Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Standing Committee on Social Development is pleased to report on its review of Bill 48, Post-secondary Education Act. The committee read their substantive report into the House on August 12, 2019. To commence its review of Bill 48, the Standing Committee on Social Development sent letters inviting input from an extensive list of stakeholders, including all municipal and Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories, and a number of non-governmental organizations.

The committee held eight public hearings on Bill 48 in Fort Smith, Hay River, Fort Providence, Behchoko, Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk, and Yellowknife. As well, the committee received three written submissions on the bill, from the Information and Privacy Commissioner, College nordique francophone, and N. Kabiri. On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank the communities who welcomed us on our travels and everyone who provided input on Bill 48.

The clause-by-clause review was held on August 6, 2019. At this meeting, the committee moved 18 separate motions to amend Bill 48. All 18 were carried with concurrence from the Minister.

Individual Members may have additional comments. Thank you, Mr. Chair.