Brendan Bell on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

In the Legislative Assembly on October 17th, 2002. See this statement in context.

Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

October 17th, 2002

Page 1013

Brendan Bell Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Standing Committee on Social Programs met on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 to review Bill 16, Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act. This act provides for a new process for obtaining and varying spousal and child support orders when the parties involved live in different jurisdictions.

In 2001 the federal, provincial and territorial Justice Ministers agreed to introduce uniform legislation and standardize the process for support orders. Under the new legislation one court hearing will be eliminated, which coupled with standardization, should speed up the process.

The committee understands that once all Canadian jurisdictions pass similar legislation the act will come into force. Individual members of the committee may have questions or comments as we proceed. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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Brendan Bell on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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