Diane Archie served as the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake in the 19th Legislative Assembly. An Inuvialuit Beneficiary, she commenced her professional career with the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) as a Youth Worker.She advanced into progressively senior positions, including Assistant Comptroller, Executive Director of Community Development, Chief Negotiator, and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. She subsequently undertook the role of self‑government negotiator, representing the Inuvialuit at regional, territorial, and national forums.
Her expertise was further broadened through a secondment to British Petroleum, where she gained knowledge in offshore oil and gas development and licensing requirements. Raised in Aklavik, Northwest Territories, she was custom adopted by her grandparents and grew up immersed in a traditional Inuvialuit lifestyle, moving seasonally between camps under the guidance of her Daduck and Nannuk.
Her educational achievements include completion of Grade 12 at Grollier Hall in Inuvik, a Business Management Diploma from Arctic College, a Bachelor of Management degree, and a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.
In public service, Ms. Archie was elected as the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake in the 19th Legislative Assembly, during which time she resided in Inuvik. She was appointed to Cabinet by Premier Caroline Cochrane, serving as Deputy Premier, Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. In July 2020, she assumed responsibility for Seniors, and later that year, she continued as Deputy Premier while being named Minister of Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, our department staff are engaged with federal officials on the potential, and all parties recognize the value of building relationships with Indigenous partners, better defining the project footprint, working towards filing this regulatory application.
I also raised the issue with Minister Fraser who is the Minister federal minister of housing, infrastructure, and communities. I know that Minister we had an introductory meeting in September to have discussion on infrastructure, community, and housing. I also know that Minister Wawzonek and the Premier...
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, this project is a priority of this 19th Assembly. We also have federal funding, Mr. Speaker, that's in place to do things like advance the business case, formalize business partners, define a preferred transformation route. Also at the end to be able to file this regulatory application. Mr. Speaker, I'll say it again, big picture thinking, thinking about the future that stabilizes the cost of energy. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In one word I can summarize this Assembly. That word is locusts, because that is the only natural disaster we have not had to deal with. My heart goes out to all those residents who either lost their homes or were adversely affected by the floods, the COVID pandemic, or the fire. It has been a very trying three and a half years for all of us.
We started with 19 Members of which 12, including myself, had no prior experience as MLA. Nearly 50 percent of which were women which was unprecedent in Canadian politics. I am proud of that and I will speak more to it when I talk...
Thank you. And welcome. I will now turn to the chair of Standing Committee on Government Operations for any opening comments on Bill 83. Member for Yellowknife North.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, second by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that Bill 93, Practice of Engineering, Geoscience and Applied Science Technology Act, be read for the third time. And, Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote as well. Quyananni.
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yes, of course. I mean, you know, we look continuously look at the feds help. I mean, really, we ask for their participation and, you know, some of the work that's done, and I think we will continue we will continue. I don't think about it. We're going to continue to look for federal funding for harbour restoration. I take the dredging work back, it's harbour restoration. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, so far we're doing good. We're on track. Yes, we did have some delays at the beginning during the fire season. So, you know, I we have until October 7th. The contractor's on you know, on site. So I am hoping that we can be able to get most of the work done this year. You know, I did apply for a fiveyear proposal for this work. So hopefully, you know, we're able to continue year after year for the next five years. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, with me I have Celeste McCabe, further to my left, ADM of asset management. I also have Ms. Alison Scott who is manager of our legislative affairs at the Department of Infrastructure. And to my right, I have Laura Jeffrey who is the legislative counsel with the Department of Justice. And at the end, I have Mr. Mark Cronk who is director of design and technical services with the Department of Infrastructure.
Thank you. I'm here to present Bill 93, the Practice of Engineering, Geoscience and Applied Science Technology Act. Bill 93 seeks to repeal and replace the existing Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act.
I met with Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment to answer questions about the bill on July 18th and 25th, 2023. In addition to engaging with the NWT engineering firms on the regulation of technologists, the Department of Infrastructure also met with the Government of Nunavut to discuss how the bill might affect engineers in that territory. Legislative partners in...
