This clause states that a spouse has authority to make him or herself and his or her spouse jointly liable to a third party for the necessities of life except where his or her spouse has withdrawn that authority.
Kelvin Ng on Committee Motion 100-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 27 Of Bill 3
In the Legislative Assembly on October 14th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 100-13(4): Motion To Amend Clause 27 Of Bill 3
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 13th, 1997
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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