Thank you, Madam Chair. I'm rescinding the motion as the wording is not the same as the recommendation included in the committee report. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you. To the motion.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those abstaining? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Member for Nunakput.

I move that the Government of the Northwest Territories make the report as described in section 68 of the act publicly available, including details not limited to a number of permits issued and in good standing, a number of approvals, orders issued, prosecutions, fines, and inspections, etcetera. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that the Government of the Northwest Territories proactively disclose the information contained in the registry described in the section 13 of the act by making it publicly available without fees for access. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those abstaining? Motion is carried. Thank you

---Carried

Member for Nunakput.

Madam Chair, I move that the Government of the Northwest Territories provide the response to the recommendations contained in the report within 120 days. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those abstaining? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Thank you, committee. Do you agree that you have concluded consideration of Committee Report 33-19(2), Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on Bill 52, Elevators and Lifts Act?

Thank you, committee. We have concluded consideration of Committee Report 33-19(2), Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environmental Report on Bill 52, Elevators and Lifts Act.

All right, we will move on to Bill 52, Elevators and Lifts Act. Committee, we've agreed to consider Bill 52, Elevators and Lifts Act. I will ask the Minister of Infrastructure to introduce the bill.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I'm here to present Bill 52, Elevators and Lifts Act.

Bill 52 was introduced in the Legislative Assembly during the May/June 2022 sitting. The Elevators and Lifts Act creates a statutory framework for the regulation of elevating devices that addresses all components of these complex systems here in the Northwest Territories. This includes several key elements of public safety.

Every other Canadian province and territory regulates elevators and lifts through either a dedicated Act or a regulation. The Government of the Northwest Territories currently regulates "elevating device" under the electrical protection regulation of the Electrical Protections Act. Under this existing legislation, the GNWT has limited authority to regulate the non-electrical components of elevators, lifts, and amusement rides. The proposed Act fixes that gap, and it addresses how these devices will be installed, maintained, and inspected, creates simplified appeal process. Key to these features are effective registry, inspection, and enforcement systems. Public safety is the cornerstone of this proposed act which will provide important legislative clarity for industry and government and transparency to the public on the safe operation and maintenance of elevating devices they use. Most NWT residents will not notice any changes in how the act impacts them and the regulation of elevators and lifts.

The Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment has reviewed the act. Committee made recommendations to the annual report public and to ensure public access to the registry information. I have committed to address these recommendations as well as to provide committee with the opportunity to review the bill. I thank SCEDE for their work in the review of the bill. I look forward to Members' comments on the bill and answering any questions Members may have.

Thank you, Minister. Minister, would you like to bring witnesses into the Chamber?

Yes, Madam Chair.

Sergeant-at-arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber. Minister, please introduce your witnesses.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to introduce my witness. To my left is Delia Chesworth. She is the ADM for programs and services. And to my right I have Alison Scott, who is director of policy, planning, and communication.

Thank you I will now turn to the chair of Standing Committee on Economic Development committee, the committee that reviewed the bill for any opening comments on Bill 52.