Upcoming Meetings
Public Clause by Clause Review
Bill 58: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development will hold a public clause-by-clause review of Bill 58: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act.
When: Thursday, July 25, 2019
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly building
Time: 12:00 pm
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
While we strive to be accessible to all, we are unable to anticipate every person’s unique needs. Please contact us if you require any additional accommodations.
For more information, please contact:
Glen Rutland, House Procedures & Committees
Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
Phone: 867-767-9130 ext. 12025
E-mail: glen_rutland@gov.nt.ca
Toll-free: 1-800-661-0784
We want to hear from you!
Are you an employer or an employee in the Northwest Territories? Then this Legislation affects you!
The Standing Committee on Social Development is reviewing Bill 57: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act and is requesting public feedback about the proposed changes to the current Act.
Deadline for submissions is July 12, 2019 by 5:00 pm.
Submissions can be sent to:
Cynthia James, Committee Clerk Trainee
Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
PO Box 1320; Yellowknife, NT; X1A 3A5
E-mail: cynthia_james@gov.nt.ca
Fax: 867-873-0432
For more information, please contact Committee Clerk Trainee, Cynthia James at (867)767-9130 ext. 12012 or toll-free at 1-800-661-0784.
Public Hearing
Progress on Post-secondary Education Renewal at Aurora College
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, will hold a public meeting to review progress on Post-secondary Education renewal at Aurora College.
When: Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly building
Time: 7:30 a.m.
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
While we strive to be accessible to all, we are unable to anticipate every person’s unique needs. Please contact us if you require any additional accommodations.
For more information, please contact:
Michael Ball, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: 867-767-9130 ext. 12016
Fax: 867-920-0432
E-mail: Michael_ball@gov.nt.ca
Past Meetings
Public Hearing
Bill 40: Smoking Control and Reduction Act
Bill 41: Tobacco and Vapor Products Control Act
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, will hold a public hearing on Bill 40: Smoking Control and Reduction Act and Bill 41: Tobacco and Vapor Products Control Act.
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Location: Committee Room ‘A’ of the Legislative Assembly building
Time: 7:00 p.m.
The meeting is open to the public and the media is welcome to attend.
While we strive to be accessible to all, we are unable to anticipate every person’s unique needs. Please contact us if you require any additional accommodations.
For more information, please contact:
Michael Ball, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: 867-767-9130 ext. 12016
Fax: 867-920-0432
E-mail: Michael_ball@gov.nt.ca
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The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, will be holding public hearings on Bill 45: Corrections Act and Bill 48: Postsecondary Education Act and would like to hear from you.
GNWT plain language summary of Bill 45: Corrections Act
GNWT plain language summary of Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
Committee will be conducting the following public consultations on these bills:
May 13, 2019, at 7:00 pm at the Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre in Fort Smith
May 14, 2019, at 7:00 pm at the Community Centre in Hay River
May 15, 2019, at 12:00 pm at the Community Hall in Fort Providence
May 15, 2019, at 7:00 pm at the Kó Gocho Centre in Behchokǫ̀
May 16, 2019, at 7:00 pm at the Midnight Sun Complex in Inuvik
May 17, 2019, at 12:00 pm at Kitti Hall in Tuktoyaktuk
May 23, 2019, at 7:00 pm in Committee Room 'A' of the Legislative Assembly Building in Yellowknife
Updates on public consultations will be posted on the Legislative Assembly’s website, Twitter and Facebook pages. All meetings are open to the public and media are welcome to attend.
Stakeholders and members of the public who wish to speak during public hearings are encouraged to register in advance by contacting the Committee Clerk. Submissions should be no more than 20 minutes in length; however, written submissions are also encouraged.
For more information or to make written submissions, please contact:
Michael Ball, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: 867-767-9130 ext. 12016
Fax: 867-920-0432
E-mail: Michael_ball@gov.nt.ca
Public Presentation by Alternatives North Regarding the Living Wage
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a Public presentation by Alternatives North on their report regarding the Living Wage on Thursday, March 14, 2019
Public Briefing Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery Action Plan
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a public briefing from the Hon. Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services, regarding the Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery Action Plan on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.
Public Briefing on the Seniors’ Planning Study
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a public briefing from the Hon. Alfred Moses, Minister Responsible for Northwest Territories Housing Corporation, on the Seniors’ Planning Study on February 21, 2019.
Public Hearing on Bill 32: Naturopathic Profession Statutes Amendment Act
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, held a public hearing on Bill 32: Naturopathic Profession Statutes Amendment Act.
Public Briefing- Discussion Paper on Knowledge Economy from Hotii ts’eed
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a public briefing on a discussion paper on the Knowledge Economy from Hotii ts’eed on Friday, January 18, 2019.
.Presentation materials can be found here.
Public Briefing- Caring for our People: Cultural Safety Action Plan
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a public briefing on the Caring for our People: Cultural Safety Action Plan from the Honourable Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services, on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Presentation materials can be found here.
Public Briefing National Housing Strategy Bi-Lateral Agreement
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a public briefing on the National Housing Strategy Bi-Lateral Agreement from the Honourable Alfred Moses, Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Presentation materials can be found here.
Public Presentation: Response to Aurora College Foundational Review
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a public presentation on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 at 9:00 am in Committee Room ‘A’. The presentation was on the Town of Fort Smith’s response to the Aurora College Foundational Review will be delivered by Mayor Lynn Napier-Buckley and Deputy Mayor Kevin Smith.
Public Briefing on the Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a public briefing on the Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories on August 20, 2018. The Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, the Honourable Caroline Cochrane, was attendance.
Public Hearing on Bill 5: An Act to Amend the Summary Procedures Conviction Act
Thursday, April 12, 2018 – The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, held a public meeting regarding Bill 5: An Act to Amend the Summary Procedures Conviction Act. The Minister of Justice, the Honourable Louis Sebert, was in attendance.
Public Briefing on Income Security Programs Enhancements
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a public briefing on the Income Security Programs Enhancements on Thursday, March 1, 2018. The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Alfred Moses, was in attendance.
Public Briefing on Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority System Transformation
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a public briefing on the GNWT Health and Social Services Authority System Transformation on February 21, 2018. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Glen Abernethy, was in attendance.
Public Briefing on Long Term Care Waitlist
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a public briefing on the Long Term Care Waitlist on February 14, 2018. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Glen Abernethy, was in attendance.
Public Briefing on the Child and Youth Mental Wellness Action Plan: Child and Youth Care Counsellors
The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social Development, chaired by Mr. Shane Thompson, received a joint briefing on the Public Briefing on the Child and Youth Mental Wellness Action Plan: Child and Youth Care Counsellors. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Glen Abernethy, as well as the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Alfred Moses, were in attendance.
For more information, please contact:
Michael Ball, Committee Clerk
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Phone: 867-767-9130 ext. 12016
Fax: 867-920-0432
E-mail: Michael_ball@gov.nt.ca