Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There are no quick fixes for the NWT Mental Health Act. It is a significant act with many parts and components. We have actually considered whether short-term amendments would be appropriate. Even those amendments would take a bit of time. The type of amendment the Member is talking about is not a small amendment. It would be a significant amendment and a significant part of the new act. It’s not a year away. We’re anticipating having the legislation done in the spring. Unfortunately, we don’t believe it will be ready for the May/June session, at which point I do intend to table that legislation in our fall sitting so it’s available for people to discuss and become familiar with. It’s my hope and my intent that that legislation will be passed early in the life of the 18th Legislative Assembly.
Glen Abernethy on Question 648-17(5): Amending Mental Health Legislation
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 2015. See this statement in context.
Question 648-17(5): Amending Mental Health Legislation
Oral Questions
February 17th, 2015
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