Thank you, Madam Chair. The Standing Committee on Government Operations has considered Bill 24, An Act to Amend the Liquor Act. Bill 24 is a private member’s bill brought forward by Mr. Norman Yakeleya, Member for Sahtu. It amends the Liquor Act to allow for regional decision-making on liquor sales in the Sahtu region.

During the month of September, the Standing Committee on Government Operations conducted

public hearings on the bill in Yellowknife, Deline, Fort Good Hope, Tulita and Norman Wells.

One amendment was made to the bill, with the concurrence of the Minister, during the committee clause-by-clause review on October 16, 2013. A motion was carried to report Bill 24 to the Assembly as ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole.

This concludes the committee’s opening comments on Bill 24. Individual Members may have additional questions or comments as we proceed. Mahsi, Madam Chair.