Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a comprehensive review is underway at this time to ensure that same-sex common-law relationships are treated the same as opposite-sex common-law relationships in all Northwest Territories legislation.
It is expected, as the Member suggests, that this comprehensive review will take some time. However, two pieces of legislation are of particular concern to our residents and therefore require immediate attention. These are the Adoption Act and the Family Law Act.
Cabinet has directed development of amendments to these two pieces of legislation and these should proceed as quickly as possible. Thank you.