Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Madam Chairperson, I stated last Friday, when we were discussing this particular act under general comments and the acts, that I would be seeking an amendment to this particular clause as well. I referred to the fact that NTI and the Nunavut Social Development Council or committee were strongly opposed to this act coming into force before April 1, 1999. I appreciate the comments of the Minister. I have listened to him and other Members of the Standing Committee on Social Programs as well as to the amount of effort this government made to ensure these people were actually contacted and had input into the legislation. Madam Chairperson, I have heard nowhere where these people actually saw the draft act as we have seen it today. I have not heard any confirmation from the Minister that these people have actually seen the draft act and had opportunity to comment on each clause or the act in total, even. Therefore, I cannot go along with this act being imposed on people who feel they are going to be greatly impacted regardless of whether this act holds up two or three more other acts. I am sure these people took that into consideration as well when they suggested that the act be withheld until April 1st. I do not feel I am holding up anything from happening in the western Arctic, in my riding in particular, whether I hold up three or four acts. There seems to be no strong movement to have these family law acts put into place. Madam Chairperson, I do not mind repeating again, these acts have been reviewed for 15 years at the minimum. A few more months are not going to hurt, as far as I am concerned, so I am going to support the motion.
Vince Steen 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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