JOURNALS

YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

FIRST SESSION 31ST LEGISLATURE (continuation)

March 30, 2006 — May24, 2006

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Thursday, March 30, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

INTRODUCTION OF PAGES The Speaker informed the Assembly that Craig Beauchemin, Lawrence Brennan, Patrick Docherty, Erin Eady, Craig Flaherty, Ryan Gerard, Sophie Knezacek and Ryan MacKinnon from Vanier Catholic School would be serving as Pages during the Spring Sitting. Patrick Docherty and Ryan MacKinnon were introduced and welcomed to the House.

SPEAKER’S STATEMENT (Re: Changes to the Order Paper- withdrawal of Motions) Prior to proceeding with the Daily Routine, the Speaker informed the House of changes made to the Order Paper. Motion numbers 199, 486, 581, 586, 588, 590 and 591, standing in the name of Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Official Opposition; Motion #577, standing in the name of Mr. Mictchell, Leader of the Third Party; Motion numbers 84, 87, 209, 321 and 429, standing in the name of Ms. Duncan, the Member for Porter Creek South; Motion #97, standing in the name of Mr. Fairclough, the Member for Mayo-Tatchun; Motion numbers 547, 548, 549, 554 and 579, standing in the name of Mr. Jenkins, the Member for Klondike; Motion numbers 499, 513, 582, 592 and 595, standing in the name of Mr. McRobb, the Member for Kluane; Motion #177, standing in the name of Mrs. Peter, the Member for Vuntut Gwitchin; Motion numbers 219, 493 and 528, standing in the name of Mr. Cardiff, the Member for Mount Lorne; and Motion numbers 331 and 351, standing in the name of Mr. Hassard, the Member for Pelly-Nisutlin, had been removed from the Order Paper as they were outdated. Motion #552, standing in the name of Mr. Mitchell, Leader of the Third Party, and Motion numbers 34 and 304, standing in the name of Ms. Duncan, the Member for Porter Creek South, had been removed from the Order Paper because the actions requested in the motions had been fulfilled. Motions for the Production of Papers #28 and #36, standing in the name of Mr. McRobb, the Member for Kluane, had been removed from the Order Paper at the request of that Member.

TRIBUTES National Epilepsy Awareness Month The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, on behalf of all Members, recognized the month of March as National Epilepsy Awareness Month.

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National Learning Disabilities Month The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Official Opposition, and Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, recognized the month of March as National Learning Disabilities Month. Aboriginal Languages Day The Hon. Mr. Fentie, Premier, and Mrs. Peter, Member for Vuntut Gwitchin, recognized March 31 as Aboriginal Languages Day.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Staffen, Speaker - By-election in the Electoral District of Copperbelt, November 21, 2005: Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Yukon (Sessional Paper #207)

PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Mr. Hardy, Chair, Public Accounts Committee - Public Accounts, Standing Committee on: Third Report (dated December 2005) Vol. 16 (Sessional Paper #208)

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie Bill 18 - Interim Supply Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

Bill #19 - Third Appropriation Act, 2005-06 -Hon. Mr. Fentie Bill #66 - Act to Amend the Securities Act -Hon. Mr. Hart Bill #69 - Canadian Blood Services Indemnification Act -Hon. Mr. Cathers

MONEY MESSAGE Bill #20, First Appropriation Act, 2006-07, Bill # 18, Interim Supply Appropriation Act, 2006-07, and Bill #19, Third Appropriation Act, 2005-06, were accompanied by a money message.

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Second Reading) The following Bill was called for Second Reading: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

Thereupon, the Hon. Mr. Fentie delivered the 2006-07 Budget Speech.

Moved by Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Official Oppositon: THAT debate be now adjourned.

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The question being put on the motion to adjourn debate, it was agreed to.

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The Assembly adjourned at 4:28 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Monday, April 3, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES Yukon Biodiversity Awareness Month and National Wildlife Week The Hon. Mr. Fentie, Premier, Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Official Opposition, and Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane, recognized the month of April as Yukon Biodiversity Awareness Month, and April 9, 2006 to April 15, 2006 as National Wildlife Week. Education Week The Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Education, Mrs. Peter, Member for Vuntut Gwitchin, and Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, recognized April 3 to 7, 2006 as Education Week.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Staffen, Speaker - Absence of Members from Sittings of the Legislative Assembly and its Committees: Report of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly (dated March 30, 2006) (Sessional Paper #209) Hon. Mr. Kenyon, Minister of Economic Development - Community Development Fund Annual Report (June 23, 2003 to March 31, 2005) (Sessional Paper #210)

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Bill #71 - Dawson Municipal Election Act (2006) -Hon. Mr. Hart Bill 68 - Act to Repeal the Physiotherapists Act -Hon. Mr. Hart

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Second Reading) The following Bill was called for Second Reading: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

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The debate continuing on the motion for Second Reading of Bill #20, entitled First Appropriation Act, 2006-07, and the time approaching 6:00 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Cardiff, Member for Mount Lorne,: THAT debate be now adjourned.

The question being put on the motion to adjourn debate, it was agreed to.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:58 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Tuesday, April 4, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES Cancer Awareness Month Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Official Opposition, on behalf of all Members, recognized the month of April as being Cancer Awareness Month. Girl Guide Cookie Week Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, on behalf of all Members, recognized April 3 to 8, 2006 as Girl Guide Cookie Week in Yukon.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Mr. Jenkins, Member for Klondike - Wastewater Treatment: Memorandum of Agreement (dated October 2005) between the Government of Yukon and the Town of the City of Dawson (Filed Document #125) INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Bill #70 - Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (2006) -Hon. Mr. Fentie

NOTICE RE OPPOSITION PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(3), Mrs. Peter, Official Opposition House Leader, identified Motion #568, and Motion #603, as being the items to be called during Opposition Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(3), Ms. Duncan, Third Party House Leader, identified Motion #613, and Motion #616, as being the items to be called during Opposition Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, April 5, 2006.

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Second Reading) The following Bill was called for Second Reading: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

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The debate continuing (from March 30, 2006 and April 3, 2006) on the motion for Second Reading of Bill #20, and the time approaching 6:00 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Rouble, Member for Southern Lakes: THAT debate be now adjourned.

The question being put on the motion to adjourn debate, it was agreed to.

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Wednesday, April 5, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES Dental Health Month Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane, on behalf of all Members, recognized the month of April as Dental Health Month.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services - Health Care Insurance Programs, Health Services Branch: Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the years 1998/99 to 2004/05 (Filed Document #126) - Yukon Hospital Corporation Financial Statements (dated March 31, 2005) (Sessional Paper #211) INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Bill #67 - Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act -Hon. Mr. Edzerza

MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Justice - Substance Abuse Action Plan

FILED DOCUMENT During Question Period, the Hon. Mr. Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, filed the following document: - Holly Street lands, Reference Plan 51344 Canada Lands Survey Registration, 25445 Land Titles Office: letter from Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources to Mayor Ernie Bourassa, Mayor of Whitehorse (dated March 29, 2006) (Filed Document #127)

OPPOSITION PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Moved by Mr. Cardiff, Member for Mount Lorne:

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THAT this House urges the Yukon Government to direct the Yukon Housing Corporation to adopt a clear definition of affordable housing based on what consumers can actually afford, rather than current market value. (Motion #568)

A debate arising on the motion, it was moved by Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane, in amendment thereto: THAT Motion #568 be amended by inserting the following after the word Corporation: "to work with our Pan-northern neighbours to lobby the federal government for funding to improved affordable housing programs and"

A debate arising on the amendment and the question being put, it was agreed to.

A debate arising on the motion as amended and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

YEA Fentie Edzerza Peter Cathers Lang Cardiff Taylor Hassard Mitchell 12 Kenyon Hardy McRobb

NAY 0

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:03 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Thursday, April 6, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES World Health Day The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Official Opposition, and Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane, recognized April 6, 2006 as World Health Day.

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS The Speaker introduced and welcomed the Yukon Youth Parliament participants from Whitehorse, Carmacks and Watson Lake. The first Yukon Youth Parliament since 1990 is taking place on Friday, April 7, 2006.

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Second Reading) The following Bill was called for Second Reading: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The debate continuing (from March 30, 2006, April 3, 2006 and April 4, 2006) on the motion for Second Reading of Bill #20, and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

YEA Fentie Kenyon Rouble Cathers Edzerza Hassard 8 Taylor Lang

NAY Hardy Cardiff McRobb 5 Peter Mitchell

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The following Bill was called for Second Reading: Bill #18 - Interim Supply Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

A debate arising on the motion for Second Reading on Bill #18, and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

YEA Fentie Edzerza Peter Cathers Lang Cardiff 12 Taylor Rouble Mitchell Kenyon Hassard McRobb

NAY 0

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:04 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Monday, April 10, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

SPEAKER'S STATEMENT (Re: Changes to the Order Paper – withdrawal of Motions) Prior to proceeding with the Daily Routine, the Speaker informed the House of changes made to the Order Paper. Motion #557, standing in the name of Mr. Jenkins, the Member for Klondike, and Motion #631, standing in the name of the Hon. Mr. Cathers, Government House Leader, had been removed from the Order Paper as they were outdated.

