Yukon Legislative Assembly Number 146 1st Session 33rd Legislature HANSARD Wednesday, April 23, 2014 — 1:00 p.m. Speaker: The Honourable David Laxton YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SPEAKER — Hon. David Laxton, MLA, Porter Creek Centre DEPUTY SPEAKER — Patti McLeod, MLA, Watson Lake CABINET MINISTERS NAME CONSTITUENCY PORTFOLIO Hon. Darrell Pasloski Mountainview Premier Minister responsible for Finance; Executive Council Office Hon. Elaine Taylor Whitehorse West Deputy Premier Minister responsible for Education; Women’s Directorate; French Language Services Directorate Hon. Brad Cathers Lake Laberge Minister responsible for Community Services; Yukon Housing Corporation; Yukon Liquor Corporation; Yukon Lottery Commission Government House Leader Hon. Doug Graham Porter Creek North Minister responsible for Health and Social Services; Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board Hon. Scott Kent Riverdale North Minister responsible for Energy, Mines and Resources; Yukon Energy Corporation; Yukon Development Corporation Hon. Currie Dixon Copperbelt North Minister responsible for Economic Development; Environment; Public Service Commission Hon. Wade Istchenko Kluane Minister responsible for Highways and Public Works Hon. Mike Nixon Porter Creek South Minister responsible for Justice; Tourism and Culture GOVERNMENT PRIVATE MEMBERS Yukon Party Darius Elias Vuntut Gwitchin Stacey Hassard Pelly-Nisutlin Hon. David Laxton Porter Creek Centre Patti McLeod Watson Lake OPPOSITION MEMBERS New Democratic Party Elizabeth Hanson Leader of the Official Opposition Whitehorse Centre Jan Stick Official Opposition House Leader Riverdale South Kevin Barr Mount Lorne-Southern Lakes Lois Moorcroft Copperbelt South Jim Tredger Mayo-Tatchun Kate White Takhini-Kopper King Liberal Party Sandy Silver Leader of the Third Party Klondike LEGISLATIVE STAFF Clerk of the Assembly Floyd McCormick Deputy Clerk Linda Kolody Clerk of Committees Allison Lloyd Sergeant-at-Arms Rudy Couture Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Doris McLean Hansard Administrator Deana Lemke Published under the authority of the Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly April 23, 2014 HANSARD 4351 Yukon Legislative Assembly Marj has demonstrated and continues to demonstrate Whitehorse, Yukon leadership by supporting teachers as they reach toward their Wednesday, April 23, 2014 — 1:00 p.m. own learning goals by implementing professional development opportunities, professional learning communities Speaker: I will now call the House to order. We will and assessment for learning strategies. proceed at this time with prayers. In speaking with families whose children attend or have attended Christ the King Elementary School, their description Prayers of Marj’s leadership is that of providing gentle but firm leadership, always fair and a champion of academics. DAILY ROUTINE I understand she has never missed a Christmas concert Speaker: We will proceed with the Order Paper. and has never failed to create a more spectacular event, which, Tributes. according to some, has been recognized as the most sought- after ticket in town — that is, until they received a warning TRIBUTES from the fire marshal and had to do two shows from then on. In recognition of Canada’s Outstanding Principals Above all, she is recognized as seeing many students Award recipient Marj Hlady successfully through their formative years, championing Hon. Ms. Taylor: Mr. Speaker, it is indeed my excellence in public education and putting students’ interests honour and privilege to rise in the Assembly on behalf of the first. Assembly today to pay tribute to Marj Hlady, long-serving Earlier this year, Marj joined recipients from the other principal of Christ the King Elementary School and recipient provinces and territories as members of the Learning of the Canada’s Outstanding Principals 2014 Award. Partnership’s National Academy of Canada’s Outstanding This prestigious award recognizes exemplary principals Principals. The academy offers principals ongoing who have made a measurable difference in their communities networking, mentoring and professional development and in the lives of their students. Marj Hlady — or “Mrs. opportunities — an unparalleled learning opportunity and one Hlady”, as I have come to know her over the years as a former that can enrich the knowledge base of the Department of student of Johnson Elementary School in Watson Lake — is Education as a whole by providing insights and ideas from not only recognized as an outstanding educator, but a strong, across our great nation. caring leader in our community. Building on the strength of our already strong leaders is a Over the years, her work has enriched many lives through blueprint for success in Yukon schools and with this