HANSARD - December 1, 2011

Yukon Legislative Assembly

Whitehorse<= /span>, Yukon

Thursday, December 1, 2011 — 3:00 p.m.<= /span>

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THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 33^=
rdLEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF YUKON, CONVENED IN THE ASSEMBLY CHAMBER AT 3:00 P.M. ON = THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011

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Proclamation

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Clerk: “To all Members of the Legislative Assembly of Yu= kon, and to all others whom this may concern

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Greetings<= /p>
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A Proclamation=

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“Know ye that under and by vi= rtue of the power and authority vested in the Commissioner of Yukon under the Yu= kon Act (Canada), the Legislative Assembly of Yukon is summoned to m= eet for dispatch of business in the Legislative Assembly Chamber, Yukon Governm= ent Administration Building, Whitehorse, Yukon on Thursday, the 1^st = day of December, A.D., 2011, at the hour of three o’clock in the afternoo= n, all of which all persons concerned are required to take notice and to govern themselves accordingly.

“Given under my hand and seal= of Yukon, at = Whitehorse, Yukon this= 16^th day of November, A.D. 2011.

“Doug Phillips,

“Commissioner of Yukon̶= 1;

report on members elected

Clerk: Honourable members, the following letter,= dated October 17, 2011, was<= /span> sent by the Chief Electoral Officer to the Commissioner of Yu= kon, the Hon. Doug Phillips:

“Dear Mr. Phillips:

“As required by section 308 o= f the Elections Act, I am pleased to advise you that the returns to the writs for the g= eneral election of Members to the Yukon Legislative Assembly, held October 11^{th<=
/sup>, 2011}, have been received. The returning officers state in their re= turns that the following candidates have been elected:

“Copperbelt North, Currie Dixon;

“Copperbelt South, Lois Moorc= roft;

“Klondike, Sandy Silver;

“Kluane, Wade Istchenko;

“Lake Laberge, Brad Cathers;

“Mayo-Tatchun, Jim Tredger;

“Mount Lorne-Southern Lakes,= Kevin Barr;

“Mountainview, Darrell Pasloski;

“Pelly-Nisutlin, Stacey Hassard;

“Porter Creek = Centre, David Laxton;

“Porter Creek = North, Doug Graham;

“Porter Creek = South, Mike Nixon;

“Riverdale North, Scott Kent;=

“Riverdale South, Jan Stick;<= /span>

“Takhini-Kopper King, Kate White;

“Vuntut Gwitchin, Darius Elia= s;

“Watson Lake, = Patti McLeod;

“= Whitehorse = Centre, Liz Hanson;

“= Whitehorse = West, Elaine Taylor.

“Sincerely,

“Jo-Ann Waugh

“Chief Electoral Officer̶= 1;

Commissioner Phillips enters the= Chamber announced by his Aides-de-Camp

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Clerk: I am commanded by the Commissioner, in his capacity as Lieute= nant Governor, to state that he does not see fit to declare the causes of the summoning of the present Assembly of this territory until the Speaker of th= is Assembly shall have been chosen according to law, but today at a subsequent hour he will declare the causes of the calling of this Assembly.

Commissioner Phillips withdraws = from the Assembly accompanied by his Aides-de-Camp

Motion No. 1 — Election of Speaker

Clerk: Hon. memb= ers, nominations are invited for the Office of Speaker of this Assembly.<= /p>
Hon. Mr. Pasloski: I move, seconde= d by the Leader of the Official Opposition and the Leader of the Third Party<= /p>
THAT David Lax= ton, Member for Porter Creek Centre, do take the Chair of this Assembly as Speak= er.

Clerk: It has been moved by the Premier, seconded by the Leader of t= he Official Opposition and the Leader of the Third Party

THAT David Lax= ton, Member for Porter Creek Centre, do take the Chair of this Assembly as Speak= er.

Some Hon. Members: Agreed.

Clerk: The ayes have it, and David Laxton, Member for Porter Creek Centre, is, by direction of this Assembly, duly ele= cted as Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

Motion No. 1 agreed to

speaker’s address to the assembly

Speaker: Please be seated.

