Thank you, Madam Chair. The Standing Committee on Social Programs conducted its public review of Bill 62, An Act to Amend the Coroners Act, on September 15, 2015. A clause-by-clause review was conducted the same day. The committee thanks the Minister and his staff for presenting the bill.
Bill 62 amends the Coroners Act to enhance the powers of the coroners in conducting investigations and inquests and in disclosing information to the public. The bill also clarifies the responsibilities of others with respect to the authority of coroners under the act and makes consequential amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act and the Vital Statistics Act.
Following the committee’s review, a motion was carried to report Bill 62, An Act to Amend the Coroners Act, to the Assembly as ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole.
This concludes the committee’s opening comments on Bill 62. Individual Members may have additional questions or comments as we proceed. Thank you, Madam Chair.