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Bill 64, An Act to Amend the Co-operative Associations Act

Government Bill

17th Assembly, 5th Session

Introduced on June 3, 2015

Bill Sponsor

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed June 3, 2015 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed June 4, 2015 (Debate)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Oct. 7, 2015 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Oct. 8, 2015 (Debate)

    • Status

    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    Oct. 7, 2015 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that Bill 64, An Act to Amend the Co-operative Associations Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    June 4, 2015 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that Bill 64, An Act to Amend the Co-operative Associations Act, be read for the second time. This bill amends the Co-operative Associations Act to define the essential characteristics of a co-operative enterprise; improve procedures for the incorporation, naming, amalgamation and continuance of co-operative associations; clarify rules respecting joint membership; permit the directors of a co-operative to terminate a membership; clarify requirements for the redemption of shares; clarify responsibilities of directors; provide for the removal of a director; simplify filing requirements; provide co-operatives with greater flexibility in respect of financial reserves; allow co-operative federations to meet by conference call and expand options for the determination of voting representatives; eliminate unnecessary or duplicative regulatory requirements; and make non-substantive amendments that enhance clarity and readability.
    June 3, 2015 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Bill 64, An Act to Amend the Co-operative Associations Act, be read for the first time.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent To Bills
    Prorogation

    October 8th, 2015


    See context

    Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. George Tuccaro

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

    • Bill 45, An Act to Amend the Workers’ Compensation Act;

    • Bill 49, An Act to Amend the Deh Cho Bridge Act;

    • Bill 55, Mental Health Act;

    • Bill 56, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2015;

    • Bill 59, Estate Administration Law Amendment Act;

    • Bill 60, An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act, No. 2;

    • Bill 61, An Act to Amend the Public Airports Act;

    • Bill 62, An Act to Amend the Coroners Act;

    • Bill 63, An Act to Amend the Victims of Crime Act;

    • Bill 64, An Act to Amend the Co-operative Associations Act;

    • Bill 65, An Act to Amend the Safety Act;

    • Bill 68, An Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act, No. 2;

    • Bill 69, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 2;

    • Bill 70, Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2016-2017;

    • Bill 71, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2015-2016;

    • Bill 72, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2015-2016.

    As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I hereby prorogue the Fifth Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. Thank you, merci beaucoup, mahsi cho, quanani, koana.

    ---PROROGATION

    The House prorogued at 5:19 p.m.

    Bill 64: An Act To Amend The Co-Operative Associations Act
    Third Reading of Bills

    October 7th, 2015


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    David Ramsay

    David Ramsay Kam Lake

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that Bill 64, An Act to Amend the Co-operative Associations Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 64: An Act To Amend The Co-Operative Associations Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 4th, 2015


    See context
    David Ramsay

    David Ramsay Kam Lake

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that Bill 64, An Act to Amend the Co-operative Associations Act, be read for the second time.

    This bill amends the Co-operative Associations Act to define the essential characteristics of a co-operative enterprise; improve procedures for the incorporation, naming, amalgamation and continuance of co-operative associations; clarify rules respecting joint membership; permit the directors of a co-operative to terminate a membership; clarify requirements for the redemption of shares; clarify responsibilities of directors; provide for the removal of a director; simplify filing requirements; provide co-operatives with greater flexibility in respect of financial reserves; allow co-operative federations to meet by conference call and expand options for the determination of voting representatives; eliminate unnecessary or duplicative regulatory requirements; and make non-substantive amendments that enhance clarity and readability.

    Bill 64: An Act To Amend The Co-Operative Associations Act
    First Reading of Bills

    June 2nd, 2015


    See context
    David Ramsay

    David Ramsay Kam Lake

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Bill 64, An Act to Amend the Co-operative Associations Act, be read for the first time.