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Second Reading) The following Bill was read a second time and referred to Committee of the Whole: Bill #71 - Dawson Municipal Election Act (2006) -Hon. Mr. Hart

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #71 - Dawson Municipal Election Act (2006) -Hon. Mr. Hart

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:59 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Justice - Correction in Yukon and the Corrections Consultation: Final Report (dated March, 2006) (Sessional Paper #212)

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Bill #111 - Act to Repeal the Dawson Municipal Governance Restoration Act -Mr. Mitchell

MINISTERIAL STATEMENT Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Justice - Corrections Reform Consultation and Final Report

FILED DOCUMENT During Question Period, Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, filed the following document: - Holly Street East, letters regarding: from Lyle Henderson, Director of Lands Branch (dated November 4, 2005) to Dennis Shewfelt, Director of Operations, City of Whitehorse and from Dennis Shewfelt, Director of Operations, City of Whitehorse (November 10, 2005) to Lyle Henderson, Director of Lands Branch (Filed Document #128)

GOVERNMENT HOUSE LEADER'S REPORT (Length of Sitting) The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Government House Leader, rose pursuant to Standing Order 75(4) to inform the House that the House Leaders had met for the purpose of reaching an agreement on the number of sitting days for the current Sitting. Further, pursuant to Standing Order 75(4), the Hon. Mr. Cathers informed the House that the House Leaders had not reached an agreement. The Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 75(3), declared that the current sitting would be a maximum of 30 sitting days, with the 30th sitting day being Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

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NOTICE RE GOVERNMENT PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(7), the Hon. Mr. Cathers, Government House Leader, identified Motion #638, and Motion #639 as being the items to be called during Government Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, April 12, 2006.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

The following Bills were reported without amendment: Bill #18 - Interim Supply Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Ms. Taylor

Bill #71 - Dawson Municipal Election Act (2006) -Hon. Mr. Hart

The report of the Chair was adopted.

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Third Reading) The following Bill was read a third time and passed: Bill #18 - Interim Supply Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Ms. Taylor

The following Bill was called for Third Reading: Bill #71 - Dawson Municipal Election Act (2006) -Hon. Mr. Hart

The question being put on the motion for Third Reading of Bill #71, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division: YEA Cathers Hart Mitchell Taylor Rouble Duncan Kenyon Hassard McRobb 14 Edzerza Peter Fairclough Lang Cardiff NAY 0

Bill #71, entitled Dawson Municipal Election Act (2006), accordingly, passed the House.

ASSENT TO BILLS The Assembly received the Commissioner, the Hon. Geraldine Van Bibber, in her capacity as Lieutenant-Governor, to give Assent to certain Bills passed by the House.

The Commissioner, having entered the Chamber, took her seat in the Speaker’s chair.

The Speaker, the Hon. Ted Staffen, addressed the Commissioner:

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“Madam Commissioner, the Assembly has, at its present Session, passed certain Bills to which, in the name and on behalf of the Assembly, I respectfully request your Assent.”

The Clerk of the Assembly, Patrick L. Michael, then read the titles of the Bills which had been passed severally as follows: Interim Supply Appropriation Act, 2006-07 Dawson Municipal Election Act (2006)

The Commissioner assented the Bills: "I hereby Assent to the Bills as enumerated by the Clerk."

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Second Reading) The following Bill was read a second time and referred to Committee of the Whole: Bill #66 - Act to Amend the Securities Act -Hon. Mr. Hart

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

The following Bill was reported without amendment: Bill #66 - Act to Amend the Securities Act -Hon. Mr. Hart

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:55 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday April 12, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

SPEAKER’S STATEMENT (Re: Changes to the Order Paper- withdrawal of Motions) Prior to proceeding with the Daily Routine, the Speaker informed the House of changes made to the Order Paper. Motion numbers 584, and 587, standing in the name of Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Official Opposition; Motion numbers 598 and 599, standing in the name of Mr. Cardiff, Member for Mount Lorne; Motion numbers 593, 594 and 637, standing in the name of Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane; and Motion numbers 596 and 597, standing in the name of Mr. Fairclough, Member for Mayo-Tatchun, had been removed from the Order Paper as they were outdated.

GOVERNMENT PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS Moved by Mr. Rouble, Member for Southern Lakes: THAT this House urges the Yukon Government to continue to encourage the growth and diversification of the Yukon economy. (Motion #638)

A debate arising on the motion, it was moved by Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane, in amendment thereto: THAT Motion #638 be amended by deleting the word “continue” and replacing it with the word “begin”.

The question being put on the amendment, it was negatived.

Debate continued on the motion. The time approaching 6:00 p.m., Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, moved: THAT debate be now adjourned.

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Thursday, April 13, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

SPEAKER’S STATEMENT (Re: Motion Out of Order) Prior to proceeding with the Daily Routine, the Speaker informed the House that Motion #643, in the name of Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, was found to be out of order and not placed on the Notice Paper for today.

TRIBUTES Celebration of Swans The Hon. Mr. Kenyon, Minister of Environment, and Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, recognized the Celebration of Swans and the activities at Swan Haven at M’Clintok Bay at Marsh Lake.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Justice - Order-in-Council 2005/218, An Act Approving Yukon Land Claims Final Agreements and First Nation (Yukon) Self-Government Act (dated December 15, 2005) and the Carcross-Tagish First Nation Final Agreement (Sessional Paper #212) - Carcross-Tagish First Nation Self-Government Agreement (Sessional Paper #213) Mr. Jenkins, Member for Klondike - Quarry pit (km 49 Silver Trail): letter re (dated July 16, 2004) to C. & I. Construction from Lyle Henderson, Director, Lands Branch (Yukon) (Filed Document #129) INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Bill #112 - Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Act -Mr. Hardy

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Second Reading) The following Bill was called for Second Reading:

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Bill #67 - Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act -Hon. Mr. Edzerza

Debate started on the motion for Second Reading of Bill #67.

Moved by Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South: THAT debate on Second Reading of Bill #67, be now adjourned.

The question being put on the motion to adjourned debate, it was agreed to.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:35 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

FILED DOCUMENT During Question Period, Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Official Opposition, filed the document: - Whistleblower Legislation: correspondence among caucuses regarding Select Committee on (Filed Document #130)

NOTICE RE OPPOSITION PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(3), Ms. Duncan, Third Party House Leader, identified Motion #515, as being the item to be called during Opposition Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(3), Mrs. Peter, Official Opposition House Leader, identified Motion #455, and Motion #615, as being the items to be called during Opposition Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, April 19, 2006.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Filed Documents The following documents were filed during debate on Bill #20: Hon. Mr. Fentie, Premier - Capital Budget, 2006-07 Summary Community Distribution, Government of Yukon (Filed Document #131) Hon. Mr. Cathers, Government House Leader - Ombudsman, Complaint to Office of the: letter (dated March 27, 2006) from Hank Moorlag, Ombudsman to Robert King (Filed Document #132)

Progress was reported on the following Bill:

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Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:59 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Bill #113 - All-Party Committee on Appointments Act -Mr. Mitchell Bill #114 - Yukon Ethics and Accountability Act -Mr. Mitchell

OPPOSITION PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS Moved by Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South: THAT this House urges the Government of Yukon to conduct its affairs according to the highest ethical standards. (Motion #515)

A debate arising on the motion, it was moved by the Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, in amendment thereto: THAT Motion #515 be amended by deleting the words “to conduct its” and replacing them with the words “and all Yukon MLA’s to conduct their”.

A debate arising on the amendment and the question being put, it was agreed to.

Debate arising on the motion as amended, it was moved by Mrs. Peter, Member for Vuntut Gwitchin, in amendment thereto: THAT Motion #515, as amended, be amended further by adding after the word “standards” the following: “and to demonstrate their intention to do so by immediately adopting the principles embodied in Private Members Bill numbers 104, 106, 108 and 112”.

A debate arising on the amendment, and the question being put, it was negatived.

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Debate continued on Motion #515 as amended and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

YEA Fentie Lang Peter Cathers Hart Mitchell Taylor Rouble Duncan 13 Kenyon Hassard McRobb Edzerza

NAY 0

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:39 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Thursday, April 20, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

SPEAKER’S STATEMENT (Re: Changes to Order Paper – withdrawal of Motions) Prior to proceeding with the Daily Routine, the Speaker informed the House that Motion numbers 619, and 620, standing in the name of the Member for Klondike, had been removed from the Order Paper as they were outdated.

