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Bill 28, Interpretation Act

Government Bill

18th Assembly, 2nd Session

Introduced on June 1, 2017

Bill Sponsor

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed June 1, 2017 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed June 2, 2017 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Sept. 22, 2017 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Oct. 4, 2017 (Debate)

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    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    Sept. 22, 2017 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 28, Interpretation Act, be read for the third time. Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    June 2, 2017 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 28, Interpretation Act be read for the second time. This bill sets out fundamental concepts governing the rest of the Northwest Territories' legislation. It: ● sets out key principles of statutory interpretation; ● identifies the elements in a legislative text that are to be considered part of the text; ● provides standard definitions of commonly-used words and expressions; ● provides standard sets of provisions regulating aspects of the operation of all enactments, such as the effective time of commencement, the effect of repeal and amendment, the calculation of time, and the making of regulations; and ● provides standard sets of provisions regulating the powers of corporations, judicial officers, and public officers. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    June 1, 2017 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 28, Interpretation Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent To Bills
    Prorogation

    October 3rd, 2017


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    Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories (Hon. Margaret Thom)

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

    • Bill 24, An Act to Amend the Coroners Act

    • Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act

    • Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Environmental Protection Act

    • Bill 28, Interpretation Act

    • Bill 29, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017

    • Bill 30, Health Statutes Law Amendment Act (Cremation Services)

    • Bill 33, Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2018-2019

    Prior to proroguing this second session of the 18th Legislative Assembly, I wish to announce that the third session of the 18th Legislative Assembly will convene on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Now, as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I hereby prorogue the second session of the 18th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.

    Mahsi cho, quyanainni, koana, merci beaucoup, thank you.

    ---PROROGATION

    The House prorogued at 4:50 p.m.

    Bill 28: Interpretation Act
    Third Reading of Bills

    September 21st, 2017


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    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 28, Interpretation Act, be read for the third time. Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 28: Interpretation Act
    Second Reading of Bills

    June 1st, 2017


    See context
    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 28, Interpretation Act be read for the second time. This bill sets out fundamental concepts governing the rest of the Northwest Territories' legislation. It:

    ● sets out key principles of statutory interpretation;

    ● identifies the elements in a legislative text that are to be considered part of the text;

    ● provides standard definitions of commonly-used words and expressions;

    ● provides standard sets of provisions regulating aspects of the operation of all enactments, such as the effective time of commencement, the effect of repeal and amendment, the calculation of time, and the making of regulations; and

    ● provides standard sets of provisions regulating the powers of corporations, judicial officers, and public officers.

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 28: Interpretation Act
    First Reading of Bills

    May 31st, 2017


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    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 28, Interpretation Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.