Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 68, An Act to Amend the Child Daycare Act, be read for the second time.
This bill amends the Child Daycare Act in order to
clarify exemptions from the application of the act;
establish a complaints process for parents to ensure compliance with prescribed rules of conduct;
provide for maximum childcare fees that can be charged by operators;
provide for minimum pay rates for the employees of certain early learning and childcare facilities;
provide for the establishment of a certification process and for mandatory qualifications for early learning and childcare facility operators and staff;
update reporting requirements and provide for assigning unique identifiers for children that attend an early learning and childcare facility; and,
provide additional authorities for the regulation of childcare services.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Thank you. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.
Question.
Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? Motion is carried. Bill 68 has had second reading and is referred to standing committee for further consideration.
Carried
Second reading of bills. Minister of Finance.
