Bob McLeod

Yes, I do.

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to Bill 15, Oil and Gas Operations Act. The passage of this legislation will be another step towards implementing the Northwest Territories Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement.

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment will administer the Government of the Northwest Territories’ new authorities under the Oil and Gas Operations Act.

Under the Devolution Agreement, the GNWT is obligated to substantially mirror Canada’s statutes and regulations that are being repealed or made inapplicable to lands transferring to the GNWT through devolution.

The...

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to Bill 11, the Petroleum Resources Act. The passage of this legislation will be another step towards implementing the Northwest Territories Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement.

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment will administer the Government of the Northwest Territories’ new authorities under the Petroleum Resources Act.

Under the Devolution Agreement, the GNWT is obligated to substantially mirror Canada’s statues and regulations that are being repealed or made inapplicable to lands transferring to the GNWT through devolution.

The...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. We’ll make sure that those issues are raised when we work together to establish rules of procedure. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I think we found the applicable section, so through you, if I can get Ms. McLaughlin to provide it.

Yes, I would, Madam Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Section 5 in this legislation, it’s not prescriptive, but I’m sure our Aboriginal government partners would be willing… They’ll be setting their own rules and I’m sure that part of that will be looking at having open public meetings. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Yes, I would, Madam Chair.

I understand where the Member is coming from; he’s being very consistent with his comments. The Legislative Assembly will be an integral part of any review that’s undertaken. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Madam Chair. What I said was those two agreements were just signed a couple weeks ago; I didn’t say that the legislation was prepared two weeks ago.

For the remainder of the question, through you, Madam Chair, I’ll ask Mr. Druyan to answer.