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Bill 20, Ombud Act

Government Bill

18th Assembly, 3rd Session

Introduced on May 31, 2018

Bill Sponsor

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed May 31, 2018 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed June 1, 2018 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Nov. 1, 2018 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Nov. 1, 2018 (Debate)

    • Status

    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    Nov. 1, 2018 Passed I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 20, Ombud Act, be read for the third time. Mr. Speaker, I requested a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    June 1, 2018 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 20, Ombudsperson Act, be read for the second time. This bill provides for the appointment of an Ombudsperson as an officer of the Legislature. This bill establishes the mandate of the Ombudsperson, which will be to investigate complaints about the administrative fairness of government practices to promote fair, reasonable, and equitable government administration. Some of the key matters addressed by this Bill include the following: requiring that the Commissioner, on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly, appoint an Ombudsperson; conferring powers and duties on the Ombudsperson for the purpose of fulfilling the Ombudsperson's mandate; setting out how complaints can be made by a person to the Ombudsperson;setting out how investigations are to be conducted by the Ombudsperson. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    May 31, 2018 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 20, Ombudsperson Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent To Bills
    Assent To Bills

    November 1st, 2018

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    Commissioner Ms. Thom

    Please be seated. Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, good afternoon.

    [English translation not provided.]

    It has been a while since I have been here in this great place. I am thankful to see you all again in good health. Mahsi, thank you.

    I would like to take a moment to encourage all residents to honour the dedication, proud service, and the many sacrifices made by current and past members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Remembrance Day is on Sunday, November 11th. I have been invited to Hay River this year to take part in their services, and I look forward to visiting for such an important occasion.

    As this sitting comes to an end, I would like to wish the Members of this House good health, happiness, and prosperity as you enjoy the coming Christmas holiday season with your loved ones.

    I wish you all safe travels on the land, in the air, on the ice, and on our highways as you continue to work together, cooperatively, for the betterment of all residents of the Northwest Territories.

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

    • Bill 7, Chartered Professional Accountants Act
    • Bill 8, Emergency Management Act
    • Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Securities Act
    • Bill 14, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017
    • Bill 15, Document Formalization, Service and Notice Reform Statute Law Amendment Act
    • Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Social Assistance Act
    • Bill 17, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act
    • Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Cities, Towns and Villages Act
    • Bill 20, Ombud Act
    • Bill 24, An Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscites Act
    • Bill 27, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2018-2019
    • Bill 28, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2018-2019
    • Bill 33, Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2019-2020

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

    Bill 20: Ombud Act
    Third Reading Of Bills

    November 1st, 2018

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    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 20, Ombud Act, be read for the third time. Mr. Speaker, I requested a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 1st, 2018

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    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 20, Ombudsperson Act, be read for the second time.

    This bill provides for the appointment of an Ombudsperson as an officer of the Legislature. This bill establishes the mandate of the Ombudsperson, which will be to investigate complaints about the administrative fairness of government practices to promote fair, reasonable, and equitable government administration.

    Some of the key matters addressed by this Bill include the following:

    • requiring that the Commissioner, on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly, appoint an Ombudsperson;
    • conferring powers and duties on the Ombudsperson for the purpose of fulfilling the Ombudsperson's mandate;
    • setting out how complaints can be made by a person to the Ombudsperson;
    • setting out how investigations are to be conducted by the Ombudsperson.

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act
    First Reading Of Bills

    May 31st, 2018

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    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 20, Ombudsperson Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.