Motion #172 - Yukon Legislative Assembly

YUKON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
FIRST SESSION OF THE 33RD LEGISLATURE
ORDER
PAPER
No. 28
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
PRAYERS
DAILY ROUTINE
Tributes
Introduction of Visitors
Tabling Returns and Documents
Presenting Reports of Committees
Petitions
Introduction of Bills
Notices of Motions
Ministerial Statement
Oral Question Period
ORDERS OF THE DAY
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GOVERNMENT PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS
MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS
1.
Mr. Hassard (Motion #162)
THAT this House urges the Government of Yukon to establish a tax credit for parents or
guardians of children involved in music, arts or tutoring.
2.
Ms. McLeod (Motion #163)
THAT this House urges the Government of Canada to ensure that Yukoners continue to have
access to CBC AM Radio and CBC TV by requiring the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to:
(1) provide AM Radio service by relocating its Whitehorse tower and continuing to broadcast
CBC Radio One on the AM 570 band; and
(2) continue to transmit CBC TV in both English and French in Yukon.
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GOVERNMENT MOTIONS
1.
Hon. Mr. Cathers (Motion #25)
THAT this House urges the Yukon Government to support development of the agriculture
sector with actions including:
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(1) working with farmers and industry associations including Yukon Agriculture
Association and the Grower’s of Organic Food Yukon to implement the Agriculture
Multi-Year Development Plan,
(2) developing a “Yukon-Grown Food Policy” aimed at significantly increasing the production
and use of locally-grown vegetables, meat and food products,
(3) supporting the development of agriculture infrastructure that improves food security,
facilitates access to market, and encourages local production of food,
(4) supporting the development of local markets for Yukon agriculture products through
measures including increasing the annual funding for the Fireweed Community Market;
and
(5) working with Yukon farmers to conduct agricultural research.
2.
Hon. Mr. Dixon (Motion #119)
THAT this House urges the Government of Yukon to develop and implement a Yukon Water
Strategy that will help provide long-term direction for economically and environmentally
responsible development, management, and use of water in Yukon and establish principles to
guide future decision making.
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GOVERNMENT BILLS
(Second Reading)
1.
Bill #5
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Third Appropriation Act, 2011-12
-Hon. Mr. Pasloski
Adjourned debate: Hon. Ms. Taylor
2.
Bill #41 - Act to Amend the Land Titles Act and the Condominium Act
-Hon. Mr. Nixon
3.
Bill #39 - Business Law Amendment Act
-Hon. Ms. Taylor
4.
Bill #38 - Act to Amend the Child Care Act
-Hon. Mr. Graham
(Third Reading)
1.
Bill #37 - Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act
-Hon. Mr. Nixon
BILLS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT BILLS
(Second Reading)
1.
Bill #1
- Act to Perpetuate a Certain Ancient Right
- Ms. McLeod
2.
Bill #101 – Disclosure Protection Act
- Mr. Elias
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(Third Reading)
1. Bill #102 - Act to Amend the Ombudsman Act
- Ms. Stick
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
GOVERNMENT BILLS
1. Bill #6 - First Appropriation Act, 2012-13
-Hon. Mr. Pasloski
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BILLS WAITING FOR ASSENT
1.
Bill #40 - Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act
-Hon. Mr. Istchenko
2.
Bill #36 - Act to Amend the Liquor Act
-Hon. Mr. Kent
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NOTICE PAPER
MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS
1.
Mr. Hassard (Motion #169)
THAT this House urges the Government of Yukon to move towards the creation of a Yukon
university by:
(1) exploring potential models for developing Yukon College into a northern university; and
(2) identifying which model is best suited for Yukoners’ needs.
2.
Mr. Tredger (Motion #170)
THAT this House urges the Government of Yukon to fully implement methods of experiential
learning, including training of teachers, to augment learning in all classrooms and programs for
students, in order to:
(1) accommodate a variety of student learning styles and strengths,
(2) increase personal skills of active reflection, problem-solving, and independent thought,
(3) engage students actively in their learning; and
(4) improve the effectiveness of teaching all students.
3.
Ms. White (Motion #171)
Que la présidente du Comité permanent sur les réglements, les élections, et les privilegès des
members de l’Assemblée législative programme un reunion du Comité avant le fin de mai 2012
pour considérer et recommender au Chambre des amendements aux reglements de l’Assemblée
législative par rapport
(1) aux traductions demandées des comptes rendus et des procéss-verbeaux de l’Assemblée
incluant le hansard et des autres travaux de l’Assemblée législative; et
(2) à, en general, le droit des membres de l’Assemblée d’utiliser le français dans les débats et les
travaux de l’Assemblée législative selon la Loi Sur Les Langues.
4.
Mr. Silver (Motion #172)
THAT this House urges the Minister of Community Services to provide an update on the
development of extended producer responsibility recovery and recycling programs, as identified
for follow-up in the 2009 Solid Waste Action Plan.