Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Some of this may have been spurred along by the submission from NTI and the Nunavut Social Development Council which points out that they have a right to participate in the development of social policies for Nunavut. It also indicates that the Adoption Act, if it is passed, be amended so it does not come into force until April 1st, 1999. Madam Chairperson, the Nunavut Social Development Council and NTI clearly have a role and responsibility to participate in developing appropriate legislation for Nunavut. Over the next few months, work will be underway to identify those Northwest Territories statutes that must be amended because of division. Under the amendments to the Nunavut Act currently before federal parliament, it will be possible to make amendments to legislation that apply differently in Nunavut and in the new Western Territory.
Roy Erasmus 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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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
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