Jane Groenewegen

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. At this time I would like to ask Mr. Abernethy if he would like to bring witnesses into the Chamber.

Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. Did you have anything to add to the 10 minutes that you’ve already taken to respond to the motion? Do you have anything else you’d like to say, because I do have the prerogative to grant you more time if you’d like.

Thank you, Mr. Abernethy. I’ll now ask the deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Social Programs, who reviewed this bill, to make opening comments. Mr. Dolynny.

Bill 5 to start with, please.

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

Does committee agree that Bill 5 is ready for third reading as amended?

---Bill 5 as amended approved for third reading

Okay, Members. I’d like to call Committee of the whole back to order. I guess, before the break, committee indicated they’d like to deal with Bill 5, Legal Aid Act, and Bill 7, An Act to Amend the Judicature Act. So we will proceed with Bill 5 first. Committee agreed?

Thank you, Mr. Dolynny. To the motion. Mr. Bouchard.

Clause 10 as amended.

---Clauses 10 through 26 inclusive approved.

Thank you. I will now rise and report progress.