Debates of November 2, 2022 (day 131)

Date
November
2
2022
Session
19th Assembly, 2nd Session
Day
131
Members Present
Hon. Diane Archie, Mr. Bonnetrouge, Hon. Paulie Chinna, Ms. Cleveland, Hon. Caroline Cochrane, Mr. Edjericon, Hon. Julie Green, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Martselos, Ms. Nokleby, Ms. Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Rocky Simpson, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek, Ms. Weyallon-Armstrong.
Topics
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Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried

Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that Bill 61, An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, be read for a second time.

Speaker: DEPUTY SPEAKER

The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill. Member for Yellowknife North.

Madam Speaker, this Bill makes several amendments to the Ombud Act in order to

Expand the list of authorities that fall within the mandate of the Ombud;

Clarify the mandate of the Ombud;

Allow the Ombud to investigate complaints dating back to April 1st, 1999; and,

Provide additional notice requirements, including to Indigenous governments.

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Speaker: DEPUTY SPEAKER

Thank you. To the principle of the bill. Government House Leader.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Cabinet will be abstaining from this vote. I have looked at the bill; there's nothing objectionable in there but we need to give it due consideration. There's work that needs to be done and so we will do that work. But we're not going to stand in the way of this from proceeding. Thank you.

Speaker: DEPUTY SPEAKER

Thank you. To the principle of the bill.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

DEPUTY SPEAKER:

Carried

Second reading of bills. Minister of Finance.