Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I wish to inform the House that it is my intention to propose this bill be referred to a committee before second reading pursuant to Standing Order 73(1).
As a result of the broad legislative scope this implies this reference before second reading will empower the committee to fulfil the provisions of section 13 of the Employment Equity Act. It also shows further innovation on the part of this government to turn over a bill after first reading to a committee so it can help in the actual drafting of the bill.