Mahsi, Mr. Chairman. I am going to have to oppose the amendment as proposed by Mr. Lewis. The amendment, as I read it, is changing the whole intention and giving new powers to this Assembly; powers that I believe we didn't have before. If my understanding of the existing Science Institute Act is correct, this Legislature never did have the authority to direct the Science Institute. We did have the authority to refer issues to the Science Institute for consideration and advice. So the original amendment is just that. "The Legislative Assembly may request advice on any matter within the scope and powers of the Science Advisory Council." I believe that covers a lot of the concerns. If we have issues and concerns, we refer them to the appropriate authorities and they deal with them as they wish. From my understanding of the existing legislation, that is what we have now. I believe that the proposed amendment goes a step further and you are asking to direct the Science Advisory Council on what to do. At this stage, I can't support the amendment. Mahsi.
Fred Koe on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on November 1st, 1994. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 31st, 1994
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Fred Koe Inuvik
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