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.
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.
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.
Thank you. To the principle of the bill.
Question.
DEPUTY SPEAKER:
Carried
Second reading of bills. Minister of Finance.
