Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Standing Committee on Social Programs conducted its public review of Bill 19, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2013, on September 18, 2013. The clause-by-clause review was conducted the same day.
The committee thanks the Minister and his staff for presenting the bill. The bill corrects inconsistencies and errors in the statues of the Northwest Territories. The bill also deals with matters of a minor and uncomplicated nature in the various statues. A minor amendment was made at the committee clause-by-clause review and was concurred with by the Minister. Following the committee’s review a motion was carried to report Bill 19, Miscellaneous Statutes Law Amendment Act to the Assembly as ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole as amended and reprinted.
This concludes the committee’s opening comments on Bill 19. Individual Members may have additional questions or comments as we proceed. Thank you, Mr. Chair.