Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, the Standing Committee on Legislation met to begin its review of Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Arctic College Act. During our initial meeting to review this bill, it became apparent that this piece of legislation will require greater scrutiny. Many problems and concerns arose in our initial deliberations and the committee feels that more time will be required to review this amendment than the Fifth Session will permit.

Therefore, the committee would like to advise this Assembly that we will not complete our review of this bill before prorogation of the Fifth Session. The government may wish to reintroduce this bill in the Sixth Session in April, so an adequate review by this committee can be delivered during the session's adjournment. Thank you, Madam Speaker.