David Krutko

Bill 10 is now ready for third reading.

I would like to thank the Minister and witnesses. Sergeant-at-Arms, could you escort the witnesses out.

Moving on to Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Legal Profession Act.

Mr. Speaker, in response to an earlier question, the Premier mentioned that he did contact a few aboriginal leaders. I am wondering when he is going to contact all aboriginal leaders and, more importantly, have a briefing with Members on this side of the House so we can get an understanding of what’s in the proposal, what is being stated, so we will get a commitment from the Premier on when this will take place.

Going back to page 1, the bill as a whole?

Bill 10 as a whole approved.

Mr. Speaker, I’d like to ask the Premier: exactly what is the price tag on this proposal, and what are we are talking about? Are we talking about a billion dollars or more? I think the number for the Mackenzie highway is somewhere in the range of $6 billion. What is the price tag on this proposal?

Thank you, Minister. Welcome, witnesses. General comments in regard to Bill 10. What is the wish of the committee? Details? Committee agreed?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In regard to the sessional statement given by the Premier I was alarmed to find out that recently there had been a significant proposal offered to the federal government in regard to discussions on devolution, resource revenue sharing, seeking inclusion of Northerners, yet the proposal talks about infrastructure partnership with Canada.

Also, in regard to the integrated part, after looking at the overall devolution and resource revenue sharing deal…. That deal wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the land claim agreements that have been negotiated over the last 30...

Mr. Speaker, the committee has been considering Bill 10, An Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act, and Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Legal Profession Act, and would like to report progress in that Bills 10 and 13 are ready for third reading.

Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be concurred with.

Does the committee agree the Minister brings in her witnesses?

Does the committee agree that Bill 13 is ready for third reading?

Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Legal Profession Act, approved for third reading.

Thank you, Minister Lee. I’d like to call on the standing committee responsible for reviewing the bill if they have any comments. At this time I’ll ask Mr. Abernethy.