Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 14, Public Airports Act, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill sets out the Minister's authority over the establishment, administration and operation of public airports in the Northwest Territories. It includes provisions related to leases, licences and other agreements in respect of Commissioner's lands that are designated as Commissioner's public airport lands, and regulates commercial activity and traffic on such lands. The bill also allows for the development of regulations imposing fees, rates and charges to assist in offsetting the costs of public airports. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.