award, building partnerships with families and building a strong Marj joins many other outstanding principals in our territory, community of staff, students and parents in support of lifelong who have also been recognized over the years, including learning. Maggie Mann, Dennis Darling, Paul Bennett, Gloria Coxford, The school motto at Christ the King Elementary is “every Ted Hupé, Penny Prysnuk, the late Brian Shanahan, Patrice child matters, every child succeeds” — a vision that Marj Berrel, Kerry Huff, Thomas Jirousec and John Wright. strives to achieve each and every day. Building the character Joining us today in the gallery is Marj Hlady herself and a of students in Ms. Hlady’s care is indeed a high priority, as is number of her colleagues and students from Christ the King maintaining effective communication with students and staff, Elementary School, including — I have a list here provided to parents and the greater community as a means of building me — and I would just perhaps ask each and every one of success all around. them to stand, as I bring their names forward. According to Marj, there is nothing more important than Joining Marj Hlady are a number a number of teachers: education and doing what is best for the students. That has Ms. Mackie and Mrs. Burns, as well as their students, Zhen been and remains her driving force over the 30-plus years she Albios — and forgive me if I mispronounce your name — has served as a principal and as an educator. She sees the Kaelen Basnett, Ave Burns, Malcom Ellis, Jaymi Hinchey, value of developing personal relationships with every child Zuri Howard, Nathan Iskra, Kya Larkin, Airam Lee, Benjamin who walks through her school doors as well as their families, MacLeod, Jhanelle Madrigal, Meira Manzo, Kaelob building on that school’s motto that every child matters. McGovern, Francine Mislang, Maebel Perez, Samantha Canada’s Outstanding Principals award recognizes Marj Ritchie, Charles Snider, Ethan Stoker, Brooke Tanaka, for implementing a service-learning program at her school, Isabella Twigge, Brooklyn West and Zephyr Bingham. teaching students the value of being involved in their We also have joining with us are Monica Lauer, who is community, giving unto others and helping those in need. the chair of the school council. I would also like to welcome The award also recognizes her work in supporting her and other members of the school community who have English language learners, not only at Christ the King also joined us. Elementary, but also at the departmental level. Thanks to her Ms. Hlady, I thank you for your ongoing efforts and for leadership, she and her colleagues have made great strides in your continued leadership in Yukon education. Welcome to ensuring new Canadians, new Yukoners, feel welcomed as the Assembly today. members of the school community and our territory at large. Applause 4352 HANSARD April 23, 2014 Speaker: Introduction of visitors. lobbying happens in Yukon. It’s legitimate. It needs to be Are there any returns or documents for tabling? transparent, not done behind closed doors. Are there any reports of committees? So having cleared that up, will the Premier support the Paid Lobbyist Act, or at least support creating a select REPORTS OF COMMITTEES committee to look into legislating lobbying in Yukon? th Mr. Hassard: I have for presentation the 11 report Hon. Mr. Pasloski: I think we have spoken about this of the Standing Committee on Appointments to Major issue on many occasions. As I have articulated in this House Government Boards and Committees. this session, we believe that in such a small jurisdiction as we have here people wear many, many hats. This government is Speaker: Are there any further reports of committees about speaking to people, not restricting access to people. to be presented? As I’ve mentioned many times, ministers and caucus Are there any petitions to be presented? members have visitors on a regular basis, or are going out to Are there any bills to be introduced? communities to talk to non-government organizations, First Are there any notices of motions? Nation development corporations and many different committees and organizations that help Yukoners in many NOTICES OF MOTIONS ways. Mr. Silver: I rise to give notice of the following motion We are not going to limit access to ministers of this for the production of papers: government. We’ll continue to be as open as we can to all THAT this House do order the return of any and all Yukoners and we feel that’s the right way to go. records regarding the costs of the Government of Yukon’s Ms. Hanson: It’s interesting — the Premier doesn’t budget for on-line advertising. get it, but yesterday on Twitter, a person tweeted about an excellent meeting between the minister and his organization I also give notice of