Debates of March 7, 2017 (day 65)

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Petition 6-18(2): Elimination of Time Change in the Northwest Territories

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to present a petition dealing with the matter of eliminating bi-annual time changes. Mr. Speaker, the petition contains 533 electronic signatures of Northwest Territories residents and, Mr. Speaker, the petition requests that Daylight Savings Time be adopted on a permanent basis to eliminate the need to turn clocks back in the fall. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Motion 32-18(2): Referral of Petition 6-18(2): Elimination of Time Change in the Northwest Territories to the Standing Committee on Social Development

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, March 9, 2017, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife North, that this Assembly refer Petition 6-18(2): Elimination of Time Change in the Northwest Territories to the Standing Committee on Social Development for a comprehensive review and that the standing committee report back to the Assembly at their earliest opportunity. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.