As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:
Bill 3, Family Law Act; Bill 4, Children's Law Act; Bill 6, Child and Family Services Act; Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act; Bill 19, Municipal Statutes Amending Act No. 2; Bill 20, An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act; Bill 21, An Act to Amend the Companies Act; Bill 22, An Act to Amend the Corrections Act; Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Elections Act; and Bill 25, Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 2, 1997-98.
The Fourth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly commenced on November 27, 1996, almost a year ago. It has been a long session and much has been accomplished. Even though many challenges remain, I urge all Members to take some time to reflect with pride on their achievements to date. Prior to proroguing this session, I wish to announce that the Fifth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly will convene Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I hereby prorogue the Fourth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly.
--PROROGATION