Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Standing Committee on Social Programs conducted its public review of Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Medical Care Act, on January 20, 2014.

A clause-by-clause review was conducted the same day. The committee thanks the Minister and his staff for presenting this bill.

The bill amends the Medical Care Act to reflect a recent amendment to the Canada Health Act. It deems that a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who is a resident of the Northwest Territories as of April 1, 2013, was eligible for insured services in accordance with this act.

Following the committee’s review, a motion was carried to report Bill 6 to the Assembly as ready for consideration in Committee of the whole.

This concludes the committee’s opening comments on Bill 6. Individual Members may have questions or comments as we proceed. Thank you, Mr. Chair.