Commissioner Phillips, Premier Pasloski, Members of the Legislature, colleagues and visitors, I am truly humbled by the faith you have placed in me today. It h= as been a long road to this place — something I couldn’t have done without the help of my partner Leslie, my family, my friends and those many people who have also placed their highest trust in me: my constituents and = the members here. I’m a veteran, and as such, I know how important it is = to have and maintain this trust. Today you have made me Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly. It’s truly humbling. When William Lenthall became Speaker of the British House of Commo= ns in 1640, he politely reminded the king of three fundamental things needed by P= arliament: access to the sovereign, privilege from arrest and freedom of speech. In return, he promised, on behalf of Parliament, fidelity and fiscal responsibility. Two years later, when the king entered the House looking for five disruptive members and demanding their whereabouts, Lenthall, with good sense, told him that the Speaker has neither eyes to see, nor ton= gue to speak, but only as members direct. Through these two events, Lenthall reinforced the Speaker as Parliament’s spokesperson for conveying its resolutions to the Sovereign and, equally im= portant, the Speaker as a neutral servant of the House.

This remains true some 370 years la= ter. There is historic folklore that some Speakers in centuries past have taken = on this role at their personal peril. That’s why we don’t go to the Speaker’s chair willingly, in case the king’s executioner is waiting in the wings.

But when we do accept, we do so wit= h a humility for those gone before and with a single determination: to leave this Chamber a better place. The position of Speake= r is the third highest in our parliamentary democracy. First is the Queen’s representative, in our case the Commissioner; next is the Premier, and then comes the Speaker. This hierarchy shows how central the Yukon Legislative Assembly is in the everyday governance of our fellow citizens, and it underscores the importance of having a Speaker who must ensure that the business of the Legislature is conducted in a fair, disciplined and respect= ful manner.

To that end, it’s my duty to = be impartial, to treat all members equally and without favour. It is also necessary for a Speaker to be independent from the executive side of govern= ment, to issue rulings and orders with the neutrality required of this office. That’s the heritage and the task, and that is why I have to be a wort= hy successor to the Speakers who have discharged their responsibility with dignity, wisdom and patience. You see, nothing else is acceptable. Such is = the weight of maintaining both the confidence and respect of the Legislature.

In return for this, I ask that you = conduct yourselves in debate, not only with vigour befi= tting your basic political values, beliefs and vision, but also with the decorum befitting the special office you have been given by our fellow citizens. How you treat each other will in large measure determine the worth that Yukoners convey upon you.

This is a chamber of debate, the hi= ghest in our territory. Young and old will look to you for leadership, inspiration, = and most importantly, assurance — assurance that your first care is to th= e well-being of our citizens. While putting much effort into crafting clever questions designed to embarrass, and evading answers to that same end, may seem like = the smart thing to do, putting effort into eliciting reasonable and useful information on both sides is perhaps the courageous thing to do. In asking = this of you, I will certainly do my part in the thoughtful application of the ru= les governing matters of procedure in this Assembly.

Finally, there is a public trust th= at we have all undertaken ourselves, and personal awareness of this trust is something we must never forget. Even in the heavy mix of debate and interes= t, we are its guardians. We are its servants.

You have just given me the greatest= honour in my professional life, next to being a member of this Legislature. In ret= urn, I pledge concentration, focus and clarity in my new role, and it reflects my belief and basic honesty and decency of my fellow colleagues. I will do my utmost to serve both faithfully and effectively in the discharge of that tr= ust. Thank you.

Mr. Clerk, will you please advise t= he Commissioner, in his capacity as Lieutenant Governor, that the Assembly is = now prepared to hear the Speech from the Throne.

Clerk withdraws to ask Commissio= ner to return

Speaker: We are now prepared to hear the Speech from the Throne.

Commissioner Phillips enters the= Chamber accompanied by his Aides-de-Camp

SPEAKER’S ADDRES= S TO THE COMMISSIONER

Speaker: Mr. Commissioner, the Members of the Legislative Assembly have elected me to be their Speaker and I recognize the important duties now given to me. If, in the performance of those duties, I should at any time make a mistake, the fault is mine and not that of the Assembly, whose servant I am. At this time, so that all Members of the Asse= mbly can best carry out their duty to Yukon, to their country and to the Queen, I would claim for them their undoubted rights and privileges, especially free= dom of speech in their debates, access to your person when necessary and your <= span class=3DSpellE>favourable consideration of their proceedings.

