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Bill 54, Standard Interest Rate Statutes Amendment Act

Government Bill

18th Assembly, 3rd Session

Introduced on May 30, 2019

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Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed May 30, 2019 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed June 4, 2019 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Aug. 13, 2019 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Aug. 21, 2019 (Debate)

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    Related Votes

    Aug. 13, 2019 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 54, Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act, be read for the third time. Mr. Speaker, I would request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    June 4, 2019 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 54, Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act, be read for the second time. This bill amends various statutes to adopt a single standard interest rate described under the Financial Administration Act that will apply to GNWT receivables under the statutes. The bill is part of a larger legislative project that seeks to adopt a single standard interest rate applicable to all GNWT receivables. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    May 30, 2019 Passed Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 54, Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent to Bills
    Prayer

    August 21st, 2019

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    Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. Margaret Thom

    Please be seated. 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 25: An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act
    • Bill 36: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Resources Act
    • Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Operations Act
    • Bill 39: Environmental Rights Act
    • Bill 40: Smoking Control and Reduction Act
    • Bill 41: Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act
    • Bill 42: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products Tax Act
    • Bill 43: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act
    • Bill 46: Public Land Act
    • Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act
    • Bill 54: Standard Interest Rate Statutes Amendment Act
    • Bill 56: An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 2
    • Bill 57: An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act
    • Bill 58: Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act.

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

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 13th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    The results of the recorded vote: 16 in favour, zero opposed, one abstention. The motion is carried.

    ---Carried

    Bill 54 has had its third reading. Third reading of bills. Minister of Education, Culture and Employment.

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 13th, 2019

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    Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

    The Member for Deh Cho.

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    August 13th, 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 13th, 2019

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    Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

    The Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, the Member for Hay River South, the Member for Thebacha, the Member for Hay River North, 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 Nunakput, the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, the Member for Range Lake, the Member for Yellowknife South.

    Bill 54: Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act
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    August 13th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

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

    Bill 54: Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act
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    August 13th, 2019

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    Some Hon. Member

    Question.

    Bill 54: Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act
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    August 13th, 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.

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    August 13th, 2019

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    Robert C. McLeod

    Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 54, Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act, be read for the third time. Mr. Speaker, I would request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 54: Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 4th, 2019

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

    Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

    ---Carried

    Bill 54 has had its second reading. Second reading of bills. Member for Mackenzie Delta.

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    Some Hon. Members

    Question.

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

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

    Bill 54: Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act
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    June 4th, 2019

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    Robert C. McLeod

    Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 54, Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act, be read for the second time.

    This bill amends various statutes to adopt a single standard interest rate described under the Financial Administration Act that will apply to GNWT receivables under the statutes. The bill is part of a larger legislative project that seeks to adopt a single standard interest rate applicable to all GNWT receivables. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 54: Standard Interest Rates Statutes Admendment Act
    First Reading Of Bills

    May 30th, 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?

    ---Carried

    Bill 54 has had its first reading. First reading of bills. Member for Mackenzie Delta.

    Bill 54: Standard Interest Rates Statutes Admendment Act
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    May 30th, 2019

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    Robert C. McLeod

    Robert C. McLeod Inuvik Twin Lakes

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 54, Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.