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Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. The minister is seeking consent to waive Rule 62(2) that Bill 19 be read for the second time today. Are there any nays?
There are no nays. You may proceed Minister Brown.
Bill 19 – An Act to Amend the Revolving Funds Act – Second Reading
Hon. Levinia Brown: I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Nanulik, that Bill 19, An Act to Amend the Revolving Funds Act, be read for the second time.
This bill increases the authorized limit of the Petroleum Products Revolving Fund from $110 million to $150 million.
The motion is carried and Bill 19 has had its second reading. The bill can be ordered to Committee of the Whole.
I was reminded that this is ready for standing committee.
Item 18. Second Reading of Bills. Minister Simailak.
I seek consent of this Assembly to waive the one-day notice requirement to allow for the second reading of Bill 21, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act #2.
The minister is seeking consent to waive Rule 62(2).
There are no nays. Minister Simailak, please proceed.
Bill 21 – An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act #2 – Second Reading
Thank you, colleagues. I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Iqaluit West that Bill 21, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act #2, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill authorizes the making of agreements with respect to the management of risks relating to petroleum product prices.
Bill 21 has had its second reading, and hence is ordered into Committee of the Whole to the Standing Committee.
Orders of the Day. Item 18.
I ask for consent to waive the one-day notice for Bill 22, Settlement of International Investment Disputes Act.
Speaker (interpretation): The minister is asking for consent to wave Rule 62 (2) to read Bill 22 for the second time.
Minister Okalik,  you may proceed.
Bill 22 – Settlement of International Investment Disputes Act – Second Reading
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker and my colleagues. (interpretation ends) I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Baffin South, that Bill 22, Settlement of International Investment Disputes Act, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill will assist Canadian international investment transactions in economic development by authorizing the Nunavut Court of Justice to recognize and enforce arbitration outcomes made under the convention of settlement of investment disputes between states and nationals of other states.
The convention provides for specialized kind of arbitration for disputes between participating countries and direct foreign investors. After the provinces and territories have all enacted implementing legislation, Canada will be in a position to ratify and to pursue dispute resolution under this convention.
Motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
Bill 22 has had its second reading and is referred to a standing committee.
Bills 11, 17, 18, and 20 with Mr. Arreak in the Chair. Before we proceed with the Committee of the Whole, we will take a 20-minute break.
My apologies, Minister Aglukkaq.
Hon. Leona Aglukkaq: Mr. Speaker, I would like to read the point of clarification if I may.
Earlier in Question Period, there were concerns raised about vacancies in Rankin Inlet. I would like for the record that there are no vacancies of RN’s in Rankin Inlet.
Before we go to the Committee of the Whole, we will take a 20-minute break.
>>House recessed at 15:49 and Committee resumed at 16:14
Chairman (Mr. Arreak)(interpretation): Thank you for returning. (interpretation ends) I would now like to call the committee meeting to order.
In Committee of the Whole we have the following items to deal with: Bill 11, Bill 20, Bill 17, and Bill 18.
The committee would like to deal will Bill 11 and Bill 20, after that is done, we will report progress.
Are we in agreement that we first deal with Bill 11?
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. Bill 11 is in the white binders. (interpretation ends) The Law Clerk is here and I would ask the minister responsible for Community and Government Services to make her opening remarks.
Bill 11 – An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act – Consideration in Committee
It is my pleasure to be here to regarding Bill 11, An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act.
The proposed amendments are based on our experiences over the past several years and update certain parts of the Act in order to provide legislation that reflects the circumstances of Nunavut.
(interpretation ends) The amendment clarifies the aim of the Fire Marshall and local assistants. They improve the procedure for the review of plans and specifications. They establish clear procedures for reporting in the investigation of fires and revised the offenses and penalty’s section of the Act.
The amendments to the Fire Protection legislation are a response to the changing roles and the responsibilities of communities in Nunavut. The intent of these changes is to make the Fire Prevention Act more relevant to requirements of life in Nunavut.
This will enhance the ability of the Office of the Fire Marshall and community-based fire protection services to maintain the higher level of service for the safety and well being of Nunavummiut. The amendments complement the Fire Protection Strategy, they are part of our ongoing efforts to protect lives and reduce fire losses.
