Northwest Territories.

AuthorBall, Michael
PositionLegislative Reports

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House Proceedings

Following prorogation in December, 2015, the 18th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories commenced its Second Session on February 18, 2016, with Commissioner George L. Tuccaro presenting the Commissioner's Opening Address on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories.

The opening day of the Second Session saw Finance Minister Robert C. McLeod table Interim Estimates for 2016-2017 as well as two supplementary appropriation estimates. In keeping with the Rules of the Legislative Assembly, the tabled documents were moved immediately into Committee of the Whole for Assembly consideration. Supplementary and Interim Appropriation bills received Third Reading in the House on February 29, 2016 and March 2, 2016, respectively.

On February 18, 2016, R.J. Simpson, MLA for Hay River North was appointed as Deputy Speaker and Frederick Blake, Jr., MLA for Mackenzie Delta, and Danny McNeely, MLA for Sahtu, were appointed as Deputy Chairpersons of Committee of the Whole.

February 18, 2016 also saw amendments to the Rules of the Legislative Assembly to establish the standing committees of the 18th Legislative Assembly as well as the striking of the following Committees: the Striking Committee; the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment; the Standing Committee on Government Operations; the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures; and the Standing Committee on Social Development.

According to new protocol agreed upon by Members of the 18th Legislative Assembly, Premier Robert R. McLeod tabled the Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019 on the first day of the Session. By motion in the House on February 22, 2016, this document was moved into Committee of the Whole for Assembly consideration. Consideration of this document took place over three days, with 26 amendments being adopted. The revised Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019 was tabled by Premier McLeod on March 3, 2016, the final day of the February-March sitting.

Later that day Commissioner Tuccaro granted assent to four bills and adjourned the House to May 31, 2016.

Legislation

In addition to the supplementary and interim appropriation bills, Bill 1 An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act was considered during this sitting. This bill amends the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act to establish a two-year freeze on any...

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