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Hon. Olayuk Akesuk (interpretation): As we’ve stated from the working group, when we were going to be making amendments to the Wildlife Act, and after this was divided up with the Department of Sustainable Development, there was the Victims of Crime Act and the Travel and Tourism Act that would be effected.
We had to do some house cleaning and as mentioned in the chair’s comments, we had to make changes to clauses 4 and 5 of the bill.
So, those are the reasons.
Chairman (interpretation): Mr. Curley, are you done?
Bill 15, an Act to amend the Wildlife Act, reprint, clause 1, do you agree?
I would believe there would have to be a motion to make changes to clause 4 and 5, I just want some clarification.
There were motions entertained by the committee and they were just in English.
This is a reprint of An Act to Amend the Wildlife Act.
The changes have already been identified in clause 4-5.
Hon. Olayuk Akesuk (interpretation): I guess we’re a little behind.
We don’t have the reprinted copy.
We would like a copy of the reprinted act.
Maybe you can get us to do your job.
We were on Clause 6.
Does the committee agree to Bill 15 as a whole?
Does the committee agree that Bill 15 is ready for third reading.
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. Mr. Akesuk, do you have any closing comments.
One of the Members has his hand up.
Mr. Curley (interpretation): I have another question for the Minister in regards to the Nunavut Wildlife Act.
You’ve been given the authority to make laws and regulations for three species.
(interpretation ends) Could you explain to me exactly what these three species are that the government has authorized you to make these certain rules and regulations related to the Wildlife Act with respect to management of species in Nunavut.
I’ll have Mr. Orr respond to the question.
There are many species that are subject to the Wildlife Act as they are laid out in the first part of the act.
They are terrestrial wildlife except marine mammals and fish.
I think there are also, with respect to big game, I know that the Nunavut Act has specific references to polar bears, caribou and one other species that the government has been given jurisdiction and authority to make regulations and all that stuff.
I need one more piece of information.
I would like to move a general motion that his department could consider.
If I understand correctly, polar bears, muskox and caribou are the species.
In the Keewatin, on the main land, there is an increase in population in the grizzly and I believe that we are ready to introduce a quota.
Under the regulations they do make references to grizzly bears but in the Nunavut Act, it is not included.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc and the Federal Government don’t seem to be able to come to a conclusion but I would like to entertain a motion.
Committee Motion 011 – 2(2): Effect of Section 24 of the Nunavut Act on Nunavut Wildlife Act
I move that this Committee recommend that the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board work together to achieve a shared position to resolve the issue of the effect of Section 24 of the federal Nunavut Act on Nunavut’s Wildlife Act.
(Interpretation ends) The motion for the Committee of the Whole; the title is Effect of Section 24 of the Federal/Nunavut Act on Nunavut Wildlife Act.
I move that this committee recommend that the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc and Nunavut Wildlife Management Board work together to achieve a shared position to resolve the issue of the effect of Section 24 of the Federal/Nunavut Act on Nunavut Wildlife Act.
The mover, I’ll give the mover an opportunity to make his opening statements, before we proceed with a vote.
Mr. Curley (interpretation): Thank you. I am going to make a brief comment that I would like all Members to support because the Nunavut Act is under the jurisdiction of the federal government.
If there needs to be an amendment in the Nunavut Act, the HTOs should have to be consulted.
In regards to the grizzly bears and there are a lot of disturbances by the grizzly bears now, and it’s starting to increase.
The Department of Wildlife Division can make regulations.
For that reason I am just urging all parties to meet with each other to resolve the issue of grizzly bears to make sure that the Government of Nunavut can make a management plan on grizzly bears.
We are not saying what to do but we are just asking them to work together.
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you. I don’t have any more names on my list.
We support the motion.
In Bill 35, section 8, it states that they have to work together and work together with the Inuit beneficiaries.
We are in support of this motion from the Department of Environment.
As I have stated there are no more names on my list.
I will ask for a vote, if it is okay with the mover.
Chairman: We are on Bill 15.
Does the committee agree that Bill 15 is ready for third reading?