TRIBUTES Earth Day The Hon. Mr. Fentie, Premier, Mrs. Peter, Member for Vuntut Gwitchin, and Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane, recognized April 22, 2006 as Earth Day. Yukon Writers Festival and Young Authors Conference The Hon. Mr. Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, Mr. Cardiff, Member for Mount Lorne, and Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, recognized the 16the Yukon Writer’s Festival, known as Live Words, with events taking place in Whitehorse, Haines Junction, Watson Lake, Teslin, Tagish and Dawson City from April 19, 2006 to April 30, 2006, and the 27th Yukon Young Authors Conference taking place April 20, 2006 and April 21, 2006. In Recognition of Lucy Wren The Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Education, paid tribute to Lucy Wren, a Carcorss-Tagish First Nation elder, on her contributions to enhancing the knowledge of the Tlingit and Tagish languages and cluture. In recognition of her dedication, the Carcross Community School will be renamed to Ghuch Tla Community School Law Day The Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Justice, Mr. Cardiff, Member for Mount Lorne, and Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, recognized April 21, 2006 as Law Day.

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TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Justice - Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Fund 2004/2005 Annual Report (Sessional Paper #215) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:57 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Monday, April 24, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

MOMENT OF SILENCE - In Remembrance of Jobie Nutarak, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut The Hon. Ted Staffen, Speaker, informed the House of the passing of the Hon. Jobie Nutarak, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. The House paid their respects by observing a moment of silence for Speaker Nutarak.

TRIBUTES National Volunteer Week The Hon. Mr. Hart, Minister of Community Services, Mr. Cardiff, Member for Mount Lorne, and Mr. Mitchell, Leader of the Third Party, recognized April 23, 2006 to April 29, 2006 as National Volunteer Week. National Immunization Awareness Week The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, on behalf of all Members, recognized April 23, 2006 to April 30, 2006 as National Immunization Awareness Week.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:58 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, on behalf of all Members, recognized April 23, 2006 to April 30, 2006 as National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTED TO CALL Bill #110 FOR SECOND READING Mr. Jenkins, Member for Klondike, requested unanimous consent to call Bill #110, entitled Yukon Smoke-free Places Act, for Second Reading. Unanimous consent was denied.

NOTICE RE GOVERNMENT PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(7), the Hon. Mr. Cathers, Government House Leader, identified Motion #639, and Motion #662 as being the items to be called during Government Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, April 26, 2006.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:57 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES Administrative Professionals Week The Hon. Ms. Taylor, Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission, on behalf of all Members, recognized April 23, 2006 to April 29, 2006 as Administrative Professionals Week. Rotary Music Festival Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Official Opposition, and Mr. Mitchell, Leader of the Third Party, paid tribute to the 38th annual Rotary Music Festival taking place April 21, 2006 to April 29, 2006.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Mr. Fairclough, Member for Mayo-Tatchun - Lone Wolf Outfitting – Leases and Licenses, Application 2006-0321, letter re: (dated April 21, 2006) from A/Chief Ruth Massie, Ta'an Kwäch'än Council to Hon. Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources (Filed Document #133)

GOVERNMENT PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS Moved by Mr. Hassard, Member for Pelly-Nisutlin That this House urges the Government of Yukon to utilize the Territorial Health Access Fund to increase Yukoners' access to family physicians and other health professionals. (Motion #639)

A debate arising on the motion and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

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YEA Fentie Lang Cardiff Cathers Hart Mitchell Taylor Rouble Duncan 15 Kenyon Hassard McRobb Edzerza Peter Jenkins

NAY 0

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Thursday, April 27, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES National Day of Mourning The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Cardiff, Member for Mount Lorne, and Mr. Mitchell, Leader of the Third Party, recognized April 28, 2006 as being National Day of Mourning. Victims of Crime Awareness Week The Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Justice, and Mr. Cardiff, Member for Mount Lorne, recognized April 23, 2006 to April 29, 2006 as being Victims of Crime Awareness Week.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Kenyon, Minister responsible for the Yukon Liquor Corporation - Yukon Lottery Commission 2004/2005 Annual Report (Sessional Paper #216)

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTED TO CALL Bill #110 FOR SECOND READING Mr. Jenkins, Member for Klondike, requested unanimous consent to call Bill #110, entitled Yukon Smoke-free Places Act, for Second Reading. Unanimous consent was denied.

PAIRING AGREEMENT Mr. Jenkins, Member for Klondike, rose on a Point of Order to advise the House that he would be pairing with the Hon. Mr. Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources on Monday, May 1, 2006 and Tuesday, May 2, 2006 in order that the Minister could represent Yukon at a meeting with the federal government.

GOVERNMENT MOTIONS Moved by the Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Justice: THAT the Yukon Legislative Assembly, pursuant to subsection 17(1) of the Human Rights Act, appoint Lois Moorcroft and reappoint John McCormick to be members of the Yukon Human Rights Commission. (Motion #666)

The question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

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YEA Fentie Hart Mitchell Cathers Rouble Duncan Taylor Hassard McRobb 17 Kenyon Hardy Jenkins Edzerza Peter Fairclough Lang Cardiff

NAY 0

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Second Reading) The following Bill was called for Second Reading: Bill #19 - Third Appropriation Act, 2005-06 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

A debate arising on the motion for Second Reading and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division: YEA Fentie Edzerza Hassard Cathers Lang Hardy 12 Taylor Hart Peter Kenyon Rouble Cardiff

NAY Mitchell Duncan McRobb 3

Bill #19, entitled Third Appropriation Act, 2005-06, was accordingly, referred to Committee of the Whole.

The following Bill was called for Second Reading: Bill #67 - Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act -Hon. Mr. Edzerza

The debate continuing (from April 13, 2006) on the motion for Second Reading of Bill #67, and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division: YEA Fentie Hart Cardiff Cathers Rouble Mitchell Taylor Hassard Duncan 14 Edzerza Hardy Fairclough Lang Peter

NAY

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0

Bill #67, entitled Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, was accordingly, referred to Committee of the Whole.

The following Bill was called for Second Reading: Bill #70 - Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (2006) -Hon. Mr. Fentie

A debate arising on the motion for Second Reading and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division: YEA Fentie Rouble Cardiff Cathers Hassard Mitchell Edzerza Hardy Duncan 13 Lang Peter Fairclough Hart

NAY 0

Bill #70, entitled Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (2006), was accordingly, referred to Committee of the Whole.

The following Bill was called for Second Reading: Bill #68 - Act to Repeal the Physiotherapists Act -Hon. Mr. Hart

A debate arising on the motion for Second Reading and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division: YEA Fentie Lang Peter Cathers Hart Cardiff Taylor Rouble Mitchell 15 Kenyon Hassard Duncan Edzerza Hardy Fairclough

NAY 0

Bill #68, entitled Act to Repeal the Physiotherapists Act, was accordingly, referred to Committee of the Whole. The following Bill was called for Second Reading:

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Bill #69 - Canadian Blood Services Indemnification Act -Hon. Mr. Cathers

A debate arising on the motion for Second Reading and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division: YEA Fentie Lang Peter Cathers Hart Cardiff Taylor Rouble Mitchell 14 Kenyon Hassard Duncan Edzerza Hardy

NAY 0

Bill #69, entitled Canadian Blood Services Indemnification Act, was accordingly, referred to Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2006.

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No. 198

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Monday, May 1, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

SPEAKER'S STATEMENT (Change in Official Opposition) Prior to proceeding to the Order Paper, the Hon. Ted Staffen, Speaker, made the following statement. "The Chair would note for the records of the House that, effective today, May 1, 2006, the Yukon Liberal Party caucus becomes the Official Opposition. The rotation in Question Period will reflect this change. Accordingly, the Liberal Party caucus will be allocated those question positions reserved to the Official Opposition. The New Democratic Party caucus will be allocated those question positions reserved to the Third Party. Also, as the Member for Mayo-Tatchun is now a member of the Liberal Party caucus, two question positions previously reserved for Independent Members, those being position five on Monday and Wednesday, will now be allocated to the Official Opposition. As for Private Members' Business, Standing Order 14.2(2) says, 'At the beginning of each Session a roster shall be established for the purpose of determining the order of business on Wednesdays when Opposition Private Members’ Business has precedence.' The Standing Orders do not address altering the roster during the course of a Session. As we are still in the first session of the 31st Legislature, the House will continue with the allocation of positions between caucuses that is currently in place. Therefore, on Wednesday, May 3 the New Democratic Party caucus will have the right to the first two positions and the Liberal Party caucus will have the next two."

TRIBUTES Sexual Assault Prevention Month The Hon. Ms. Taylor, Minister responsible for the Women's Directorate, on behalf of all Members, recognized the month of May as being Sexual Assault Prevention Month. International Workers' Day Mr. Cardiff, Member for Mount Lorne, on behalf of all Members, recognized May 1, 2006 as being International Workers' Day. In recognition of Sandra Henderson

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The Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Education, congratulated Sandra Henderson on her re-election as president of the Yukon Teachers Association. In recognition of the Yukon Invitational Swim Meet Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, on behalf of all Members, paid tribute to the competitors in the Yukon Invitational Swim Meet held in Whitehorse on April 28, 2006 to April 30, 2006. Congratulations were extended to all Whitehorse Glacier Bears Swim Club members, and to Alexandra Gabor on her setting a new Canadian record in the 1500 metre freestyle event.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Staffen, Speaker - Election Financing and Political Contributions, 2005: Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Yukon (dated April 2006) (Sessional Paper #217)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

The following Bill was reported with amendment: Bill #67 - Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act -Hon. Mr. Edzerza

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:01 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006.

