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Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to have an opportunity to appear today before the Committee of the Whole on the occasion of its consideration of Bill 34, An Act to Amend the Integrity Act.
Bill 34 amends the Integrity Act to require that all Members of the Legislative Assembly meet in person with the Integrity Commissioner within 90 days of their election to the Legislative Assembly to review their public disclosure statements and to obtain advice on their obligations under the legislation.
This timeframe is broadly consistent with other requirements under the Act.
Bill 34 also provides that members’ subsequent annual meetings with the Integrity Commissioner may take place by a variety of appropriate means. The bill also addresses the issue of the attendance of members’ spouses at statutorily-required annual meetings.
I am extremely confident that all members will agree that these measures will benefit our system of public accountability under the Integrity Act.
Would you like a witness?
A witness is always good, so I would like to ask for a witness.
Chairman (interpretation): If there should be any questions or general comments, the floor is open.
I know the witness so well that I forgot to ask for his introduction. (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, (interpretation) please introduce your witness.
Speaker: It is okay, Mr. Chairman. It has been a long day. It’s kind of like déjà vu from my last appearance here anyway.
To my right is our trusty Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. John Quirke.
Chairman: Qujannamiik, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation) Welcome.
It doesn’t look like there are any. Go to Bill 34 in your white binder. (interpretation ends) An Act to Amend the Integrity Act.
My colleagues, are we agreed to Bill 34 as a whole?
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. (interpretation ends) Do members agree, pursuant to Rule 62(2), that Bill 34 can be immediately placed on the orders of the day for third reading?
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask if you have closing remarks.
In the interest of progress, no.
Chairman: Qujannamiik, Mr. Speaker (interpretation) and your witness.
Thank you, Sergeant-at-Arms, for your assistance. (interpretation ends) I will now rise to report progress.
Your committee has been considering Bills 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 34, and would like to report that Bills 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 34 are immediately ready for third reading. And, Mr. Speaker, I move that the Report of the Committee of the Whole be agreed to.
Bill 24 – Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, 2012-2013 – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that Bill 24, Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2012-2013, be read for the third time.
Bill 25 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 6, 2010-2011 – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that Bill 25, Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 6, 2010-2011, be read for the third time.
Bill 26 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 3, 2011-2012 – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that Bill 26, Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 3, 2011-2012, be read for the third time.
Bill 27 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 1, 2012-2013 – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that Bill 27, Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 1, 2012-2013, be read for the third time.
The motion is carried and Bill 27 is ready for assent.
Bill 28 – Write-off of Assets Act, 2011-2012 – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that Bill 28, Write-off of Assets Act, 2011-2012, be read for the third time.
The motion is carried and Bill 28 is ready for assent.
Bill 29 – Write-off of Assets Act, No. 1, 2010-2011 – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove, that Bill 29, Write-off of Assets Act, No. 1, 2010-2011, be read for the third time.
Bill 34 – An Act to Amend the Integrity Act – Third Reading
Mr. Rumbolt: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Rankin Inlet and Whale Cove, that Bill 34, An Act to Amend the Integrity Act, be read for the third time.
The motion is carried and Bill 34 is ready for assent.
Before we proceed to Item 22, Mr. Clerk, will you please ascertain if the Deputy Commissioner is prepared to enter the Chambers to give assent to bills.
Bill 24 – Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, 2012-2013 – Assent
Bill 25 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 6, 2010-2011 – Assent
Bill 26 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 3, 2011-2012 – Assent
Bill 27 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 1, 2012-2013 – Assent
Bill 28 – Write-off of Assets Act, 2011-2012 – Assent
Bill 29 – Write-off of Assets Act, No. 1, 2010-2011 – Assent
Bill 34 – An Act to Amend the Integrity Act – Assent
Deputy Commissioner Nellie Kusugak (interpretation): Members of the Legislative Assembly, please be seated.
As Deputy Commissioner of Nunavut, I am honoured to give assent to the following bills:
(interpretation ends) Bill 24, Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2012-2013;
Bill 28, Write-off of Assets Act, 2011-2012;
Bill 29, Write-off of Assets Act, No. 1, 2010-2011; and
Bill 34, An Act to Amend the Integrity Act.
(interpretation) Spring is only weeks away and the land is warming.
