Debates of March 7, 2023 (day 147)

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Bill 72: Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act, Carried

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for the Sahtu, that Bill 72, Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act, be read for the second time.

This bill creates a cause of action for the Government of the Northwest Territories in its own right against manufacturers and wholesalers of opioid products, and their consultants, for the recovery of the cost of health care benefits caused or contributed to by an opioidrelated wrong. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Madam Premier. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Any abstentions? The motion is carried. Bill 72 has had second reading.

Carried

Second reading of bills. Member for Thebacha.