Mr. Chairman, one of the things that came out when we visited the Aven Centre in Yellowknife is that there is a certain group of elders who have, in their lifetime, experienced a lot of alcohol abuse. After a while, they can't distinguish between right and wrong and can't make the decisions required. So, a lot of elders are being looked after without any kind of act.
With regard to decisions about medication, and surgery, if that is required, I know the people who work at the Aven Centre have said that the act is required in order for them to make decisions when a situation arises that is life-threatening or when such decisions have to be made. It is difficult for them to make decisions without legislation like this. I think this addresses that.
There are 68 clauses in this. I would request that perhaps we start going clause by clause.