Mr. Chairman, I move that clause 7 of Bill 3 be amended by:

a) striking out "not able" wherever it occurs in clauses 7(1)(b)(ii)(A) and (B) and by substituting "not able, by himself or herself or with assistance;" and,

b) adding the following after clause 7(1):

(1.1) The Court shall not make a guardianship order under this section if it is satisfied that an alternative course of action is available that

(a) is less restrictive of the decision-making rights of the person in respect of whom the application is made; and

(b) will provide substantial benefits to the person in respect of whom the application is made that are comparable to those that would be provided by a guardianship order.

Thank you.