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No. 199

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Tuesday, May 2, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES North American Occupational Safety and Health Week The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, on behalf of all Members, recognized April 30, 2006 to May 6, 2006 as North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. Hepatitis C Awareness Month The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, on behalf of all Members, recognized the month of May as being Hepatitis C Awareness Month. Mental Health Week Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, on behalf of all Members, recognized May 1, 2006 to May 7, 2006 as Mental Health Week. International Youth Week Mrs. Peter, Member for Vuntut Gwitchin, on behalf of all Members, recognized May 1, 2006 to May 7, 2006 as International Youth Week.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Education - Yukon College 2004/2005 Annual Report and audited Financial Statements (dated June 30, 2005) prepared by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (Sessional Paper #218)

SPEAKER'S RULING (Re: Members quoting Members) Before the House proceeded to Orders of the Day the Hon. Ted Staffen, Speaker, ruled on a Point of Order raised by Mr. Mitchell, Member for Copperbelt, on Thursday, April 27, 2006. "During Second Reading of Bill #19, Third Appropriation Act, 2005-2006, the Hon. Premier said the Member for Copperbelt had during his speech, 'criticized all those hard-working Yukoners, Yukon contractors, by saying they are not capable, that they went and mushroomed [the athlete’s village] project by some $20 million.'

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The Member for Copperbelt rose on a Point of Order and said he had 'made no such reference to any of the workers or any other employees.' He said his remarks 'questioned the financial stewardship and management of the government.' Further, the Member for Copperbelt said he 'made no reference to the quality of the work or the efforts or the good intentions of the workers, and I don’t believe that that should be said or put into the record.' The Chair’s review of the Blues presents a difficulty. The Chair’s role is to apply rules and established practices related to parliamentary procedure. However, to decide between the versions of events presented by the Premier and the Member for Copperbelt would require a determination of fact; something that is beyond the Speaker’s purview. Strictly speaking, therefore, the Chair must rule that there was no Point of Order but a dispute between Members. However, the Chair would also remind the House that this is not the first time Members have raised a Point of Order regarding the manner in which their words are reinterpreted by other Members. On April 3, 2006 the Member for Copperbelt raised a similar Point of Order in regard to the reinterpretation of his remarks by the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources. At that time the Chair ruled there was no Point of Order but cautioned the Minister about putting too much rhetoric in his speech. The Chair would issue a similar caution to the House at this time as it is evident that this practice is leading to disorder."

NOTICE RE OPPOSITION PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(3), Mrs. Peter, Third Party House Leader, identified Bill #112, and Motion #668, as being the items to be called during Opposition Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, May 3, 2006.

Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(3), Ms. Duncan, Official Opposition House Leader, identified Motion #634, as being the item to be called during Opposition Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, May 3, 2006.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:02 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Wednesday, May 3, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Mr. Mitchell, Leader of the Official Opposition - Conflicts Commissioner advice to Hon. Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources: letter regarding (dated May 2, 2006) from Arthur Mitchell, Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party, to Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources regarding` (Filed Document #134)

FILED DOCUMENTS During Question Period, Mr. Mitchell, Leader of the Official Opposition, filed the following document: - Alford, Dominic (Petitioner) and Government of Yukon (Respondents): affidavit re: (Filed Document #135)

OPPOSITION PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS BILLS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT BILLS The following Bill was called for Second Reading: Bill #112 - Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Act -Mr. Hardy

Filed Documents During debate on the motion for Second Reading of Bill #112, Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane, filed the following documents: - Political options, letter (dated February 20, 2006) re: from Eric Fairclough, MLA, Mayo-Tatchun and Gary McRobb, MLA, Kluane to Todd Hardy, Leader of the Yukon New Democratic Party (Filed Document #136) - Political options, letter (dated February 27, 2006) re: Gary McRobb, MLA, Kluane to Kluane riding constituents (Filed Document #137) - Political options, letter (dated March 22, 2006) re: Gary McRobb, MLA, Kluane to Kluane riding constituents (Filed Document #138)

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A debate arising on the motion for Second Reading and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

YEA Fentie Rouble Fairclough Cathers Hassard Hardy Taylor Mitchell Peter 14 Edzerza Duncan Cardiff Lang McRobb

NAY Hart 1

Bill #112, entitled Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Act, was accordingly referred to Committee of the Whole.

SPEAKER'S STATEMENT (Re: Resolving into Committee of the Whole) Prior to resolving into Committee of the Whole, the Speaker made the following statement: "Bill #112, entitled Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Act, has now received Second Reading and, pursuant to Standing Order 57(4), stands ordered for consideration by the Committee of the Whole. Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(2), the third party designated Bill #112 as the first item of business today. The Leader of the Third Party is, therefore, entitled to decide whether the House should resolve into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of continuing consideration of Bill #112. I would ask the Leader of the Third Party to indicate whether he wishes the House to resolve into Committee of the Whole."

The Leader of the Third Party asked that the House now resolve into Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #112 - Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly Act -Mr. Hardy

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:01 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006.

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No. 201

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Thursday, May 4, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES Speech and Hearing Awareness Month The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, on behalf of all Members, recognized the month of May as being Speech and Hearing Awareness Month. Emergency Preparedness Week The Hon. Mr. Hart, Minister of Community Services, on behalf of all Members, recognized May 7, 2006 to May 13, 2006 as being Emergency Preparedness Week.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Staffen, Speaker - Travel expenses of Members of the Yukon Legislative Assembly 2005-2006, Report on (dated May 2006) (Sessional Paper #219)

SPEAKER'S RULING (Re: Member allegedly misquoting another individual) Prior to proceeding with Question Period, the Hon. Ted Staffen, Speaker, gave the following ruling on a Point of Order raised on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, by the Member for Porter Creek South. "Yesterday during Question Period the Leader of the Official Opposition said the Premier’s refusal to update the public regarding government spending has contributed to a situation where 'only 16 percent of Yukoners think that they are ethical.' In response the Premier said, 'what the Member did here a few days ago on the floor of this House in misquoting the Ombudsman’s Office speaks volumes of that Member’s ethics.' In raising the Point of Order the Member for Porter Creek South said the Premier had accused the Leader of the Official Opposition of misquoting another individual. The Member for Porter Creek South expressed her view that an allegation of misquoting constituted an attribution of false or unavowed motive. This, as Members are aware, would be in contravention of Standing Order 19(g). In reviewing the Blues, the Chair was unable to determine that the Premier had attributed any motive to the Leader of the Official Opposition. There appears to be a dispute about the Leader

- 459 - of the Official Opposition quoting from a letter and whether a misquote had occurred. For the Chair to assess whether the quote was accurate or not would require a determination of fact. That is beyond the purview of the Chair. For further reference, however, any suggestion that a Member had deliberately misquoted an individual would constitute an allegation of deliberately misleading the House. This, as Members are aware, would be a violation of Standing Order 19(h). The Chair would also comment on the exchange which brought forward the Point of Order. At that time the Leader of the Official Opposition and the Premier made statements that suggested a lack of ethics by the other. That is not in order. If Members wish to discuss ethics they should do so in the context of a debate on a bill or motion that addresses that issue. In any other context a negative reflection on a Members’ ethics will be considered out of order. We will now proceed with Question Period."

POINT OF PRIVILEGE (Re: Attribution of quotation) Mr. Mitchell, Leader of the Official Opposition rose on a Point of Privilege to correct information that he had read into the record on the day previous.

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Third Reading) The following Bill was called for Third Reading: Bill #67 - Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act -Hon. Mr. Edzerza

A debate arising on the motion for Third Reading of Bill #67, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

YEA Fentie Hart McRobb Cathers Rouble Fairclough Taylor Hassard Hardy 16 Kenyon Mitchell Peter Edzerza Duncan Cardiff Lang

NAY 0

Bill #67, entitled Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, accordingly, passed the House.

The following Bill was called for Third Reading: Bill #66 - Act to Amend the Securities Act -Hon. Mr. Hart

A debate arising on the motion for Third Reading of Bill #66, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

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YEA Fentie Hart McRobb Cathers Rouble Fairclough Taylor Hassard Hardy 16 Kenyon Mitchell Peter Edzerza Duncan Cardiff Lang

NAY 0

Bill #66, entitled Act to Amend the Securities Act, accordingly, passed the House.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:58 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Monday, May 8, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

SPEAKER'S STATEMENT (Changes to Order Paper – Withdrawal of Motions) Prior to proceeding with the Daily Routine, the Speaker informed the House that Motion #681, standing in the name of Mr. Hassard, Member for Pelly-Nisutlin, was not transferred from the Notice Paper to the Order Paper as it was outdated. Also, Motion #683, standing in the name of Mr. Hardy, Member for Whitehorse Centre and Leader of the Third Party was not transferred from the Notice Paper to the Order Paper at the request of that Member.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:57 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006.

