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Bill 4: An Act To Amend The Consumer Protection Act
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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Page 4, clause 13.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Bill as a whole?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Does the committee agree that Bill 4 is ready for third reading?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair Sandy Lee

Bill 4 is now ready for third reading. Thank you, Minister Steen, and thank you to your witnesses.

Next on the agenda for the committee is Bill 9, Youth Justice Statutes Amendment Act. Are we ready to deal with this bill?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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Bill 9: Youth Justice Statutes Amendment Act
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March 12th, 2003

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Mr. Allen, would you like to make an opening statement?

Minister's Opening Comments

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Roger Allen

Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes

Madam Chair, the purpose of this bill is to make changes in terminology used in the Young Offenders Act to provide consistency with the new federal Youth Criminal Justice Act, which will come into force on April 1, 2003. The proposed amendments also delete references to terms that exist under the federal Young Offenders Act, but won't exist under the new Youth Criminal Justice Act. The section referring to a review board established under the federal Young Offenders Act has also been deleted. The amendment deletes only this reference. It does not delete the board.

The bill also includes amendments correcting references to terminology in nine other territorial acts. Madam Chair, the bill currently in front of you contains only those amendments deemed necessary to avoid procedural confusion as the federal Youth Criminal Justice Act replaces the federal Young Offenders Act on April 1, 2003. The department is working on new legislation to bring all other aspects of the territorial Young Offenders Act in line with a new Youth Criminal Justice Act. The department plans to bring forward this legislation in June. I would be pleased to respond to any questions or comments that the Members may have. Thank you, Madam Chair.

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The Chair Sandy Lee

Thank you, Minister Allen. At this time, I would like to invite the committee responsible for the bill to make comments. Mr. Dent.

Standing Committee On Social Programs Comments

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Frame Lake

Thank you, Madam Chair. The Standing Committee on Social Programs conducted its review of Bill 9, the Youth Justice Statutes Amendment Act on March 10, 2003. The committee would like to thank the Minister and his staff for presenting the bill.

The bill makes a number of technical amendments to the Young Offenders Act and several other acts to avoid legal or procedural issues which might arise when the new federal Youth Criminal Justice Act comes into force on April 1, 2003. For example, the bill deletes references to terms that are authorized under the federal Young Offenders Act, which will not exist after April 1st. As well, references to the Young Offenders Act (Canada) are replaced with references to the new Young Criminal Justice Act (Canada).

Following the committee's review, a motion was carried to report Bill 9, Youth Justice Statutes Amendment Act, to the Assembly as ready for Committee of the Whole. Individual Members may have additional questions or comments as we proceed. Thank you, Madam Chair.

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The Chair Sandy Lee

Thank you, Mr. Dent. At this time, I would like to ask the Minister if he would like to bring in witnesses.

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Roger Allen

Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes

Yes, I would, Madam Chair.

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The Chair Sandy Lee

Does the committee agree that the Minister bring in witnesses?

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Agreed.

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The Chair Sandy Lee

Thank you. Sergeant-at-Arms, please bring in the witnesses.

For the record, Minister Allen, please introduce your witnesses.

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Roger Allen

Roger Allen Inuvik Twin Lakes

Madam Chair, I am very pleased this afternoon to introduce Patricia Gall to my left, legislative counsel with the Department of Justice; and, Cayley Thomas to my right with the Department of Justice. Thank you, Madam Chair.

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The Chair Sandy Lee

Thank you, Minister Steen. Welcome witnesses. Are there any general comments on the bill?

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Some Hon. Members

Clause by clause.

Clause By Clause

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The Chair Sandy Lee

Clause by clause is called. It's under tab 9 of your binder on page 2, clause 1.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

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The Chair

The Chair Sandy Lee

Page 4, Clause 2.

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed