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Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act

Private Members' Bill

16th Assembly, 2nd Session

Introduced on June 12, 2008

Bill Sponsor

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed June 12, 2008 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed June 13, 2008 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed June 19, 2008 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed June 19, 2008 (Debate)

    • Status

    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    June 19, 2008 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act, be read for the third time.
    June 13, 2008 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act, be read for the second time. Mr. Speaker, Bill 12 amends provisions of the Human Rights Act pertaining to the appointment of commission members. Responsibility for hiring staff members is vested in the director, and they become employees in the public service. Both the commission and the director may appoint assistants and engage advisors. The commission is empowered to make its own rules of procedure, and the annual reporting requirements of the commission are simplified. The Board of Management is given a role in making certain regulations under the act, and such regulations are to be made in consultation with the commission and the director. Thank you.
    June 12, 2008 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act, be read for the first time.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent to Bills
    Assent to Bills

    June 18th, 2008


    See context

    Tony Whitford Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories

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

    • Bill 4, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2008

    • Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act

    • Bill 6, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act

    • Bill 7, Securities Act

    • Bill 9, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 4, 2007–2008

    • Bill 11, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act

    • Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act

    • Bill 18, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2008–2009

    As we adjourn from this House, I wish you all safe travels home and a busy and productive summer as you continue to work for the people of your constituencies and for all the people of the Northwest Territories.

    I also wish you a happy Aboriginal Day the day after tomorrow, and I hope you will participate in some of the many activities your communities will be sponsoring. I look forward to seeing you all in October.

    Thank you, mahsi cho, quyanainni, and merci beaucoup.

    Applause.

    Bill 12 An Act To Amend The Human Rights Act
    Third Reading of Bills

    June 18th, 2008


    See context
    David Ramsay

    David Ramsay Kam Lake

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act, be read for the third time.

    Bill 12 An Act To Amend The Human Rights Act
    Second Reading of Bills

    June 12th, 2008


    See context
    David Ramsay

    David Ramsay Kam Lake

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act, be read for the second time.

    Mr.

    Speaker, Bill 12 amends provisions of the

    Human Rights Act pertaining to the appointment of commission members. Responsibility for hiring staff members is vested in the director, and they become employees in the public service. Both the commission and the director may appoint assistants and engage advisors. The commission is empowered to make its own rules of procedure, and the annual reporting requirements of the commission are simplified. The Board of Management is given a role in making certain regulations under the act, and such regulations are to be made in consultation with the commission and the director. Thank you.

    Bill 12 An Act To Amend The Human Rights Act
    First Reading of Bills

    June 11th, 2008


    See context
    David Ramsay

    David Ramsay Kam Lake

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, that Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act, be read for the first time.