Chairman: Thank you. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses.
On my left is my Deputy Minister Tom Rich, and to my right, who is from the Department of Justice, Thomas Druyan.
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. Does the chair of the standing committee have any opening comments?
Mr. Curley (interpretation): Yes, we do, Mr. Chairman.
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. Please proceed.
Mr. Curley: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Housing, and Economic Development has reviewed Bill 11, An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act, with the minister and her officials.
The standing committee is in support of the bill, as amended. Members worked well with the minister during the committee’s review of the bill, and appreciated her willingness to accept the committee’s amendments to the bill in order to increases clarity by including the definition for substantial operations, increase accountability by including a clause to explicitly bind the GN under the Act, and requiring that the minister table the Fire Marshal’s Annual Report, and increase public confidence by including a time factor for the review of plans by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
Mr. Chairman, during the scrutiny of the bill, members were satisfied that stakeholders were adequately consulted by the minister and a request for public submissions to the committee did not receive any input. The committee noted the minister’s commitment to consult with stakeholders throughout the drafting of regulations under the Act.
Members remain somewhat concerned that the regulations may impact negatively upon contractors. Given the cost of construction and the time constraints related to our short construction season, members urge the minister to work closely with the contractors to ensure that the regulations serve to streamline the system, and that important projects are not delayed because of miscommunications.
Mr. Chairman, that concludes my opening comments. The standing committee recommends the passage of the bill as amended and reprinted.
Before we proceed, I would like to remind members of the following: according to Rule 77(1), you have 10 minutes to speak, and according to Rule 77(2), subject to the discretion of the Chair, a member may speak more than once to a matter under discussion, but not until every member wishing to speak has spoken.
We will now deal with Bill 11, An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act.
Chairman: Thank you. Clause 2.
Mr. Curley: Mr. Chairman, actually it was Clause 6, on clause 5.1, I wanted to make a comment. It’s just a comment.
The members were particularly concerned with respect to the submission for the review of the plans to the Fire Marshal’s Office originally did not contain a timeframe, but we were able to reach I think an acceptable arrangement that the government will try and submit the review of the blueprints by the contractor from the Fire Marshal’s Office in a timely manner.
Still, the members have some kind of reservation, but I believe that with the understanding that we do have a short construction season, the department and Fire Marshal’s Office will try in all phases to try and submit these comments as quickly as possible.
Thank you. (interpretation) That’s it.
Chairman: Thank you, Mr. Curley. (interpretation) When you have comments, please signify.
We will go back to Clause 6, agreed?
Chairman: Thank you. Clause 7?
Chairman: Clause 8?
Chairman: Clause 9?
Chairman: Clause 10?
Chairman: Clause 11?
Some Members: Agreed  Chairman: Did I hear agreed?
Chairman: Clause 12?
Chairman: Clause 13?
Chairman: Clause 14?
Chairman: Page 11. Clause 15?
Chairman: Clause 16?
Chairman: Clause 17?
Chairman: Clause 18?
Chairman: Clause 19?
Chairman: Clause 20?
Chairman: Clause 21?
Chairman: Clause 22?
Chairman: Clause 23?
Chairman: And, Clause 24?
Chairman: Does the committee agree to Bill 11 as a whole?
Chairman: Thank you. Does the committee agree that Bill 11 is now ready for third and final reading?
Thank you, Minister. Thank you, Mr. Druyan. Thank you, Mr. Rich.
Do you have any closing remarks minister?
I would also like to thank my colleagues for working on this and it was very important.
Lastly, I would like to thank my senior officials, Tom Rich, and to my right Thomas Druyan.
Also, the Fire Marshall, Tim Hynes.
You can go back to your seat now.
Next we have Bill 20.
I would now like to ask the Minister responsible for Justice to make his opening remarks. Minister Okalik.
Bill 20 – Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2006 – Consideration in Committee
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would also like to thank the members as I wanted to proceed with Bill 20.
We know that there has to be a change.
We will have to make an amendment and there has been a request to change the name of the teachers’ association. We’re going to be putting them all together and putting them under Bill 20, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act.
