Mahsi, Mr. Chairman. The Standing Committee on Legislation reviewed Bill 22, An Act to Amend the Mining Safety Act, at its public meeting on March 18, 1993. The committee would like to thank the Minister of Safety and Public Services, the Honourable John Todd and the deputy minister for the Department of Safety and Public Services for presenting this bill and responding to committee Member's questions and concerns.
The Mining Safety Act regulates occupational health and safety procedures for people working in and around mines in the Northwest Territories. The act and the regulations under the Mining Safety Act requires certain mine employees pass written examinations and obtain certificates to carry out their duties, and requires that permits be obtained for certain activities in
and around mines. Currently, the department does not charge fees for these certificates, exams or permits.
This bill would amend the Mining Safety Act to specify that the Commissioner may make regulations setting fees for certificates, permits, examinations and services provided under the act. Committee Members questioned the Minister with respect to the new fees which would be instituted, the administration of the new fees and the consultation by the Minister with the mining industry.
On March 18, 1993, the Standing Committee on Legislation carried a motion to report Bill 22, An Act to Amend the Mining Safety Act, to the Assembly as ready for committee of the whole. This concludes my remarks on Bill 22, Mr. Chairman. I invite other committee Members to make additional comments on this bill. Qujannamiik.