Mr. Akesuk do you have any comments?
I would like to thank the Members of the Legislative Assembly for passing Bill 15, and I would like to thank the officials and the interpreters.
Chairman (interpretation): Thank you for coming Mr. Orr and Mr. Awa.
Speaker (interpretation): Proceed to the Orders of the Day.
The chair of the committee, Mr. Netser.
Your committee has been considering Bills 15, 16, and 17, and would like to report that Bills 15, 16, and 17 are immediately ready for third reading.
Your committee has also adopted two committee motions.
Bill 15 – An Act to Amend the Wildlife Act – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Rankin Inlet South and Whale Cove that Bill 15, an Act to amend the Wildlife Act be read for the third time.
Bill 15 has had its third reading.
Bill 16 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No.1, 2005-06 – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Pangnirtung that Bill 16, Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 1 2005-06 be read for the third time.
Bill 16 has had its third reading.
Third Reading of Bills. Ms. Aglukkaq.
Bill 17 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No.1, 2005-06 – Third Reading
I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Pangnirtung that Bill 17, Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No.1 2005-06 be read for the third time.
Bill 17 has had its third reading.
Mr. Clerk, could you ascertain if the Commissioner of Nunavut is ready to attend the House to assent to Bills?
Bill 15 – An Act to Amend the Wildlife Act - Assent
Bill 16 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act, No. 1, 2005-2006 - Assent  Bill 17 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act, No. 1, 2005-2006 - Assent
Bill 18 – Powers of Attorney Act - Assent
Bill 19 – Legislative Assembly Statutes Amendment Act - Assent
Commissioner (Ms. Ann Hanson)(interpretation): As Commissioner I hereby assent to the following Bills:
Bill 15 – An Act to Amend the Wildlife Act
Bill 16 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act No. 1 – 2005-2006
Bill 17 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act No. 1 – 2005-2006
Bill 18 – Powers of Attorney Act
Bill 19 – Legislative Assembly Statutes Amendment Act
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly I wish all of you a safe journey home to your communities and families.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I hereby prorogue the Second Session of the Second Legislative Assembly of Nunavut and command you to reconvene the Third Session on November 15, 2005.
Speaker (interpretation): I wish to thank the hardworking interpreters, who not only assist us in the House, but also during the various meetings of our Standing Committees.
I would also like to thank all of our Pages who were with us this week.
I wish them safe return to their home communities of Cape Dorset and Kimmirut and good luck in their schools studies.
I also wish to thank the Sergeant-at-arms, Simanik Kilabuk and all of our Assembly staff.
Finally I wish all Members a safe journey home as you return to your families.
As the Commissioner mentioned we will meet again in session on November 15th.
>>Session adjourned at 18:44  Nunavut Canada
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
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Speaker: The Honourable Jobie Nutarak, M.L.A.  Speaker: The Honourable Jobie Nutarak, M.L.A. Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
Hon. Jobie Nutarak  (Tununiq)
Chair, Management and Services Board
Clerk  John Quirke
Opening Address - Throne Speech 1
Members’ Statements 11
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 23
Oral Questions 25
Tabling of Documents 43
Orders of the Day 44
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 1
001 – 2(3): Recognition of Previous Sir Martin Frobisher School Students (Okalik) 11
002 – 2(3): Successful Bowhead Whale Hunt in Repulse Bay (Mapsalak) 11
003 – 2(3): Concerns of Constituents (Barnabas) 12
004 – 2(3): Achievement Awards for Hamish Tatty (Curley) 13
005 – 2(3): Issues from the Communities that the Members will Raise (Netser) 14
006 – 2(3): Community Concerns to be Raised During Session (Evyagotailak) 15
007 – 2(3): Concerns to be Raised During Session (Peterson) 16
