Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Member is correct. We are really hoping to see this legislation in place by the fall session, at the end of the fall session. As we've said, the draft legislation and initiatives have all been through the consultation process now since 1995. So there has been a lot of consultation done on it. The municipalities definitely would like to see this sped up because it not only saves them money, it saves the government money as well. We have to keep funding them any time insurance costs go up. This new legislation would put some brakes on what municipalities would be liable for. So there are definitely advantages to both municipalities and the government. The only piece of legislation that is not being introduced that would be part of the package in June would be the settlement legislation. We haven't completed that yet, so it would be ready for introduction in June and the whole package would then be taken by the committee to the public for consultation. But because so much consultation was already done, we expect that there shouldn't be any... We are not foreseeing any difficulties in putting the legislation in place. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Vince Steen on Question 229-14(6): Amendments To Municipal Statutes
In the Legislative Assembly on March 13th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 229-14(6): Amendments To Municipal Statutes
Question 229-14(6): Amendments To Municipal Statutes
Item 7: Oral Questions
March 12th, 2003
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