Response by the commissionER

Commissioner: Mr. Speaker, I = am pleased to declare to you that I believe in the duty of the Assembly and, n= ot doubting the Assembly’s proceedings will be conducted with wisdom, te= mper and care, I grant and allow the Assembly’s constitutional privileges.= I assure you that the Assembly shall have ready access to me and that the Assembly’s proceedings, words and actions will receive from me favourable consideration.

Please be seated.

SPEECH FROM THE THRONE

Commissioner: Mr. Speaker, Me= mbers of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, Yukoners, visitors and honoured guests, I welcome you in our Sovereign’s name to the First Session of= the 33^rd Legislative Assembly.

It is worthy to note that my govern= ment is the only government since the inception of party politics in 1978 to achiev= e a third mandate. This indeed is historic and clearly demonstrates that the pe= ople of the Yukon continue to want political stability, continuity and prosperi= ty.

Prior to 2002, Yukon had experienced seven years of economic recession. Yukon̵= 7;s population had been in decline for six consecutive years, following the clo= sure of the Faro mine in 1997.

Yukon<= /st1:place>’s unemployment rate had been in the double-digit range = for years. Yukon’s mining industry was nearly defunct, with exploration = and development spending in the territory being less than $10 million. Almost 3= ,000 Yukoners — our young people, our prime labour force — left the = Yukon to f= ind work Outside.

Rebuilding Yukon̵= 7;s private sector economy was job one for the two previous <= st1:place>Yukon gove= rnments elected in 2002 and re-elected in 2006. They put Yukon on t= he pathway to prosperity and my government, re-elected in 2011, wants to conti= nue that journey.

My government’s vision, ̶= 0;Moving Forward Together”, continues to build upon the four pillars of the tw= o previous Yukon governments: better quality of life, the environment, the eco= nomy and good governance. These pillars are the solid foundations upon which my government will continue to build the future. A growing, prosperous economy creates challenges. My government welcomes these challenges.

In relation to the quality of life,= both housing and land availability have been identified as pressing challenges. = With a strong economy and a housing demand exceeding supply, my government is committed to making a range of housing options available to Yukoners. For t= hose most in need, my government is working with the Salvation Army to significa= ntly increase the capacity of the shelter, which could mean a new shelter at a n= ew location or a significant renovation to the existing shelter.

As part of its housing strategy, my government is proposing to implement a number of projects throughout the Yu= kon, including the following: a youth shelter in Whitehorse; the construction of= a new seniors complex in Mayo; the replacement of McDonald Lodge in Dawson Ci= ty with a new facility to be attached to the new Dawson Hospital; second-stage housing for Kaushee’s Place in Whitehorse, the expansion from six to = 24 units of the Options for Independent Living complex for adults with FASD; replacing double-wide trailers in Carmacks and Ross River with four stick-b= uilt units in each community; and other housing projects, including making land available to Yukon College to construct a new student residence.

My government will be working with = the private sector to increase the supply of affordable rental units, which has been identified as another pressing need. It is proposed that the four-hect= are parcel of land located between Range Road and Mountainview Drive in the Tak= hini area be sold to a private developer or developers on special terms and conditions with the caveat that the property will be used for the construct= ion of affordable rental units.

My government also recently signed = an agreement with the Kwanlin Dun First Nation to explore development opportun= ities in relation to residential land and housing for the general public, while providing economic development benefits to the Kwanlin Dun.

Yukon First Nations are key partner= s in our thriving economy. My government is also working in collaboration with the Teslin Tlingit Council to make land available and will be working with other interested First Nations to meet the territory’s land availability and housing needs.

Yukon<= /st1:place>’s growing prosperous economy has resulted in a substant= ial increase in population, which in turn is putting increased pressure on the = territory’s health and social services safety net. This is another challenge my governm= ent must meet. My government has proposed a variety of initiatives to meet these challenges, including putting more resources into addictions recovery, including the following: replacing the aging Sarah Steele Building with a larger, more modern facility that will provide space and resources to suppo= rt an after-care program for people coming out of the 28-day program, as well = as support for land-based treatment programs with Yukon First Nations; providi= ng more resources toward youth alcohol and drug programming; adding more incentives to attract medical professionals, including family doctors; inve= sting in health care infrastructure, such as the new MRI facility and the new eme= rgency department at the Whitehorse General Hospital; providing support for famili= es caring for seniors and children with disabilities through a new caregiver t= ax credit and other measures; and enhancing the home care program and helping seniors staying in their homes longer.