008 – 2(3): St. Jude’s Cathedral Fire (Picco) 17
009 – 2(3): Charitable Donations Highest in the Country (Tootoo) 18
010 – 2(3): Concerns for Hunters and Trappers (Alagalak) 20
011 – 2(3): Liquor Plebiscite in Gjoa Haven (Aglukkaq) 21
012 – 2(3): Congratulate Students of Sanikiluaq on their Construction Project (Kattuk) 21
013 – 2(3): Concerns over the Gun Legislation Issue (Arreak) 22
014 – 2(3): On his Son Catching his First Beluga Whale (Kilabuk) 22
001 – 2(3): Tabling of Public Accounts (Peterson) 26
002 – 2(3): Literacy Programs and Initiatives(Tootoo) 27
003 – 2(3): Kugluktuk Women’s Shelter (Evyagotailak) 31
004 – 2(3): Medical Travel Escorts (Mapsalak) 32
005 – 2(3): Health Issues with Rankin School (Curley) 34
006 – 2(3): Federal Gun Legislation (Arreak) 35
007 – 2(3): Docking Facility for Chesterfield Inlet (Netser) 37
008 – 2(3): Nanisivik Airport Problems (Barnabas) 38
009 – 2(3): Fuel Price Increases (Kattuk) 40
010 – 2(3): Violence Against Women (Peterson) 41
001 – 2(3): Photo of Boat Near Whale Cove Involved in Tragic Incident and Death (Curley) 44
002 – 2(3): Statutory Requirements for Tabling of Reports Documents (Speaker) 44
003 – 2(3): 2004-05 Annual Report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Nunavut (Speaker) 44
Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Honourable Olayuk Akesuk, Mr. David Alagalak, Mr. James Arreak, Mr. Levi Barnabas, Honourable Levinia Brown, Mr. Tagak Curley, Mr. Joe Allen Evyagotailak, Mr. Peter Kattuk, Honourable Peter Kilabuk, Mr. Steve Mapsalak, Mr. Patterk Netser, Honourable Jobie Nutarak, Honourable Paul Okalik, Mr. Keith Peterson, Honourable Edward Picco, Honourable David Simailak, Honourable Louis Tapardjuk, Mr. Hunter Tootoo.
Speaker (interpretation): Welcome to the Third Session of the Legislative Assembly.
I call upon Reverend Mike Gardener to say the opening prayer.
Now I would like to ask Iqaluk Juralak to light the Qulliq.
Speaker (interpretation): I would now ask all of you to please stand for the singing of O Canada by June Shappa.
>>Anthem
Speaker (interpretation): I call upon Celestine Erkidjuk, Jeff Tabvatah, and June Shappa who have two songs to sing.
June Shappa (interpretation): These are traditional and the other one is by my grandmother.
She made a song out of it.
It is a happy song.
I know that you have a lot of work to do and we would like to do a happy song.
>>Song
Just before we go to the Orders of the Day Mr. Clerk, can you ascertain if the Commissioner of Nunavut is prepared to enter the chamber to address the Assembly?
Item 2: Opening Address - Throne Speech
Commissioner Hanson (interpretation): Please be seated.
Welcome Inuit, Mr. Speaker, the Premier, Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, the people of Nunavut, and especially to my husband Bob Hanson.
I am honoured to serve Nunavummiut and it is with great pride that I deliver the Commissioner’s Address for the Third Session of the Second Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.
Before and since being appointed on April 21, 2005 as the third Commissioner of Nunavut I have traveled throughout our territory and have been struck by both the optimism and the realism of Nunavummiut.
There is an optimism about who we are as Nunavummiut living in Canada’s newest territory.
We are justifiably proud of what we have achieved.
There is also a realism based on the fact that much more needs to be done before Nunavut can take its full and rightful place in our Canadian federation, and before Nunavummiut have a standard of living, services, and opportunities that most other Canadians take for granted.
When it comes to closing this gap the government is both optimistic and realistic about the outcome of the First Ministers and national aboriginal leaders meeting in Kelowna on November 25.
The upcoming meeting will consider new initiatives for aboriginal peoples in key areas of health, education, housing, and economic development; all areas where many of the people of Nunavut live with the reality that we have some way to go.
We welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to begin closing the gap that exists between aboriginal peoples and other Canadians.
The strength, determination, independence, and creativity of our people made Nunavut a reality.
It is these attributes that will carry us into the future.
