Nunavut Canada

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF

1st Session 5th Assembly

HANSARD

Official Report

DAY 1

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Pages 1 – 37

Iqaluit

Speaker: The Honourable Joe Enook, M.L.A.

Legislative Assembly of Nunavut

Speaker Hon. Joe Enook (Tununiq)

David Akeeagok Mila Kamingoak (Quttiktuq) (Kugluktuk) (Aivilik)

Tony Akoak Emiliano Qirngnuq (Gjoa Haven) () (Netsilik)

Pat Angnakak (-Niaqunnguu) ( South) ()

Jeannie Ehaloak Adam Lightstone (Cambridge Bay) (Iqaluit-Manirajak) (Hudson Bay)

George Hickes (Iqaluit-Tasiluk) (Arviat North-Whale Cove) ()

David Joanasie Simeon Mikkungwak (South Baffin) (Baker Lake) (Iqaluit-Sinaa)

Joelie Kaernerk (Amittuq) () (Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet)

Officers Clerk John Quirke

Clerk Assistant Law Clerk Sergeant-at-Arms Hansard Production Stephen Innuksuk Michael Chandler Sammy Josephee Innirvik Support Services

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Table of Contents

Opening Prayer ...... 1

Election of Speaker ...... 1

Speaker’s Statement ...... 1

Opening Address of the ...... 2

Members’ Statements ...... 3

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery ...... 23

Tabling of Documents ...... 27

Notices of Motions ...... 28

Revert to Item 5: Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery ...... 30

Motions ...... 31

Orders of the Day ...... 36

A. Daily References

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 ...... 1

B. Members’ Statements

001 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu (Angnakak) ...... 3

002 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Aggu (Quassa) ...... 5

003 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Hudson Bay (Rumbolt) ...... 5

004 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent South Baffin (Joanasie) ...... 6

005 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Quttiktuq (Akeeagok)...... 7

006 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent (Kusugak) ...... 8

007 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Netsilik (Qirngnuq) ...... 9

008 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Baker Lake (Mikkungwak) ...... 10

009 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Gjoa Haven (Akoak) ...... 11

010 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Pangnirtung (Nakashuk)...... 12

011 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Kugluktuk (Kamingoak) ...... 12

012 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Cambridge Bay (Ehaloak) ...... 13

013 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Aivilik (Netser) ...... 13

014 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet

(Towtongie) ...... 14

015 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Iqaluit-Sinaa (Sheutiapik) ...... 16

016 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Amittuq (Kaernerk) ...... 17

017 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Iqaluit-Manirajak (Lightstone) ...... 18

018 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Arviat South (Savikataaq) ...... 19

019 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Iqaluit-Tasiluk (Hickes) ...... 19

020 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Arviat North-Whale Cove (Main) ...... 21

C. Tabling of Documents

001 – 5(1): 2018 Sitting Calendar for the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut (Speaker)...... 27

002 – 5(1): 2016-2017 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner of Nunavut (Speaker) .. 27

003 – 5(1): 2016-2017 Interim Financial Report (Unaudited) (Speaker) ...... 27

004 – 5(1): 2016-2017 Public Accounts (Speaker) ...... 27

005 – 5(1): 2016-2017 Grants and Contributions (Speaker) ...... 28

D. Motions

001 – 5(1): Appointment of Speaker (Rumbolt) ...... 1

002 – 5(1): Appointment of Premier – Notice (Mikkungwak) ...... 28

003 – 5(1): Appointments to the Executive Council – Notice (Main) ...... 28

004 – 5(1): Appointment of Deputy Speaker – Notice (Akoak) ...... 29

007 – 5(1): Appointments to the Striking Committee – Notice (Netser) ...... 29

005 – 5(1): Appointments of Deputy Chairpersons of the Committee of the Whole – Notice

(Towtongie) ...... 29

006 – 5(1): Appointments to the Management and Services Board – Notice (Towtongie) ...... 30

008 – 5(1): Extended Adjournment – Notice (Main) ...... 30

002 – 5(1): Appointment of Premier (Mikkungwak) ...... 32

003 – 5(1): Appointments to the Executive Council (Main) ...... 32

004 – 5(1): Appointment of Deputy Speaker (Akoak) ...... 33

005 – 5(1): Appointments of Deputy Chairpersons of the Committee of the Whole (Towtongie) 33

006 – 5(1): Appointments to the Management and Services Board (Towtongie) ...... 34

007 – 5(1): Appointments to the Striking Committee (Netser) ...... 35

008 – 5(1): Extended Adjournment (Main) ...... 36

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Iqaluit, Nunavut Enook, Member for Tununiq, do take the Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Chair of this House as Speaker. Members Present: Mr. , Mr. , Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ms. , Ms. , Mr. Joe Enook, Mr. George Hickes, Mr. Clerk: The motion is in order. To the , Mr. , motion. All those in favour. Opposed. Ms. Mila Kamingoak, Mr. Lorne The motion is carried. Will the mover Kusugak, Mr. Adam Lightstone, Mr. and the seconder please escort Mr. Joe John Main, Mr. Simeon Mikkungwak, Enook to the Chair. Ms. Margaret Nakashuk, Mr. Patterk Netser, Mr. Emiliano Qirngnuq, Mr. Speaker (Mr. Enook)(interpretation): Paul Quassa, Mr. Allan Rumbolt, Mr. Sergeant-at-Arms, I call upon you to Joe Savikataaq, Ms. Elisapee Sheutiapik, raise the mace. Ms. Cathy Towtongie. Sergeant-at-Arms (interpretation): All >>House commenced at 13:32 rise.

Item 1: Opening Prayer Speaker’s Statement

Clerk (Mr. Quirke): Good afternoon, Speaker (interpretation): Please be ladies and gentlemen. Before we seated. As Speaker of the Legislative proceed, I will call on the Rev. Joshua Assembly of Nunavut, I am honoured to Arreak to lead us in prayer. welcome our elders, distinguished guests, and visitors to the House for the >>Prayer first sitting of the Fifth Legislative Assembly. Clerk: Thank you. It is my duty to inform you that the Speaker of Nunavut I would like to express my deep will not enter the House until you have appreciation to all members for the trust chosen the Speaker. Is there a motion for and confidence that you have placed in the Speaker? Mr. Rumbolt, Member for me by selecting me to serve as your Hudson Bay. Speaker.

Item 2: Election of Speaker As your Speaker, I am committed to upholding the rights and privileges of Motion 001 – 5(1): Appointment of this institution and its members. Speaker (Rumbolt) All members can be confident that I will Mr. Rumbolt: Thank you, Mr. Clerk. fulfill the responsibilities of the Good afternoon members, members of Speakership in a manner that is the public, and people watching on TV. consistent with the office’s obligation to demonstrate fairness and impartiality. Mr. Clerk, I MOVE, seconded by the Hon. Member for Kugluktuk, that Joe Earlier today all Members of this House took their oaths of allegiance and office.

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I look forward to working with all of my Opening Address of the colleagues in the House and outside of Commissioner of Nunavut the House during our term of office on behalf of our territory and residents. Commissioner (interpretation): Mr. Speaker, elders, I would also like to take this opportunity Premier, members, and Nunavummiut to publicly thank my constituents in who are listening to the radio broadcast Pond Inlet for their support during the and watching the televised proceedings, recent election and in past terms. it’s unfortunate that the delegates that were supposed to be here haven’t Being entrusted to represent the arrived, but I would also like to welcome constituency of Tununiq has been the them. Welcome to the First Session of greatest honour of my life, and I can the Fifth Legislative Assembly of assure all residents of Pond Inlet that I Nunavut. will be vigorously advocating for the constituency through the appropriate I would first like to congratulate Mr. channels and in the appropriate manner. Enook on his selection as Speaker. As the Speaker, you will be presiding over While the public out there is listening, I the Government of Nunavut’s mandate. wish to thank my wife for her undying You were elected by 22 Members of the support, and I know that she will always Legislative Assembly. You will also be be my foundation while I am Speaker dealing with the estimates and to provide and MLA. Thank you. services to the people of Nunavut.

>>Applause I would like to congratulate all the elected members. You have been trusted Before moving on, I wish to advise the to be in your position and they have House that the Member for Uqqummiut placed their confidence in you. They will be joining us in the gallery today. have placed their trust in you to The member will formally take his seat represent them wisely and to properly at our next sitting once his filing represent your ridings. obligations under the Nunavut Elections Act have been completed. We look I would also like to congratulate the forward to having the member taking his Premier, Mr. Quassa, and the cabinet seat. members. Since you are the Fifth Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, the Thank you all very much. We will now people of Nunavut have placed their proceed with the orders of the day. trust and future with you as the present government and to provide more At this time I will ask our Clerk to opportunities to the people of Nunavut. determine if Her Honour the We are working for a brighter future Commissioner of Nunavut is prepared to with a solid foundation. enter the Chamber to deliver the We have to make sure that the Opening Address. (interpretation ends) deliberations are for the people of Mr. Clerk. Nunavut by dialogue and agreement or

