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Bill 45, Corrections Act

Government Bill

18th Assembly, 3rd Session

Introduced on March 8, 2019

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed March 8, 2019 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed March 11, 2019 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Aug. 22, 2019 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Aug. 23, 2019 (Debate)
  • Status

    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    Aug. 22, 2019 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River south, that Bill 45, Corrections Act, be read for the third time; and, Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    March 11, 2019 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 45, Corrections Act, be read for the second time. This act repeals and replaces the former act. The new act focuses less on punishment and more on rehabilitation and community reintegration of offenders. Operational improvements are made, including with respect to risk management and security, quality assurance and monitoring, case management and programming, and staff training. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    March 8, 2019 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 45, Corrections Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent To Bills
    Assent To Bills

    August 23rd, 2019

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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 34, Mineral Resources Act
    • Bill 45, Corrections Act
    • Bill 61, Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2020-2021

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

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 22nd, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    The results of the recorded vote: 15 in favour, zero opposed, zero abstentions. The motion is carried.

    ---Carried

    Bill 45 has had its third reading. Third reading of bills. Madam Clerk, orders of the day.

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 22nd, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Masi. All those opposed, please stand. All those abstaining, please stand.

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 22nd, 2019

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    Deputy Clerk Of The House Mr. Rutland

    The Member for Thebacha, the Member for Mackenzie Delta, the Member for Sahtu, the Member for Yellowknife North, the Member for Kam Lake, the Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, the Member for Nahendeh, the Member for Frame Lake, the Member for Yellowknife Centre, the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, the Member for Range Lake, the Member for Great Slave, the Member for Yellowknife South, the Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, the Member for Hay River South.

    Bill 45: Corrections Act
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 22nd, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Question has been called. All those in favour, please stand.

    Bill 45: Corrections Act
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 22nd, 2019

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    Some Hon. Members

    Question.

    Bill 45: Corrections Act
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 22nd, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Masi. The Member has requested a recorded vote. The motion is in order. To the motion.

    Bill 45: Corrections Act
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 22nd, 2019

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    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River south, that Bill 45, Corrections Act, be read for the third time; and, Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 45: Corrections Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    March 11th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed?

    ---Carried

    Bill 45 has had its second reading and is now referred to a standing committee. Second reading of bills. Item 22, consideration in Committee of the Whole of bills and other matters: Bill 26, Statistics Act; Bill 30, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act; Committee Report 12-18(3), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2018 Report of the Auditor General of Canada on Northwest Territories Child and Family Services; Minister's Statement 131-18(3), Sessional Statement; Minister's Statement 151-18(3), New Federal Infrastructure Agreement; Minister's Statement 158-18(3), Developments in Early Childhood Programs and Services; and Tabled Document 237-18(3), Independent Commission to Review Members' Compensation and Benefits 2018 Review of Members' Compensation and Benefits Report, August 2018, with the Member for Hay River North in the chair.

    Bill 45: Corrections Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    March 11th, 2019

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    Some Hon. Members

    Question.

    Bill 45: Corrections Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    March 11th, 2019

    Page 5340


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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Masi. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

    Bill 45: Corrections Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    March 11th, 2019

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    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 45, Corrections Act, be read for the second time. This act repeals and replaces the former act. The new act focuses less on punishment and more on rehabilitation and community reintegration of offenders. Operational improvements are made, including with respect to risk management and security, quality assurance and monitoring, case management and programming, and staff training. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 45: Corrections Act
    First Reading Of Bills

    March 8th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Masi. The motion is in order. The motion is non-debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion carried.

    ---Carried

    Bill 45 has had its first reading. First reading of bills. Item 19, second reading of bills. Minister of Finance.

    Bill 45: Corrections Act
    First Reading Of Bills

    March 8th, 2019

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    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 45, Corrections Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.