As you conclude your work here and prepare to return to your families and communities, I wish you all a safe journey home.
Please enjoy your return home to your families. I agree with your constituents that they request that you have a good rest when you get home because you have worked very hard on behalf of Nunavummiut.
At last, Orders of the Day for May 29:
At this late hour, you still delivered the Orders of the Day.
Before I adjourn the House, I would first like to take the opportunity to thank the pages who have been assisting us this past week. It has been a long day today, so I’m sure you’re all going to have a good sleep tonight.
There are two young ladies from the riding of Hudson Bay, Sanikiluaq, Melissa and Malaya. Thank you very much.
From Iqaluit, Thomas and Robert, I thank you guys.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the interpreters.
And the technicians.
Without them, most of our constituents wouldn’t be able to hear what we’re saying.
And the Sergeant-at-Arms.
With that, this House stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 29, at 1:30 p.m.
>>House adjourned at 23:37
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Pages 2474 – 2476
Opening Prayer 2474
Notices of Motions 2474
Motions 2475
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 2474
025 – 3(3): Appointment to the Executive Council of Nunavut – Notice (Ningark) 2474
026 – 3(3): Extended Adjournment – Notice (Enook) 2474
025 – 3(3): Appointment to the Executive Council of Nunavut (Ningark) 2475
026 – 3(3): Extended Adjournment (Enook) 2475
027 – 3(3): Adjournment for the Day (Rumbolt) 2475
Honourable Eva Aariak, Honourable James Arreak, Mr. Moses Aupaluktuq, Mr. Tagak Curley, Ms. Monica Ell, Mr. Ron Elliott, Mr. Joe Enook, Mr. John Ningark, Mr. Johnny Ningeongan, Mr. Hezakiah Oshutapik, Honourable Keith Peterson, Mr. Allan Rumbolt, Honourable Fred Schell, Honourable Daniel Shewchuk, Honourable Peter Taptuna, Ms. Ugyuk.
>>House commenced at 11:00
I seek unanimous consent to proceed directly to Item 14 of the Orders of the Day.
Deputy Speaker: Thank you, Ms. Ell. The member is seeking unanimous consent to proceed directly to Item 14.
Notices of Motions. Item 14.
Motion 025 – 3(3): Appointment to the Executive Council of Nunavut – Notice (Ningark)
I give notice that on Friday, May 4, 2012, I will move the following motion:
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Hon. Member for Nattilik, that the Legislative Assembly recommends to the Commissioner of Nunavut that Monica Ell, Member for Iqaluit West, be appointed to the Executive Council of Nunavut.
Deputy Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Ningark. (interpretation ends) Notices of Motions.
Motion 026 – 3(3): Extended Adjournment – Notice (Enook)
Mr. Enook: Qujannamiik, Mr. Speaker.
I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Cambridge Bay, that pursuant to the provisions of Rule 3, that when the House concludes its sitting today, it shall be adjourned until May 29, 2012.
Deputy Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Enook.
WHEREAS section 60 of the legislative… .
Deputy Speaker (interpretation): You must get unanimous consent. (interpretation ends) The member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion today.
There are none. (interpretation) Mr. Ningark, you may proceed.
Motion 025 – 3(3): Appointment to the Executive Council of Nunavut (Ningark)
I’m a little anxious, obviously.
Deputy Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Ningark.
All those in favour of the motion. (interpretation) Thank you. (interpretation ends) Those opposed.
Deputy Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Enook. (interpretation ends) The member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion today.
Please proceed, Mr. Enook.
Motion 026 – 3(3): Extended Adjournment (Enook)
All those in favour. (interpretation) Thank you. (interpretation ends) Those opposed.
Motion 027 – 3(3): Adjournment for the Day (Rumbolt)
Pursuant to Rule 46, I move, seconded by the Hon. Member for Quttiktuq, that the House adjourn for the day.
Deputy Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Rumbolt.
The motion has passed and we will now proceed to Item 22.
Deputy Speaker: Qujannamiik, Mr. Clerk. (interpretation) As we will be adjourning and before I close the meeting, I would like to wish the people of Nunavut a safe spring.
Please enjoy your holidays, take it easy, and do activities that you like to do in the spring. Enjoy the great outdoors.