My government is committed to imple= menting its vision for supporting child care and early learning, including the foll= owing: expanding the “Learning Together” initiative that assists paren= ts and children with transitions to kindergarten in schools throughout the territory; providing additional support for children with disabilities and developmental challenges, including adjusting the direct operating grant to address the additional costs of helping children with special needs; strengthening the licensed child care system by helping to address the trai= ning and retention needs; and creating a new parenting and early development res= ource centre.

Yukon<= /st1:place>’s growing and prosperous economy has created an increas= ed demand for more educational facilities and training programs. My government= is committed to meeting this challenge by educating and training Yukoners for = Yukon oppo= rtunities. The aging F.H. Collins school will be replaced b= y a new modern school and my government is committed to transforming Yukon College into a northern university in the longer term. Immediate priorities include provid= ing land at Yukon College for the proposed centre for northern innovation in mining and increased opportunities to = Yukon entrepreneurs by expanding programming delivered through the technology innovation fund and the cold climate innovation fund.=

My government is committed to prote= cting, preserving and celebrating = Yukon’s pristine environment, sensitive ecosystems and wilder= ness landscapes. It will continue to take innovative steps to address climate ch= ange through the implementation of its Climate Change Action Plan and man= age Yukon̵= 7;s air, land, water and wildlife resources for the benefit of present and future Yukon gene= rations.

The new initiative will see the dev= elopment of a Yukon water strategy to improve access to safe drinking water, and = increase data collection and information sharing on water resources.

My government is committed to meeti= ng its obligation to establish special management areas and habitat protection are= as under the land claim settlements as well as a plan to manage a system of natural wilderness preserves, natural environmental parks and ecological reserves throughout the territory.

Implementation of a solid-waste act= ion plan will ensure the creation of a state-of-the-art solid-waste management system that will adapt to the changing needs of future generations of Yukon comm= unities.

Yukon<= /st1:place> today enjoys one of the best economies in Canada. My government is committed to the continued expansion and growth of the Yuk= on economy by promoting the Yukon Territory’s economic mainstays, such as mining, both hardrock and placer, tourism, and = oil and gas; promoting economic diversification in other sectors, such as arts = and culture, film and sound, forestry, agriculture, wilderness tourism, outfitt= ing, trapping, research and development, knowledge-based industries, and value-a= dded manufacturing; maintaining Yukon’s extremely fav= ourable general tax environment that promotes investment in the territory; and providing access to land, regulatory certainty, business incentive and marketing programs, and the provision of necessary transportation, communic= ation and energy infrastructure.

A growing and prosperous economy ne= eds affordable access to energy if it’s going to grow. This is one of Yukon̵= 7;s major challenges. Yukon energy needs are real and immediate and my government is comm= itted to investing in short-, medium- and long-term solutions to ensure energy in= Yukon rema= ins clean and affordable. To this end, my government will ensure the completion= of the Mayo B hydro project, the development of an independent power producer policy and net metering to provide power to Yukoners in the short term. My = government is committed to the development of a natural gas industry, as well as geothermal, wind, solar, biomass and hydroelectric projects to meet medium-= and long-term needs.

For longer-term energy needs, my go= vernment is committed to planning the construction of large-scale hydroelectric proj= ects in one or more of the numerous areas of Yukon alre= ady identified as suitable for a hydro project. As part of its long-term vision= , my government will also plan for the extension of Yukon̵= 7;s power grid to Alaska= and British C= olumbia.

Good governance is another importan= t pillar of laying a solid foundation for Yukon’s future. Yukon is coming of age through effective leadership, political stab= ility, cooperative governments and strong fiscal management. My government will continue to implement cooperative governance and partnerships with Yukon Fi= rst Nations, utilizing the Yukon Forum and the intergovernmental forum with Canada, as well as promote mutual respect of each other’s jurisdiction.

It will work cooperatively with Yukon comm= unities to address the issues raised in the “Our Towns, Our Future” rep= ort. It will utilize a pan-northern collaborative approach with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to advance northern interests with the provinces and the Gove= rnment of Canada and in the international community.

It will work cooperatively with neighbouring jurisdictions, such as the State of Alaska, British Columbia and Alberta, as well as members of the Pacific North= West Economic Region, to promote strategic alliances and regional economic devel= opment initiatives in which there are shared interests.

