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Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act

Government Bill

15th Assembly, 4th Session

Introduced on March 1, 2006

Bill Sponsor

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed Oct. 24, 2005 (Debate)
  • Second Reading
    Completed Oct. 25, 2005 (Debate)
  • Third Reading
    Completed March 1, 2006 (Debate)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed March 2, 2006 (Debate)

    • Status

    Bill Text



    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent To Bills
    Item 21: Prorogation

    March 1st, 2006

    Page 1518


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    Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. Tony Whitford

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

    • • Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act
    • • Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act
    • • Bill 14, Public Airports Act
    • • Bill 15, Court Security Act
    • • Bill 16, Tobacco Control Act
    • •
    • • Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Public Colleges Act
    • • Bill 18, Appropriation Act, 2006-2007
    • • Bill 19, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2005-2006
    • • Bill 20, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, No. 2

    In closing, I would like to wish our athletes the very best of luck as they head to the Arctic Winter Games in Kenai, Alaska. I will be travelling to the games myself and look forward to cheering you all on as you proudly represent the Northwest Territories.

    Prior to proroguing this Fourth Session of the 15th Legislative Assembly, I would like to advise you that the Fifth Session of the 15th Legislative Assembly will convene on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at 1:30 p.m.

    As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I hereby prorogue the Fourth Session of the 15th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. Members, I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable break as you travel home to be with your families.

    Bon voyage, bon chance, thank you, merci, mahsi cho.

    ---Applause

    ---PROROGATION

    Bill 12: An Act To Amend The Territorial Court Act
    Item 18: Third Reading Of Bills

    March 1st, 2006

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    Brendan Bell

    Brendan Bell Yellowknife South

    Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 12: An Act To Amend The Territorial Court Act
    Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

    October 25th, 2005

    Page 543


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    Brendan Bell

    Brendan Bell Yellowknife South

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act, be read for the second time.

    Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Territorial Court Act with respect to territorial judges, the Judicial Remuneration Commission, and the consideration of complaints relating to judicial conduct. The bill clarifies that a candidate from outside of the NWT may be considered for appointment to the bench, but must reside in the Territories if appointed. The amendments also permit a territorial judge to either swear or affirm the oaths of allegiance and office, enable the chief judge to designate a territorial judge to act in his or her place for absences of up to 40 days, and permit the territorial judges to make rules relating to the practice and procedure in the Territorial Court in civil matters. The bill changes the term of the Judicial Remuneration Commission from three years to four years and clarifies some matters that the commission must consider in making its recommendations. The bill also provides that any complaint to the Judicial Council respecting the conduct of a territorial judge shall be reviewed by the chairperson, who may refer the complaint to the chief judge for action if it relates to a minor matter. The bill also makes other minor amendments to the act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 12: An Act To Amend The Territorial Court Act
    Item 17: First Reading Of Bills

    October 24th, 2005

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    Brendan Bell

    Brendan Bell Yellowknife South

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    ---Applause