Madam Chair, thank you. This motion has far reaching implications that I think the honourable Member has not taken into consideration before putting it forward. I would just like to articulate on a few of those. One of them, Madam Chairperson, is the fact that this bill is linked directly with the Child and Family Services Act, so any delay in this act in putting it into force would also delay that act or make significant changes required. Secondly, as I have indicated before, it is important to recognize that we have a legislative mandate and a moral responsibility to enact laws up until March 31, 1999. If the Nunavut government chooses to change those laws, then they have that right, post-April 1st, 1999. There are some factors that have to be taken into consideration of this amendment, Madam Chairperson. Thank you.
Kelvin Ng on Committee Motion 43-13(5): To Amend Clause 79 Of Bill 15
In the Legislative Assembly on June 1st, 1998. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 43-13(5): To Amend Clause 79 Of Bill 15
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 1st, 1998
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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