Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I am aware of the current cases in Ontario, Sauve vs the Attorney General of Canada and the Belczowski case, earlier. Mr. Speaker, I am advised that the Belczowski case is presently under appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, and that the prudent course of action would be to await the result of that issue by the Supreme Court before making any decision to change the NWT Elections Act, so we are awaiting the Supreme Court of Canada ruling on this case. I think we have the benefit of some time because, fortunately, there will not be a territorial election for a few years. That is the position I am now taking on that matter, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Question O636-12(2): Amendments To NWT Elections Act
In the Legislative Assembly on June 24th, 1992. See this statement in context.
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Question O636-12(2): Amendments To NWT Elections Act
Item 5: Oral Questions
June 23rd, 1992
Page 749
Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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