Thank you, Madam Chair. In response to the Member's question, if clause (b) and the Civil Marriage Act did not come into force the legislation, Bill 17, would not come into force until the 38th Parliament ended. So to respond specifically to the Member's question, it could be contingent on the length of the current Parliament before the bill would actually come into force.
Law Clerk (Mr. Boyd) on Committee Motion 40-15(3) To Amend Bill 17 To Come Into Force On The Earlier Of The Prorogation Of The First Session Of The 38th Parliament And The Coming Into Force Of The Civil Marriage Act (canada), Defeated
In the Legislative Assembly on March 9th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 40-15(3) To Amend Bill 17 To Come Into Force On The Earlier Of The Prorogation Of The First Session Of The 38th Parliament And The Coming Into Force Of The Civil Marriage Act (canada), Defeated
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Law Clerk Mr. Boyd
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