Thank you, Madam Chairperson. The Government of the Northwest Territories decided not to appeal Justice de Weerdt's decision, and it was based on recommendations by its advice received from the Department of Justice. I can support this motion because I believe that clarity to this situation would be of value for all concerned down the road. The motion is a situation where it urges the federal government to commence a legal reference. Based on that, I do want to point out that this government had advice that it should not appeal to the court with de Weerdt's decision. There is some concern as to the success of it. However, as I said, I will support this particular motion. Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Committee Motion 35-13(7): Supreme Court Legal Preference To Clarify Sections Of The Constitution And Charter Of Rights
In the Legislative Assembly on July 28th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 35-13(7): Supreme Court Legal Preference To Clarify Sections Of The Constitution And Charter Of Rights
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
July 27th, 1999
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