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Bill 2, An Act to Amend the Condominium Act

Government Bill

15th Assembly, 6th Session

Introduced on March 14, 2007

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed March 14, 2007 (Debate)
  • Second Reading
    Completed March 14, 2007 (Debate)
  • Third Reading
    Completed May 11, 2007 (Debate)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed May 17, 2007 (Debate)
  • Status

    Bill Text



    Discussion & Mentions

    Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. Tony Whitford

    Mr. Speaker, Mr. Premier, Members of the Legislative Assembly, it is my privilege and my pleasure to be back here among you today. I know that you have all been busy in session this past week as we will see by the number of bills passed and the lively debate recorded.

    With the onset of the high school graduations, I look forward to joining you at some of those at assemblies and other community events this summer as the invitations and time allows.

    In the first week of May past, I have watched and participated in the Youth Parliament and must say how impressed I was with the calibre of our future parliamentarians.

    ---Applause

    The Youth Parliament is a wonderful opportunity for young people to learn first hand how our government works. Having lived all of my life in the North, it is encouraging to see our youth provided with these learning opportunities at such an early age. I would like to compliment the Legislative Assembly for continuing this important role-playing exercise. I look forward to participating again next year.

    This year marks the 40th year since the territorial government moved from Ottawa to the North. I am amazed to have seen such change in our lifetime. I am proud to have been part of that evolution of government in the North. I would like to acknowledge and congratulate the many people, the many men and women, who have worked before us, for their foresight and their commitment to bringing government home to people of the North.

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

    • • Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Partnership Act;
    • • Bill 2, An Act to Amend the Condominium Act;
    • • Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Legal Services Act;
    • • Bill 4, Northwest Territories Hydro Corporation Act;
    • • Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act;
    • • Bill 8, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2007-2008; and
    • • Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act.

    Now, as we leave this House to return to our home communities for the summer, I want to wish you safe travels and a busy time until we meet again in August. Thank you, mahsi cho, quanami. That's it.

    ---Applause

    Bill 2: An Act To Amend The Condominium Act
    Item 22: Third Reading Of Bills

    May 10th, 2007

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    Brendan Bell

    Brendan Bell Yellowknife South

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 2, An Act to Amend the Condominium Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 2: An Act To Amend The Condominium Act
    Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

    March 13th, 2007

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    Brendan Bell

    Brendan Bell Yellowknife South

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 2, An Act to Amend the Condominium Act, be read for the second time.

    Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Condominium Act. Provisions are added to regulate the development of condominiums and the sale of units, and to permit the development of condominiums in phases and the amalgamation of condominiums. The developer and condominium corporation are required to disclose relevant information to owners, purchases, mortgagees and tenants, and parties are afforded protections where material changes are made in respect of the condominium. Provisions are added to facilitate the transfer of control from the developer to the purchasers of a new condominium development, and to extend protections for tenants on the conversion of rental accommodations to a condominium. Annual general meetings must be convened within fixed periods and with certain mandatory agenda items. The process for making condominium corporation bylaws, including those that provide for sanctions, is clarified, and the requirements for making changes to the declaration and plan, or for terminating a condominium, have been simplified. Affected persons are given a right to apply to the Supreme Court to object to a bylaw or a change to the declaration of plan. The voting rights of owners, and mortgagees in certain cases, are specified. New requirements are added relating to the rental of units and protections are afforded to tenants, owners and the condominium corporations. Requirements for the establishment and use of the common expenses funds are expanded, and a new obligation is placed on condominium corporations to establish a capital reserve fund and develop a comprehensive plan to repair or replace depreciating property. A requirement that a reserve fund study be conducted over five years is added. The condominium corporation is required to obtain insurance with respect to the common elements, sand a number of minor changes are made to the act. The regulation-making powers are expanded to address requirements set out in this bill, and transitional provisions are included to deal with the applications of the amendments after they are brought into force. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 2: An Act To Amend The Condominium Act
    Item 17: First Reading Of Bills

    March 13th, 2007

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    Brendan Bell

    Brendan Bell Yellowknife South

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 2, An Act to Amend the Condominium Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.