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Nunavut Hansard 3 consensus. I would also like you to think Item 4. Members’ Statements. Member about who you’re representing during for Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu, Ms. Angnakak. your dialogue. It has been the foundation of our ancestors and will be exercised Item 4: Members’ Statements during the Fifth Assembly. Member’s Statement 001 – 5(1): We will also have to decide on the Reflections on Being Elected to mandate of this government. I urge you Represent Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu to think of our future. During your (Angnakak) deliberations, you will be holding office Ms. Angnakak (interpretation): Thank for four years representing the people of you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) Nunavut. Congratulations! (interpretation) Welcome to the visitors in the gallery, At the next sitting, this government will the people watching the televised be working on the capital estimates and proceedings or listening to the radio the operations and maintenance budget broadcast, especially my relatives as to provide something that will benefit well as my constituents who voted me all. You will also be looking at new in. I thank you all. legislation and amendments to bills. While you are doing that, please make (interpretation ends) Thank you, Mr. sure that you think of our future. As Speaker. I rise today to express my Members of the Legislative Assembly, deepest appreciation and gratitude to the you all have a responsibility to properly people of Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu, whom I represent your constituents and for this am just so very proud to represent in this government to provide the best for the House. people. Place them as a priority. Mr. Speaker, two months ago those of us I also know that you will be doing all who had the honour of serving in the you can to the best of your ability, and previous Legislative Assembly took the that you will be there while Nunavut is opportunity at our final sitting to offer growing to ensure that the territory of some reflections at the close of our Nunavut can become stronger. I wish terms. Those reflections reviewed the you all a very productive future. I now work that we have accomplished declare open the First Session of the together and considered the many Fifth Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. challenges that are before us still. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, over the past two months I >>Applause have been able to spend a significant amount of time listening to the concerns, Speaker (interpretation): We will return dreams, goals, and ideas of the residents to the orders of the day. Item 3. of this community. Ministers’ Statements. As the cabinet has not yet been sworn into office, there I very much welcomed the opportunity will be no Ministers’ Statements today. for dialogue during our recent general election, and I look forward to continuing to do my very best on behalf

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Nunavut Hansard 4 of the constituency, the community, and Mr. Speaker, elections are about choices. this territory as a whole. We are fortunate to live in a democratic country that affords us the opportunity to Mr. Speaker, elections are a team effort. make choices about who we entrust with I am delighted to have the opportunity the responsibility to serve in our today to thank my team for the legislative institutions. incredible work that they put into our recent success. Mr. Speaker, I want to Mr. Speaker, a total of 72 people had the pay special tribute to a number of courage to put their names forward people. during the recent general election and I salute each and every one of them for My campaign manager, Jane Tagak, kept offering a choice to our voters. me organized and on track throughout the campaign. To my financial agent, Mr. Speaker, last week’s recent John Matthews, thank you very much for leadership forum may have been a long all your help and support. day, but it was a great day.

Kailey Arreak and my sister, Susan Having sat and worked closely with you Gardener, spent many hours going door for the past four years, it was my great to door with me, fighting the elements pleasure to nominate you for the and the dogs by the way in putting up Speakership, an office that I am signs, going door to door, and putting up confident that you will hold with dignity, my posters. fairness, and wisdom.

I would like to thank Opah and Ed Picco I also want to say that all of our for their advice and support, as many leadership candidates distinguished other individuals on my team, including themselves by their clear and deep Elisapee Ikkidluak, Eva Groves, and Jim commitment to the people of Nunavut, Tegler. and I am proud to call all of you my colleagues. I would like to apologize in advance if I forgot anybody, but I don’t think I did. Mr. Speaker, although I have to admit that the view from this side of the House Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent may take a little getting used to, I also to conclude my statement today. want to state clearly that I am looking forward to working with all members to Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. address the issues and priorities that are The member is seeking unanimous emerging as the focus of our new term. consent to conclude her statement. Are We are a team. there any nays? There are no nays. Ms. Angnakak, you may proceed. I believe that we have a very strong Assembly, and I am of course very Ms. Angnakak: Thank you, Mr. proud at the significant increase in the Speaker. Thank you, fellow members. number of women who are serving in it today.

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Mr. Speaker, I would like to conclude Now, these were the important parts I today by paying public tribute to the wanted to speak to, as I greatly family members who are the centre of appreciate the support. I also take pride my life: my husband, Archie; my in my colleagues, whom I will be here children, Sharon, Matthew, and Michael; with in the upcoming four years. I feel it my grandchildren; my sisters, Ann and is obvious that I will be able to work Susan; and of course my parents, who with them well. are not able to be with us here today, Margaret and Michael, whose own I will also ensure I keep my fellow lifelong commitment to Nunavut and its residents informed as developments in extraordinary people have inspired me many areas are on the horizon. This can throughout my life. Thank you, Mr. only happen with the cooperation and Speaker. collaborative efforts of every member here. I reiterate my gratitude to my >>Applause family.

Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Although I stated I would be concise in Members’ Statements. Member for my statement, it looks obvious that we Aggu, Mr. Quassa. will be working for the next four years and I look forward to receiving support Member’s Statement 002 – 5(1): and advice from fellow residents on Reflections on Being Elected to various issues, including Nunavummiut Represent Aggu (Quassa) and different levels of organizations within Nunavut. I feel it is very clear Mr. Quassa (interpretation): Thank you, that I have great expectations in working Mr. Speaker. I extend a warm welcome with members as we sit for the next four to my colleagues, visitors in the gallery, years. Thank you very much. I am proud and guests. It is unfortunate that invited of my colleagues. Thank you. guests were unable to make it here. Nonetheless, I know that the viewing >>Applause audience and members here will remember them as we start undertaking Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. daily work in the Chamber. Members’ Statements. Member for Hudson Bay, Mr. Rumbolt. Firstly I want to extend my gratitude, as obviously, with the strong support of our Member’s Statement 003 – 5(1): families, we are able to succeed in the Reflections on Being Elected to area we wish to work within. With Represent Hudson Bay (Rumbolt) strong support, it eases the workload. Mr. Rumbolt: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Further, to my fellow residents of and good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, I rise , I thank them for placing their today to thank the people of Sanikiluaq belief in my abilities to represent them for once again entrusting me with the as the Member for Aggu. responsibility of serving them in Nunavut’s Fifth Legislative Assembly.

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Mr. Speaker, I would not be here today won’t hesitate to stand up against with you and all of my colleagues if it unfairness or prejudice. were not for the strong support, love, and patience that I have received from I strongly believe that if we approach the my family over the past decade. issues that come before us in this House with a spirit of cooperation, fairness, and Mr. Speaker, I have risen twice before in practicality, we will make real progress this House to express my appreciation to in the years ahead. Thank you, Mr. the community of Sanikiluaq for their Speaker. confidence in me, and to promise that I would represent the constituency to the >>Applause best of my ability. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Mr. Speaker, that same commitment Members’ Statements. Member for stands as firm today as it did in the Third South Baffin, Mr. Joanasie. and Fourth Assemblies. In fact my resolve has become even stronger as I Member’s Statement 004 – 5(1): appreciate more every day how much Reflections on Being Elected to work there is ahead of us. Represent South Baffin (Joanasie)

Mr. Speaker, I will continue to voice the Mr. Joanasie (interpretation): Thank concerns of the community regarding you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon, my such issues as the high cost of living, the colleagues. need for new infrastructure and housing, and the need for effective programs and Before I begin, I would like you to be services. aware that yesterday was National Child Day and I would like that to be Mr. Speaker, I will continue to raise the recognized. I’m thinking of my mother need to support our hunters, the need to and my niece Maryann, my niece Mary, protect the unique environment of and my sisters and older brothers in Hudson Bay, and the need for economic Cape Dorset. You are in my thoughts. development. Mr. Speaker, I wish to express my deep Mr. Speaker, some of the issues facing appreciation to the people of South Sanikiluaq are unique to our location Baffin for their engagement and while others are very similar to those participation in the recent election in faced by my colleagues’ constituents and Nunavut. The support that they have communities. I look forward to provided me has earned me a second continuing to work with members on term as their MLA for South Baffin. both sides of the House on issues that affect all of Nunavut. I would like to thank all those who took the time to vote during the recent Mr. Speaker, those members who have election as well as those who voted in served with me in this House over the the advance poll. past several years know that although I prefer cooperation to confrontation, I

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Thank you to my financial agent, Moshi Mr. Akeeagok (interpretation): Thank Kotierk, who is my brother-in-law. I you, Mr. Speaker. I thank you and also could not have done it without him. welcome everyone who is following our Thank you to each of the donors who proceedings and all Nunavummiut. contributed to my campaign. I give thanks to the people of the Thank you to my running mate, Michael Quttiktuq riding for the confidence they Salomonie, who delivered a solid have given me to hold this very seat to campaign. I have appreciated the represent them. camaraderie that you demonstrated throughout our campaigns. I wish you all First I would like to praise my late the best. parents, Akeeagok and Ooleesee, for raising me, and all the elders with all the Mr. Speaker, I am blessed to have the familiar names like Kigutak, Pijamini, unwavering support from my family, Nungaq, Flaherty, Idlout, Akpaleapik, friends, and especially my wife and Innualuk, Qaqqasiq, Joseph, Naqitarvik, children. I am grateful to have each of and those that are no longer here with us them by my side throughout my life. who provided me with my namesake, Tuurngaaluk. I thank them all from the Mr. Speaker, to all of my colleagues, bottom of my heart as I can picture them congratulations! Congratulations to our smiling at us. new Premier Quassa and you, Mr. Speaker. I look forward to serving the During my election campaign I visited a territory with all of you over the next number of my constituents’ homes and four years. they welcomed me by reminiscing about the times in my youth when I would be I’m humbled to have received the seen baiting birds and I was so drenched support of my colleagues to serve in the with seal oil that my clothes shone. Now Executive Council. I am excited to serve I am standing here today with this shiny Nunavummiut with my fellow ministers new clothing my mother-in-law made in the Fifth Legislative Assembly. for me and they make me seem as shiny as I was back then, so I am extremely In closing, my complete gratitude goes grateful to my mother-in-law who is out to my family and friends who give unable to be here with us. me great pride. I love them all very dearly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Within these upcoming four years, 21 members will have to work diligently on >>Applause our challenges. We have a lot of upcoming opportunities as well as the Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. extreme challenges we face. It is only Members’ Statements. Member for through cooperative governance that we Quttiktuq, Mr. Akeeagok. can accomplish our goals. As well I ask my colleagues to consider visiting the Member’s Statement 005 – 5(1): Quttiktuq, where you will receive a Reflections on Being Elected to warm welcome. Represent Quttiktuq (Akeeagok)

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Our elders will be able to welcome you, In closing, I would like to especially such as the 97-year-old elder, Qaapik thank my wife along with my children from Arctic Bay or if you go to Resolute and extended family and friends. We Bay, by a sage advisor I continually ask will ensure that we will make a advice from, Mary Kalluk, and if you difference in the next few years ever go to Grise Fiord, I have two successfully and see this fine territory mentors who taught me a lot, Aksarjuk blossom. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ningiuq and Jaypetee. >>Applause Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Members’ Statements. Member Rankin Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Inlet South, Mr. Kusugak. The member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude his statement. Are Member’s Statement 006 – 5(1): there any nays? There are no nays. Reflections on Being Elected to Please proceed, Mr. Akeeagok. Represent Rankin Inlet South (Kusugak) Mr. Akeeagok (interpretation): Thank Mr. Kusugak (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues, for you, Mr. Speaker. I congratulate you in allowing me to conclude my statement. your new position as Speaker.