That was very brief, and I’m sure that there will be comments and questions.
Hon. Paul Okalik: Yes, I do.
Chairman: We have Bill 20 to deal with. Before we proceed, I would like to remind members of the following: according to Rule 77(1), you have 10 minutes to speak, and according to Rule 77(2), subject to the discretion of the Chair, a member may speak more than once to a matter under discussion, but not until every member who wishes to speak has spoken.
There being none, we have Bill 20, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2006.
Chairman: Page 4, Clause 4.
Chairman: Page 5, Clause 8.
Chairman: Does the committee agree to Bill 20 as a whole?
Chairman: Agreed. Thank you. Does the committee agree that Bill 20 is ready for third reading?
Thank you, minister. Are there any closing remarks?
Now we have Bill 17.
What is the wish of the committee, do we continue?
Mr. Chairman, we would like to report progress.
There is a motion on the floor to report progress and the motion is non-debatable. Are we all in agreement?
Chairman: Motion is carried.
Thank you, committee.
Your committee has been considering Bill 11 and Bill 20, and would like to report that Bills 11 and 20 are ready for third reading.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. There is a motion on the floor.
Thank you, Minister Akesuk.
A reminder of a standing committee meeting tomorrow morning at 10:15 on Government Operations and Accountability in the Tuktu Boardroom.
Orders of the Day for June 13:
This House stands adjourned until June 13, 2006 at 1:30.
>>House adjourned at 16:36
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Pages 1988 – 2038
Opening Prayer 1988
Ministers’ Statements 1988
Point of Order 1992
Members’ Statements 1993
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 2000
Oral Questions 2002
Written Questions 2023
Petitions 2024
Reports of Standing and Special Committees 2025
Reports of Committees on the Review of Bills 2029
Tabling of Documents 2029
Notices of Motions 2031
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 2032
Report of the Committee of the Whole 2036
Orders of the Day 2036
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 1988
097 – 2(3): Satellite-Based Tracking Devices (Brown) 1988
098 – 2(3): Strategic Investments Programs (Akesuk) 1989
099 – 2(3): Made-in-Nunavut Language Legislation (Tapardjuk) 1990
100 – 2(3): Northern Housing Trust - Nunavut Planning Update (Akesuk) 1990
101 – 2(3): E-Spirit Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition (Picco) 1991
250 – 2(3): Registered Nurses Positions (Curley) 1993
251 – 2(3): High Cost of Airline Tickets (Barnabas) 1994
252 – 2(3): Congratulations to Kugaaruk Graduates (Mapsalak) 1994
253 – 2(3): Tribute to Jean Voisey (Evyagotailak) 1995
254 – 2(3): Cambridge Bay Wellness Centre (Peterson) 1995
255 – 2(3): New Great Niece (Aglukkaq) 1996
256 – 2(3): Shawna Sammurtok – Canadian Science Awards (Netser) 1996
257 – 2(3): Status of Core Funding for Ilisaqsivik Society (Arreak) 1997
258 – 2(3): Status of Global Warming (Kattuk) 1998
259 – 2(3): Passing of Heather Crowe (Picco) 1998
260 – 2(3): Annual Trades Show in Iqaluit (Tootoo) 1999
261 – 2(3): Breakwater for Arviat (Alagalak) 2000
296 – 2(3): Number of Certified Registered Nurses (Curley) 2002
297 – 2(3): Update on Funding for Ilisaqsivik Society (Arreak) 2004
298 – 2(3): Alternative Energy for Nunavut (Barnabas) 2006
299 – 2(3): Provision of Services for Elder Care (Tootoo) 2009
300 – 2(3): Road and Port Project in the Kitikmeot (Peterson) 2011
301 – 2(3): Safe Harbour for Arviat (Alagalak) 2013
302 – 2(3): Polar Bear Study and Global Warming (Kattuk) 2015
303 – 2(3): Staff Housing for Teachers (Mapsalak) 2016
304 – 2(3): Update on the Gun Legislation (Arreak) 2017
305 – 2(3): Review of Elders Service Agreement (Tootoo) 2019
Written Question 019 – 2(3): Appeals Under the Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti (NNI) Policy (Curley) 2023
004 – 2(3): Social Housing for Kugluktuk (Evyagotailak) 2024
002 – 2(3): Report on the Review of the 2004-05 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner of Nunavut (Mapsalak) 2025
003 – 2(3): Report on the Review of the 2005 Report of the Auditor General to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut (Tootoo) 2027
Committee Report on Bills 005 – 2(3): Bill 07 – An Act to Amend the Liquor Act (Tootoo) 2029
126 – 2(3): Integrity Commissioner – Letter to Standing Committee Regarding: Bill 5 – An Act to Amend the Conflict of Interest Act (Tootoo) 2029
