Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker,
I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Weledeh, that Bill 21, An Act to Amend the Labour Standards Act, be read for the second time. Mr. Speaker, this bill will extend the period of parental leave to which an employee is entitled from 12 weeks to 37 weeks. Transitional provisions are included to allow eligible employees who are already on leave or who have already requested leave, and whose children were born or placed for adoption after December 31, 2000, to extend or resume parental leave. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.