Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The concern I have is because the onus is put on the director to consider this one section of the act, but it is up to the individual to decide if they want to use that section or not. Yet, there are a couple of sections regarding the requirement for consent which the director has to take into account, regarding the consent of the child and the parent of the child, allowing them to deal with aboriginal organizations. Again, it is left to the individual. It should be mandatory where they have to consult with aboriginal organizations when they are dealing with aboriginal children. This is something that has to be added to this bill and it has to be clearly identified through regulations. It is great to have them, but when you leave the onus on an individual, it is up to that individual to be notified of such a section or subsection at any time. Can they find somewhere here to strengthen that consultation process with the different organizations?
David Krutko on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on June 1st, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 1st, 1998
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