As a newly elected minister, I will not be First of all, I want to thank the people of asking a lot of questions in the House, Rankin Inlet who voted for me, from the but I do want to assure my constituents youngest to the eldest. I thank them for that this will not take away the electing me to work on their behalf. I commitment of representing them in this heard many issues when I was territory. campaigning and visiting their homes.

Due to the high cost of travel, it makes it We need to provide support to difficult to see each other on a regular Nunavummiut, from the youngest to the basis, but through technology and radio, eldest. One thing that I heard the most communicating with each other makes it was that elders have to remain at home possible. I pledge to look into reducing in our territory. I am sure every one of us transportation costs. will agree that our elders need to be kept and cared for at home in our territory, Our elders are the most precious and I will work on that. treasures of this territory, and I often hear people are worried about where >>Applause they are going to be placed when they are physically challenged. Our young people will need employment opportunities in the future. We are the Those are a couple of areas amongst a youngest territory in Canada, so we need number of other priorities that I will be to provide opportunities for young focusing on as the Member for people. We campaigned and we worked Quttiktuq.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Nunavut Hansard 9 very hard, and let’s work on behalf of that is what I anticipate seeing in the our young people. upcoming years. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the people of Rankin Inlet for giving me a huge task and work to do. >>Applause The election wasn’t the end; it’s just the beginning of our work. I would like my Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. constituents in Rankin Inlet to talk to me Members’ Statements. Member for and not to be afraid to give me advice Netsilik, Mr. Qirngnuq. because I welcome all of your suggestions in order to ensure a better Member’s Statement 007 – 5(1): future for Rankin Inlet and for the Reflections on Being Elected to territory as a whole. Represent Netsilik (Qirngnuq)

At the end of our four years I know I Mr. Qirngnuq (interpretation): Thank will want to go home, but because I you, Mr. Speaker. I first want to express know four years is a very short time, my appreciation to my constituents in even my two grandchildren will be in Kugaaruk and Taloyoak. I would like to school by the time I complete this term, say that today is my birthday and this although they are both toddlers at the has been the greatest birthday gift… moment. I want to complete the job we were tasked to do, so we’re going to >>Applause have to start that today. …with the swearing-in ceremony and I Lastly I wouldn’t have been successful thank you. without the support of my financial agent, Naanasee Onalik. I thank you for (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I rise your support. I also regret my wife was today to express my appreciation to the unable to arrive today. Usually Iqaluit residents of Kugaaruk and Taloyoak for weather allows for landings and isn’t once again placing their trust and normally too windy. confidence in me to represent the constituency of Netsilik in the >>Laughter Legislative Assembly.

I also want to mention my three Mr. Speaker, I would first like to thank daughters, including my grandchildren, and acknowledge my fellow candidate in who were a bastion of support, so I voice the recent election. my appreciation to them. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to Rankin Inlet now has many housing continuing to work with all Members of units and I enjoyed visiting houses with the Legislative Assembly in such areas my group. I thank all Rankin Inlet as infrastructure, training, and the residents and my new colleagues here. preservation of our culture and language. We need to work together even if we There is much work ahead of us, but I don’t always agree on issues. We have to believe that together we can work for the keep our forward momentum going and betterment of all Nunavummiut.

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Mr. Speaker, I also look forward to Mr. Speaker, my family is my continuing to work closely with the foundation, and I thank my wife and municipalities of Kugaaruk and children for their strong support. Taloyoak to raise issues of concern to the communities. My campaign team of Richard Aksawnee and Robert Seeteenak again Mr. Speaker, I would like to conclude proved to be a dynamic force. Robert today by expressing my gratitude to my and Richard were both with me in 2013, wife, Katherine, to whom I have been and I pay tribute to their organizational married for almost 50 years, as well as skills and strategic minds. the other members of my family for their ongoing support of me. I love you all. Mr. Speaker, close to 700 residents of Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Baker Lake cast ballots in the recent election. (interpretation ends) Mr. >>Applause Speaker, voter turnout was almost 70 percent, and I applaud our community’s Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, residents for their engagement in the Mr. Qirngnuq, and happy birthday. I democratic process. would sing, but I’m afraid that everybody would leave. I won’t sing to Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent you, but have a good birthday. to conclude my member’s statement. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. >>Laughter Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Members’ Statements. Member for The member is seeking unanimous Baker Lake, Mr. Mikkungwak. consent to conclude his statement. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Member’s Statement 008 – 5(1): (interpretation ends) Member Reflections on Being Elected to Mikkungwak, (interpretation) you may Represent Baker Lake proceed. (Mikkungwak) Mr. Mikkungwak (interpretation): Mr. Mikkungwak (interpretation): Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I would first like to wish a happy birthday also thank my colleagues. to my colleague, Mr. Qirngnuq. Have a good day. Mr. Speaker, I wish to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge the Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the strong race that my fellow candidate, residents of Baker Lake for again Karen Kabloona, ran in the election. allowing me the great privilege of representing them in our Legislative (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, last Assembly. Friday’s leadership forum provided an excellent opportunity for a number of There are a number of people whom I important issues facing our territory to wish to publicly acknowledge and thank be discussed. today.

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Please allow me to congratulate you on …Annie, and our two children for your acclamation as our Speaker. As supporting me during my first term and your incoming deputy, I look forward to during my recent campaign. I do not supporting you in your role as the look forward to the many days that I will protector of our institution’s rights and have to be away from home, but I know privileges. that they will continue to support me and the work that I do for our community. Mr. Speaker, I also again congratulate our new Premier and his cabinet. I would like to say “thank you” to each of the people whose hard work led to the A great deal of important and hard work success of my campaign. I am especially lies ahead of us all, and I look forward to grateful to my financial agent, Helen making this journey together. Thank Tungilik, who is also sitting behind me. you, Mr. Speaker. Her dedication and hard work was vital to my success in both elections. >>Applause Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Speaker (interpretation): Members’ you on your position. As well I Statements. Member for Gjoa Haven, congratulate our new Premier and Mr. Akoak. ministers.

Member’s Statement 009 – 5(1): While much work was accomplished Reflections on Being Elected to during the previous Legislative Represent Gjoa Haven (Akoak) Assembly, there is still much more to do. The issues of housing and education Mr. Akoak: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. must be addressed before our territory Good afternoon, colleagues. can move forward.

First of all, I would like to say “happy Mr. Speaker, as I stated in this House birthday” to my colleague. Happy 67th four years ago, I will maintain open lines birthday. of communication with the residents of Gjoa Haven, and I look forward to >>Laughter representing their needs to the best of my ability. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to express my gratitude to the people of >>Applause Gjoa Haven for placing their trust in me. I will work hard to represent my Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. community during my second term as a Members’ Statements. Member for Member of the Legislative Assembly. Pangnirtung, Ms. Nakashuk.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my wife sitting behind me…

>>Laughter

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Member’s Statement 010 – 5(1): Member’s Statement 011 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Reflections on Being Elected to Represent Pangnirtung Represent Kugluktuk (Nakashuk) (Kamingoak) Ms. Nakashuk (interpretation): Thank Ms. Kamingoak: Koana, Mr. Speaker. I you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) I congratulate you on your acclamation to rise today to thank the people of the position of Speaker. I was also Pangnirtung for placing their confidence acclaimed to my position to represent the in me to represent them in the constituency of Kugluktuk. I would also Legislative Assembly. like to extend my gratitude to those who shared kind words of support and (interpretation) I wish to first encouragement to me throughout this acknowledge the service of our former election. MLA, Johnny Mike, and I thank the people I ran against in Pangnirtung. I would also like to extend my appreciation to my constituents. I am Mr. Speaker, the support and love of my very grateful for the trust that they have family made it possible for me to be here placed in me and I will do my best to today. represent their needs in this House during my term. I want to thank my husband, Andrew, and our children, Natasha and A.J. for I thank my new colleagues for their their support. guidance this past week and I look forward to working with each of them I also wish to thank my father, who is during this Legislative Assembly. able to be here, and he is an elder. I would especially like to thank my (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I family, my husband, and my children, believe that all Nunavummiut have high Tyler, Tyra, Skye, Savannah, and Susan. expectations of those of us who have Without their support, I could not be been elected to serve in this House. We standing here today. have serious priorities in a number of areas, and we must approach our Mr. Speaker, I would also like to thank responsibilities in a serious manner. my parents, Millie Hikok and Albert Kamingoak, as well as my grandparents, Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working Peter and Cecile Kamingoak and Jimmy closely with all of my colleagues in the and Nellie Hikok. They have always months and years ahead. (interpretation) been there for me. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, there are a number of >>Applause issues that I plan to raise during my term as the Member of the Legislative Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Assembly for Kugluktuk, such us the Members’ Statements. Member for need for adequate elder care in Nunavut Kugluktuk, Ms. Kamingoak. and the need for more infrastructure development in Kugluktuk. While there

