Mr. Chairman, the Department of Justice drafts legislation for the government. It is our job to draft legislation as instructed by the Executive. There is a system within the department where we have a special division that is devoted strictly to drafting of legislation and we check with other jurisdictions to make sure our language is consistent with what is used in the courts and that the English and French text is consistent and clear. There is not just one lawyer doing all of this. There is a team. There are people checking each other's work. We don't need a second independent opinion to check on the work. When it comes out, it is from the best efforts and if it is ever challenged as to the wording and interpretation of the clauses, the courts will decide that. An independent opinion is an incredibly expensive suggestion to make on the work the Department of Justice makes. I don't understand what the Member is getting at, at all.
Stephen Kakfwi on Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Partnership Act
In the Legislative Assembly on March 1st, 1994. See this statement in context.
Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Partnership Act
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 28th, 1994
Page 449
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