Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, Bill 17, the Municipal and Community Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, received second reading in the Legislative Assembly on February 10, 2025, and was referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations for review.

On April 22nd, 2025, the standing committee held a public hearing with the Minister of Municipal anda Community Affairs and completed its clause-by-clause review of the bill. I thank the committee for their efforts in reviewing this legislation. Individual Members, of course, may have additional comments. Thank you, Mr. Chair.