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Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services 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)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed May 17, 2007 (Debate)
  • Third Reading
    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 5: An Act To Amend The Child And Family Services Act
    Item 22: Third Reading Of Bills

    May 17th, 2007

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    Floyd Roland

    Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Child And Family Services Act
    Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills

    March 13th, 2007

    Page 60


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    Floyd Roland

    Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act, be read for the second time.

    Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Child and Family Services Act to provide that an application for a court order must be filed within four days after a child is apprehended under the act, and a hearing must be held within nine days after the application is filed. If the court determines there are reasonable grounds for the apprehension, the court shall make an order confirming or continuing the apprehension.

    In cases where an apprehension is made on the grounds that a child needs protection by reason of a refusal of medical care or treatment, the court may make an interim order continuing the apprehension until the determination of the court application for a declaration that the child needs protection and for an order authorizing the medical care or treatment.

    For all other applications, a court order confirming an apprehension expires unless, within 45 days after the apprehension, a further application is made to the court for a declaration that the child is in need of protection and for a further court order for the protection of the child.

    The bill makes changes in terminology to distinguish the new apprehension orders from child protection orders which are made in proceedings under the current act.

    The bill also makes minor adjustments in the act to correct errors or clarify provisions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Child And Family Services Act
    Item 17: First Reading Of Bills

    March 13th, 2007

    Page 58


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    Floyd Roland

    Floyd Roland Inuvik Boot Lake

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.