Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Standing Committee on Social Programs conducted its public review of Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Historical Resources Act, on January 15th , 2009. The committee thanks the Minister and his staff for presenting the bill.
The bill eliminates the Northwest Territories Historical Advisory Board, recognizing the establishment of a branch within the department to fulfill the board’s function. The amended act also changes the public officer responsible for the legislation from the Commissioner to the Minister.
Following the committee’s review, a motion was carried to report Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Historical Resources Act, to the Assembly as ready for Committee of the Whole. This concludes the committee’s opening comments of Bill 1. Individual Members may have additional questions or comments as we proceed.