Cana= da north of 60 is coming of age. It is gratifying to see the Government of Canada increasingly appears to recognize that Canada’s northern frontier holds Canada’s promise for the future and that the three northern territories will play a very important role in Confederation.

My government remains committed to completing and implementing land claims and will continue to urge the Gover= nment of Canada, the White River First Nation, the Liard First Nation and the Ross River Dena Council to complete the unfinished business of settling claims in the Yukon. It will work individually with settled Yukon First Nations to implement their settlements on a government-to-government basis and fully honour the commitments set out in the treaties.

My government will continue to adva= nce Yukon̵= 7;s constitutional position in relation to federal recognition of the Crown in right of Yukon, the resolution of outstanding offshore northern boundary iss= ues, and initiatives that support Arctic sovereignty.

My government remains committed to = practising open, accountable, fiscally responsible government and to work constructively with all members of this House to imp= rove the operation of its committees and the proceedings of the Legislature.

Of equal importance, my government = will work with Yukon’s professional public service to implement the commitme= nts outlined in my government’s vision for the future, “Moving Forw= ard Together”, to turn this vision into reality and help all Yukon citi= zens reach their potential and realize their dream of a better tomorrow.<= /p>
During this sitting, honourable mem= bers will be asked to consider Bill No. 2, Fourth Appropriation Act, 2010-11<= /i>, and Bill No. 3, Second Appropriation Act, 2011-12.

May divine providence attend your <= span class=3DGramE>deliberations. I thank you in our Sovereign’s na= me.

God bless Yukon, God= bless Canada and God save the Queen.

Commissioner Phillips leaves the= Chamber accompanied by his Aides-de-Camp

Speaker: At this time, I will call the House to order.

We’ll proceed at this time wi= th prayers.

Prayers

Speaker: Oh Great Spirit, Creator and Leader of all people, we are tha= nkful to be gathered here today. Great Spirit, I ask that you touch and bless eac= h and every one in this House. Grant that we, the elected members, will make only strong, fair and sound decisions on behalf of the people we represent throughout Yukon.

Amen.

Moment of silence for recently d= eceased former members

Speaker: I would like to ask all those present to please remain standi= ng as we observe a moment of silence for Gordon McIntyre, Steve Cardiff and John Edzerza, former members of this House who have passed on since this Assembly last sat.

Moment of silence observed

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Speaker: Thank you. Please be seated.

INTRODUCTION OF ACTING DEPUTY CLERK

Speaker: Members, I am pleased to welcome to our Assembly Ms. Susan Sourial. Ms. Sourial is a committee clerk and a clerk of Committee of the Whole at the Legislative As= sembly of British Columbia. She will be providing assistance at our table during t= he 2011 fall sitting. Members, please join me in welcoming Ms. Sourial to the House.

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INTRODUCTION OF PAGES

Speaker: I am also pleased to announce that eight students will be ser= ving as legislative pages for this sitting. We have them with us today and I wou= ld ask those that are here to please rise as I give their names. They are Ryan Burke, Adrienne Hynes and Teagyn Vallevand from F.H. Collins Secondary School; Zane Hansell, Deanna Klubi and Brittney = Telep from Porter Creek Secondary School; and Liam Finnegan and Sruthee Govindaraj from Vanier Catholic Secondary Schoo= l. At this time, Liam Finnegan and Sruthee Govindaraj will be joining us on the floor of the Hou= se to assist in today’s proceedings. I would ask all members to join me in a warm welcome to our pages.

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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS<= o:p>

Bill No. 1: Introduction and First Reading

Ms. McLeod: Mr. Speaker, I move that Bill No. 1, en= titled Act to Perpetuate a Certain Ancient Right, be now introduced and rea= d a first time.

Speaker: It has been moved by the = Member for Watson Lake that Bill No. 1, entitled Act to Perpetuate a Certain Ancient Right, be now introduced and read a first time.

Motion for introduction and first reading of Bill No. 1 agreed to

TABLING SPEECH FROM THE THRONE

Sp= eaker: I wish to inform the Asse= mbly that I have received a copy of the Speech from the Throne, which I will now= table.

CONSIDERATION OF SPEEC= H FROM THE THRONE

Hon. Mr. Pasloski: = Mr. Speaker, I move that the Speech= from the Throne be considered on a day following.

