Thank you, Mr. Speaker. During the drafting of legislation, departments engage in open government policy which captures the wide range of interactive engagement activities that occur throughout the legislative development process. Over the course of the 19th Legislative Assembly, this government has made significant improvements to ensure that legislation and regulations are developed collaboratively with Indigenous governments through the legislative development protocol. The GNWT also launched a public engagement portal and put in place communication guidelines to standardize how we engage with the public. Regular Members and standing committees play a crucial role in the legislative process, including seeking public feedback on bills, proposing amendments, and holding public hearings. I believe ensuring that the public has the ability to participate in the development of legislation is a task that's shared by all Members of the Legislative Assembly. This government is committed to improving how all departments engage with all partners and residents, how decisions are made, and how information and data is shared. This is important and ongoing work that will extend beyond the life of this government. It's something that we'll always have to continue to work at. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Caroline Cochrane on Question 1397-19(2): Open Government Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2023. See this statement in context.
Question 1397-19(2): Open Government Policy
Oral Questions
February 28th, 2023
Page 5451
See context to find out what was said next.