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Nunavut Hansard 13 is a lot of work ahead of us, I am excited working with all of you in the next four to get started. Koana, Mr. Speaker. years to strive for the betterment of our territory. Thank you. >>Applause >>Applause Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Members’ Statements. Member for Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Cambridge Bay, Ms. Ehaloak. Members’ Statements. Member for Aivilik, Mr. Netser. Member’s Statement 012 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Member’s Statement 013 – 5(1): Represent Cambridge Bay Reflections on Being Elected to (Ehaloak) Represent Aivilik (Netser) Ms. Ehaloak (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My apologies as I will Mr. Netser (interpretation): Thank you, be speaking in English. Mr. Speaker. It gets a little shaky here sometimes and that’s how I am right (interpretation ends) First of all, I would now. like to thank my late parents, Matthew Ehaloak and Alice Kaiyogana. I would Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the also like to thank my father, Tommy residents of Coral Harbour and Naujaat Norberg. I want to thank my partner, for having placed their trust in me to Brent, my children, Kenneth, Greg, and represent the constituency of Aivilik. I Calvin, and my huge family for their thank you. love and support. (interpretation) I am proud of you all. I could not have done this without the support of my dear wife of 38 years, Ms. Mr. Speaker, (interpretation ends) I want Netser, and my entire family, who to make special mention of those who encouraged me to run. Thank you. have been by my side and had my support, my sister-in-law, Sharon I would like to thank my maternal Ehaloak, my cousin, Helen Okhina- cousins, Mark Paniyuk and Paul Pudlat. Blewett, my dear friends, Clara Evalik They went and checked on me, as well and Naikak and Donna Hakongak. as Charlie Saviadjuk. This includes Raymond Ningeocheak, whom you all Of course I would not be here today know as he has been in politics for many without the support of my constituents of years running in various elections. He Cambridge Bay (Iqaluktuuttiaq). I gave me encouragement and advice. honour and thank them for having the Thank you, Ningeocheak, if you are confidence in me to be their MLA. As I watching, and my goddaughter, Senark had promised in my campaign, I am Adams. ready to work hard for our territory. (interpretation ends) I also want to thank Uqaqtii, congratulations to Premier my campaign manager and my financial Quassa and to you as our Speaker, and agent, Mina Adams and Doris Bruce, for all my colleagues. I look forward to having steered my campaign across the

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Nunavut Hansard 14 goal line. Mr. Speaker, I could not have Are there any nays? There are no nays. asked for two better coaches. I think the Member Netser, you may proceed. Montreal Canadiens would be wise to take them on for next season. Mr. Netser (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. >>Laughter  (interpretation ends) Replacing aging Mr. Speaker, my fellow candidate in the community infrastructure; and race, Jack Anawak, is no stranger to anyone in this House. Please join me in  Supporting economic growth and paying tribute to his many years of business development in all of our service on behalf of Nunavut and Nunavut communities. Nunavummiut.

Mr. Speaker, I want to conclude by Mr. Speaker, many of the issues that we joining with my colleagues who have discussed last Friday as part of our congratulated you and our new cabinet leadership forum were issues that were on their new positions. Working raised directly with me by residents of together, we can achieve great things for Naujaat and Coral Harbour. the people whom we have the privilege

of representing in this House. Thank As their member, I look forward to you, Mr. Speaker. working with members on both sides of the House to achieve what I believe >>Applause should be common priorities for all of us, which are: Speaker (interpretation): Thank you.

Members’ Statements. Member for  Increasing the supply of adequate Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet, housing; Ms. Towtongie.

 Providing a quality education that Member’s Statement 014 – 5(1): truly equips our young people to Reflections on Being Elected to graduate from high school at the Represent Rankin Inlet North- same level as young people Chesterfield Inlet (Towtongie) anywhere else in this country; Ms. Towtongie (interpretation): Thank  Replacing aging community you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the people of infrastructure; and… Chesterfield Inlet and Rankin Inlet North for putting their confidence in me to Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent represent them. to conclude my statement. (interpretation) Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank and acknowledge a number of people today. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. The member is seeking unanimous I know from long personal experience consent to conclude his statement today. that running for office is never easy, and

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I have experienced both victory and Nonetheless, in voicing my appreciation, defeat. I want to specifically mention all of the people of Rankin Inlet and Chesterfield I believe that everyone in Nunavut was Inlet and elders in Chesterfield Inlet. able to make decisions for their future, and we can do the same thing as our Eli Kimmaliardjuk told me that he fellow Canadians. We all want the best believes he is an elder as he is 81 years lives for our youth, just like they have in old, but he had not planned to be sent other parts of Canada. down to Ottawa. He is fearful of being sent down. I want to acknowledge the efforts of the other candidates in the recent race. They Andre Tautu’s mind is very sharp and also brought out things that they capable, but his body is starting to fail believed in. Douglas Aggark, Cedric him. I think we need to brainstorm ways Autut, and Tom Sammurtok all showed to provide work for these sharp minds courage in putting their names forward, whose bodies are failing them. so I thank them. Leo Mimialik… . I also wish to take this opportunity to thank Thomas Sammurtok for I seek unanimous consent to conclude representing Chesterfield Inlet. He did a my statement. very good job. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this The member is seeking unanimous opportunity to formally and publicly consent to conclude her statement today. thank all of my supporters during my Are there any nays? There are no nays. campaign. My campaign manager was Member Towtongie, you may proceed. Mary Ulibuk Tatty and my financial agent was Walter Morey, who both Ms. Towtongie (interpretation): Leo worked tirelessly along with Tagak Mimialik was returning to the airport Curley. when I arrived. His pacemaker had just had a new battery installed. Since there You all know my husband, Harry is no boarding home in Rankin Inlet, he Towtongie. For the last 30 years while I spent all night in the air terminal was working with the government, he building. I clearly remember that. always totally supported me and my children, who have reached adulthood, As well, young people such as Larry when I have hardly ever been home, Tautu, who were showcasing Qavangat Neco Towtongie, Uvinik Joni games and skills in Chesterfield Inlet, Towtongie, and my youngest one, Jarvis have provided the leadership to allow Tassiuk, and my daughter-in-law, games. Romeo Kuglugiak and Kyra Juanita Towtongie in Winnipeg, who Tanuyak’s young son has provided this works for APTN television, and my son- leadership. in-law, Nanauq. I thank them all. I would like to thank residents, as I know you are aware that a Bombardier

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Nunavut Hansard 16 vehicle sank in the sea, and all of my here in the city. Iqaluit is the only city in brothers-in-law with the Kaludjak Nunavut. Since we are in Nunavut, all of surname passed on. I recall that my us from the different regions meet here nephew, Macpah Kaludjak, has helped to unite and work together. me ever since that time, so I commemorate him. Macpah, you are in I was one of four people visiting my thoughts today if you are listening. people’s homes during the campaign: Adamie Itorcheak, with whom I went to To conclude, I thank our elders in high school, Cindy Rennie, who has Ranking Inlet for their assistance: Alice worked with the government for a Kingmeatok, Tommy Tullik, and Violet number of years, as well as , Twyee. As well, I need to mention my who was the incumbent and was first brothers and my maternal uncle, Robert elected. Tatty’s descendants, including my namesake uncle’s relatives who are He called me after the election and I was descended from Jerome Tattuinee, if able to tell him, (interpretation ends) they happen to be listening. I also wish “Paul,” I said, “one thing that none of us to mention Pilakapsi’s family, who was here today can say,” that he had, he was another maternal uncle. To all of their our first Premier. I have to acknowledge descendants, I send them my personal our first like Jordin Tootoo making it as thanks and appreciation. the first Inuk in the NHL. I said, “Hats off to you. Nobody can ever take away Lastly I humble myself as we will need the fact that you were the first Premier.” to work with you on these issues that are very challenging, and may God provide I had three foundations, three pillars assistance to us all. when I was running and I know that we have heard a lot of it: housing, every >>Applause person has the right for a safe home, an affordable home; proper Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. accommodations for our elders; Members’ Statements. Member for employment. We need daycares to Iqaluit-Sinaa, Ms. Sheutiapik. ensure that women and families are assisted. We need not just education but Member’s Statement 015 – 5(1): training as well. To do any of that, we Reflections on Being Elected to also have to be healthy. Represent Iqaluit-Sinaa (Sheutiapik) As I went door to door, I talked about Ms. Sheutiapik (interpretation): Thank our mental health. I know that I have you, Mr. Speaker. To the members here, heard over the last two weeks in training the viewing audience on television, and and I had talked about the four I knew: especially people from Iqaluit-Sinaa, I depression, post-traumatic, am able to be here because of your schizophrenia, and bipolar. Even while confidence in me. going door to door, I learned that there’s also anxiety. To my colleagues, I wish you a warm welcome and I want you to feel at home

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People are starting to actually To everyone on TV, including Tom from acknowledge that there are mental health Wisconsin, thank you for calling. People issues in our territory, but as we out there are watching. (interpretation) eliminate the stigma, I want to make sure Thank you. that we have the support for these people who are finally accepting it. To have a >>Applause home, you need to be employed, but to do any of that, you need to be healthy. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Members’ Statements. Member for (interpretation) I apologize. I seek Amittuq, Mr. Kaernerk. unanimous consent to conclude my statement. Member’s Statement 016 – 5(1): Reflections on Being Elected to Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Represent Amittuq (Kaernerk) The member is seeking unanimous consent to conclude her statement today. Mr. Kaernerk (interpretation): Thank Are there any nays? There are no nays. you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, I would Ms. Sheutiapik, you may proceed. like to say that I am a little shy.

Ms. Sheutiapik (interpretation): Thank >>Laughter you. Even if I get red and hot, please focus on I am also remembering my parents. They what I’m saying instead. were originally from Kimmirut but moved here to Iqaluit when the (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, first community was just getting established. of all, I would like to congratulate you, Sheutiapik was E-71 and my mother was the Premier, and all the colleagues for Ningiuraapik, E-72. their successful campaigns.