127 – 2(3): Elders’ Society – Letter Regarding Tammaativvik and Elders’ Home Contract (Tootoo) 2030
128 – 2(3): Legal Services Board of Nunavut 2005-06 Annual Report (Okalik) 2030
129 – 2(3): Health Coverage – Students Outside Nunavut Change of Address Form (Tootoo) 2030
130 – 2(3): Trials Report – Satellite-based Tracking Devices in Nunavut (Brown) 2031
131 – 2(3): “How to Sealift” Reference Guide (Brown) 2031
132 – 2(3): Yahoo News Posting – Aggressive Teens More Likely to Try Tobacco, Pot (Picco) 2031
019 – 2(3): Extended Adjournment – Notice (Peterson) 2032
Bill 07 – An Act to Amend the Liquor Act – Consideration in Committee 2032
I would like to ask Mr. Evyagotailak to lead us in opening prayer.
Minister’s Statement 097 – 2(3): Satellite-Based Tracking Devices (Brown)
CG&S has completed field trials of new satellite-based search and rescue technology. This was a subject of discussion in the Legislature, and I stated that a report would be made available. I will be tabling the report today.
The department is always interested in finding proved tools for use in search and rescue applications in Nunavut.
These systems were tested, but the two that used the new tracking technology were not found to be very suitable for the use in many parts of Nunavut. They also have significant annual costs.
Mr. Speaker, we did find technology that has been used for several years. The personal locator beacon or PLB has a proven record of performance for search and rescue in the North.
The PLB provides 24-hour coverage in all of Nunavut and is economical to purchase with no ongoing costs.
Based on the result of the trial, I am seeking a way to provide PLB units for use in all communities.
As part of the next budget process, I will be seeking funding to do this. I will also be working with hamlet councils, search and rescue societies, HTOs, and others to make the units available across Nunavut and promote their use.
Mr. Speaker, this is all part of my department’s efforts to improve search and rescue support to communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Madam Minister. Item 2.
Minister’s Statement 098 – 2(3): Strategic Investments Programs (Akesuk)
Good afternoon to my colleagues. I am pleased to advise Members of this House that the Strategic Investments Program, with $4 million in funds, is an ingoing commitment of this government.
I have reported to members the results of the Interim Strategic Investments Program, which was administered by the Department of Economic Development and Transportation in the 2005-06 fiscal year.
Under this program, $4 million in public funds were contributed to more than 40 economic development projects directed by Nunavut businesses, industry groups, and individuals.
These projects will help to build the foundations for our economy by investing in mining, the fishery, tourism, arts and crafts and other strategic growth sectors, and by providing immediate employment opportunities through support for business development.
During the coming year the department will assess the results of these recent investments, but the high demand for financial assistance justifies the continuation of the program for the next four years.
The renewed and revised program includes two new funding streams: one to assist private businesses to access the financial capital they need to implement their business plans; and the other to provide financial support to communities and territorial industry groups to deliver projects that help the foundations for future economic growth in the territory.
Applications to these new programs are being accepted now, and I hope all members will encourage their constituents to review the program guidelines and to bring their project proposals to the department for consideration.
We will continue to monitor and evaluate the results of the Strategic Investments Program, and I look forward to reporting the results of our investments to this House later in the year.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Minister of Economic Development and Transportation.
Minister of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth, Mr. Tapardjuk.
Minister’s Statement 099 – 2(3): Made-in-Nunavut Language Legislation (Tapardjuk)
The Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth in collaboration with several other departments, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and the Office the Languages Commissioner have been developing new proposed language legislation.
