David Krutko

At this time I’d like to ask the committee responsible for the bill if they have any comments. Mr. Abernethy.

Okay; we’ll switch to Bill 14. Page 1, clause 1.

Clauses 1 through 6 inclusive approved.

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. At this time I’d like to ask Ms. Bisaro if she’ll be bringing any witnesses. Ms. Bisaro?

Next on our list we’re dealing with Bill 17, Forgiveness of Debts Act, 2008–2009. Mr. Yakeleya.

Do you want to clarify that for the record?

We’re on Bill 19, Donation of Food Act. At this time I’d like to ask the sponsor of the bill if she would like to make any opening comments. Ms. Bisaro.

Does committee agree that Bill 16 is ready for third reading?

Bill 16, Write-off of Debts Act, 2008–2009, approved for third reading.

Does committee agree the Minister brings in his witnesses?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will not be supporting the motion. I believe this motion is going a little too far, especially with the impact it’s going to have on our small communities where we depend on the good old pickup trucks to get around. Those are our work trucks; they’re not just a luxury item. In most cases we do have potholes. We don’t have just a few speed bumps on the way. Most of our highways are gravel and rough. I think someone with a hybrid trying to operate under that condition, or even a Lexus for that matter, will have a real problem in navigating themselves on the roads we...

We’ll move to deal with Bill 16, Write-off of Debts Act, 2008–2009. We’ll move to page 3, Schedule, Debts Written-off, Total: $424,708.95.

Bill 16, Schedule, Total Debts Written-off: $424,708.95, approved.