I would also like to thank my partner in I rise today to thank the voters of every way. (interpretation ends) When Amittuq for electing me to represent we went to the bank for a financial them. I am honoured and humbled to be agent, the banker said, “You know here. you’re going to have to do deposits and cheques.” I looked at the banker and I would especially like to thank my said, “He does that for me every day.” family for their support; my late parents, He is my everything. my spouse, Samantha, and especially Jopie, and last but not least, the previous I am honoured that my son was here and Speaker of the House. most of you know him as my uummatik. I take my parenting very seriously. Mr. Speaker, I recognize and thank those who have gone before me in this elected I look forward to the next four years as position. It is my wish to continue to colleagues, as family. work hard to bring forward the concerns and issues of my constituency.

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During the recent campaign I heard from I would also like to express my deep many residents of both communities gratitude and thankfulness toward my about the need to address the issues of partner in life, my beautiful wife, Hilary, health care, education, and housing. who has just stepped out to take care of our son, Aiden. Mr. Speaker, elders are the foundation of our society and the youth are the future. >>Laughter We must keep them in mind when we are working here on their behalf. She has always been there for me and encouraged me throughout the whole Mr. Speaker, there are many issues that I campaign, and I couldn’t have done it will be addressing during my term. without you.

There is a great need for improved Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take infrastructure in many Nunavut this opportunity to say that my door will communities. always be open to any of the residents of Iqaluit. I am very much looking forward I also believe that it is important that to working closely with my fellow more opportunities for economic growth MLAs of Iqaluit as well as the rest of and development are made available to Nunavut. Nunavut’s smaller, non-decentralized communities. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take this opportunity to formally join my Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working colleagues in congratulating you for with all of my colleagues on both sides having been elected to serve as our of the House over the coming months Speaker. and years. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it was an honour to >>Applause participate in last Friday’s leadership forum. I would like to congratulate our Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. new Premier and all of his cabinet Members’ Statements. Member for colleagues for their selection. Iqaluit-Manirajak, Mr. Lightstone. I look forward to working with all of you Member’s Statement 017 – 5(1): over the next four years, and I am sure Reflections on Being Elected to we will all accomplish great things for Represent Iqaluit-Manirajak our territory and all of our constituents. (Lightstone) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Lightstone: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to thank the >>Applause residents of Iqaluit-Manirajak who have placed their trust and confidence in me Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. to represent them in this Legislative Members’ Statements. Member for Assembly. Arviat South, Mr. Savikataaq.

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Member’s Statement 018 – 5(1): their support, I would not be here. All Reflections on Being Elected to the people of Arviat, I thank you and I Represent Arviat South humble myself and I’m very grateful that (Savikataaq) I will be here for another four years. Mr. Savikataaq (interpretation): Thank Thank you. you, Mr. Speaker. I say “good day” to the people of Arviat. I believe they are I would like to also thank the MLAs that watching the proceedings. There is a had their trust in me to vote me back into blizzard there. They are watching the cabinet. I won’t disappoint you. I will be radio broadcast… . I mean they are there. I will work hard. watching the televised proceedings and listening to the radio broadcast. For all the people of Nunavut watching, it was a great election and we are lucky >>Laughter to have a peaceful transition of government in Nunavut, not like other I inadvertently mixed that up. countries where it is not so peaceful. All the people of Nunavut, I thank you. I would first of all like to thank the Thank you, Mr. Speaker. people who elected me and I am humbled that I was elected to this >>Applause position for the next four years. I would like to state my gratitude to the people of Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Arviat for re-electing me. I am also very Members’ Statements. Member for happy that they have placed their trust in Iqaluit-Tasiluk, Mr. Hickes. me. Member’s Statement 019 – 5(1): I would like to thank Tommy Owlijoot Reflections on Being Elected to and his wife, who gave me tremendous Represent Iqaluit-Tasiluk (Hickes) support, and my financial agent, John Tugak. I also thank Eliz Issakiark for Mr. Hickes: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I helping me during the campaign. am going to take a page out of Mr. Joanasie’s handbook, and I seek I will not be stating all of my family unanimous consent to conclude my members’ names, but I would like to statement. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. thank them for their support. I would not be here without their support. >>Laughter

I would like the people of Arviat to be Speaker (interpretation): The member is proud because they had an 82 percent seeking unanimous consent to conclude voter turnout, which was the largest his statement today. Are there any nays? voter turnout in Nunavut. There are no nays. Mr. Hickes, you may proceed. (interpretation ends) I would just like to thank all the good people of Arviat that Mr. Hickes: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, they had the highest turnout and for the my colleagues, and Mr. Joanasie for support they have given me. Without giving me the idea.

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Mr. Speaker, I, too, would like to Thank you from the bottom of my heart. recognize our Premier-elect, Paul I love you guys more than I can Quassa. Congratulations on well- describe. thought-out answers in the leadership forum. I would be remiss not to mention the support provided by my office staff here I would also like to congratulate our at the Legislative Assembly and my Speaker. I would also like to take this constituency office. Elisapee, Hillary, opportunity to thank him for keeping my and Suzie, thank you. office warm for the last couple of years. As I and a few of my visitors can attest, To the corporate and departmental staff it is very warm. Thank you, Mr. that I have encountered in my different Speaker. roles, the energy and positive enthusiasm you have all fed me will easily keep my Mr. Speaker, I proudly and humbly rise motivation high this next four years. here today four years after my last opportunity to do this to start my second Four years ago I spoke to this House on term of office. I want to thank the the importance of investing in our capital residents of Iqaluit-Tasiluk first for their city to continue its growth in a overwhelming support and stating so sustainable manner. I am very optimistic strongly through their votes that my for the residents of Iqaluit for this new efforts over the last term were government, as the majority of cabinet recognized and validated. members has either been residents to this city or now resides here while fulfilling Secondly I want to thank my campaign their ministerial duties. I am confident team for their untiring energy and belief that our capital will get the focus it in me to lead us to such a solid result. deserves and it will continue to focus on opportunities that contribute to economic Last but certainly not least, I want to growth here in Iqaluit and across our take this opportunity to thank my family. territory as a whole. I can’t even put together the words to describe the sacrifices that were made by I have previously spoken of the my wife, Signi, and my daughters Lily importance of our location for marine and Sara during my last term. infrastructure here in Iqaluit, which we approved in the last Assembly, for which As our new Executive Council will ground will be breaking soon. Although learn, their lives are no longer their own. we made some incremental progress “Minister” is not a title. It’s an all- through our net metering policy and encompassing commitment to put using LED lighting in our city and Nunavut first. rolling out to other communities, utilizing residual heat programs, we need I missed family events, birthdays, and to do much more in reducing our numerous milestones this past two years, dependence on fossil fuels and utilizing but they always supported my efforts larger scale green energy production and understood that I had another duty in initiatives. With an impending carbon addition to being a husband and father. tax, we can wait no longer.

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As a returning regular member, I will Mr. Main (interpretation): Thank you, continue my dedication to making sure Mr. Speaker. Now that I have a seat here my constituents are represented and their in this legislature, it is quite joyous to issues are heard. There were a lot of experience. I am extremely grateful promises made in this House on Friday, today and wish to express my and I will be following the progress very appreciation for being here to represent closely. Trying or working on it is not my constituency. To the people in Arviat going to be enough. Our residents and Whale Cove, I thank you deserve results from the commitments immensely. I will not forget you. made. As everyone is well aware, I like my hockey analogies and I’m going to As my colleague mentioned earlier, a use one now: it’s not the shot attempts blizzard is blowing right now. that matter; it’s the goals scored. I cannot forget to mention these people People know from my proven record that as my appreciation extends to them. First I’m not shy about making sure our of all, my wife, Amanda, has continued government is accountable to our to push and supported me during my population to uphold its responsibilities campaign. I appreciate the tireless and to maintain their own strong work volunteer teams in Arviat and Whale ethic and accountability of these Cove. You showed your confidence in through, in my opinion, an incredibly me and I thank you very much. You strong Regular Members’ Caucus. I am know who you are even if I did not very confident the experience I gained mention your names. over the past four years is going to serve me and my fellow members well. I have to mention Howmik Nibgoarsi, who creates art using mountain antlers. In the dialogue I’ve had with regard to These kind of antlers are still prized my Regular Members’ Caucus even here in Iqaluit and elsewhere. colleagues, the united resolve I have Please know that Howmik makes art seen gives me an incredible amount of from these antlers in the most unique optimism and I feel very lucky to be a way. Of course I thank the people, part of it. To those colleagues I say, artists, and businesses that contributed. “Let’s get to work.” To my colleagues on the Executive Council I say, “Get Last but not least, the voters, I am proud ready.” Thank you, Mr. Speaker. of you. Even if you didn’t vote for me, I thank you. >>Applause (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. learned so much on my way to this seat Members’ Statements. Member for in the legislature. I learned from the Arviat North-Whale Cove, Mr. Main. elders who I sat down and visited with. I learned from the teens, the cool kids who Member’s Statement 020 – 5(1): taught me their dance moves or they Reflections on Being Elected to tried anyways. Represent Arviat North-Whale Cove (Main) >>Laughter