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No. 203

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Tuesday, May 9, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES National Nursing Week The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Third Party, and Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, recognized May 8, 2006 to May 14, 2006 as National Nursing Week.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Hart, Minister of Community Services - Meadow Lakes Golf Inc. – Land Development: letter (dated April 3, 2006) from David Phillip Jones, Q.C., Conflict of Interest Commissioner, to the Hon. Glenn Hart, Minister of Community Services (Filed Document #139)

NOTICE RE GOVERNMENT PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(7), the Hon. Mr. Cathers, Government House Leader, identified Motion #688, and Motion #640 as being the items to be called during Government Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, May 10, 2006.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:02 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

MOTION OF URGENT AND PRESSING NECESSITY (Standing Order 28) Pursuant to Standing Order 28, Mr. Mitchell, Leader of the Official Opposition, requested unanimous consent to move the following motion: THAT it is the opinion of this House that: (1) it is the right and duty of all Members of the Legislative Assembly to act on behalf of all Yukon people by debating the impending collapse of the Kelowna accord; (2) the agreement reached by Canada, all provinces and territories, First Nations and aboriginal organizations is of major importance to all Yukon residents and, in fact, all Canadians; (3) 18 months were spent developing this historic agreement, and if it fails to become a reality, many more years will pass before another accord will be negotiated; (4) all Canadians, regardless of whether they are First Nations or not, want this matter finalized so all parties can get on with addressing those matters enshrined in the agreement; and THAT this House urges the Government of Yukon to show initiative and take any and all reasonable measures to try to save the accord.

The Speaker asked if the Leader of the Official Opposition had unanimous consent of the House to proceed. Unanimous consent was denied and this matter was not proceeded with.

GOVERNMENT PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS Moved by Mr. Rouble, Member for Southern Lakes: THAT this House urges Yukon College to consult with industry and First Nations to identify priorities for training that will allow Yukoners to take advantage of current and future employment opportunities. (Motion #688)

A debate arising on Motion #688 and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

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YEA Cathers Hart Fairclough Taylor Rouble Hardy Kenyon Hassard Peter 14 Edzerza Duncan Cardiff Lang McRobb

NAY 0

Moved by Mr. Hassard, Member for Pelly-Nisutlin: THAT this House urges the Government of Yukon to examine the establishment of a Dogs for Drug Free Schools program, similar to that program currently being used in Medicine Hat, Alberta. (Motion #640)

A debate arising on the motion and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

YEA Cathers Lang Duncan Taylor Hart Hardy Kenyon Rouble Peter 12 Edzerza Hassard Cardiff

NAY 0

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:41 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Thursday, May 11, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

SPEAKER'S STATEMENT (Changes to Order Paper – withdrawal of Motion) Prior to proceeding with the Daily Routine, the Speaker informed the House that Motion the for Production of Papers #43, standing in the name of Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, was withdrawn from the Order Paper as the documents requested had been provided to the Members of the House.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Hart, Minister of Community Services - Meadow Lakes Golf Inc. – land development: communications re (dated March 21, 2006, March 27, 2006, and March 30, 2006) between Hon. Glenn Hart, Minister of Community Services, Marc Tremblay, Deputy Minister of Community Services and David Jones, Conflict of Interest Commissioner (Filed Document #140)

GOVERNMENT MOTIONS Moved by the Hon. Ms. Taylor, Minister of Tourism and Culture: THAT the Standing Orders of the Yukon Legislative Assembly be amended, effective the next sitting day after this motion is adopted, by replacing Standing Order 2(1) with the following: 2(1) The time for the meeting of the Assembly shall be 1:00 p.m. on each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday unless otherwise ordered. The normal hour of adjournment shall be 5:30 p.m.. (Motion #689)

A debate arising on the motion and the question being put, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

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YEA Fentie Hart McRobb Cathers Rouble Fairclough Taylor Hassard Hardy 15 Edzerza Mitchell Peter Lang Duncan Cardiff

NAY Kenyon 1

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Monday, May 15, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES Police Week The Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Justice, recognized Police Week as being May 14, 2006 to May 20, 2006. In remembrance of Bill Reid Ms. Duncan, Member for Porter Creek South, on behalf of all Members, paid tribute to long-time Yukoner, Bill Reid, who passed away on February 18, 2006.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:27 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

FILED DOCUMENTS During Question Period, the following documents were filed: Mr. Mitchell, Leader of the Official Opposition: - Big Game Outfitting policy, letters re (dated April 27, 2003 and April 8, 2003) between Hon. Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources and Rose Kushniruk, Chair, Alsek Renewable Resource Council (Filed Document #141) Mr. Hardy, Leader of the Third Party: - Consultation Protocol (undated and unsigned) between the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and the Government of Yukon (Filed Document #142)

NOTICE RE OPPOSITION PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(3), Mrs. Peter, Third Party House Leader, informed the House that the Third Party Members did not wish to identify any items to be called during Opposition Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, May 17, 2006.

Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(3), Ms. Duncan, Official Opposition House Leader, informed the House that the Third Party Members did not wish to identify any items to be called during Opposition Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, May 17, 2006.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:31 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES National Emergency Medical Services Week The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Minister of Health and Social Services, on behalf of all Members, recognized May 15, 2006 to May 21, 2006 as National Emergency Medical Services Week. In remembrance of John Brown Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane, paid tribute to life-long Yukoner, John Brown who passed away in March 2005.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Hart, Minister of Highways and Public Works - Queen's Printer Agency 2006/2007 Business Plan (Sessional Paper #220) Mr. Mitchell, Leader of the Official Opposition - Big Game Outfitting land application policy: letter (dated May 16, 2006) from Arthur Mitchell, MLA, Copperbelt, to David Jones, Yukon Conflict of Interest Commissioner, regarding advice to Hon. Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources (Filed Document #143)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

The following Bill was reported without amendment: Bill #19 - Third Appropriation Act, 2005-06 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Third Reading) The following Bill was read a third time and passed:

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Bill #19 - Third Appropriation Act, 2005-06 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:31 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006.

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YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Thursday, May 18, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES International Museums Day The Hon. Ms. Taylor, Minister of Tourism and Culture, on behalf of all Members, recognized May 18, 2006 as International Museums Day. Yukon Mining and Geology Week The Hon. Mr. Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, on behalf of all Members, recognized May 23, 2006 to May 27, 2006 as Yukon Mining and Geology Week.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Mr. Fairclough, Member for Mayo-Tatchun - Big Game Outfitting Land Application Policy, documents dated April 1, 2006 and October 6, 2005 (Filed Document #144)

SPEAKER'S STATEMENT (Re: Ethics) Prior to proceeding with Question Period, the Hon. Ted Staffen, Speaker, made the following statement: "Before the House proceeds to Question Period, the Chair would like to make a statement about events that occurred during yesterday’s Question Period. At that time, both the Leader of the Official Opposition and the Premier made comments that questioned the ethical behaviour of the other. The Chair has at times during this sitting cautioned Members about personalizing this debate. This leads to discord as happened during Question Period yesterday. The Chair will also remind Members of a ruling given to this House on May 4, 2006. At that time, the Chair informed Members that it is not in order to question the ethics of other Members. If Members wish to discuss ethics, they should do so in the context of a debate on a bill or a motion that addresses that issue. In any other context, a negative reflection on a Member’s ethics will be considered out of order. We will now proceed with Question Period." COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:29 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006.

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No. 210

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

of the

YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES Aboriginal Awareness Week Mrs. Peter, Member for Vuntut Gwitchin, on behalf of all Members, recognized May 23, 2006 to May 26, 2006 as Aboriginal Awareness Week. In remembrance of Bessie Allen Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane, paid tribute to Bessie Allen, an elder of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, who passed away on May 2, 2005.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Staffen, Speaker - Ombudsman and Information and Privacy Commissioner 2005 Annual Report (Sessional Paper #221) Hon. Mr. Hart, Minister of Highways and Public Works - Fleet Vehicle Agency 2006/2007 Business Plan (Sessional Paper #222)

NOTICE RE GOVERNMENT PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(7), the Hon. Mr. Cathers, Government House Leader, informed the House that the Government Private Members did not wish to identify any items to be called during Government Private Members’ Business on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2006.

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No. 211

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

of the

YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

31st Legislative Assembly First Session

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:00 p.m.

TRIBUTES National Public Works Week The Hon. Mr. Hart, Minister for Highways and Public Works, recognized May 21, 2006 to May 27, 2006 as National Public Works Week. In remembrance of Fraser Ralston Pollard Mr. McRobb, Member for Kluane, paid tribute to Fraser Ralston Pollard, a long-time Yukoner, who passed away in 2005. Congratulations to Yukon Gradulates The Hon. Mr. Edzerza, Minister of Education, congratulated all Yukon graduates on their achievements.

