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Bill 1, Western Canada Lottery Act

Government Bill

18th Assembly, 3rd Session

Introduced on Oct. 19, 2017

Bill Sponsor

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed Oct. 19, 2017 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed Oct. 20, 2017 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed March 6, 2018 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed March 13, 2018 (Debate)

    • Status

    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    March 6, 2018 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 1, Western Canada Lottery Act, be read for the third time, and Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    Oct. 20, 2017 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 1, Western Canada Lottery Act, be read for the second time. This bill establishes the Northwest Territories Lottery Commission. It also establishes the Physical Activity, Sport, and Recreation Fund, a special purpose fund that will receive proceeds from the operation of lotteries by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. The commission is responsible for the conduct, management, and operation of lotteries. The Minister will administer the fund and distribute proceeds for limited purposes, including the promotion and delivery of physical activity, sport, and recreation programs. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    Oct. 19, 2017 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 1, Western Canada Lottery Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent To Bills
    Assent To Bills

    March 13th, 2018

    Page 3845


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    Commissioner Ms. Thom

    Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon. As Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:

    Bill 1, Western Canada Lottery Act;

    Bill 9, Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2018-2019.

    During this session, the Government of the Northwest Territories will be introducing the following bills for consideration by the House:

    Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2018-2019.

    The government considers this bill essential to the good conduct of government business, and as such, I recommend its passage. Thank you. Quyanainni. Merci beaucoup. Marsi cho. Koana.

    Bill 1: Western Canada Lottery Act
    Third Reading of Bills

    March 6th, 2018


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    Caroline Cochrane

    Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 1, Western Canada Lottery Act, be read for the third time, and Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 1: Western Canada Lottery Act
    Second Reading of Bills

    October 19th, 2017


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    Caroline Cochrane

    Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 1, Western Canada Lottery Act, be read for the second time.

    This bill establishes the Northwest Territories Lottery Commission. It also establishes the Physical Activity, Sport, and Recreation Fund, a special purpose fund that will receive proceeds from the operation of lotteries by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. The commission is responsible for the conduct, management, and operation of lotteries. The Minister will administer the fund and distribute proceeds for limited purposes, including the promotion and delivery of physical activity, sport, and recreation programs. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 1: Western Canada Lottery Act
    First Reading of Bills

    October 18th, 2017


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    Caroline Cochrane

    Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, that Bill 1, Western Canada Lottery Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.