Mr. Speaker, I have an emergency statement. We have been advised late this morning that the Subcommittee of Caucus will appear before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs on Monday, April 24th from 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm. We will share the time with the Yukon government.
As Members know, Bill C-68, on respecting firearms and other weapons, has been sent to the Parliamentary committee for hearings. Hearings have been scheduled from April 24th to May 19th, when it is expected that the committee will report to the House of Commons and the House of Commons will deal with the bill before it recesses for the summer.
Unfortunately, no other groups from the Northwest Territories have been selected to appear before the committee. We will ask the chairman of that committee to reconsider this decision. However, since we won't know immediately if other presentations will be accepted, it will be important for Members to encourage groups who have concerns regarding this bill to send us their concerns and the information immediately.
To that end, Mr. Hamilton's office, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, will once again advertise widely on how to reach the Assembly and the Members directly. Thank you.