Speaker: It has been moved by the = Hon. Premier that the Speech from the Throne be considered on a day following.

Motion agreed to

Hon. Mr. Cathers: Mr. Speaker, I wish to inform the H= ouse, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 26(2), that consideration of a motion for an Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne will take plac= e on Mo= nday, December 5, 2011.

Motion No. 2 — Election of= Deputy Speaker

Speaker: I will now ask if the House is prepared to elect a Deputy Spe= aker.

Hon. Mr. Cathers: Mr. Speaker, I move

THAT Patti McLeod, the Member for <= /span>Watson Lake, = be appointed Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committee of the Whole.

Speaker: It has been moved by the Hon. Government House Leader<= /p>
THAT Patti McLeod, the Member for <= /span>Watson Lake, = be appointed Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committee of the Whole.

Motion No. 2 agreed to

Motion No. 3 — Election of= Deputy Chair

Speaker: I will now ask if the House is prepared to elect a Deputy Cha= ir of Committee of the Whole.

Hon. Mr. Cathers: Mr. Speaker, I move

THAT Stac= ey Hassard, the Member for Pelly-Nisutlin, be appointed = Deputy Chair of Committee of the Whole.

Speaker: It has been moved by the Hon. Government House Leader<= /p>
THAT Stacey Ha= ssard, the Member for Pelly-Nisutlin, be appointed Deputy Chair of Committee of the Whole.

Motion agreed to

Bill No. 2: Introduction and Fir= st Reading

Hon. Mr. Pasloski: Mr. Speaker, I = move that Bill No. 2, entitled Fourth Appropriation Act, 2010-11, be now introduced and read a first time.

Speaker: It has been moved by the Hon. Premier that Bill No. 2, entitl= ed Fourth Appropriation Act, 2010-11, be now introduced and read a first time.

Motion for introduction and first reading of Bill No. 2 agreed to

Speaker: Are there any further bills for introduction?

Bill No. 3: Introduction and Fir= st Reading

Hon. Mr. Pasloski: I move that Bil= l No. 3, entitled Second Appropriation Act, 2011-12, be now introduced and read a first time.

Speaker: It has been moved by the Honourable Premier that Bill No. 3, entitled Second Appropriation Act, 2011-12, be now introduced and read a first time.

Motion for introduction and first reading of Bill No. 3 agreed to

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Speaker: Are there any further bills for introduction?

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS

Hon. Mr. Pasloski: = I would like the House to join me in welcoming some visitors in the gallery today. I’d like to first start with my wife Tammie and one of our daughters, Erin Pasloski. Erin has just returned from = Australia.

As we are all aware, none of us cou= ld be here representing our constituencies and the people of the Yukon with= out the support of our family, so I would like to acknowledge them. I would also li= ke to take this moment to acknowledge a couple of other people, Mr. Ted Staffen, who has represented this Legislative Assembl= y as a member of the Legislative Assembly and also is the past Speaker to this Hou= se.

I would also like to recognize Mr. = Michael Lauer and Mr. Samson Hartland as well, as friends. Thank you.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Hon. Mr. Cathers:&= #8195; Mr. Speaker, I = rise to give notice of the following motion:

THAT the honourable members Stacey = Hassard, Hon. Brad Cathers, Hon. Currie Dixon, Patti McLeod, Jan Stick, Kate White and Darius Elias be appointed to the Standing Committee on Appointments to Major Government Boards and Committees establi= shed pursuant to Standing Order 45; and

THAT the Commit= tee elects its chair from the government caucus members appointed to it.=

I also give notice of the following= motion:

THAT the Hon. Speaker, pursuant to = Standing Order 45(2), be appointed Chair of the Members’ Services Board.<= /o:p>

THAT Hon. Currie Dixon, Hon. Brad C= athers, Liz Hanson and Sandy Silver be appointed to the Members’ Services Board;

THAT the board = have the power to call for persons, papers and records and to sit during intersessional periods;

THAT the board = consider:

(1) budget submissions for the following votes:

(a) Vo= te 1 — Yukon Legislative Assembly, including the Conflict of Interest Commission;

(b) Vo= te 23 — Office of the Ombudsman, including the Information and Privacy Commissioner;

