To the extent where there's a legal interpretation, Mr. Chairman, the interpretation would be that clause 2 creates one single standard. If the person is convicted, they will be dealt with in a certain way, depending on whether or not they're convicted of an indictable offence or a summary conviction offence. I suppose if there is a double standard, it would relate to the disposition of the person in the court but not in the Legislative Assembly. The single standard applies where there is a conviction.
Acting Law Clerk (Ms. Stewart) on Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 61-12(7): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 32, Defeated
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 11th, 1995
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Acting Law Clerk Ms. Stewart
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