David Krutko
Statements in Debates
Mr. Speaker, my statement today is dealing with the area of custom adoption and the length the process takes for something that you would think is straightforward and simple.
Mr. Speaker, custom adoption has been in place for hundreds or thousands of years. First Nations people — our grandparents — have adopted their grandchildren for many years. Yet the process this government is using is lengthy, cumbersome and also frustrating for a lot of custom adoption parents who have gone through the process.
Mr. Speaker, a year and a half later, the process continues on. We have legislation in place...
Opposed?
A motion is on the floor. To the motion.
Mr. Speaker, the committee has been considering Bill 1, Interim Appropriation Act, 2008-2009, and would like to report progress with two motions being adopted.
I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be concurred with.
Justice…. Ms. Bisaro.
The Member has asked to go back to item No. 3, Public Works and Services.
Unanimous consent granted.
Motion is being circulated. Question is being called. Motion is in order. To the motion. Question is being called.
Committee motion carried.
Health and Social Services, appropriation authority requested: $27,562,000.
Health and Social Services, $27,562,000 approved.
Minister Roland, for the record could you introduce your witnesses, please.
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Roland.