Members, I wish you the same and we will see you back here at the next session.
I would like to congratulate Ms. Monica Ell, who is now appointed to the Executive Council.
I would like to wish everyone a safe trip home.
(interpretation ends) This House stands adjourn until May 29, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
>>House adjourned at 11:09
Government House Leader; Minister of Community and Government Services; Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation; Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission
Minister of Human Resources; Minister of Justice; Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College
Deputy Premier; Minister of Economic Development and Transportation; Minister of Energy; Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation; Minister responsible for Homelessness
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Pages 2477 – 2519
Money Message 2477
Members’ Statements 2477
Returns to Oral Questions* 2487
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 2487
Oral Questions 2488
Returns to Written Questions* 2503
Responses to Petitions 2503
Reports of Standing and Special Committees on Bills and Other Matters* 2503
Tabling of Documents 2505
Notices of Motions 2507
Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills 2508
Motions 2508
First Reading of Bills 2509
Second Reading of Bills 2510
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 2511
Report of the Committee of the Whole 2517
Third Reading of Bills 2518
Orders of the Day 2518
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 2477
145 – 3(3): Minister Absent from the House (Kusugak) 2477
228 – 3(3): Kiggavik Uranium Mine Project (Aupaluktuq) 2477
229 – 3(3): Congratulations to Sanikiluaq Graduates (Rumbolt) 2478
230 – 3(3): Food Security (Elliott) 2479
231 – 3(3): Congratulations to New President of the Nunavut Association of Municipalities (Tapardjuk) 2480
232 – 3(3): Community and Marine Infrastructure in Pond Inlet (Enook) 2481
233 – 3(3): Thanks to Minster of Education for Visiting Constituency (Ugyuk) 2483
234 – 3(3): Anglican Synod and the Grand Opening of St. Jude’s Cathedral (Ell) 2483
235 – 3(3): High Cost of Living in Nunavut (Ningeongan) 2485
236 – 3(3): Changes to Old Age Security Program (Ningark) 2486
237 – 3(3): Congratulations to Whale Cove High School Graduates (Kusugak) 2486
Return to Oral Question 304 – 3(3): Bilingual Education Models (Clerk) 2487
334 – 3(3): Fuel Supply Situation in Sanikiluaq (Rumbolt) 2488
335 – 3(3): Pressures in the Justice System (Tapardjuk) 2490
336 – 3(3): Status of New Conservation Officer for Coral Harbour (Ningeongan) 2492
337 – 3(3): Replacement of Taloyoak Air Terminal Building (Ugyuk) 2494
338 – 3(3): Dust Control of Community Roads (Oshutapik) 2496
339 – 3(3): Airport Security (Enook) 2499
340 – 3(3): Food Security (Elliott) 2500
Return to Written Question 010 – 3(3): Vacant Staff Housing Units (Clerk) 2503
Return to Written Question 012 – 3(3): Correctional Facilities, Recidivism Rates, and Rehabilitation Programs (Clerk) 2503
Return to Written Question 013 – 3(3): Government of Nunavut Responses to Resolutions Adopted at the 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Nunavut Association of Municipalities (Clerk) 2503
Return to Written Question 014 – 3(3): Suicide Prevention Activities (Clerk) 2503
Return to Written Question 015 – 3(3): Southern Hudson Bay Polar Bear Population Management (Clerk) 2503
Return to Written Question 016 – 3(3): Fuel Distribution Service Contracts (Clerk) 2503
Response to Petition 002 – 3(3): Staffing at the Igloolik Health Centre (Clerk) 2503
017 – 3(3): Report on the Review of the 2010-2011 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner of Nunavut (Elliott) 2503
175 – 3(3): Nunavut Impact Review Board’s Review Process Map and Anticipated Timeline for the Kiggavik Project (Aupaluktuq) 2505
176 – 3(3): 2012 Annual Report for the Utility Rates Review Council (Arreak) 2506
177 – 3(3): Statement of May 16, 2012 by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food (Elliott) 2506
178 – 3(3): Inuit and the Right to Food: Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food for the Official Country Mission to Canada (Elliott) 2506
179 – 3(3): Correspondence of February 29, 2012 to the Member for Quttiktuq form the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development (Elliott) 2506
180 – 3(3): Photographs of Pond Inlet Marine Conditions (Enook) 2506
