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Bill 61, An Act to Amend the Ombud Act

Private Members' Bill

19th Assembly, 2nd Session

Introduced on Nov. 1, 2022

Bill Sponsor

Rylund Johnson

Yellowknife North

Events

Timeline of key legislative events

First Reading
Completed Nov. 1, 2022 (Debate | Vote)

Second Reading
Completed Nov. 2, 2022 (Debate | Vote)

Third Reading
Completed March 28, 2023 (Debate | Vote)

Commissioner's Assent
Completed March 30, 2023 (Debate)

Status

Law (Assent given) as of March 30, 2023

Introduced as a private member’s bill.

This bill has received Commissioner's Assent and is now law (but may not be in force yet).

Bill Text

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Related Votes

March 28, 2023 Passed Third Reading of Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried

Nov. 2, 2022 Passed Second Reading of Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried

Nov. 1, 2022 Passed First Reading of Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act

Discussion & Mentions

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Assent To Bills
Assent To Bills

March 30th, 2023

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The Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories Margaret M. Thom

Mahsi. Good afternoon Mr. Speaker, Premier Cochrane, Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly, staff and visitors in the public gallery.

It is always a good feeling and honour to be here and see all of you. Thank you for your ongoing commitment and hard work on behalf of the people of the Northwest Territories. It is with great honour and respect that I acknowledge the territory of the Dene, Metis and Inuit of this great land. We are extremely grateful to live, work, celebrate, and be welcomed as visitors in your territory.

After the long and cold winter, it is nearly time to say, Spring is in the air. So enjoy the well-deserved, much-needed Easter break to enjoy the beautiful spring weather, longer daylight hours, the single digit temperatures in some places, and the sunshine. This break will allow you to breathe in the good fresh air to ground you. I wish you all safe, enjoyable travels to your homes, your loved ones, your constituencies. Happy and Blessed Easter season with your loved ones.

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

Bill 56, An Act to Amend the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation Act
Bill 57, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2022
Bill 60, An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act
Bill 61, An Act to Amend the Ombud Act
Bill 62, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act, No. 2
Bill 63, An Act to Amend Official Languages Act
Bill 66, An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act
Bill 67, An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act
Bill 68, An Act to Amend the Child Day Care Act
Bill 73, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, No. 4
Bill 76, An Act to Amend the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act
Bill 86, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2022-2023
Bill 87, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2023- 2023
Bill 88, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2023-2024
Bill 89, Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2023-2024

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

---SHORT RECESS

Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills

March 28th, 2023

Page 5980

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The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

The results of the recorded vote: 11 in favour, zero opposed, seven abstentions. The motion is carried. Bill 61 has had third reading.

---Carried

Third reading of bills. Minister responsible for Education, Culture and Employment.

Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills

March 28th, 2023

Page 5980

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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Nahendeh. The Member for Yellowknife South. The Member for Sahtu. The Member for Range Lake. The Member for Inuvik Boot Lake. The Member for Yellowknife Centre. The Member for Hay River North.

Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills

March 28th, 2023

Page 5980

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The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

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

Recorded Vote
Third Reading Of Bills

March 28th, 2023

Page 5980

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Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

The Member for Yellowknife North. The Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh. The Member for Monfwi. The Member for Great Slave. The Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes. The Member for Deh Cho. The Member for Hay River South. The Member for Thebacha. The Member for Kam Lake. The Member for Frame Lake. The Member for Nunakput.

Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried
Third Reading Of Bills

March 28th, 2023

Page 5980

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The Speaker Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Member for Yellowknife North. The Member is requesting a recorded vote. Order. All those in favour, please rise.

Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried
Third Reading Of Bills

March 28th, 2023

Page 5980

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Rylund Johnson Yellowknife North

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that Bill 61, An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, be read for the third time. And Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried
Second Reading Of Bills

November 2nd, 2022

Page 5037

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The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? All those abstaining? The motion is carried. Bill 61 has had second reading and is referred to standing committee for further consideration.

---Carried

Second reading of bills. Minister of Finance.

Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried
Second Reading Of Bills

November 2nd, 2022

Page 5037

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried
Second Reading Of Bills

November 2nd, 2022

Page 5036

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The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Thank you. To the principle of the bill.

Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried
Second Reading Of Bills

November 2nd, 2022

Page 5036

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R.J. Simpson Hay River North

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Cabinet will be abstaining from this vote. I have looked at the bill; there's nothing objectionable in there but we need to give it due consideration. There's work that needs to be done and so we will do that work. But we're not going to stand in the way of this from proceeding. Thank you.

Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried
Second Reading Of Bills

November 2nd, 2022

Page 5036

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The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

Thank you. To the principle of the bill. Government House Leader.

Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried
Second Reading Of Bills

November 2nd, 2022

Page 5036

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Rylund Johnson Yellowknife North

Madam Speaker, this Bill makes several amendments to the Ombud Act in order to

Expand the list of authorities that fall within the mandate of the Ombud;
Clarify the mandate of the Ombud;
Allow the Ombud to investigate complaints dating back to April 1st, 1999; and,
Provide additional notice requirements, including to Indigenous governments.

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried
Second Reading Of Bills

November 2nd, 2022

Page 5036

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The Deputy Speaker Lesa Semmler

The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill. Member for Yellowknife North.

Bill 61: An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, Carried
Second Reading Of Bills

November 2nd, 2022

Page 5036

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Rylund Johnson Yellowknife North

Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that Bill 61, An Act to Amend the Ombud Act, be read for a second time.

Bill 61, An Act to Amend the Ombud Act

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