Kevin A. Menicoche

That’s fine.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thought you said clause 7.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight met on June 25, 2004, to review Bill 8, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2004. The act makes minor amendments to a number of statutes. The committee asked for an explanation of clause 7, which will repeal the Economic Development Agreements Act. The Minister and his staff advised that there are currently no agreements under this act, and that any future agreements with the Government of Canada would probably not require legislation.

Members also asked for an explanation of clause 13, which will repeal the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister if he can make some time and provide that so we can sit down and discuss some of the preliminary plans that they have for Fort Liard. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the Minister for that response. I was under the impression that they were addressing the special needs of Fort Liard. With that being said, it was highlighted as a key community. I was just wondering what the corporation plans to do about Fort Liard, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my honourable colleagues for allowing me to conclude my statement. There is still a long way to go, and I look forward to hearing from the government as to when we will be going the rest of the distance. I am pleased, Mr. Speaker, that the Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation will be coming to Fort Liard in a few weeks' time to hear from the residents firsthand. This is a very positive gesture on his part, and I am looking forward to him coming and being ready to listen to the community, because people in this community most definitely will be...

Mr. Chairman, I move that we report progress.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With regard to the Economic Development Agreement Act that was created in 1988, at what point did we not require this act to be in existence anymore?

Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask the Minister to let us know when this Economic Development Agreement Act ceased to be required for the GNWT.

Mr. Chair, your committee wishes to consider Bill 7, Bill 8, and Bill 12. Thank you.