Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to waive Rule 69(2) and have Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Elections Act, No. 2, moved into committee of the whole for today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of Oct. 22nd, 2002
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Bill 27: An Act To Amend The Elections Act, No. 2
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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Bill 27: An Act To Amend The Elections Act, No. 2
Item 18: Second Reading Of Bills
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The Speaker
Thank you, Mr. Minister. The Minister is seeking unanimous consent to waive Rule 69(2) and have Bill 27 moved into committee of the whole for today. There are no nays. You have the consent of the House to have Bill 27 moved into committee of the whole for today. Any further second reading of bills? Item 19, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters. Tabled Document 35-14(2), Bill 1, Bill 25, Bill 26 and Bill 27 with Mr. Krutko in the chair.
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
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The Chair David Krutko
I call committee of the whole to order. We have several items to deal with; Tabled Document 35-14(2), Bill 1, Bill 25, Bill 26 and Bill 27. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Dent.
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
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Charles Dent Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to recommend that committee first of all consider Bill 27 followed by Bill 25 and then perhaps we can get started on Bill 26 and see how far we get on that one.
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The Chair David Krutko
Does committee agree? Agreed. As agreed, we will begin with Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Elections Act, No. 2. At this time I would like to ask the Minister responsible for overseeing the bill if you have any opening comments? I believe it is the Government House Leader, Mr. Handley.
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
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Joe Handley Weledeh
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wish to present two amendments to our Elections Act for consideration today. As Members know, we considered and passed a large number of amendments earlier this year which will allow for the conduct of a general election late next year.
Mr. Chairman, in preparing the consolidation of the Elections Act it was noticed that inadvertently two consequential amendments were missed. Therefore, to ensure that the provision of the Elections Act apply for the next general election, these amendments should be made.
The bill provides that persons who became Canadian citizens on or before polling day may vote at an election, and it also corrects two provisions that contained references that no longer pertain due to the amendments made earlier this year.
Mr. Chairman, with the assistance of the officials I would be pleased to answer any questions on these amendments. Thank you.
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
Thank you, Mr. Handley. I don't believe there was a committee that had a chance to review this, so I would like to ask the Minister if he would be bringing in a witness for the Elections Act. Mr. Handley.
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
Agreed. Sergeant-at-Arms, can you escort the witness in?
Mr. Minister, please introduce your witness for the record.
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Joe Handley Weledeh
Mr. Chairman, with me today are David Hamilton, chief electoral officer, and Mark Aitken, director of legislative division for the Department of Justice.
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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The Chair David Krutko
Thank you, Mr. Handley. Welcome witnesses. General comments in regard to Bill 27. Detail.
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Committee Motion 31-14(5): To Add Clause 4 To Bill 27 (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 21st, 2002
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Joe Handley Weledeh
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to make a motion for an amendment that Bill 27 be amended by adding the following after clause 3:
Commencement
(4) This act comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Commissioner.
Thank you.
Committee Motion 31-14(5): To Add Clause 4 To Bill 27 (carried)
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Committee Motion 31-14(5): To Add Clause 4 To Bill 27 (carried)
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 31-14(5): To Add Clause 4 To Bill 27 (carried)
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The Chair David Krutko
The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Bill 27, as amended?
Committee Motion 31-14(5): To Add Clause 4 To Bill 27 (carried)
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 31-14(5): To Add Clause 4 To Bill 27 (carried)
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