Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to report to the Assembly that the Standing Committee on Government Operations has reviewed Bill 1, Western Canada Lottery Act.

Mr. Speaker, this bill establishes the Northwest Territories Lottery Commission. It also establishes the Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation Fund, a special purpose fund that will receive proceeds from the operation of lotteries by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. The commission is responsible for the conduct, management and operation of lotteries. The Minister will administer the fund and distribute proceeds for limited purposes including the promotion and delivery of physical activity, sport and recreation programs.

A public clause-by-clause review of the bill took place earlier this afternoon. With that, Mr. Speaker, the Committee wishes to report that Bill 1 is now ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole as amended and reprinted.

Mr. Speaker, the Standing Committee on Government Operations will present a substantive report on Bill 1 to this House tomorrow. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.