Glen Abernethy

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Are there any general comments to the opening remarks? Mr. Krutko.

Agreed. The first thing we’ll do is we’ll get the Minister responsible to introduce the bill. Minister McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over the last three years and 10 months I have received a number of questions and concerns from constituents on the amount of services and supports provided to families living with children with autism. Based on conversations with the previous Minister of Health and Social Services, it is clear to me that this government does not offer much in the way of dedicated services for these individuals.

Autism is a growing problem both in Canada and the Northwest Territories. One in 110 children born today will live with autism to many different degrees of effect. One in 70 male...

Thank you, Mr. Roland. To the motion. Mr. Krutko.

Clauses 41 through 50.

---Clauses 41 through 50 inclusive approved

Committee agreed?

Does committee agree that Bill 7 as amended is ready for third reading?

---Bill 7 as a whole as amended approved for third reading

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

Clauses 21 through 30.

---Clauses 21 through 30 inclusive approved

Thank you, Mr. Minister. We’ll now go to the chairman responsible for the standing committee that reviewed the bill to make opening comments on the bill. Mr. Ramsay.