TABLING RETURNS AND DOCUMENTS Hon. Mr. Kenyon, Minister of Economic Development - Community Development Fund legislative commitments made May 4, 2006 on Hansard page 6122; Project Approvals by Community covering the period June 23, 2003 to May 23, 2006 and Annual Report covering the period June 23, 2003 to March 31, 2005: letter from Hon. Jim Kenyon, Minister of Economic Development to Eric Fairclough, MLA Mayo-Tatchun (Filed Document #145) Hon. Mr. Hart, Minister of Highways and Public Works - Property Management Agency 2006/2007 Business Plan (Sessional Paper #223) Mr. Fairclough, Member for Mayo-Tatchun - Big Game Outfitting Land Application Policy: letter dated (May 23, 2006) from Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Andy Carvill to Hon. Dennis Fentie, Premier, Government of Yukon (Filed Document #146) - Consultation procedures (Filed Document #147)

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Mr. Mitchell, Member for Copperbelt - Consultation process, failure of: letter (dated May 24, 2006) from concerned residents of the Haines Junction area to Hon. Dennis Fentie, Premier (Filed Document #148) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE According to Order, the Assembly resolved into Committee of the Whole.

The Committee agreed to report the following Bills without amendment: Bill #68 - Act to Repeal the Physiotherapists Act -Hon. Mr. Hart Bill #69 - Canadian Blood Services Indemnification Act -Hon. Mr. Cathers

The Committee agreed to report progress on the following Bill: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The Committee agreed to report the following Bill without amendment: Bill #70 - Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (2006) -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The Committee resumed consideration of Bill #20.

Termination of Committee Proceedings as per Standing Order 76(1) The Chair made the following statement: “Order please. The time has reached 5:00 p.m. on this the 30th day of the 2006 Spring Sitting. Standing Order 76(1) states: ‘On the day that the Assembly has reached the maximum number of sitting days allocated for that Sitting pursuant to Standing Order 75, the Chair of the Committee of the Whole, if the Assembly is in Committee of the Whole at the time, shall interrupt proceedings at 5:00 p.m. and, with respect to each Government Bill before Committee that the Government House Leader directs to be called, shall: (a) put the question on any amendment then before the Committee; (b) put the question, without debate or amendment, on a motion moved by a Minister that the Bill, including all clauses, schedules, title and preamble, be deemed to be read and carried; (c ) put the question on a motion moved by a Minister that the Bill be reported to the Assembly; and (d) when all Bills have been dealt with, recall the Speaker to the Chair to report on the proceedings of the Committee. It is the duty of the Chair to now conduct the business of the Committee of the Whole in the manner directed by Standing Order 76(1). The Chair would now ask the Government House Leader to indicate whether Bill #20, the only Bill now before the Committee of the Whole, should be called.”

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The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Government House Leader, identified Bill #20, entitled First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 to be called at this time.

The Committee agreed to report the following Bill without amendment: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The following Bills were reported without amendment: Bill #68 - Act to Repeal the Physiotherapists Act -Hon. Mr. Hart Bill #69 - Canadian Blood Services Indemnification Act -Hon. Mr. Cathers Bill #70 - Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (2006) -Hon. Mr. Fentie Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The report of the Chair was adopted.

SPEAKER'S STATEMENT THIRD READING OF BILLS AS PER STANDING ORDER 76(2) “Standing Order 76(2) states: ‘On the sitting day that the Assembly has reached the maximum number of sitting days allocated for the Sitting pursuant to Standing Order 75, the Speaker of the Assembly, when recalled to the Chair after the House has been in Committee of the Whole, shall: (d) with respect to each Government Bill standing on the Order Paper for Third Reading and designated to be called by the Government House Leader, (i) receive a motion for a Third Reading and passage of the Bill, and (ii) put the question, without debate or amendment, on that motion.’ I shall, therefore, ask the Government House Leader to identify which of the Bills now standing at Third Reading, the Government wishes to be called.”

The Hon. Mr. Cathers, Government House Leader, identified Bill numbers 20, 70, 68 and 69, to be called at this time.

GOVERNMENT BILLS (Third Reading) The following Bill was called for Third Reading: Bill #20 - First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The question being put on the motion for Third Reading of Bill #20, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

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YEA Fentie Edzerza Rouble Cathers Lang Hassard 10 Taylor Hart Jenkins Kenyon

NAY Mitchell Fairclough Peter Duncan Hardy Cardiff 7 McRobb

Bill #20, entitled First Appropriation Act, 2006-07, accordingly, passed the House.

The following Bill was called for Third Reading: Bill #70 - Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (2006) -Hon. Mr. Fentie

The question being put on the motion for Third Reading of Bill #70, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

YEA Fentie Rouble Fairclough Cathers Hassard Hardy Kenyon Mitchell Peter 16 Edzerza Duncan Cardiff Lang McRobb Jenkins Hart

NAY 0

Bill #70, entitled Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (2006), accordingly, passed the House.

The following Bill was called for Third Reading: Bill #68 - Act to Repeal the Physiotherapists Act -Hon. Mr. Hart

The question being put on the motion for Third Reading of Bill #68, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division:

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YEA Fentie Hart Fairclough Cathers Rouble Hardy Taylor Hassard Peter 17 Kenyon Mitchell Cardiff Edzerza Duncan Jenkins Lang McRobb

NAY 0

Bill #68, entitled Act to Repeal the Physiotherapists Act, accordingly, passed the House.

The following Bill was called for Third Reading: Bill #69 - Canadian Blood Services Indemnification Act -Hon. Mr. Cathers

The question being put on the motion for Third Reading of Bill #69, it was agreed to on the following recorded Division: YEA Fentie Hart Fairclough Cathers Rouble Hardy Taylor Hassard Peter 17 Kenyon Mitchell Cardiff Edzerza Duncan Jenkins Lang McRobb

NAY 0

Bill #69, entitled Canadian Blood Services Indemnification Act, accordingly, passed the House.

ASSENT TO BILLS The Assembly received the Commissioner, the Hon. Geraldine Van Bibber, in her capacity as Lieutenant-Governor, to give Assent to certain Bills passed by the House.

The Commissioner, having entered the Chamber, took her seat in the Speaker’s chair.

The Speaker, the Hon. Ted Staffen, addressed the Commissioner: “Madam Commissioner, the Assembly has, at its present Session, passed certain Bills to which, in the name and on behalf of the Assembly, I respectfully request your Assent.”

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The Clerk of the Assembly, Patrick L. Michael, then read the titles of the Bills which had been passed severally as follows: Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act Act to Amend the Securities Act Third Appropriation Act, 2005-06 First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (2006) Act to Repeal the Physiotherapists Act Canadian Blood Services Indemnification Act

The Commissioner assented the Bills: "I hereby Assent to the Bills as enumerated by the Clerk."

ADJOURNMENT OF THE SITTING The Speaker called the House to order and stated: "As the House has reached the maximum number of days permitted for the Fall Sitting, as established pursuant to Standing Order 75(3), and the House had completed consideration of the designated legislation, it is the duty of the Chair to declare that this House now stands adjourned."

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The Assembly adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

INDEX TO JOURNALS

First Session Thirty-first Legislature

March 30, 2006 – May 24, 2006

YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

A PAGE

ADJOURNMENT OF THE SITTING Pursuant to Standing Order 75(3)...... 481

ASSENT TO BILLS Assent to Bills ...... 433-434, 480-481

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Abbreviations

1R - First Reading of Bill C/W - (Reported out of) P - Passed Committee of the Whole 2R - Second Reading A - Assent 3R - Third Reading

BILLS (For Progress of Bills chart see Appendix A)

Bills, Government Bill # Title 1R 2R C/W 3R&P A Canadian Blood Services 69 06-03-30 06-04-27 06-05-24 06-05-24 06-05-24 Indemnification Act Dawson Municipal Election Act 71 06-04-03 06-04-10 06-04-11 06-04-11 06-04-11 (2006) 20 First Appropriation Act, 2006-07 06-03-30 06-04-06 06-05-24 06-05-24 06-05-24 Income Tax Act (2006), Act to 70 06-04-04 06-04-27 06-05-24 06-05-24 06-05-24 Amend the Interim Supply Appropriation Act, 18 06-03-30 06-04-06 06-04-11 06-04-11 06-04-11 2006-07 (continued) - 2 -

Bill # Title 1R 2R C/W 3R&P A Physiotherapist Act, Act to Repeal 68 06-04-03 06-04-27 06-05-24 06-05-24 06-05-24 the Safer Communities and 67 06-04-05 06-04-27 06-05-01 06-05-04 06-05-24 Neighbourhoods Act 66 Securities Act, Act to Amend the 06-03-30 06-04-11 06-04-11 06-05-04 06-05-24 19 Third Appropriation Act, 2005-06 06-03-30 06-04-27 06-05-17 06-05-17 06-05-24

