Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I think it is important for Members not to confuse the idea of the rules being amended to allow the public to present petitions. The problem that I am finding right now is there are a number of concerns that have arisen, but I do not find it so important an issue that it takes up all this time for debate. I would suggest to my colleagues if the concept is good, then maybe we have to go back to the drawing board and redraft a solution so we can satisfy the concerns that Members have raised. We have to be clear and satisfy the concerns, not only of Members, but also the public. I agree with my honourable colleagues, we do not want the public to use the process for frivolous matters, but at the same time they may be issues that are important for us to raise and address as a Legislature. I have been sitting here and listening to Members and I can appreciate the concerns that you have raised, but I am going to ask my colleagues if you are not happy with this, maybe you could recommend that we review it and report back to the Members again.
Richard Nerysoo on Committee Motion 120-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 7
In the Legislative Assembly on March 22nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 120-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 7
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 22nd, 1993
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
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