181 – 3(3): 2011-2012 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner of Nunavut (Speaker) 2507  182 – 3(3): 2012-2015 Business Plan of the Office of the Languages Commissioner of Nunavut (Speaker) 2507
183 – 3(3): Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Nunavut on the September 12, 2011 By-Elections for the Constituencies of Iqaluit West, Pangnirtung, and Tununiq (Speaker) 2507
184 – 3(3): Funding Valuation of the Retiring Allowances Fund as of April 1, 2011 (Speaker) 2507
185 – 3(3): Funding Valuation of the Supplementary Retiring Allowances Fund as of April 1, 2011 (Speaker) 2507
028 – 3(3): Extended Sitting Hours and Days – Notice (Rumbolt) 2507
029 – 3(3): Legislative Assembly Appointments and Revocations – Notice (Ningeongan) 2508
028 – 3(3): Extended Sitting Hours and Days (Rumbolt) 2508
029 – 3(3): Legislative Assembly Appointments and Revocations (Ningeongan) 2509
Bill 36 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2012-2013 – Notice 2508
Bill 37 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2012-2013 – Notice 2508
Bill 36 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2012-2013 – First Reading 2510
Bill 37 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2012-2013 – First Reading 2510
Bill 36 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2012-2013 – Second Reading 2510
Bill 37 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2012-2013 – Second Reading 2511
Bill 21 – Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2011, No. 3 – Consideration in Committee 2511
Bill 21 – Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2011, No. 3 – Third Reading 2518
Honourable James Arreak, Mr. Moses Aupaluktuq, Honourable Monica Ell, Mr. Ron Elliott, Mr. Joe Enook, Honourable Lorne Kusugak, Mr. John Ningark, Mr. Johnny Ningeongan, Mr. Hezakiah Oshutapik, Honourable Keith Peterson, Mr. Allan Rumbolt, Honourable Fred Schell, Honourable Daniel Shewchuk, Mr. Louis Tapardjuk, Honourable Peter Taptuna, Honourable Hunter Tootoo, Ms. Jeannie Ugyuk.
Speaker: Thank you again. I welcome all members and the public to the legislature.
Before we proceed with the orders of the day, I wish to read the following communication from the Commissioner of Nunavut:
Bill 36, Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2012-2013; and
Bill 37, Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 2, 2012-2013.  Signed sincerely,
Hon. Edna Elias
Commissioner of Nunavut.  Moving on in the orders of the day.
House Leader, Minister Kusugak.
Minister’s Statement 145 – 3(3): Minister Absent from the House (Kusugak)
I am happy to be here and meet once again.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise members that the Hon. Eva Aariak will be absent from the House from May 29 to 30 to attend the Western Premiers’ Conference in Edmonton, Alberta.
Member’s Statement 228 – 3(3): Kiggavik Uranium Mine Project (Aupaluktuq)
I would like to send my greetings to the people of Baker Lake as well as the elders.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the status of the Kiggavik Uranium Mine Project.
Mr. Speaker, as you may be aware, the Nunavut Impact Review Board is currently holding a series of public meetings across the Kivalliq concerning this project.
Public meetings were scheduled to be held in Baker Lake on May 22 and 23.
Other meetings have been scheduled for Arviat, Whale Cove, Rankin Inlet, Chesterfield Inlet, Coral Harbour, and Repulse Bay.
Mr. Speaker, I have consistently encouraged all of my constituents to participate in these important consultations and information sessions.
Mr. Speaker, as the MLA for Baker Lake, I recognize that the issues surrounding this project and natural resources development in general are very complex.
I have spoken on a number of occasions about the importance of ensuring that natural resources development is balanced with maintaining environmental integrity.
Mr. Speaker, I have encouraged community groups, including our hunters and trappers organization, to voice their concerns.
Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will be tabling a copy of the Nunavut Impact Review Board’s updated Review Process Map and Anticipated Timeline for the Kiggavik project.
Later at this spring sitting, I will have questions for the minister responsible concerning the Government of Nunavut’s submissions to the Nunavut Impact Review Board on this project and the status of its Uranium Mining Policy.
Mr. Speaker, I will also be seeking public clarification on the GN’s position concerning the issue of the chairmanship of the Nunavut Impact Review Board.
