David Krutko

Does committee agree that Bill 23 is ready for third reading?

Question has been called.

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Turn to page 3. Before we begin maybe I’ll just, for the benefit of the Minister, committee, suggest that we allow the Minister to remain in his seat if there are any votes to take place in the House so that he doesn’t have to… So because of his hardship, we’ll allow that to happen at this time so he can stay seated. Bill 10, Northwest Territories Heritage Fund Act, clause 1.

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Sergeant-at-Arms, escort the witnesses in.

For the record, Mr. Minister, introduce your witnesses.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are directed to the Minister of Environment with regard to the proposed amendments to the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. I know the Minister mentioned that this government is requesting three additional changes to be considered in light of what’s being recommended by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board and also the other boards and agencies. I think the big issue or challenge that we face is that as the Northwest Territories I don’t think it’s the fault of the board. If anything, the boards are doing what they’ve been told, but without...

Sergeant-at-Arms, escort the witnesses in.

Mr. Miltenberger, for the record, could you introduce your witnesses.

Can I have the Minister responsible for the bill to make his opening comments? Mr. Lafferty.

Detail. Clause 1.

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Thank you, Mr. Bromley. To the motion. Ms. Bisaro.

Minister of Finance.