Other Than Government Bill # Title 1R 2R C/W 3R&P A All-Party Committee on 113 Appointments Act 06-04-19 Dawson Municipal Governance 111 Restoration Act, Act to Repeal 06-04-11 Employment Standards Act, An 102 Act to Amend 03-11-06 Financial Administration Act, Act to 106 Amend the 04-10-27 103 Heritage Hunting and Fishing Act 04-03-29 Legislative Assembly Act, Act to 112 Amend the 06-04-13 06-05-03 108 Legislative Renewal Act 05-04-14 104 Public Service Act, Act to Amend 04-03-30 Yukon Ethics and Accountability 114 Act 06-04-19 110 Yukon Smoke-Free Places Act 05-12-12

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CHAIR, COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Statements Re: Termination of Committee Proceedings as per S.O 76(1)...... 477

CHANGES TO ORDER PAPER Motion Nos. 84, 87, 97, 177, 199, 209, 219, 321, 331, 351, 429, 486, 493, 499, 513, 528, 547, 548, 549, 554, 577, 579, 581, 582, 586, 588, 590, 591, 592, and 595 removed as they were outdated ...... 420 Motion Nos. 34, 304, and 552 removed as the actions requested had been fulfilled ...... 420 Motion Nos. 557 and 631 removed as they were outdated...... 431 Motions for the Production of Papers Nos. 28, and 36 removed at the request of the Member...... 420 Motion for the Production of Papers #43 removed as the documents requested had been provided to the Members ...... 465 Motion #681 not transferred from Notice Paper as it was outdated...... 461 Motion #683 not transferred from Notice Paper at the request of the Member...... 461 (continued) - 3 -

CHANGES TO ORDER PAPER (continued) Motions Nos. 584, 587, 598, 599, 593, 594, 637, 596 and 597 removed as they were outdated...... 435 Motions Nos. 619 and 620 removed as they were outdated...... 442

CLERK OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (Patrick L. Michael) Reads titles of Bills to be Assented to...... 434, 481

COMMISSIONER (Hon. Geraldine Van Bibber) Assent to Bill Nos. 18, 71...... 433-434 Assent to Bill Nos. 67, 66, 19, 20, 70, 68, 69...... 481

COMMITTEES, STANDING Public Accounts Third Report dated December 2005 tabled (S.P. #208) ...... 421

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DEBATE Adjourned: Bill #20 (2nd Reading) (Hardy) ...... 421-422 Bill #20 (2nd Reading) (Cardiff) (Rouble) ...... 424, 426 Motion #638 (Duncan) ...... 435 Bill #67 (2nd Reading) (Duncan) ...... 437

DIVISION Bill #18 (2nd Reading) ...... 430 Bill #19 (2nd Reading) ...... 449 Bill #20 (2nd Reading) ...... 429 Bill #20 (3rd Reading) ...... 479 Bill #66 (3rd Reading) ...... 459-460 Bill #67 (2nd Reading) ...... 449-450 Bill #67 (3rd Reading) ...... 459 Bill #68 (2nd Reading) ...... 450 Bill #68 (3rd Reading)...... 479-480 Bill #69 (2nd Reading) ...... 451 Bill #69 (3rd Reading)...... 480 Bill #70 (2nd Reading) ...... 450 Bill #70 (3rd Reading) ...... 479 Bill #71 (3rd Reading) ...... 433 Bill #112 (2nd Reading) ...... 457 Motion #515 as amended...... 441 Motion #568 as amended...... 428 Motion #640...... 464 Motion #639...... 446-447 Motion #666...... 449 Motion #688...... 464 Motion #689...... 465-466

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FILED DOCUMENTS Alford, Dominic (Petitioner) and Government of Yukon (Respondents): affidavit re: (06-1-135) (Mitchell) ...... 456 Big Game Outfitting Land Application Policy: letter (dated May 16, 2006) from Arthur Mitchell, MLA, Copperbelt, to David Jones, Yukon Conflict of Interest Commissioner, regarding advice to Hon. Archie Lang , Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources (06-1-143) (Mitchell) ...... 470 Big Game Outfitting Land Application Policy, documents dated April 1, 2006 and October 6, 2005 (06-1-144) (Fairclough) ...... 472 Big Game Outfitting Land Application Policy: letter dated May 23, 2006 from Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Andy Carvill to Hon. Dennis Fentie, Premier, Government of Yukon (06-1-146) ...... 476 Big Game Outfitting policy, letters re (dated April 27, 2003 and April 8, 2003) between Hon. Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources and Rose Kushniruk, Chair, Alsek Renewable Resource Council (06-1-141) (Mitchell)...... 468 Capital Budget, 2006-07 Summary Community Distribution, Government of Yukon (06-1-131) (Fentie) ...... 438 Community Development Fund legislative commitments made May 4, 2006 on Hansard page 6122; Project Approvals by Community covering the period June 23, 2003 to May 23, 2006 and Annual Report covering the period June 23, 2003 to March 31, 2005: letter from Hon. Jim Kenyon, Minister of Economic Development to Eric Fairclough, MLA Mayo-Tatchun (06-1-145) (Kenyon)...... 476 Conflicts Commissioner advice to Hon. Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources: letter (dated May 2, 2006) from Arthur Mitchell, Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party to Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources regarding (06-1-134) (Mitchell)...... 456 Consultation procedures (06-1-147) (Fairclough)...... 476 Consultation process, failure of: letter (dated May 24, 2006) from concerned residents of the Haines Junction area to Hon. Dennis Fentie, Premier (06-1-148) (Mitchell)...... 477 Consultation Protocol (undated and unsigned) between the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and the Government of Yukon (06-1-142) (Hardy) ...... 468 Health Care Insurance Programs, Health Services Branch: Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the years 1998/99 to 2004/05 (06-1-126)...... 427 Holly Street East, letters regarding: from Lyle Henderson, Director of Lands Branch (dated November 4, 2005) to Dennis Shewfelt, Director of Operations, City of Whitehorse and from Dennis Shewfelt, Director of Operations, City of Whitehorse (November 10, 2005) to Lyle Henderson, Director of Lands Branch (06-1-128) (Duncan)...... 432 Holly Street lands, Reference Plan 51344 Canada Lands Survey Registration, 25445 Land Titles Office: letter from Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources to Mayor Ernie Bourassa, Mayor of Whitehorse (dated March 29, 2006) (06-1-127) (Lang) ...... 427 (continued) - 5 -

FILED DOCUMENTS (continued) Lone Wolf Outfitting – Leases and Licenses, Application 2006-0321, letter re: (dated April 21, 2006) from A/Chief Ruth Massie, Ta'an Kwäch'än Council to Hon. Archie Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources (06-1-133) (Fairclough)...... 446 Meadow Lakes Golf Inc. – Land Development: letter (dated April 3, 2006) from David Phillip Jones, Q.C., Conflict of Interest Commissioner, to the Hon. Glenn Hart, Minister of Community Services (06-1-139) (Hart) ...... 462 Meadow Lakes Golf Inc. – land development: communications re (dated March 21, 2006, March 27, 2006, and March 30, 2006) between Hon. Glenn Hart, Minister of Community Services, Marc Tremblay, Deputy Minister of Community Services and David Jones, Conflict of Interest Commissioner (06-1-140) (Hart)...... 465 Ombudsman Complaint to Office of the: letter (dated March 27, 2006) from Hank Moorlag, Ombudsman to Robert King (06-1-132) (Cathers)...... 438 Political options, letter (dated February 20, 2006) re: from Eric Fairclough, MLA, Mayo-Tatchun and Gary McRobb, MLA, Kluane to Todd Hardy, Leader of the Official Opposition (06-1-136) (McRobb)...... 456 Political options, letter (dated February 27, 2006) re: Gary McRobb, MLA, Kluane to Kluane riding constituents (06-1-137) (MicRobb)...... 456 Political options, letter (dated March 22, 2006) re: Gary McRobb, MLA, Kluane to Kluane riding constituents (06-1-138) (McRobb) ...... 456 Quarry Pit (Km 49 Silver Trail): letter re (dated July 16, 2004) to C. & I. Construction from Lyle Henderson, Director, Lands Branch (Yukon) (06-1-129) (Jenkins) ...... 436 Wastewater Treatment: Memorandum of Agreement (dated October 2005) between the Government of Yukon and the Town of the City of Dawson (06-1-125) (Jenkins) ...... 425 Whistleblower Legislation: correspondence among caucuses regarding Select Committee on (06-1-130) (Hardy)...... 438

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INTRODUCTIONS Pages ...... 420 Youth Parliament participants...... 429

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Sessional Summary Divisions - 22 Filed Documents - 24 Government Bills Introduced this sitting - 9 Government Bills Passed - 9 Legislative Returns - 0 Motions Debated, Government - 2 Motions Passed, Government - 2 - 6 -