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I learned about the challenges that hard. They will fix that broken window people in my constituency are facing in themselves. their everyday lives. There are numerous challenges and I’m pretty sure that all of We have all seen the skill, hard work, the MLAs in the House today saw those and willingness to help. As a Member of challenges when they were going door to the Legislative Assembly, our people door during their campaign. show their capabilities in the face of challenges. I feel it in my heart to Mr. Speaker, I would like seek consent provide support to them and I’m also to conclude my statement. Thank you. aware that you will feel that within your hearts. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. The member is seeking unanimous (interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, I’m consent to conclude his statement today. going to conclude, I have no doubt. Are there any nays? There are none. (interpretation ends) Member Main, >>Laughter (interpretation) please proceed. Here is our challenge for the next four Mr. Main (interpretation): Thank you, years as MLAs as I see it, my opinion: as Mr. Speakers. Thank you, my Nunavummiut put here in this House, by colleagues. the people of our territory, we have to find a way to make things better. We (interpretation ends) I was talking about have to find a way to help those people the challenges that our constituents are out there with the challenges in health facing. I will give you a few examples: a care, in education, in getting jobs, and in broken window in your kid’s bedroom; getting houses. maybe you have a sick relative, a constituent has a sick relative who has to As MLAs, we have to work honestly and travel out of the territory for treatment; transparently together. I’m not so naïve or maybe it’s a hard-working gold miner to say that we are always going to agree who has to leave their families for two with each other. We won’t. We will weeks at a time all year, two weeks at a argue. We will have our issues, but time leaving your kids. Those are just that’s okay. There are people outside of examples of some of the challenges that this House who will say that we can’t do our people are facing across Nunavut. it as a group, that we don’t have what it takes, but I sincerely believe that yes, we (interpretation) However, even though do. there are many challenges, looking at Nunavummiut, I think that they are >>Applause stronger and capable with all the barriers and challenges. They work the shifts In conclusion I would like to say that I through. Nunavummiut are so capable. believe that it’s only by drawing on the They work the shifts through the mine. wisdom, skills, and real-life examples of They get through the medical treatments hard-working, good people here in our down south, even though it is long and beautiful territory, it’s only by connecting to the people of Nunavut that

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Nunavut Hansard 23 we together are going to make Nunavut Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. stronger in the next four years. Thank Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. you, Mr. Speaker. Member for Pangnirtung, Ms. Nakashuk.

>>Applause Ms. Nakashuk (interpretation): Thank you. I would like to welcome my sister, Item 5: Recognition of Visitors in the Annie Karpik, my younger sister, and Gallery also my cousin who just walked in, Nathalia Okalik. Welcome to the gallery. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Thank you. Going back to the orders of the day. We will proceed. Item 5. Recognition of >>Applause Visitors in the Gallery. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. I’m sorry. Thank you. Before I Welcome to the gallery. Recognition of acknowledge other members, let me Visitors in the Gallery. Member for recognize visitors in the gallery from my Kugluktuk, Ms. Kamingoak. community. Honoured guests, I am very pleased to recognize first my wife, Mary. Ms. Kamingoak: Thank you, Mr. Welcome to the gallery. As well, my Speaker. I would like to recognize my people from Pond Inlet, Harvey Nutarak, loving spouse, Russel Akeeagok, my welcome. Joshua Arreak, welcome. daughters, Susan, Tyra, Skye, and Simon Merkosak, welcome. As well, Savannah. I would also like to recognize Jayko Allooloo, welcome. I would like my brother-in-law, P.J. Akeeagok and to welcome them to the House. his wife, Parniga Akeeagok, and their beautiful children, Jazmine, Ryan, and >>Applause Jacob. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. >>Applause Member for Ranking Inlet North- Chesterfield Inlet, Ms. Towtongie. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. I Ms. Towtongie (interpretation): Thank have many names on my list, so please you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to be patient. Member for South Baffin, acknowledge my uncle’s daughter and Mr. Joanasie. grandchild, Carey Simon Nakuluk Tattuinee and my closest friend since I Mr. Joanasie (interpretation): Thank was young, Lizzie Gordon, and you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon Rosemary Sandy’s daughter, who I saw wishes to all visitors, as well as residents earlier, Mary-Lee Aliyak. Thank you for of Cape Dorset and Kimmirut. I wish to coming and also Rosie Oolooyuk and acknowledge my wife first of all. She David Oolooyuk, John Taipana, holds my heart strings. Our children in welcome. I’m sure that they are listening attendance here are Sayri Kotierk, our to the proceedings. Thank you. daughter Cynthia Joanasie, our youngest son, Qulittalik Joanasie, and our >>Applause youngest daughter, Pittaaluk. As well,

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Nunavut Hansard 24 my sister-in-law, Aluki Kotierk, who is Mr. Akeeagok (interpretation): Thank here, please acknowledge her. you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to acknowledge my wife, Carol, and my children are As well, my wife’s and my sister-in- quite numerous, so please bear with me. law’s younger sibling, Jessica Kotierk, welcome. Aluki’s children are here, Siku >>Laughter Rojas, and Igimagasugjugjuaq Rojas. I also want to acknowledge a resident of Gamaliel, Amy, Pelina, Christine, Kimmirut who is the resident elder and Minnie, Naqitarvik, Hope, and my in whom I take great pride in, Mr. Sandy grandchildren, Aola, Rachel, and Darla. Kusugak… . Oops. I apologize, Sandy They are here with us today. Thank you Akavak. very much, Mr. Speaker.

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Welcome to the gallery. Thank you. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Welcome one and all to your House. >>Applause Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Member for Gjoa Haven, Mr. Akoak. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Mr. Akoak: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I Member for Netsilik, Mr. Qirngnuq. would like to recognize first my wife, Annie Akoak. We have been married for Mr. Qirngnuq (interpretation): Thank 40 years. you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to acknowledge my wife, Katherine, as we are >>Applause celebrating 32 years of marriage shortly in the future. I take this opportunity to I would also like to recognize my sister, extend my gratitude as she is my partner Helen Tungilik, who has been my during my time as the MLA in the finance manager for the last two upcoming four years. elections. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I also wish to acknowledge my youngest >>Applause daughter, as we have three daughters. We had to follow her wishes, as Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. sometimes fathers have to agree to their Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. requests. This fall, when she wanted to Member for Baker Lake, Mr. go polar bear hunting, I accompanied her Mikkungwak. when she harvested her first polar bear. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Mikkungwak (interpretation): Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. >>Applause Although the people I will recognize aren’t from Baker Lake, they have Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. helped to enhance the community. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Please rise when I mention your name. Member for Quttiktuq, Mr. Akeeagok.

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When I was first elected for the Fourth how they could play right or could play Assembly, the first item I had to deal wrong, and the ramifications of some of with was with youth, who had no the very complex decisions that all of hunting equipment but who was helping our Executive Council are going to be me when he was working with the dealing with over the next four years. I government. Even though the work has could not have done it without her and I changed today, I wanted to acknowledge would like this House to give warm Aluki Kotierk. The youth that she helped welcome to Hillary Casey. Thank you. is working and has a job. That individual will be purchasing a vehicle, which >>Applause we’re very proud. Speaker (interpretation): Welcome. I would also like to recognize many Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. people of Baker Lake. This individual Member for Aivilik, Mr. Netser. has helped many people of Baker Lake and the person fed and they even helped Mr. Netser (interpretation): Thank you, Russel Akeeagok. Thank you for helping Mr. Speaker. Although this person was to the community to buy bullets. already recognized, I would like to acknowledge Sandy Akavak. When I I would also like to welcome those two went boating from Coral Harbour to individuals I just mentioned. Thank you, Iqaluit, as I was leaving Cape Dorset, Mr. Speaker. when I called him because I did not know the route that was supposed to >>Applause take, he gave me the directions of which way to go and how to navigate. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Welcome to the gallery. Recognition of Because of his advice, I made it to Visitors in the Gallery. Member for Kimmirut. He waiting for me close to Iqaluit-Tasiluk, Mr. Hickes. the community and he became a good friend of mine. I would also like to Mr. Hickes: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I welcome him to the gallery. Thank you, haven’t been able to recognize this Mr. Speaker. person publicly too often, but when I talked earlier about the staff that we >>Applause work with here in the legislature, the last two years I had an executive assistant Speaker (interpretation): Welcome. that I wouldn’t have come close to being Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. as good of a minister as I was without Member for Cambridge Bay, Ms. her assistance, and today is her last day Ehaloak. of work with me. Not with anyone else I’m sure. Ms. Ehaloak (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) I The friendship that has evolved over the would like to recognize my partner of past two years of working together and almost 20 years, who was my financial the reliance on the advice, the direction, agent. During my campaign I would start the analysis of different scenarios on at 11:00 in the morning, go home at

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Nunavut Hansard 26 supper, and finish at night. He was my >>Applause cook, he was my financial agent, and he was my biggest supporter, my spouse, Speaker (interpretation): Welcome to Brent. the gallery. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Member for Aggu, Mr. >>Applause Quassa.

Speaker (interpretation): Welcome. Mr. Quassa (interpretation): Thank you, Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Mr. Speaker. Welcome, Mr. Speaker, Member for Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu, Ms. and we are proud of you. I would like to Angnakak. recognize someone who is watching by television because she could not get here Ms. Angnakak (interpretation): Thank because of the weather. My wife of you, Mr. Speaker. Of course I would like almost 40 years, Elisapee Quassa, is to recognize this person. He’s my watching me on TV right now because husband and I know him. I would like to the roads are closed. I would like to welcome my husband, Archie recognize her first. Angnakak, and my daughter, Sharon Angnakak, and my son Matthew I would like to recognize all the people Angnakak. They live in Ottawa but they of Nunavut and people from my came here to celebrate this, and I’m very community. They are watching the pleased that they are able to be here and proceedings on TV. visit. I would like to thank them. I would also like to recognize someone I would like to recognize my who has been working in Nunavut for a granddaughter, Maria Rose, who is in very long time, Aluki Kotierk. She was my heart because our grandchildren are recognized earlier, but I’m proud of her very important to us. I would also like to too. recognize a person who has been very supportive to me, Mary-Lee Aliyak. One of our elders, Sandy Akavak, I have Though she was recognized, I would to known him for many years. He was say “thank you” to her and Lizzie recognized earlier, but I would like to Gordon, who is here and she is from my recognize him too. I am very proud of constituency. Aluki Kotierk is also my him and he has done his work for many constituent. Welcome. years.

