Hon. Leonard Derkach (Minister of Rural Development): I move, seconded by the Minister of Highways and Transportation (Mr. Praznik), that leave be given to introduce Bill 24, The Municipal Amendment Act; Loi modifiant la Loi sur les municipalitJ s, and that the same be now received and read a first time.

His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, having been advised of the contents of the bill, recommends it to the House, and I would like to table the message of the Lieutenant Governor.