Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the amendments before the committee of the whole today are the consequence of amendments that were made to the Elections Act by Bill 23, passed in the Fourth Session. Mr. Chairman, during the consideration of Bill 23 at the last session, the Standing Committee on Government Operations recommended that the Act be amended to clarify that a person who resides outside of the Northwest Territories may not vote in an election. At the time Bill 23 was before the House, the section of the Elections Act that could correct this concern was not contained in the bill. The purpose of Bill 4 is to make that amendment.
In addition, Mr. Chairman, the bill also provides that the territories may make agreements with other jurisdictions respecting the conduct of elections. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.