Merci, Monsieur le President.

Application of Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Committee received one submission which expressed concern that the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act ("ATIPP") does not apply to Members. Committee noted that ATIPP does not apply to protect the parliamentary privileges of Members. Committee also noted that the Draft Code of Conduct expressly deals with the issue of privacy and requires Members to take appropriate steps to protect the confidentiality of any personal information, personal health information, or other confidential information that comes into their possession.

To reflect the concerns raised, and to assist Members in meeting this requirement of the Draft Code of Conduct, committee made the following recommendation:

Recommendation 3

The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures recommends that all Members of the 19^th Assembly receive privacy training to assist them in protecting the confidentiality of any personal information, personal health information, or other confidential information that comes into their possession.

Ongoing Review

The Draft Code of Conduct is intended to be a living document, and it may require changes in the future as it is applied to situations. The committee makes the following recommendation:

Recommendation 4

The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures recommends that the 19^th Assembly review the Code of Conduct to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the Assembly and residents.

Communication Of Outcome

Committee believes that it is important the residents of the Northwest Territories be aware of the changes to the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act and the new Code of Conduct, if adopted. Committee believes information on the code should be easily accessible and available in plain language. As a result, the committee made the following recommendation

Recommendation 5:

The Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures recommends that, upon adoption of the new Code of Conduct and the coming into force of Bill 56, that a news release be distributed and plain language materials be posted to the Legislative Assembly website explaining the changes.

This concludes the committee's report on the review of Bill 56 and the Draft Code of Conduct. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

I seek unanimous consent to waive rule 100(4) and have Committee Report 30-18(3), Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Review of Bill 56, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 2, and the Draft Code of Conduct, received and moved into Committee of the Whole for consideration later today. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.