Thank you, Madam Chair. I am pleased to provide opening comments for Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act. Madam Chair, Bill 3 authorizes the Speaker, on the recommendation of the Board of Management, to designate a chairperson and deputy chairperson of the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission. In certain circumstances, the commission may designate an acting chairperson.

Madam Chair, the Human Rights Act is administered jointly by the Speaker, the Legislative Assembly and the Minister of Justice. The Speaker’s role in administering the act is limited to the administration of the Human Rights

Commission and the Adjudication Panel. These amendments all relate to that function and do not adversely affect the rights of individuals.

I would be pleased to answer any questions you might have. Thank you, Madam Chair.