Member’s Statement 229 – 3(3): Congratulations to Sanikiluaq Graduates (Rumbolt)
Good afternoon to all of my colleagues and the people of Sanikiluaq.
Mr. Speaker, it always gives me great pleasure to rise to congratulate my constituents for the successes they achieve.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the six graduates of Nunavut Arctic College’s Office Administration Certificate Program.
This course was taken over a full academic year.
If approved, the program could extend another year and the graduates may have the opportunity to continue and complete their diplomas in office administration.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and effort made by:
Shoapik Emikotailuk,
Johnny Manning,
Frank Audla,
Elizabeth Novalinga,
Sarah Tookalook, and
Ann Marie Arragutainaq.
They should be very proud of their success.
Congratulations to them all.
Member’s Statement 230 – 3(3): Food Security (Elliott)
I rise today to address the issue of food security in Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, the issue of food security has attracted a considerable amount of attention in recent weeks. The visit to Canada by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food has encouraged a vigorous discussion to take place at the national level concerning the issue of how to measure and address food insecurity.
Mr. Speaker, as you know, Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Government of Nunavut have recognized the importance of this issue to our constituents and communities.
Over the past year, we have undertaken a number of initiatives in this area.
The appearance in this Chamber of representatives from the federal government and the Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board provided an opportunity for a number of concerns to be raised by ministers and regular members with respect to this critical program.
As members will recall, I subsequently wrote to the federal department that is responsible for administering the Nutrition North Canada Program.
Later today, at the appropriate time, I will be tabling the formal response that I received to my correspondence, which contains important information that affects the life of every resident of Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, I will also be tabling today the initial report made by the United Nations Special Rapporteur, as well as the joint submission that he received from the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Inuit Circumpolar Conference.
Mr. Speaker, I was personally disappointed that the UN’s Special Rapporteur did not travel to the north during his time in Canada.
I was pleased, however, that he met with our Member of Parliament and other northerners, including representatives from the Government of Nunavut and other organizations.
I would like to take this opportunity today to make it clear that any follow-up work conducted by the UN’s office needs to include time in the north.
I would like to make it clear that such work would be warmly welcomed by me and many others.
Mr. Speaker, in order to effectively address problems, we must openly acknowledge their existence.
In recent years, we have seen a more open approach to discussing such difficult issues as suicide and family abuse.
This has led to progress.
Mr. Speaker, poverty and food insecurity are no different.
Openly acknowledging that we face these problems is a healthier and more productive approach than personally attacking those who raise concerns.
Mr. Speaker, it is, however, also important to recognize and acknowledge that the most effective solutions in response to the challenge of food security in the north will be solutions that are developed by northerners themselves.
We are in the best position to determine what actions are appropriate and realistic to our needs, circumstances, and resources.
Mr. Speaker, as you will recall, our Premier and the president of NTI co-chaired last fall’s poverty summit which took place in Iqaluit.
As the MLA representing the communities of Arctic Bay, Grise Fiord, and Resolute Bay, I actively participated in this summit’s important deliberations, which led to the development and release of The Makimaniq Plan on poverty reduction.
Mr. Speaker, this plan presented a number of themes for action, including the issue of food security.
One of the actions that are flowing from this plan is the establishment of a Nunavut food security coalition.
Mr. Speaker, as I noted earlier in my statement, our government’s Department of Health and Social Services invested time and resources to ensure that our government’s concerns and views on the issue of food security were brought directly to the attention of the UN’s Special Rapporteur.
Later today, I will have questions on this issue for the appropriate minister.
Member’s Statement 231 – 3(3): Congratulations to New President of the Nunavut Association of Municipalities (Tapardjuk)
I wish a good afternoon to my constituents in Hall Beach and Igloolik.
On behalf of my constituents, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families who lost loved ones this weekend, the families of Mr. Jonah Kelly and Mr. Jim Currie.
Many of my constituents knew these two individuals quite well and the families suffering their loss are in our thoughts and prayers.
I know many of my constituents will remember them in their prayers.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Hall Beach Mayor Paul Haulli on his election last week to the presidency of the Nunavut Association of Municipalities.
Mr. Speaker, I have worked with Paul for many years.