extent, fair resolution and trials.
What’s more is that we have these rights protected and enforced by entities and law enforcement agencies that provinces and territories empower with contract agreements to provide police services as peace officers and as information gatherers to protect us from unfair practices and harm.
At this time, Mr. Speaker, I would like to request unanimous consent to continue with my Member’s Statement.
There are none. You may conclude your statement, Mr. Aupaluktuq.
I also want to thank my colleagues for this opportunity to conclude my statement.
It should be noted publicly that no one is above the law.
This applies to peace officers, whether they are the SQ, OPP, or RCMP.
They too are enforced and regulated by legislation in Canada.
I would encourage the Hon. Minister Keith Peterson of the Department of Justice, his officials, and all other agencies or entities that his department works with to continue in ensuring cooperation in monitoring the rights of Nunavummiut as advocates and enhancing partnerships to strengthen protection of all Nunavummiut. I call on this Legislative Assembly to put to task those who implement our laws to be professional, follow etiquette, to have integrity, and remember the day that they swear an Oath of Office to uphold the law.
Mr. Speaker, as Members of the Legislative Assembly, we hold the highest honour in Nunavut, to represent Nunavut.
As legislators, this applies more so to us.
It is fitting this Legislative Assembly remind all departments and agencies that administer our land and laws to hold them accountable with truth and honestly. We are all bound by our oaths.
It is important to remember that there is something far greater than ourselves; the culture, spirit, and integrity of Nunavut.