Thank you, Mr. Chair. I, for one, am glad to see the old act being changed, taking into account the number of problems and concerns and phone calls and interactions we have within our smaller communities particularly, in the areas of social development and victims of abuse. As my colleague from the Deh Cho had mentioned earlier, trauma experienced during the residential school, that environment really adds to program delivery, as mentioned in the summary of the act or the bill, with the statement: the new act focuses less on punishment and more on rehabilitation and community reintegration of...

Committee Motion 239-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act – Prioritization of Work Programs, Carried

Debates of 21 août 2019 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you. The motion is on the floor. To the motion. Ms. Green.

Committee Motion 261-18(3): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Process Used for Devolution Legislative Initiatives – Preamble or Purpose Statement, Carried

Debates of 21 août 2019 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Mr. Testart. To the motion. Mr. Nakimayak.

Debates of 21 août 2019 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Mr. Testart. Committee, at this point, we will call a short break. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 242-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act – Government Response to Recommendations, Carried

Debates of 21 août 2019 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Ms. Green. We will have the floor open to comments later, after the Minister and witnesses have taken a chair. Thank you. Minister, would you like to bring witnesses into the Chamber? Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber. Minister, please introduce your witnesses.

Committee Motion 238-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act – Needs-based Assessments for Inmates, Carried

Debates of 21 août 2019 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Ms. Green. To the motion.

Committee Motion 260-18(3): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Process Used for Devolution Legislative Initiatives – Consistency in Public Information, Carried

Debates of 21 août 2019 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed?

---Carried

Mr. Vanthuyne.

Member's Statement on Land Administration and Management

Debates of 21 août 2019 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Northwest Territories covers 1.3 million square kilometres, with a population of less than most southern cities. This vast area is rich in culture, natural resources, and a potential in a number of sectors that is beyond our comprehension, especially for those who spend considerable time in smaller communities. They would envision and understand the potential.

Mr. Speaker, as legislators and stewards of this great territory, acknowledging this potential and allowing land access developments is truly our demonstration on our abilities to balance our responsibilities...

Committee Motion 242-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act – Government Response to Recommendations, Carried

Debates of 21 août 2019 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Minister Sebert. I will now turn to the chair of the Standing Committee on Social Development, the committee that considered the bill, for opening comments. Mr. Thompson.

Committee Motion 237-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act – Private Interviews between Inmates and Indigenous Elders or Spiritual Advisors, Carried

Debates of 21 août 2019 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

To the next motion. Mr. Thompson.