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Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act

Government Bill

18th Assembly, 2nd Session

Introduced on June 24, 2016

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Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed June 24, 2016 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed June 27, 2016 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Oct. 31, 2016 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Nov. 4, 2016 (Debate)

    • Status

    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    Oct. 31, 2016 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    June 27, 2016 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act, be read for the second time. This bill amends the Vital Statistics Act to remove the requirement that a name registered for the birth of a child be written in entirely Roman alphabet, permit a single name determined in accordance with the child's traditional culture to be registered on a child's birth, and permit a person to amend the designation of sex on a birth registration statement without undergoing gender reassignment surgery. The bill also includes consequential amendments to the Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act, the Adoption Act, and the Change of Name Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    June 24, 2016 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent to Bills
    Assent to Bills

    November 3rd, 2016


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    Deputy Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories (Mr. Kisoun)

    Please be seated. Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good morning. Quyanainni, qaiqqafi, hai cho, shiik kut.

    I would like to take a moment to encourage all residents to honour the proud service and sacrifices made by current and past members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as Remembrance Day is next Friday. It is important to acknowledge the recent passing of several long-term prominent Northerners and to note that, when we lose these elders, we have lost an important part of our northern history. It is up to us to remember and honour their wisdom, their lives, their varied contributions to our territory and to our country.

    As this session comes to a close, I wish the Members of this House good health, happiness, and prosperity as you enjoy the coming Christmas holiday season with your loved ones and continue work in your constituencies. I wish you all safe travels on the land, on the ice, in the air, and on our highways, even as you work for the betterment of all Northerners. Now, as Deputy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:

    ● Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act

    ● Bill 6, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016

    ● Bill 8, An Act to Amend the Children's Law Act

    ● Bill 11, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2016-2017

    ● Bill 12, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2016-2017

    ● Bill 14, Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2017-2018

    Thank you. Hai cho. Quyanainni. Merci beaucoup. Mahsi cho. Koana.

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    Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Vital Statistics Act
    Third Reading of Bills

    October 30th, 2016


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    Glen Abernethy

    Glen Abernethy Great Slave

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act, be read for the third time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Vital Statistics Act
    Second Reading of Bills

    June 26th, 2016


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    Glen Abernethy

    Glen Abernethy Great Slave

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act, be read for the second time. This bill amends the Vital Statistics Act to remove the requirement that a name registered for the birth of a child be written in entirely Roman alphabet, permit a single name determined in accordance with the child's traditional culture to be registered on a child's birth, and permit a person to amend the designation of sex on a birth registration statement without undergoing gender reassignment surgery. The bill also includes consequential amendments to the Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act, the Adoption Act, and the Change of Name Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Vital Statistics Act
    First Reading of Bills

    June 23rd, 2016


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    Glen Abernethy

    Glen Abernethy Great Slave

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 5, An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.