Motions Debated, Other than Government - 6 Motions Passed, Other than Government - 5 Petitions - 0 Sessional Papers - 17 Sitting Days - 30 Written Questions - 0

LENGTH OF SITTING Government House Leader's Report pursuant to Standing Order 75(4)...... 432

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MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS Edzerza Corrections Reform Consultation and Final Report ...... 432 Substance Abuse Action Plan...... 427

MOMENT OF SILENCE In remembrances of Speaker Jobie Nutarak, Nunavut ...... 443

MONEY MESSAGE Accompanied Bill Nos. 20, and 19 ...... 421

MOTIONS – GOVERNMENT Member Page Amendment Disposition

Standing Orders to be amended to reflect Taylor 465-466 Carried change in the normal hour of adjournment of the Legislature (#689)

Yukon Human Rights Commission: appoint Edzerza 448-449 Carried Lois Moorcroft and reappoint John McCormick to be members (#666)

MOTIONS – OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT Member Page Amendment Disposition

Affordable housing: clear definition of (#568) Cardiff 427-428 428 Carried as Carried amended

Dogs for Drug Free Schools program: Hassard 464 Carried establishment of (#640) Government of Yukon and all Yukon MLAs to Duncan 440-441 440 Carried as conduct their affairs with highest ethical Carried amended standards (#515) #2 – 440 Negatived

Utilizing the Territorial Health Access Fund to Hassard 446-447 Carried increase Yukoner's access to family physicians and other health professionals (#639) (Continued ) - 7 -

MOTIONS – OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT Member Page Amendment Disposition (continued) Yukon College to consult with industry and Rouble 463-464 Carried First Nations to identify training priorities (#688) Yukon economy: government to encourage Rouble 435 435 Adjourned growth and diversification (#638) Negatived debate

Member Page Amendment Disposition MOTIONS – URGENT AND PRESSING NECESSITY (Under Standing Order 28 Government of Yukon to take steps to save Mitchell 463 Unanimous the Kelowna Accord Consent to proceed denied

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NOTICE RE GOVERNMENT PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(7)...... 433, 445, 462, 474

NOTICE RE OPPOSITION PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Pursuant to Standing Order 14.2(3)...... 425, 438, 455, 468

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OFFICIAL OPPOSITION Change (May 1, 2006) ...... 452

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PAGES Introduction of...... 420

POINT OF INFORMATION Mr. Jenkins (Member for Klondike): commit to pairing with the Hon. Mr. Lang, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources ...... 448

PRIVILEGE, POINT OF Mr. Mitchell (Leader of the Official Opposition) to correct information given on the day previous...... 459

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SESSIONAL PAPERS Absence of Members from Sittings of the Legislative Assembly and its Committees: Report of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly (dated March 30, 2006) (06-1-209) (Speaker Staffen) ...... 423 By-election in the Electoral District of Copperbelt, November 21, 2005: Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Yukon (06-1-207) (Speaker Staffen)...... 421 Carcross-Tagish First Nation Self-Government Agreement (06-1-213) (Edzerza) ...... 436 Community Development Fund Annual Report (June 23, 2003 to March 31, 2005) (06-1-210) (Kenyon)...... 423 Correction in Yukon and the Corrections Consultation: Final Report (dated March, 2006) (06-1-212) (Edzerza)...... 432 Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Fund 2004/2005 Annual Report (06-1-215) (Edzerza)...... 443 Election Financing and Political Contributions, 2005: Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Yukon (dated April 2006) (06-1-217) (Speaker Staffen) ...... 453 Fleet Vehicle Agency 2006/2007 Business Plan (06-1-222) (Hart) ...... 474 Ombudsman and Information and Privacy Commissioner 2005 Annual Report (06-1-221) (Speaker Staffen) ...... 474 Order-in-Council 2005/218, An Act Approving Yukon Land Claims Final Agreements and First Nation (Yukon) Self-Government Act (dated December 15, 2005) and the Carcross-Tagish First Nation Final Agreement (06-1-212) ...... 436 Property Management Agency 2006/2007 Business Plan (06-1-223) (Hart) ...... 476 Public Accounts, Standing Committee on: Third Report (dated December 2005) Vol. 16 (06-1-208) (Hardy) ...... 421 Queen's Printer Agency 2006/2007 Business Plan (06-1-220) (Hart) ...... 470 Travel expenses of Members of the Yukon Legislative Assembly 2005-2006, Report on (dated May 2006) (06-1-219) (Speaker Staffen)...... 458 Yukon College 2004/2005 Annual Report and audited Financial Statements (dated June 30, 2005) prepared by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (06-1-218) (Edzerza) ...... 454 Yukon Hospital Corporation Financial Statements (dated March 31, 2005) (06-1-211) (Cathers) ...... 427 Yukon Lottery Commission 2004/005 Annual Report (06-1-216) (Kenyon)...... 448

SPEAKER (Hon. Ted Staffen) Adjourns sitting pursuant to Standing Order 75(3)...... 481 Declares length of sitting pursuant to Standing Order 75(3)...... 432 Introduces Pages...... 420 Introduces Youth Parliament participants ...... 429 Presents Bills for Assent ...... 433-434, 480 Requests moment of silence in remembrance of Speaker Jobie Nutarak, Nunavut...... 444 (continued) - 9 -

SPEAKER (continued) Rulings: Re: Members quoting Members...... 454-455 Re: Reference to ethics...... 458-459 Statements: Re: Change in Official Opposition ...... 452 Re: Changes to Order Paper – motions removed ...... 420, 431, 435, 442, 461, 465 Re: Ethics...... 472 Re: Motion #643 out of order and not placed on Notice Paper ...... 436 Re: Resolving into Committee of the Whole...... 457 Re: Termination of Sitting process re S.O. 76(2)...... 478 Tables Sessional Papers ...... 421, 423, 458, 474

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TERMINATION OF SITTING (S.O. 76) Chair's Statement, pursuant to S.O.76(1) ...... 477 Speaker's Statement re 3rd Reading of Bills, pursuant to S.O. 76(2) ...... 478

TRIBUTES Aboriginal Awareness Week ...... 474 Aboriginal Languages Day...... 421 Administrative Professionals Week...... 446 Cancer Awareness Month...... 425 Celebration of Swans...... 436 Congratulations to Yukon Graduates...... 476 Dental Health Month ...... 427 Earth Day...... 442 Education Week...... 423 Emergency Preparedness Week ...... 458 Girl Guide Cookie Week...... 425 Hepatitis C Awareness Month...... 454 In recognition of Lucy Wren ...... 442 In recognition of Sandra Henderson ...... 453 In remembrance of Bessie Allen ...... 474 In remembrance of Bill Reid...... 467 in remembrance of Fraser Ralston Pollard ...... 476 In remembrance of John Brown...... 470 International Museums Day ...... 472 International Workers' Day...... 452 International Youth Week...... 454 Law Day...... 442 Mental Health Week...... 454 National Day of Mourning...... 448 National Emergency Medical Services Week ...... 470 National Epilepsy Awareness Month...... 420 National Immunization Awareness Week...... 444 National Learning Disabilities Month...... 421 National Nursing Week ...... 462 National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week...... 445 (continued) TRIBUTES (continued) -10 -

National Public Works Week...... 476 National Volunteer Week ...... 444 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week ...... 454 Police Week...... 467 Rotary Music Festival...... 446 Sexual Assault Prevention Month ...... 452 Speech and Hearing Awareness Month...... 458 Victims of Crime Awareness Week...... 448 World Health Day...... 429 Yukon Biodiversity Awareness Month and National Wildlife Week...... 423 Yukon Invitational Swim Meet...... 453 Yukon Mining and Geology Week...... 472 Yukon Writers Festival and Young Authors Conference...... 442

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UNANIMOUS CONSENT To call Bill #110 for 2nd Reading (Jenkins) (denied)...... 445, 448 To proceed with debate of a Motion of Urgent and Pressing necessity (Mitchell) (denied)...... 463

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WITHDRAWAL OF MOTIONS Motion Nos. 84, 87, 97, 177, 199, 209, 219, 321, 331, 351, 429, 486, 493, 499, 513, 528, 547, 548, 549, 554, 577, 579, 581, 582, 586, 588, 590, 591, 592, and 595 removed as they were outdated ...... 420 Motion Nos. 34, 304, and 552 removed as the actions requested had been fulfilled ...... 420 Motion Nos. 557 and 631 removed as they were outdated...... 431 Motion Nos. 584, 587, 593, 594, 596, 597, 598, 599, 637 removed as they were outdated...... 435 Motion Nos. 619, 620 removed as they were outdated...... 442 Motions for the Production of Papers Nos. 28, and 36 removed at the request of the Member...... 420 Motion for the Production of Papers #43 removed as the documents requested had been provided to the Members ...... 465 Motion #681 not transferred from Notice Paper as it was outdated...... 461 Motion #683 not transferred from Notice Paper at the request of the Member...... 461