Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Veterinary Profession Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Veterinary Profession Act to provide that an applicant for registration in the Veterinary Register who is not already registered as a veterinarian in a province or territory must have been granted a certificate of qualification upon successful completion of examinations set by the National Examining Board of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Provisions pertaining to registration fees are adjusted to ensure consistency, terminology relating to the veterinary profession is updated to reflect contemporary usage, and several provisions are amended to conform with prevailing drafting practices. In addition, consequential amendments are made to the Herd and Fencing Act, the Pharmacy Act and the new Medical Profession Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.