Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Standing Committee on Priorities and Planning has reviewed Bill 2, Archaeological Sites Act.
Pursuant to the Northwest Territories Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement, Bill 2 substantially mirrors the Government of Canada’s Archaeological Sites Regulations as provided for in the Northwest Territories Act.
This act applies to all matters respecting archaeological sites and artifacts that were previously governed by the federal Northwest Territories Act
and Northwest Territories
Archaeological Sites Regulations.
Following the clause-by-clause review, a motion was carried to report Bill 2 to the Assembly as ready for further consideration in Committee of the Whole.
This concludes the committee’s general comments on Bill 2. Individual Members may have additional questions or comments as we proceed. Thank you, Mr. Chair.