Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Bill 8, Social Work Profession Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill provides for the regulation of the profession of social work in the Northwest Territories. It sets out requirements for registration as a registered social worker or a licensed social worker and provides for application procedures.

A process for the review of conduct of registered and licensed social workers is established, including a complaints mechanism, a description of unprofessional conduct, an option for alternative dispute resolution and a hearing process. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.