Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On behalf of the Standing Committee on Government Operations, I am pleased to provide our report on Bill 13, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act. This Bill makes a number of changes to correct errors in existing legislation. The changes are things like errors in French translation and references to incorrect sections. None of the amendments are supposed to substantially alter legislation. On May 21st, we met with the Minister, the honourable Kelvin Ng, and his officials to review the Bill. The Minister was able to provide explanations for most areas of concern to the committee. There was only one outstanding concern. One of the changes will remove the rights of Members of the Assembly to receive a copy of the Northwest Territories Gazette. The Gazette provides updated information on statutory appointments and statutory instruments, information which some Members find very useful in carrying out their responsibilities. During discussion of the Bill in Committee of the Whole, Members may seek reassurance from the Minister that their concern about access to the Gazette will be addressed. Without this assurance, Members may be introducing a motion to amend that section of the Bill. Mr. Chairman, that concludes our report on Bill 13. Thank you.
Roy Erasmus on Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On Bill 13, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act
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Standing Committee On Government Operations Report On Bill 13, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 26th, 1997
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
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