Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee would like to report consideration of Bill 83, Liquor Act.
Bill 83 received second reading in the Legislative Assembly on March 20th, 2023, and was referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations for review. Committee held a public hearing with the Minister of Finance on May 29th, 2023. Committee held three public meetings in Inuvik, Norman Wells, and Yellowknife. Committee also received one written submission. On July 28th, 2023, the committee held a clause-by-clause review at which time the two department-driven motions were moved and approved.
Mr. Speaker, the committee reports that Bill 83, Liquor Act, is ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole as amended and reprinted. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.