David Krutko

Sergeant-at-Arms, escort the witnesses in.

For the record, Mr. Minister, introduce your witnesses.

Question has been called.

---Carried

Can I have the Minister responsible for the bill to make his opening comments? Mr. Lafferty.

Detail. Clause 1.

---Clauses 1 through 11 inclusive approved

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are directed to the Minister of Environment with regard to the proposed amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. I know the Minister mentioned that this government is requesting three additional changes to be considered in light of what’s being recommended by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board and also the other boards and agencies. I think the big issue or challenge that we face is that as the Northwest Territories I don’t think it’s the fault of the board. If anything, the boards are doing what they’ve been told, but without...

Sergeant-at-Arms, escort the witnesses in.

Mr. Miltenberger, for the record, could you introduce your witnesses.

Minister of Finance.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Apparently, there is no committee report because the bill was referred directly from second reading right to Committee of the Whole, so there is no committee report on this bill. At this time, I’d like to ask the Minister if he’ll be bringing in witnesses. Minister of Justice.

Thank you, Mr. Bromley. To the motion. Ms. Bisaro.

Does committee agree that Bill 10 as amended is ready for third reading?

---Bill 10 as a whole as amended approved for third reading