Also I have a nephew who was I recognize everyone who is here. We recognized, Russel Akeeagok, and P.J. are proud you are here and you will be Akeeagok, and their wives. I would like supporting us while we are sitting here. to congratulate Mila for her being Thank you, Mr. Speaker. acclaimed. When I first came here, when this individual heard Mila on the radio, >>Applause they thought she was cute. Welcome also my friend, Pitseolak Kilabuk and Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. her father, Sandy. Welcome. Thank you, Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Mr. Speaker.

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Member for Iqaluit-Manirajak, Mr. I would like to acknowledge all the Lightstone. children here. I welcome them to our Legislative Assembly. Mr. Lightstone: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take this Going back to the orders of the day. Oral opportunity to… . Well, I was actually Questions. As you are all aware, the hoping to take this opportunity to ministers have not yet been sworn into recognize my wife once again, but I office. Regretfully there will be no oral believe she must have stepped out in the question period today, you will have to hopes that I wouldn’t. wait.

>>Laughter Moving on with the orders of the day. Item 7. Written Questions. As the I would like to thank her again. She is cabinet has not yet been sworn into amazing, she is beautiful, and she is office, there will be no written questions everything to me. One of these days I today. Item 8. Petitions. Are there any will get her when she is in the room. petitions to present? There being none, we will continue with the orders of the >>Laughter day. Item 9. Reports of Standing and Special Committees on Bills and Other Of course family is important. I would Matters. As the House has not yet been like to also recognize my uncle, Joshua. established, its standing committees will I thought my cousin Kailey was in here. have no reports today. Item 10. Tabling She just stepped out as well. of Documents. Do any members have any documents to table? There is none. Of course lastly, I know she has already Thank you. I have a number of been recognized, but of course, Hillary documents to table today. Casey, the other Hillary. As you all know, she was an executive assistant and Item 10: Tabling of Documents a great one. If any of you are looking for a character reference, I would like to Tabled Document 001 – 5(1): 2018 give one. Thanks. Thank you, Mr. Sitting Calendar for the Speaker. Legislative Assembly of Nunavut (Speaker) >>Applause Tabled Document 002 – 5(1): 2016- 2017 Annual Report of the Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Languages Commissioner of Recognition of visitors in the gallery. I Nunavut (Speaker) have no more names on my list. To everybody that was recognized, please Tabled Document 003 – 5(1): 2016- feel welcome and anyone who was not 2017 Interim Financial Report mentioned, please feel welcome to your (Unaudited) (Speaker) House. Tabled Document 004 – 5(1): 2016- 2017 Public Accounts (Speaker)

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Tabled Document 005 – 5(1): 2016- recommend to the Commissioner of 2017 Grants and Contributions Nunavut that Paul Quassa, Member for (Speaker) Aggu, be appointed The first document I will table is the and Member of the Executive Council. 2018 Sitting Calendar for the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will seek unanimous consent to deal with The next document I’ll be tabling is the my motion today. Thank you, Mr. Annual Report of the Languages Speaker. Commissioner of Nunavut for 2016-17. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. As the Legislative Assembly has not yet Notice of Motions. Member for formally recommended appointments of (interpretation ends) Arviat North-Whale Executive Council, I am also tabling the Cove, Mr. Main. following documents on behalf of the government. Motion 003 – 5(1): Appointments to the Executive Council – Notice The first document is the Government of (Main) Nunavut’s Interim Financial Report Mr. Main: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I 2016-17 (Unaudited). give notice that on Thursday, November 23, 2017, I will move the following The next document I will table is the motion: Government of Nunavut’s 2016-17 Public Accounts. NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Hon, Member for Amittuq, that The final document is the Government the Legislative Assembly recommends of Nunavut’s 2016-17 Annual Report on to the Commissioner of Nunavut that the Grants and Contributions. following members be appointed to the Executive Council: Going back to the orders of the day. Item 11. Notices of Motions. Member for  David Akeeagok, Member for Baker Lake, Mr. Mikkungwak. Quttiktuq;  Pat Angnakak, Member for Iqaluit- Item 11: Notices of Motions Niaqunnguu;  Jeannie Ehaloak, Member for Motion 002 – 5(1): Appointment of Cambridge Bay; Premier – Notice (Mikkungwak)  David Joanasie, Member for South Baffin; Mr. Mikkungwak: Thank you. Mr.  Lorne Kusugak, Member for Rankin Speaker. I give notice that on Thursday, Inlet South; November 23, 2017, I will move the  Joe Savikataaq, Member for Arviat following motion: South; and

 Elisapee Sheutiapik, Member for NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded Iqaluit-Sinaa. by the Hon. Member for Gjoa Haven, that the Legislative Assembly

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Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I  George Hickes, Member for Iqaluit- will seek unanimous consent to deal with Tasiluk; my motion today. Thank you, Mr.  Pauloosie Keyootak, Member for Speaker. Uqqummiut; and  John Main, Member for Arviat Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. North-Whale Cove. Notice of Motions. Member for Gjoa Haven, Mr. Akoak. Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I will seek unanimous consent to deal with Motion 004 – 5(1): Appointment of my motion today. (interpretation) Thank Deputy Speaker – Notice (Akoak) you.

Mr. Akoak: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. give notice that on Thursday, November Notice of Motions. Member for Rankin 23, 2017, I will move the following Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet, Ms. motion: Towtongie.

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded Motion 005 – 5(1): Appointments of by the Hon. for Aivilik, that Simeon Deputy Chairpersons of the Mikkungwak, Member for Baker Lake, Committee of the Whole – Notice be appointed Deputy Speaker of the (Towtongie) Legislative Assembly. Ms. Towtongie (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I Thursday, November 23, 2017, that I will seek unanimous consent to deal with will move the following motion: my motion today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Hon. Member for Arviat North- Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Whale Cove, that Tony Akoak, Member Notice of Motions. Member for Aivilik, for Gjoa Haven, and Allan Rumbolt, Mr. Netser. Member for Hudson Bay, be appointed Deputy Chairpersons of the Committee Motion 007 – 5(1): Appointments to of the Whole. the Striking Committee – Notice (Netser) Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I Mr. Netser: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will seek unanimous consent to deal with give notice that on Thursday, November my motion today. 23, 2017, I will move the following motion: Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Notice of Motions. Member for Rankin NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet, Ms. by the Hon. Member for Baker Lake, Towtongie. that the following members be appointed to the Striking Committee:

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Motion 006 – 5(1): Appointments to >>Laughter the Management and Services Board – Notice (Towtongie) (interpretation ends) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Thursday, Ms. Towtongie (interpretation): Thank November 23, 2017, I will move the you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) I following motion: give notice that on Thursday, November 23, 2017, that I will move the following I MOVE, seconded by the Hon. Member motion: for Iqaluit-Manirajak, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 3, that when the NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded House concludes today’s sitting, it shall by the Hon. Member for Arviat North- be adjourned until March 6, 2018. Whale Cove, that the following members be appointed to the Management and Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I Services [Board]: will seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today. Thank you, Mr.  David Akeeagok, Member for Speaker. Quttiktuq;  George Hickes, Member for Iqaluit- Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Tasiluk; Item 11. Notices of Motions. I have no  Adam Arreak Lightstone, Member more names on my list this time, I think. for Iqaluit-Manirajak; and Our colleague, the Member for Arviat  Allan Rumbolt, Member for Hudson South, is requesting to return to Item 5, Bay. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Are there any nays? There are none. We AND FURTHER I MOVE that Jeannie will return to Item 5 in the Orders of the Ehaloak, Member for Cambridge Bay, Day. Mr. Savikataaq. be appointed an alternate ministerial member of the Management and Revert to Item 5: Recognition of Services Board. Visitors in the Gallery

Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time I Mr. Savikataaq: Thank you, Mr. will seek unanimous consent to deal with Speaker. I thank the members for my my motion today. Thank you. request.

Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. I would like to recognize two people in Notice of Motions. I have no more the gallery that weren’t here earlier when names on my list. My apologies. we were doing Visitors in the Gallery. Member for Arviat North-Whale Cove, My son, Jamie Savikataaq, and his wife, Mr. Main. Amy Savikataaq, please welcome them to the gallery. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Motion 008 – 5(1): Extended Adjournment – Notice (Main) >>Applause

Mr. Main (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No need to apologize.

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Speaker (interpretation): Welcome. Mr. Akeeagok (interpretation): Thank Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. you. I would also like to take this Member for Aivilik, Mr. Netser. opportunity to recognize my sister-in- law Connie Kilukishak, who is taking Mr. Netser (interpretation): Thank you, college courses, and also a candidate Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize who ran in my constituency, who was someone I spent my childhood with in recognized already, Leo. Thank you, Mr. Coral Harbour and we were inseparable Speaker. as kids, Leo Eecherk, who now lives in Arctic Bay. Welcome. >>Applause

>>Applause Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Welcome. Recognition of Visitors in the Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Gallery. Member for Pangnirtung, Ms. Nowdlak. I apologize, Ms. Nakashuk. Speaker (interpretation): Welcome to the gallery. Recognition of Visitors in Ms. Nakashuk (interpretation): Thank the Gallery. Member for Cambridge you. I would also like to recognize and Bay, Ms. Ehaloak. thank an individual from Pangnirtung, Pitseolak Kilabuk, and Malcolm. Thank Ms. Ehaloak (interpretation): Thank you for being here. Welcome. you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) I would like to recognize my niece, >>Applause Tundra Kuliktana, who is taking the environmental program here in Iqaluit, Speaker (interpretation): Welcome. Tundra. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. I have no more names on my list. Going >>Applause back to the orders of the day. Item 12. Notices of Motions for First Reading of Speaker (interpretation): Welcome. Item Bills. There being none, we will 5. Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. continue with the orders of the day. Item Member for Kugluktuk, Ms. 13. Motions. Member for Baker Lake, Kamingoak. Mr. Mikkungwak.

