Clause 13. Mr. Minister.
Debates of Oct. 29th, 2002
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Committee Motion 43-14(5): To Amend Clause 12 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (3) (carried)
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Committee Motion 43-14(5): To Amend Clause 12 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (3) (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 29th, 2002
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Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes
Thank you again, Mr. Chairman. I have a few comments on this clause that relate to the amendment of this bill that added the ground of political belief to clause 5. One of the results of that when this bill is passed will be to make it unlawful to publish a statement that discriminates on the basis of political belief.
When the government was reviewing the implication of this a question came up. What would it mean to discriminate in the publication of a statement on the basis of political belief? A respect for differences in political beliefs is central to the principles of democracy and freedom. The department reviewed how other provinces and territories deal with this matter and found that most jurisdictions that include political belief include a statement on freedom of expression of opinion in a section on publication.
Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms there is protection in section 2 for freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression. If we add a provision for clause 13 to indicate that the clause would not interfere with freedom of expression of opinion, this would clarify that the Charter of Rights is not intended to be limited by clause 13.
It would also clear up concerns about the meaning of discrimination on the basis of political belief. Therefore I will be making a motion to add another provision to clause 13.
Committee Motion 44-14(5): To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (2) (carried)
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Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes
Mr. Chairman, I MOVE that Bill 1 be amended by:
(8) renumbering clause 13 as sub-clause 13(1); and
(b) adding the following after sub-clause 13(1)(2):
nothing in this subsection (1) shall be construed so as to interfere with the free expression of opinion on any subject. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee Motion 44-14(5): To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (2) (carried)
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The Chair David Krutko
There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. Clause 13, as amended.
Committee Motion 44-14(5): To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (2) (carried)
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 44-14(5): To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (2) (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 44-14(5): To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (2) (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 44-14(5): To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (2) (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 44-14(5): To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (2) (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 44-14(5): To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (2) (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 44-14(5): To Amend Clause 13 Of Bill 1 To Add Sub-clause (2) (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes
Mr. Chairman, there was an error identified in the French version of sub-clause 16(3). I will be making a motion to correct this.
Committee Motion 45-14(5): To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 1 (carried)
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Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes
I MOVE that sub-clause 16(3) of the French version of Bill 1 be amended by adding "doit" before "avoir une experience."
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Committee Motion 45-14(5): To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 1 (carried)
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The Chair David Krutko
There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
Clause 16, as amended.
Committee Motion 45-14(5): To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 1 (carried)
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 45-14(5): To Amend Clause 16 Of Bill 1 (carried)
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Committee Motion 46-14(5): To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 1 (carried)
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Brendan Bell Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I MOVE that clause 17 of Bill 1 be amended by:
(a) renumbering sub-clauses (6), (7) and (8) as sub-clauses (7), (8) and (9) respectively;
(b) adding the following after sub-clause (5):
(6) A Commission member shall be:
a) appointed on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed;
b) paid such honoraria or remuneration as may be prescribed;
c) reimbursed for reasonable travelling and other expenses necessarily occurred by the Commission member under this act, subject to any restrictions and respect of the amount or type of expense that may be provided or adopted by the regulations.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee Motion 46-14(5): To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 1 (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 against? The motion is carried. Clause 17, as amended.
Committee Motion 46-14(5): To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 1 (carried)
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 46-14(5): To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 1 (carried)
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Committee Motion 46-14(5): To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 1 (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 46-14(5): To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 1 (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 46-14(5): To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 1 (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 46-14(5): To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 1 (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Committee Motion 46-14(5): To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 1 (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 46-14(5): To Amend Clause 17 Of Bill 1 (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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