Rocky Simpson

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the flooding that just occurred in the South Slave was, perhaps, the largest natural disaster this territory has ever seen. The number of persons and properties compromised was extensive. The cost for the initial response and evacuation, which include contractors, additional staff, equipment, transportation, and continued accommodation needs, will only increase. Private and commercial properties will require abatement, repairs, and possibly replacement. The DAP applications received may well exceed 400 and costing an estimated $150 million or more. In...

Can we proceed to a clausebyclause review of Bill 47: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, No. 2?

I will now turn to the chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment, the committee that reviewed the bill, for any opening comments on Bill 46. Mr. Bonnetrouge.

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Ms. WeyallonArmstrong.

Thank you, Minister. Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you, Minister. Minister, would you like to bring witnesses into the Chamber?

Thank you, Ms. Martselos. Ms. WeyallonArmstrong.

Thank you, Ms. Cleveland. I will now open the floor to general comments on Bill 47. Mr. O'Reilly.

Thank you. Committee, we will take a short recess and resume with the first item.

SHORT RECESS

Thank you, Premier. Ms. Nokleby.