Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have discussed this matter with cabinet and have received the go ahead to work on such a bill. Mr. Speaker, the work is under way now. I will have to deal with the question of how to define a custom adoption and that is posing some problems. Otherwise, work is proceeding on pace, and I will keep the Members informed of my progress. I think it is too early for me to say, today, when this bill could be introduced into the House, but I realize it is an urgent matter and there are a number of people who are wanting birth certificates, or social insurance numbers, because of the registration problems they have encountered from custom adoptions. I have made it a priority with my department. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Question O266-12(2): Introduction Of Family Law Legislation
In the Legislative Assembly on March 4th, 1992. See this statement in context.
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Question O266-12(2): Introduction Of Family Law Legislation
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 3rd, 1992
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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