As we head into a new year, the Members of the 16th Legislative Assembly are heading into the last eight months of our four year elected term. We have three more Sessions scheduled before September 2, 2011, which is when this Assembly officially ends.
The Budget Session will take place from February 2 - March 10. This is when we review the business plans for each government department. These plans cover the operational costs for the new 2011- 2012 fiscal year. The next Session is scheduled for May 11 - 19, and the final Session of the 16th Assembly will be in mid-August.
There are several projects Members hope to complete during this term. One of them is a new NWT Wildlife Act. As Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Infrastructure, my colleagues and I will be taking the draft Act out for public hearings throughout the territory in April. A plain language version of the draft Act can be found on the Environment & Natural Resources' website under "Legislation", and then "Proposed Legislation". Feel free to send me any feedback or comments you may have on the proposed Act.
Other legislation we are hoping to see passed is a new NWT Dog Act. Revisions to this Act will see stiffer penalties for animal cruelty and clearer definitions of what that is. I will also continue to closely follow the progress of the Deh Cho Bridge Project.
Thanks again for all the support I have received from Kam Lake constituents. It continues to be an honour and privilege to serve as your MLA. I take my role as your representative seriously, and look forward to solving problems and helping constituents wherever I can. Feel free to contact me anytime with your concerns and issues by phone at 669-2296 or 766-2296, or by email at: david_ramsay@gov.nt.ca.
With 2011 coming upon us, I want to wish each and every resident of Kam Lake a safe and happy Christmas, and all the best in the new year!
Dave sits on the following Legislative Assembly Standing Committees:
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Sincerely,