Today Nunavummiut are building their Territory while preserving a unique culture, language, and connections to the land.
Having spent the first 11 years of my life living in Qakutut and Kimmirut and speaking only Inuktitut I am particularly aware of the relevance of our culture, language, and our connection to the land.
As Members of this Assembly you reflect Nunavummiut and their aspirations and hopes.
In meeting your objectives as representatives of Nunavummiut I know that you are committed to Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit guiding principles such as Aajiiqatigiinniq.
These principles are outlined in Pinasuaqtavut 2004 to 2009, the Government’s guide that you helped create for its second mandate.
The goals and objectives guide your effort to not only strengthen our public government and emerging economy but to ensure that Inuit benefit as a result.
We respect the accumulated wisdom of our elders and they help us combine traditional ways with modern knowledge.
Elders provide an inspirational and cultural link from one generation to the next.
And the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth is proposing to strengthen that link.
It will implement a pilot project in two Nunavut communities.
This project is geared toward strengthening the role of elders in the community wellness process and addressing social wellness issues based on Inuit societal values.
(interpretation ends) A public government, however, faces many issues within the wider context.
For example, we need to solve the deficits that we have inherited in housing, infrastructure and training.
For this a government needs skills and it needs funding.
However, budget restraints are one of the most urgent issues facing the Government of Nunavut today. The fiscal situation facing the territory is serious and cannot be ignored.
In the spirit of Qanuqtuurniq (being innovative and resourceful), the government is seeking new ways to develop integrated approaches to public services.
We need to avoid duplication and optimize available resources.
During this sitting of the Legislature you will be asked to make decisions about expenditures on building and infrastructure projects.
The government is working hard to ensure the Nunavummiut benefit as much as possible from this spending. For example, it is devising approaches that will result in project schedules being set so that training, hiring, and sub-contract opportunities can be maximized
Four money bills will be tabled for your consideration during this sitting.
They are the Appropriation Act 2006-07, to authorize the Government of Nunavut to make capital expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007.
You will also receive the Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act #2, 2005-06, to authorize the Government of Nunavut to make additional capital expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006.
In addition, you will be asked to consider the Supplementary Appropriation Act #2, 2005-06, to authorize the Government of Nunavut to make additional operations and maintenance expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006.
Finally, there will be the Supplementary Appropriation Act #4, 2004-05. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional appropriations resulting from the impact of year-end accounting adjustments
These bills are being introduced at a time when the world price for crude oil is 50 per cent higher than the year before. This year, Nunavut paid about $30 million more for fuel than it did last year.
In contrast, federal transfers under the territorial formula financing arrangement will grow annually by only 3.5 percent. This will require us as a territory to restrain expenditures to ensure that we live within our means.
The Government of Nunavut is making its case to the federal government for a fiscal framework that recognizes the needs of Nunavummiut and the unique environment we live in.
Nunavut requires a territorial financing arrangement that ensures our annual grant will grow at a rate that not only allows the territorial government to deliver programs and services comparable to other jurisdictions in Canada, but also ensures that the territory can take advantage of future economic development opportunities.
Nunavummiut are eager to become more self-reliant and make a greater contribution to the rest of Canada.
This is why Nunavut is seeking a devolution agreement.
In that agreement Nunavut will be seeking a revenue sharing arrangement that is comparable to the resource sharing arrangements recently achieved by the Maritime Provinces.
Devolution for Nunavut will be part of an historical process of nation building for Canada and empowerment for Nunavummiut, especially for the Inuit majority.
Our approach to devolution will be based on the premise that Nunavummiut should be the principal beneficiaries of Nunavut’s natural resources.
We will ensure that terms for that transfer do not adversely affect Nunavut’s formula financing arrangement.
In other words, there has to be a real net fiscal benefit for Nunavut, otherwise devolution will not make sense.
Nunavut is a part of Canada that is rich in natural resources, including gold and diamonds, as well as large reserves of as-yet-untapped oil and gas.
Our territory is being seen as an increasingly attractive location for mineral investment.
