Mr. Speaker, my apologies; am I on the Arbitration Act, the committee? Yes, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Your committee would like to report on its consideration of Bill 48, Arbitration Act.

Bill 48 received second reading in the Legislative Assembly on March 30th, 2022 and was referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development for review. On October 5th, 2022, the standing committee held a public hearing with the Minister of Justice. And on October 11th, 2022, committee completed its clause-by-clause review of the bill.

Mr. Speaker, the committee reports that Bill 48, Arbitration Act, is ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.