Debates of March 14, 2007 (day 2)

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 7, Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Bell. The motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 7 has had first reading.

First reading of bills. The honourable Minister responsible for the Workers’ Compensation Board, Mr. Krutko.

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to proceed with first reading of Bill 6, Workers’ Compensation Act.

Mr. Speaker, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 7, Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill provides a process for the review of complaints about, and court applications in respect of, the use of property where an illegal activity is carried out that adversely affects the people in the community or neighbourhood where the property is located. The bill also provides a process for requiring the removal of building fortifications that are a threat to public safety. Finally, Mr. Speaker, consequential amendments are made to the Residential Tenancies Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Bell. Motion is on the floor. To the principle of the bill.

Question.

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 7 has had second reading and will be referred to a standing committee.

Second reading of bills. Honourable Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board, Mr. Krutko.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 6.