The Minister is seeking consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 6. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may proceed with second reading of Bill 6, Mr. Krutko.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Boot Lake, that Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill repeals and replaces the existing Workers' Compensation Act and makes consequential amendments to other acts in order to clarify and extend entitlement to compensation when a worker suffers a personal injury, disease or fatality arising out of and during the course of employment.

To nightlight the importance of workers safety in the new act, the name of the Workers' Compensation Board is changed to the Workers' Safe and Compensation Commission and the accident fund is renamed as the safety fund.

The levels of compensation payable to workers for various forms of disability have been rationalized and increased. In exceptional cases, the commission will have the power to grant extended compensation. Vocational training and rehabilitation are given increased emphasis.

The range of compensation available to workers has been expanded. The entitlement of spouses and persons in a conjugal relationship to compensation has also been widened to include a larger group of persons and a higher level of pensions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Motion is on the floor. Motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 6 has had second reading and is referred to a standing committee.

---Applause

Second reading of bills. Honourable Minister responsible for Health and Social Services, Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act. Thank you.

The Minister is seeking consent to proceed with second proceeding of Bill 5. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may proceed with second reading, Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Child and Family Services Act to provide that an application for a court order must be filed within four days after a child is apprehended under the act, and a hearing must be held within nine days after the application is filed. If the court determines there are reasonable grounds for the apprehension, the court shall make an order confirming or continuing the apprehension.

In cases where an apprehension is made on the grounds that a child needs protection by reason of a refusal of medical care or treatment, the court may make an interim order continuing the apprehension until the determination of the court application for a declaration that the child needs protection and for an order authorizing the medical care or treatment.

For all other applications, a court order confirming an apprehension expires unless, within 45 days after the apprehension, a further application is made to the court for a declaration that the child is in need of protection and for a further court order for the protection of the child.

The bill makes changes in terminology to distinguish the new apprehension orders from child protection orders which are made in proceedings under the current act.

The bill also makes minor adjustments in the act to correct errors or clarify provisions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Motion is on the floor. Motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 5 has had second reading and is referred to a standing committee.

Second reading of bills. The honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Power Corporation, Mr. Krutko.

Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 4, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation Act.

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Member is seeking consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 4. Are there nays? There are no nays. You may proceed with second reading, Mr. Krutko.

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Motion is on the floor. Motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 4 has had second reading and is referred to a standing committee.

Second reading of bills. The honourable Minister responsible for Justice, Mr. Bell.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Legal Services Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Bell. The Member is seeking consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 3. Are there any nays? There are no nays. You may proceed with second reading, Mr. Bell.

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Legal Services Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Legal Services Act to provide that a lawyer employed by the Legal Services Board does not breach requirements relating to conflicts of interest by reason only of advising or representing a person involved in a dispute with a second person who is advised or represented by a second lawyer employed by the board. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Bell. Motion is on the floor. Motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 3 has had second reading and is referred to a standing committee. Second reading of bills. The honourable Minister responsible for Justice, Mr. Bell.

Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 2, An Act to Amend the Condominium Act. Thank you.