No. 95, Parenting and Support Act (amended) - Third Reading

I am pleased to rise and say just a few words in support of this bill. Whenever we can make changes to update legislation to obviously be in line with federal legislation, but also to acknowledge changing family structures and new understandings of parenthood, I think it is important and admirable that we do so.

I would echo the minister and my colleague in thanking the staff for the hard work put into this and, in particular, for the amendments that came in after consultation with Mi’kmaw communities. I think it was really wonderful to see the department respond to that and respond in a sensitive way.

The consultation was good, and we are pleased to support the bill.