Yes, Mr. Chairman. Bill 3, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2010. The Standing Committee on Social Programs conducted a public review of Bill 3 on March 24, 2010, in Yellowknife. Committee members thank the Minister and his staff for presenting the bill.

The bill amends 39 NWT laws to correct inconsistencies and errors. It also formally repeals provisions which are no longer in effect in 31 additional laws. The amendments only respond to matters of minor non-controversial and non-complicated nature of these laws. Following the committee’s review, a motion was carried to report Bill 3 to the Legislative Assembly as ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole.

This concludes committee’s opening comments on Bill 3. Individual Members may have additional questions and comments after we proceed. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.