Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Ms. Semmler. I will now open the floor to general comments on Committee Report 2719(2): Special Committee on Reconciliation and Indigenous Affairs Interim Report: What We Heard About the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Negotiating Agreements. Mr. Bonnetrouge.

Thank you, committee. Does the committee agree that this concludes our consideration of Bill 46: An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act?

Thank you, committee. We have concluded consideration of Committee Report 2719(2): Special Committee on Reconciliation and Indigenous Affairs Interim Report: What We Heard About the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Negotiating Agreements. Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister tell me if the costs for additional abatement services paid directly, are they paid directly by the GNWT, and does the amount come off the $240,000 maximum allotted for damages? Thank you.

Thank you, committee. Does the committee agree that this concludes our consideration of Bill 47: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, No. 2?

Clauses 2122, does the committee degree?

Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Ms. Semmler.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we talk about lessons learned and the lesson is that we have communities in flood zones. We have residents in flood zones. We have businesses in flood zones. That will not change. So when will the Minister start discussions with communities and federal government on what can be done to mitigate damage, or do we need to be taught further lessons and incur more costs before we take some action on mitigation? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Clause 4, does the committee agree?

Clauses 11 to 15, does the committee agree?