Jane Groenewegen

Hay River South

Statements in Debates

Debates of , (day 8)

Thank you, Ms. Lee. At this time, I'll ask Minister Roland if he would like to bring witnesses into the Chamber. Mr. Roland.

Debates of , (day 8)

Alright, the Minister responsible is Mr. Roland. Okay, Members, we’re onto now Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act. I would like to ask Minister Roland if he would please introduce the bill. Mr. Roland.

Debates of , (day 8)

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, the Standing Committee on Governance and Economic Development conducted public hearings on Bill 5, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation Act, in Yellowknife on April 18 and 19, 2007; in Fort Smith on April 23, 2007; in Fort Resolution on April 24, 2007; in Hay River on Wednesday, April 25, 2007; and in Inuvik on April 26, 2007. The clause-by-clause review was conducted on May 10, 2007, in Yellowknife.

The committee would like to thank all the witnesses for their comments and the Minister and his staff for presenting the bill. The main purpose of the...