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Bill 31, An Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act

Government Bill

19th Assembly, 2nd Session

Introduced on June 1, 2021

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed June 1, 2021 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed June 2, 2021 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Dec. 1, 2021 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Dec. 9, 2021 (Debate)
  • Status

    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    Dec. 1, 2021 Passed Third Reading of Bill 31: an Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act, Carried
    June 2, 2021 Passed Second Reading of Bill 31: An Act ot Amend the Pharmacy Act
    June 1, 2021 Passed First Reading of Bill 31: An Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act

    Discussion & Mentions

    Report On Committee Of The Whole
    Report On Committee Of The Whole

    December 9th, 2021

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    The Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Hon. Margaret M. Thom

    Mahsi, please be seated.

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

    [Translation] Thank you, it is good to be here and see all of you. It seems so long that I was to thank you for your hard work and your patience during these challenging times. I want to say thank you. [Translation Ends].

    It seems such a long time to see each and every one of you again. It seems so long ago that I was here addressing you, and I want to thank each and every one of you for your hard work and your patience during these challenging times.

    As we enter the festive season and what is our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to face many challenges.

    The challenges will continue and I believe that is what gives us courage, gives us strength, and it gives us the opportunity for personal growth. In spite of the challenges, we must keep moving forward with the best of our abilities and always remember the accomplishments that we have each made - both personally and professionally.

    The last two years during this pandemic has been very difficult, particularly to those of us who have lost loved ones due to the pandemic or other reasons. We mourn the loss of loved ones, we celebrate and cherish the ones present, and we must have faith and hope for the future and excitement for the ones yet to come.

    As you journey home for this well-deserved break with your families, friends, and your constituents, know that you are going to make cherished memories. Memories are precious.

    I wish you sincere blessings of the season and Happy Holidays. Mahsi.

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

    • Bill 24: An Act to Amend the Revolving Funds Act
    • Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Aurora College Act
    • Bill 31: An Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act
    • Bill 32: An Act to Amend the Northern Employees Benefits Services Pension Plan Act
    • Bill 33: The National Indigenous Peoples Day Act
    • Bill 36: An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act
    • Bill 42: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2021-2022
    • Bill 43: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2021-2022
    • Bill 44: Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures and Borrowing Authorization), No. 4, 2020-2021
    • Bill 45: Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2022-2023

    Mahsi Cho, Thank You, Quyanainni, Merci Beaucoup, Koana.

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

    All those opposed, please rise. All those abstaining, please rise.

    The results of the recorded votes, 17 in favour, zero opposed, zero abstentions. The motion is carried. Bill 31 has had third reading.

    ---Carried

    ---Applause

    Recorded Vote
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

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    Deputy Clerk Of The House Mr. Glen Rutland

    The Member for Yellowknife Centre. The Member for Thebacha. The Member for Frame Lake. The Member for Nunakput. The Member for Kam Lake. The Member for Yellowknife South. The Member for Range Lake. The Member for Great Slave. The Member for Hay River South. The Member for Monfwi. The Member for Yellowknife North. The Member for Deh Cho. The Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes. The Member for Nahendeh. The Member for Sahtu. The Member for Inuvik Boot Lake. The Member for Hay River North.

    Bill 31: an Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act, Carried
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

    The question has been called. The Minister has requested a recorded vote. All those in favour, please rise.

    Bill 31: an Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act, Carried
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

    Page 3263


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    Some Hon. Members

    Question.

    Bill 31: an Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act, Carried
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

    Page 3263


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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

    Thank you, Minister. Motion is in order. To the motion.

    Bill 31: an Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act, Carried
    Third Reading Of Bills

    December 1st, 2021

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    Julie Green

    Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 31, an Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act be read for the third time. And Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Thank you.

    Bill 31: An Act ot Amend the Pharmacy Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 2nd, 2021

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

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

    ---Carried

    Bill 31 has received second reading and referred to standing committee. Second reading of bills. Minister responsible for Finance.

    Bill 31: An Act ot Amend the Pharmacy Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 2nd, 2021

    Page 2787


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    Some Hon. Members

    Question.

    Bill 31: An Act ot Amend the Pharmacy Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 2nd, 2021

    Page 2787


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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

    Thank you, Minister. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill?

    Bill 31: An Act ot Amend the Pharmacy Act
    Second Reading Of Bills

    June 2nd, 2021

    Page 2787


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    Julie Green

    Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Range Lake, that Bill 31, An Act to amend the Pharmacy Act be read for the second time.

    This bill amends the Pharmacy Act to add a definition of "unscheduled substance"; allow a person to sell an unscheduled substance from any retail outlet if certain conditions are met; require a person who sells a prescribed unscheduled substance by retail, or who supplies or distributes such a substance, to meet certain conditions when selling, supplying, or distributing the substance; establish regulation making authorities relating to the retail sale, supply, or distribution of prescribed unscheduled substances; allow a pharmacist to dispense a drug under the authority of an electronic prescription if certain conditions are met; change an outdated reference to a schedule of a federal regulation to make the reference current and accurate; and replace, in the English version, gender specific language with gender neutral language. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 31: An Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act
    First Reading Of Bills

    June 1st, 2021

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    The Speaker

    The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

    Thank you, Minister. Motion is in order and non-debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? Any abstentions? The motion is carried.

    ---Carried

    Bill 31 has had first reading. First reading of bills. Minister responsible for Finance.

    Bill 31: An Act to Amend the Pharmacy Act
    First Reading Of Bills

    June 1st, 2021

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    Julie Green

    Julie Green Yellowknife Centre

    Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that Bill 31, an Act to amend the Pharmacy Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.