Ms. Kamingoak: Thank you, Mr. Item 13: Motions Speaker. I would like to also recognize Tundra Kuliktana, who is a resident of Mr. Mikkungwak: Thank you, Mr. Kugluktuk. She is here taking college Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to here in Iqaluit. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. deal with my motion today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. >>Applause Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Speaker (interpretation): Welcome. The member is seeking unanimous Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. consent to deal with his motion today. Member for Quttiktuq, Mr. Akeeagok. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Please proceed, Mr. Mikkungwak.

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Motion 002 – 5(1): Appointment of Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Premier (Mikkungwak) The member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion today. Mr. Mikkungwak: Thank you, Mr. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Speaker. Please proceed, Mr. Main.

WHEREAS section 60 of the Legislative Motion 003 – 5(1): Appointments to Assembly and Executive Council Act the Executive Council (Main) provides that the Premier of Nunavut shall be chosen from among the Mr. Main (interpretation): Thank you, Members of the Legislative Assembly Mr. Speaker. and appointed by the Commissioner on the recommendation of the Legislative (interpretation ends) WHEREAS section Assembly; 60 of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides that the AND WHEREAS the Legislative Executive Council of Nunavut shall be Assembly is prepared to recommend an composed of persons appointed by the appointment; Commissioner on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly; NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Hon. Member for Gjoa Haven, AND WHEREAS the Legislative that the Legislative Assembly Assembly is prepared to recommend recommends to the Commissioner of appointments; Nunavut that Paul Quassa, Member for Aggu, be appointed Premier of Nunavut NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded and Member of the Executive Council. by the Hon. Member for Amittuq, that the Legislative Assembly recommends Thank you, Mr. Speaker. to the Commissioner of Nunavut that the following members be appointed to the Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Executive Council: The motion is in order. To the motion. All those in favour of the motion, please  David Akeeagok, Member for raise your hand. Opposed. Abstentions. Quttiktuq; The motion is carried.  Pat Angnakak, Member for Iqaluit- Niaqunnguu; >>Applause  Jeannie Ehaloak, Member for Cambridge Bay; (interpretation ends) Congratulations,  David Joanasie, Member for South Premier Quassa. Baffin;  Lorne Kusugak, Member for Rankin Member for Member for Arviat North- Inlet South; Whale Cove, Mr. Main.  Joe Savikataaq, Member for Arviat South; and Mr. Main: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I  Elisapee Sheutiapik, Member for seek unanimous consent to deal with my Iqaluit-Sinaa. motion today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Baker Lake, be appointed Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

An Hon. Member: Question. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Speaker (interpretation): All in favour of the motion. Thank you. Opposed. An Hon. Member: Question. Abstentions. The motion is carried. Thank you. Speaker (interpretation): All those in favour. Thank you. Opposed. >>Applause Abstentions. The motion is carried. Thank you. Motions. Member for Gjoa Haven, Mr. Tony Akoak. >>Applause

Mr. Akoak: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I Motions. Member for Rankin Inlet seek unanimous consent to deal with my North-Chesterfield Inlet, Ms. Towtongie. motion today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ms. Towtongie (interpretation): Thank Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous The member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with my motion today. consent to deal with his motion today. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Mr. Akoak, please proceed. The member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with her motion today. Motion 004 – 5(1): Appointment of Are there any nays? There are no nays. Deputy Speaker (Akoak) Ms. Towtongie, please proceed.

Mr. Akoak: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Motion 005 – 5(1): Appointments of Deputy Chairpersons of the WHEREAS section 42 of the Legislative Committee of the Whole Assembly and Executive Council Act (Towtongie) provides that the Legislative Assembly Ms. Towtongie (interpretation): Thank shall, at its first session, elect a Deputy you, Mr. Speaker. Speaker; (interpretation ends) WHEREAS section AND WHEREAS the Legislative 43 of the Legislative Assembly and Assembly is prepared to make an Executive Council Act provides that the appointment; Legislative Assembly shall, at its first session, elect two Deputy Chairpersons NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded of the Committee of the Whole; by the Hon. Member for Aivilik, that Simeon Mikkungwak, Member for

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AND WHEREAS the Legislative >>Laughter Assembly is prepared to make appointments; Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. The member is seeking unanimous NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded consent to deal with her motion today. by the Hon. Member for Arviat North- Do you agree? Whale Cove, that Tony Akoak, Member for Gjoa Haven, and Allan Rumbolt, Some Members: Agreed. Member for Hudson Bay, be appointed Deputy Chairpersons of the Committee Speaker (interpretation): Ms. of the Whole. Towtongie, please proceed.

Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. Motion 006 – 5(1): Appointments to The motion is in order. To the motion. the Management and Services Board (Towtongie) An Hon. Member (interpretation): Question. Ms. Towtongie (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Speaker (interpretation): Let me have you vote. All those in favour. Thank (interpretation ends) WHEREAS section you. Opposed. Abstentions. The motion 38 of the Legislative Assembly and is carried. Thank you. Executive Council Act provides that the Legislative Assembly shall, at its first >>Applause session, appoint members to the Management and Services Board; Motions. Member for Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet, Ms. Towtongie. AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly is prepared to make Ms. Towtongie (interpretation): Thank appointments; you, Mr. Speaker. NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded (interpretation ends) WHEREAS section by the Hon. Member for Arviat North- 38 of the Legislative Assembly and Whale Cove, that the following members Executive Council Act provides… . be appointed to the Management and Services Board: Should I seek unanimous consent? I got it, Mr. Speaker. Unanimous consent, I  David Akeeagok, Member for need it. Quttiktuq;  George Hickes, Member for Iqaluit- >>Laughter Tasiluk;  Adam Arreak Lightstone, Member An Hon. Member: Thank you. for Iqaluit-Manirajak;  Alan Rumbolt, Member for Hudson Ms. Towtongie: Thank you, Mr. Bay. Speaker.

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AND FURTHER I MOVE that Jeannie Striking Committee of at least three Ehaloak, Member for Cambridge Bay, members to report and recommend, with be appointed an alternative ministerial all convenient speed, members to member of the Management and comprise standing committees of the Services Board. Legislative Assembly;

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I got it right AND WHEREAS the Legislative this time. Assembly is prepared to make appointments; Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Hon. Member for Baker Lake, An Hon. Member (interpretation): that the following members be appointed Question. to the Striking Committee:

Speaker (interpretation): All those in  George Hickes, Member for Iqaluit- favour, raise your hand. Thank you. Tasiluk; Opposed. Abstentions. The motion is carried. Thank you.  Pauloosie Keyootak, Member for Uqqummiut; and >>Applause  John Main, Member for Arviat Member for Aivilik, Mr. Netser. North-Whale Cove.

Mr. Netser: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I (interpretation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. seek unanimous consent to deal with my motion today. (interpretation) Thank Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. you, Mr. Speaker. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. An Hon. Member: Question. The member is seeking unanimous consent to deal with his motion today. Speaker (interpretation): All those in Are there any nays? There are no nays. favour. Thank you. Opposed. Please proceed, Mr. Netser. Abstentions. The motion is carried.

Motion 007 – 5(1): Appointments to Motions. Member for Arviat South, Mr. the Striking Committee (Netser) Main.

Mr. Netser (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Main (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker. Arviat North is appropriate. (interpretation ends) WHEREAS Rule 83 of the Rules of the Legislative (interpretation ends) Thank you, Mr. Assembly of Nunavut provides that the Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to Legislative Assembly shall, at its first deal with my motion today. Thank you, sitting after a general election, appoint a Mr. Speaker.

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Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Clerk (Mr. Quirke): Thank you, Mr. Mr. Main, and I apologize to you. The Speaker. Orders of the Day for March 6, member is seeking unanimous consent to 2018: deal with his motion today. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Mr. Main, 1. Prayer please proceed. 2. Ministers’ Statements

Motion 008 – 5(1): Extended 3. Members’ Statements Adjournment (Main) 4. Returns to Oral Questions

Mr. Main (interpretation): Thank you, 5. Recognition of Visitors in the Mr. Speaker. Gallery

(interpretation ends) I move, seconded 6. Oral Questions by the Hon. Member for Iqaluit- 7. Written Questions Manirajak, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 3, that when the House concludes 8. Returns to Written Questions today’s sitting, it shall be adjourned until 9. Replies to Opening Address March 6, 2018. 10. Petitions Thank you, Mr. Speaker. 11. Responses to Petitions

Speaker (interpretation): Thank you. 12. Reports of Standing and Special The motion is in order. To the motion. Committees on Bills and Other

An Hon. Member (interpretation): Matters Question. 13. Tabling of Documents

Speaker (interpretation): All those in 14. Notices of Motions favour of the motion, raise your hand. 15. Notices of Motions for First Thank you. Opposed. Abstentions. The motion is carried. Thank you. Reading of Bills

16. Motions >>Applause 17. First Reading of Bills Going to the orders of the day. Item 14. 18. Second Reading of Bills First Reading of Bills. There being none, we will continue with the orders of the 19. Consideration in Committee of day. Item 15. (interpretation ends) Bless the Whole of Bills and Other you. (interpretation) Item 15. Second Reading of Bills. There being none, we Matters will continue with orders of the day. 20. Report of the Committee of the Item 16. Orders of the Day. Clerk, Mr. Quirke. Whole

21. Third Reading of Bills Item 16: Orders of the Day

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22. Orders of the Day Thank you.

>> Applause

Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Quirke. I remind all members and visitors that the swearing in ceremony for the Premier and the Members of the Executive Council will take place in this Chamber at 4:00 p.m.

This House stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.

Sergeant-at-Arms.

>>House adjourned at 15:54