&nb= sp;       (c) Vote 24 — Elections Office; and

&nb= sp;       (d) Vote 26 — Child and Youth Advocate Office;

(2) policy questions concerning matters such as:

&nb= sp;       (a) space allocation;

&nb= sp;       (b) staffing;

&nb= sp;       (c) caucus funding;

&nb= sp;       (d) Media Gallery House rules; and

&nb= sp;       (e) Hansard;

THAT the board fulfill its statutory responsibilities, including those in the Legislative Assembly Act, t= he Legislative Assembly Retirement Allowances Act, 2007, the Elections Act, = Conflict of Interest (Members and Ministers) Act, the Ombudsman Act, the = Cabinet and Caucus Employees, Child and Youth Advocate Act; and

THAT the Clerk of the Legislative A= ssembly be responsible for providing the necessary support services to the committe= e.

I give notice of the following moti= on:

THAT the honourable members Patti M= cLeod, Hon. Scott Kent, Hon. Brad Cathers, Jim Tredger= , Lois Moorcroft and Sandy Silver be appointed to the Standing Committee on Rules, Elections and Privileges, established pursuant to Standing Order 45(1);

THAT the commit= tee elect its chair from the government caucus members appointed to it;

THAT the chair of the committee be = required to participate in all votes before the committee;

THAT the said committee review, as = necessary, such Standing Orders as it may decide upon;

THAT the said c= ommittee, following the conduct of any such review, report any recommendations= for amendment to the Assembly;

THAT the said committee have the po= wer to call for persons, papers and records and to sit during intersessional periods; and

THAT the Clerk of the Legislative A= ssembly be responsible for providing the necessary support services to the committe= e.

I give notice of the following moti= on:

THAT the honourable members Patti M= cLeod, Hon. Scott Kent, Hon. Mike Nixon, Stacey Hassard, Liz Hanson, Jan Stick and Darius Elias be appointed to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, established pursuant to Standing Order 45(3);

THAT the said committee have the po= wer to call for persons, papers and records and to sit during intersessional periods; and

THAT the Clerk of the Legislative A= ssembly be responsible for providing the necessary support services to the committe= e.

I give notice of the following moti= on:

THAT the honourable members Patti M= cLeod, Stacey Hassard, Hon. Wade Istchen= ko, Hon. Elaine Taylor, Lois Moorcroft, Kevin Barr and Darius Elias be appointe= d to the Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, established pursuant to St= anding Order 45(1);

THAT the said c= ommittee have the power to call for persons, papers and records and to sit du= ring intersessional periods;

THAT the said committee review such regulations made following the date of its appointment as it may decide upo= n;

THAT the said committee review such= other existing or proposed regulations as are referred to it by the Legislative Assembly; and

THAT the Clerk of the Legislative A= ssembly be responsible for providing the necessary support services to the committe= e.

Unanimous consent re length of 2= 011 fall sitting

Hon. Mr. Cathers: Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing O= rder 14.3, I request the unanimous consent of the House regarding an agreement a= mong the House leaders regarding the length of the 2011 fall sitting of the Hous= e. The request is as follows:

(1) that= the 2011 fall sitting shall last nine sitting days;

(2) that= the final sitting day will be = Thursday, December 15, 2011; and

(3) that the provisions of Standing= Order 76 shall apply on December 15, 2011 in the same fashion as if the day had b= een established as the final sitting day of the 2011 fall sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 75.

Speaker: The Hon. Government House Leader has requested the unanimous consent of the House to deem:

(1) that the 2011 fall sitting shall last nine sitting day= s;

(2) that the final sitting day will be Thursday, December 15, 2011; and

(3) that the provisions of Standing= Order 76 shall apply on December 15, 2011 in the same fashion as if the day had b= een established as the final sitting day of the 2011 fall sitting, pursuant to Standing Order 75. Is there unanimous consent?

All Hon. Members: Agreed.

Speaker: There is unanimous consent.

Hon. Mr. Cathers:    Mr. Speaker, I move that the = House do now adjourn.

Speaker: It has been moved by the Hon. Government House Leader that the House do now adjourn.

Motion agreed to

Speaker: I declare the motion carried. This House now stands adjourned= until 1:00 p.m. Monday.

The House adjourned at 3:48 p.m.

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The following Sessional Paper was tabled = December 1, 2011:=

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Speech from the Throne (Speaker Laxton)

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