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Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Elections Act

Government Bill

13th Assembly, 4th Session

Introduced on Oct. 14, 1997

Bill Sponsor

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed Oct. 14, 1997 (Debate)
  • Second Reading
    Completed Oct. 14, 1997 (Debate)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Oct. 16, 1997 (Debate)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Oct. 16, 1997 (Debate)

    • Status

    Bill Text



    Discussion & Mentions

    Return To Oral Question 592-13(4): Calculation Of Gold Royalties
    Revert To Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

    October 16th, 1997

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    Commissioner Maksagak

    As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:

    Bill 3, Family Law Act; Bill 4, Children's Law Act; Bill 6, Child and Family Services Act; Bill 15, An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act; Bill 19, Municipal Statutes Amending Act No. 2; Bill 20, An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act; Bill 21, An Act to Amend the Companies Act; Bill 22, An Act to Amend the Corrections Act; Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Elections Act; and Bill 25, Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 2, 1997-98.

    The Fourth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly commenced on November 27, 1996, almost a year ago. It has been a long session and much has been accomplished. Even though many challenges remain, I urge all Members to take some time to reflect with pride on their achievements to date. Prior to proroguing this session, I wish to announce that the Fifth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly will convene Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I hereby prorogue the Fourth Session of the 13th Legislative Assembly.

    --PROROGATION

    Bill 23: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
    Item 21: Third Reading Of Bills

    October 16th, 1997

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    Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Tu Nedhe that Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Elections Act, be read for the third time. Thank you.

    Bill 23: An Act To Amend The Elections Act
    Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

    October 13th, 1997

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    Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh that Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Elections Act be read for the second time.

    The bill amends the Elections Act to permit voting in the office of the returning officer, to provide for mail-in voting, to clarify the circumstances under which proxy votes may be used, and to clarify the procedures for inquiring into and prosecuting violations of the Act. New provisions are added to restrict election related spending in the six month period proceeding the commencement of an election campaign. The bill also makes technical amendments standardizing provisions for the posting of notices under the Act, changing the day on which nominations close, providing that a tie vote resulting after a recount will be resolved by the drawing of a lot, clarifying the offence of voting more than once at an election and providing for a number of other minor changes to the Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Item 17: First Reading Of Bills
    Item 17: First Reading Of Bills

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    Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

    Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Aivilik that Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Elections Act be read for the first time. Thank you.