I am pleased to announce that the timeline is still on track with the consultations starting this spring with the various organizations followed by full consultations with all 26 Nunavut communities this fall.
The purpose of this consultation will be to inform Nunavummiut on how the Government is proposing to protect and to promote their languages, then to seek further input before the draft bills are finalized.
Following the successful completions of our consultations, it is my intention to introduce the two bills for reading in this House by winter session.
Minister responsible for Transportation, Mr. Akesuk.
Minister’s Statement 100 – 2(3): Northern Housing Trust - Nunavut Planning Update (Akesuk)
I wish today to update the Members on the $200 million Inuit Housing Trust for Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, allow me to start by stating how we pleased we are with the establishment of the $200 million Northern Housing Trust. Social housing is a high priority for this government and we are encouraged that our federal counterparts are prepared to begin addressing our current housing crisis.
We view this funding for Nunavut housing needs as a down payment on the $2 billion 10-Year Inuit Housing Action Plan.
I want to assure the members that this government will do everything in its power to maximize the impact of this funding.
I have tasked the deputy minister’s steering committee with preparing and delivering a strategy this summer to link local employment, community-based economic development initiatives and targeted education and training plans with the construction and maintenance of these new units.
My goal is for Inuit to experience long-term benefits from this increased level of housing construction.
This summer the Nunavut Housing Corporation will consult with our communities to create Community Housing Plans specific to each community’s needs; including the types of housing for each community, community-based delivery models and training and apprenticeship opportunities.
Mr. Speaker, in order to bring housing relief as soon as possible to Nunavummiut, the Nunavut Housing Corporation is investing over $11 million in addition to its current capital allocation to increase this year’s housing delivery and to prepare for an early start to construction in 2007.
This means that the Nunavut Housing Corporation can plan on delivery of materials for at least a five-plex in every community with the exception of Grise Fiord, Whale Cove, and Chesterfield Inlet which will each receive duplexes.
As this is only our first year of intensified delivery, communities can expect to receive additional units in the next two years with the balance of the Northern Housing Trust Fund.
I have directed Nunavut Housing Corporation to complete an assessment of each community’s needs for housing to ensure that we are allocating units on a needs basis.
I will regularly update the members on the progress of our delivery and strategies.
I would also like to acknowledge Mr. Akesuk’s portfolio.
Minister of Education. Mr. Picco.
Minister’s Statement 101 – 2(3): E-Spirit Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition (Picco)
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform my colleagues about Nunavut’s stellar performance at the recent Business Development Bank of Canada’s e-spirit Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition in Quebec City, Quebec in early May.
Mr. Speaker, 97 teams from across Canada participated in the sixth annual competition where groups from Sanikiluaq, Arviat and Iqaluit representing Nunavut.
Teams required extensive preparation for the contest beginning in December, 2005.
Teams divided the Business Plan, produced a ten-minute video, a PowerPoint presentation, and a trade show booth to demonstrate their business.
I am pleased to announce that the Sanikiluaq team won the best video, which was shown on the evening gala on the closing night of this national competition.
The Iqaluit team won three awards for trade show, marketing strategies and team spirit.
They were also one of only eight finalists in the PowerPoint Competition and presented their business to more than 400 people.
The Nunavut teams exhibited excellent preparation and courteous behaviour during the five-day event, and received many compliments for their hard work.
This competition highlights the creativity and the dedication of young Nunavummiut and the ability that they demonstrate at the national level.
I’d like to extend our congratulations to all students and educators for a job well done.
I’d like to rise on a Point of Order.
Yesterday, here in the Assembly the Minister of Health and Social Services, and I’ll quote from the unedited Blues Hansard on page 28 and 29, “Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I think the key word the member did not listen to or hear is “service.”
I said if a person leaves the territory to go to school, then that student in any province would access that provincial medical health care service, not coverage services.
There is a big difference there.”
She indicated that yesterday in my line of questioning, and on Friday, I also referred to Friday’s Hansard, and I’ll quote Friday’s Hansard unedited Blues for Friday, June 9 on page 10, the Minister of Health and Social Services indicated, “Thank you, Mr. Speaker.