Investment in mineral exploration and development is expected to exceed $150 million in Nunavut for the second straight year.
Our goal will be to maximize the economic benefit of that investment for all Nunavummiut.
(interpretation) The first mine in the new era of mining in our territory is presently under construction.
The Jericho Diamond mine is expected to begin official production of Nunavut diamonds this coming March.
The territory’s relationship with the federal government is as complex as it is important.
Part of that relationship includes the implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
The Government of Nunavut is committed to meeting all its obligations under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, but it cannot do so in isolation.
That is why the government is focusing a considerable amount of energy to reach an agreement with the federal Department of Indian and Northern Affairs for an implementation contract for the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
On May 26, 2005 former Supreme Court of B.C. Justice Thomas Berger was appointed as conciliator for the implementation contract negotiations.
The territorial government looks forward to his final report and his advice on how to resolve outstanding issues.
The lack of an implementation contract has adversely affected Inuit training, institutions of public government and Inuit organizations.
(interpretation ends) The government is also looking forward to concluding the Northern Strategy.
When it was announced almost a year ago the federal government agreed to invest $40 million in Nunavut over three years.
The government has proposed the following approach to investing the Northern Strategy Trust funds: $20 million is to be spent on developing and expanding our economy and $20 million is to be invested in initiatives building a stronger cultural foundation.
These are the two priorities agreed on at the Full Caucus meeting in Arviat and are set out in our mandate - Pinasuaqtavut.
For developing and expanding our economy $5 million is to be invested in community economic development with an emphasis on supporting non-decentralized communities.
The strength of non-decentralized communities is critical to our growth, sustainability, and lifestyle. The government understands that some communities of the territory have not shared equally in our growth and prosperity. In response it will continue to support and emphasize economic development in non-decentralized communities.
In addition $5 million is to be spent promoting environmental stewardship and protection with an emphasis on those initiatives that also contribute to the economy.
And finally, the government is proposing to invest $10 million in the new trades training school.
Out of $20 million for culture $10 million is to be invested in a cultural school and $10 million is to be set aside for a heritage centre.
In the near future Nunavut will enter into a trust agreement with Canada in order to access the Nunavut Strategy funds over a three-year period.
Nunavut’s focus is squarely on expanding our economy.
Building a competitive economy driven by private sector development in our targeted strategic sectors is a priority of this government.
The government wants to boost our economy by modernizing the regulatory process in a manner that is consistent with the priorities set our in the Nunavut Economic Development Strategy and Pinasuaqtavut.
The government will remove unnecessary regulations that impede business development. It is seeking input from the business community, Inuit organizations, and other stakeholders to find the right balance between the public interest and business interests.
Poor access to capital is well documented as a hurdle for businesses in many jurisdictions, and Nunavut is no different. The government is addressing this specifically with the introduction during this fiscal year of the Strategic Investments Program.
The Government of Nunavut will invest $4 million under this program. This funding will support implementation of the Nunavut Economic Development Strategy.
The Strategic Investments Program has three different program streams:
Support for private sector strategic economic infrastructure;
Knowledge and innovation; and
Strategic projects.
Projects worth $3.6 million were approved in early October and the Department of Economic Development and Transportation will enter contribution agreements with the successful applicants.
The Strategic Investments Program will also be available during the fiscal year and a call for the submission of proposals will be made in February 2006.
This program will help businesses to grow, diversify, and prosper. Additionally, it will aid in the strong role and success that entrepreneurs play in many sectors of our developing economy.
An important element for economic expansion is education.
We want future generations to be able to benefit fully from our expanding economy.
The Department of Education has begun a fundamental shift in the way education is delivered across Nunavut.
This includes kindergarten to grade 12, post-secondary, career counselling, and new strategies to develop an emerging workforce.
(interpretation) A change to the school funding formula has increased the amount of money going to our schools and increased the number of positions, for both teachers and support staff.
The Department of Education is committed to working with District Education Authorities and school staff to maximize our commitment to changing how Nunavut schools are funded.
New school construction or major renovation to our schools will encompass dedicated daycare space, which will open up more daycare across Nunavut.