Mr. Chairman, the phrasing of this clause was actually suggested by Mr. Miles Pepper of the GNWT Department of Justice. He is the assistant deputy minister. My understanding of the reasoning for this wording is to ensure that there is no truncation of the rights and powers which are inherent in this Legislature. If we are not careful, we could in fact limit the rights of the Legislature with an act when we codify responses to certain actions. With this wording, we have been assured that we are not in any way infringing on the inherent rights of the Legislature.
Charles Dent on Bill 32: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2
In the Legislative Assembly on June 13th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 32: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act, No. 2
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 12th, 1995
Page 1297
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